Cincy Jungle: An SB Nation Community

Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Sports blogs for fans, by fans.
New Blog: The Boxing Bulletin for Boxing Fans!

Kenny Watson released by the Bengals; as was J.D. Runnels

Well, it's starting. For months, we thought Kenny Watson was a possible casualty. One theory was that the Bengals would keep Cedric Benson, Brian Leonard and Bernard Scott. And it appears that the Bengals are making that theory one step closer to a reality.

On Monday, the Bengals cut Kenny Watson. Watson played six seasons with the Bengals, of which only three were uninjured seasons. In 2003 and 2005, he missed significant time and in 2007, he had a career year. Other than that, Watson has been a third-down back and a decent blocker. He's not flashy, but he was definitely a support player.

The Bengals could easily bring him back. Last year the Bengals released him on October 4, re-signed on October 7, opening a roster spot for the fifth game of the season. However, this is clearly different as roster cut downs and limitations aren't necessary at this point. You better believe though, the Bengals have Watson's phone number on rolodex.

This also means that the depth chart is pointless and a piece of rubbish. Watson is still listed as the backup running back. In my mind, the backup running back isn't the first running cut. Also released was fullback J.D. Runnels, who (you guessed it) was the backup fullback on the team's rubbish depth chart.

The Bengals are down to six running backs and three fullbacks under contract.

UPDATE: The Bengals Tweeted that Evan Mathias is also out.

0 recs  |  Comment 16 comments |

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

Display:

Damn instant media

I thought I had a breaking story. I was one minute late.

by smoormandiddy on Aug 10, 2009 10:20 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Mathis out of practice

I believe the Geoff was saying he is out of practice. He mentioned a plyer sitting out before he mentioned that Watson and Runnels were cut…then he said “Mathis also out.” I made the same mistake.

Also, I don’t know how they can cut Dorsey…he looked VERY good in what I saw from the Scrimmage. Although he can’t stay healthy, he is very tempting to keep on the 53 man roster.

by DiddyGotGrillz on Aug 10, 2009 10:22 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Not to harp, Kirk, but I think you meant to type " ‘Bernard’ Scott ". It threw me for a minute trying to figure out who the heck Brian Scott was.

I think DeDe Dorsey has to mentioned in the backfield as well. I’ve always liked his play.

by Dan J on Aug 10, 2009 10:29 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

RE:

Monday morning blues, brother. Thanks.

Blogger at CincyJungle.com -- SB Nation Cincinnati Bengals blog.

by Kirkendall on Aug 10, 2009 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's what I thought would happen to Kenny

He may get picked up off the waivers wire quickly though, but I didn’t think he was going to play here this year.

by UpStateMike on Aug 10, 2009 10:39 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He’s not on waivers. He’s “enough” of a veteran that they had to terminate his contract making him an instant FA.

by FriarBob on Aug 10, 2009 1:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dont like it but....

I seen it coming with Kenny too.Gotta give it to him,he was always for the team.Good leader and presence in the locker room.I think they let him go this early to benefit himself.No doubt everyone has alot of respect for him.This way he has plenty of time to hook up with another team which will happen very soon i suspect.For us it’s hard but its time to move forward to the likes of Leonard and Scott who by the sounds and tape are doing very well. GOOD LUCK Kenny and thanks for everything!!!!!

by Who-DeyWilloughby on Aug 10, 2009 10:53 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

better for him that we cut him now

…so he can resign with another team. I figured he would be gone anyway.

by goffchile on Aug 10, 2009 11:26 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

I think most people saw Kenny's cut coming

but that sure was faster than I expected. I thought they’d keep him until the last week of cuts.

by ephram on Aug 10, 2009 6:21 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

RE:

I think Goff (not Mike) is right. I think the Bengals and Marvin Lewis respected Watson enough, and wanted to thank him for his service, that they released him earlier than usual. I know it sounds odd. But now Watson has plenty of time to catch on with a new team — and at the rate carts are taking injured players off the field, I’m sure it’s a matter of time.

On another note: Beanie Wells injured. Who the hell saw that coming? ;-)

Blogger at CincyJungle.com -- SB Nation Cincinnati Bengals blog.

by Kirkendall on Aug 10, 2009 11:33 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only everybody except Ken Wisenhunt and Sean Payton. :)

by FriarBob on Aug 11, 2009 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

JD Runnels

Just watched hard knocks and man I felt back for JD. He looked MUCH MUCH Better than pork pie Jeremi Johnson. What the hell? How can you not hire 4 conditioning coaches, trainers, strength trainers, etc when your friggin NFL Career is on the line?

He actually GAINED MORE Weight during camp.

by UpStateMike on Aug 12, 2009 11:00 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Welcome to the SB Nation blog about the Cincinnati Bengals.
Start posting about the Bengals »

Join SB Nation and dive into communities focused on all your favorite teams.

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recent FanPosts

Infighting_small
Week 11 Preview: West Coast Warm Up
Infighting_small
Unabashed self-promotion in the name of humor
Small
Bengals Player Pick 'em Wk 11 vs Raiders
Cool_story_susan_small
Methinks they doth protest much too much
Small
The Raiders are the Really Hot Chick from Species
L_86ee73c18708491fbead6a796c68068f_small
DO YOU BELIEVE??? Who Dey
Jailbot_small
Bengals workout Joey Galloway on Tuesday
Small
Give LJ a Break
Infighting_small
Week 10 Recap: Meet The New Boss
Rookie_minicamp09-17--nfl_medium_540_360_small
LJ has his eyes sought on KC Week 16

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

Latest NFL Headlines from SB Nation

Mobile Live
Eagles shuffle linebackers again
Mobile Live
The VRR: Redskins (3-6) @ Cowboys (6-3)
Mobile Live
Antonio Pierce out indefinitely

Managers

Atari_small Kirkendall

Editors

Twitter_profile_pic_small A Pragmatic Bengals Fan

Authors

Bengals_elvis_small Mike Boyd

Small Vman in Germany

Oso-bengalslogo-animation_small Jay McDonnell

Raymualaga_small IFChris

Huber090426_440_small jsl413