Bengals Banter: Andre Smith has surgery on foot

by Josh Kirkendall on Feb 16, 2010 10:03 AM EST in Injury

Smith has procedure done. It was reported over the weekend that Andre Smith had surgery on his left foot; a recovery time that could take up to ten weeks. The procedure was done as "more of a clean-up procedure to prevent a future break" than it was to repair anything. Joe Reedy writes that the offensive tackle "should be ready though when OTAs begin in May." Smith will be competing with guys like Anthony Collins and Dennis Roland to win the team's starting right tackle spot.

Matt Jones in the Wildcat? James Walker wonders if the Bengals will use Matt Jones in some form of a Wildcat offense. While the theory is sound -- Jones is a former quarterback -- I don't have confidence that this team could implement something like that. Furthermore, against defenses like the Steelers and Ravens, I don't see the Wildcat making any type of impact.

Mike Zimmer's task. With games against the Patriots, Saints, Colts and Chargers, Mike Zimmer notes that the Bengals defense has to be better in 2010.

"There are 25 other defenses in the league that would love to be looking at our film," Zimmer said. "But at the same time, how do we go to the next level without screwing up the foundation. ... (In 2010) we'll be playing much better offensive teams. We can't stay the same, and be 10-6 with the ability of the offenses we play."

Who Dey Fans is enthusiastic that the Bengals are reportedly not bringing Shayne Graham back.

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It's a preliminary procedure.

If his body doesn’t reject the adamantium, they’ll move forward with the rest of his body.

by Craig Conrad on Feb 16, 2010 10:17 AM EST reply actions

+1

by Rocket_Man_G on Feb 16, 2010 1:30 PM EST up reply actions

he'll need it.. the adamantium.. ha

because this procedure will keep him out of the weight room, again. so well be seeing an out of shape andre smith for camp.. over/under on his other foot self destructing??

by 80%OFTHETIMEIMRIGHTEVERYTIME on Feb 16, 2010 10:23 AM EST reply actions

I wanna see you guys making fun of him after going to the pro bowl next year.

If you don't live like you wanna, you live like you shouldn't

by trotanoy on Feb 16, 2010 10:54 AM EST up reply actions

what alternate universe are you living in?

by GatorOH on Feb 16, 2010 11:07 AM EST up reply actions

The guy's our next "highway 71" pal

If you don't live like you wanna, you live like you shouldn't

by trotanoy on Feb 16, 2010 11:13 AM EST up reply actions

Not going to make fun of him

to his face anyway. He could crush me.

by jim0ijk on Feb 16, 2010 12:26 PM EST up reply actions

or eat you.

I don’t honestly know what would be worse.

Andy yes, I love the big guy and I think that he’s going to be a great player.

This is our year!

by Paul Cannon on Feb 16, 2010 1:37 PM EST up reply actions

didnt make fun of him..

actually making a good point if you can read. the very thing that caused his first injury could very well be responsible for another, and another.. which would be bad.

By the way, why do you want to see me making fun of him after I go to the pro bowl? Which I would definitely not spend money on..

by 80%OFTHETIMEIMRIGHTEVERYTIME on Feb 16, 2010 2:31 PM EST up reply actions

I was definitely making fun of him though

80%, I thought you had a valid point about his foot being a problem that could have effects on his conditioning. Thank the Lord that we signed him with a weight clause.

Once again though, I still have high hopes for the guy. If he stays healthy and in shape, we’ll likely see the line improve next year.

This is our year!

by Paul Cannon on Feb 16, 2010 8:01 PM EST up reply actions

Mike Zimmer is too funny.

We are in the making of one of the best defenses in franchise history.

Of course he wants our defense to get better. What he doesn’t realize is that our defense is going to get better only IF our offense gets better, which with a good draft, I expect it will.

I do love his ambition.

If you don't live like you wanna, you live like you shouldn't

by trotanoy on Feb 16, 2010 10:57 AM EST reply actions

I could definitely see Cincy adding a high motor DE in R1 if they feel getting to the passer is key. Frostee is a FA and it would make sense to let him walk and try to upgrade. Of course, I am still for drafting a big bodied WR in R1.

by Cedric Benson Boat Party on Feb 16, 2010 11:21 AM EST up reply actions

I wouldn't mind drafting Dunlap in the 1st.

If you don't live like you wanna, you live like you shouldn't

by trotanoy on Feb 16, 2010 11:26 AM EST up reply actions

Dunlap scares me just because Moss and Harvey, Two high first round DE picks out of UF the last three years, have been busts. I’m on the Brandon Graham bandwagon. I dislike Michigan, but his motor is on and he just makes plays. He is undersized though.

Either way, one thing that can make the D better is getting pressure on the QB, especially in games versus NO, Indy, SD, NE, and Pitx2 this upcoming season.

by Cedric Benson Boat Party on Feb 16, 2010 11:54 AM EST up reply actions

Can't see taking a DE in the first 3 rounds

Not with Fanene and MJ’s development. Bring Odom back healthy, and our pass rush should be better.

by jim0ijk on Feb 16, 2010 12:27 PM EST up reply actions

wildcat?

The Bengals should never use the wild cat. We have a quarterback.

by goffchile on Feb 16, 2010 2:51 PM EST reply actions

yeah, because it doesn't help to change things up a bit

i mean it didn’t work when the jets did it against us.

right?

RIP Slim.

by brandone on Feb 16, 2010 3:51 PM EST up reply actions

yes

Benching Carson Palmer and replacing him with Matt Jones. Brilliant. That will really change things up.

by goffchile on Feb 17, 2010 12:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I would consider the wildcat

If the plan is for Esteban Ochocinco to line up under center, throw a TD pass, and kick the extra point.

by LooseCannon on Feb 16, 2010 4:24 PM EST up reply actions

Brat cant even get our guys running screens..

and we are starting to call for the wildcat?? What are we crazy?! I cannot take adding another play into our book that does nothing but loses yards.

Now if we had two good RB’s.. there we go, we could run some pretty funky formations. Oh wait, we already have a few good RB’s.. well, maybe Brat needs another offseason to get that into the playbook. Grrr.

by 80%OFTHETIMEIMRIGHTEVERYTIME on Feb 16, 2010 5:51 PM EST up reply actions

If he institutes a wildcat play into the playbook (b/c we know it will only be one)

That will be 7 plays that we have now….Brat is filling his book gradually and we just might be able to fool some Defenses, right?

by WHYUS!! on Feb 17, 2010 10:10 AM EST up reply actions

You mean we already have six? Coulda fooled me.

For those who can't remember the uncapped FA rules, this link's for you.

by FriarBob on Feb 18, 2010 12:02 PM EST up reply actions

You forgot about the fleaflicker play,

which he has rarely done, when he opens the book to page 6.

by WHYUS!! on Feb 18, 2010 12:57 PM EST up reply actions

Has anyone read the reports that say...

Matt Jones was awful, and will likely never play in the regular season again?

by Lookouts00 on Feb 16, 2010 8:16 PM EST reply actions

Andre Smith

The Super Bowl has been over for two weeks and he is just now having surgery!!! Like they didnt know this when the season ended. Why do we wait until the last minute to do anything? What; we couldn,t find a Dr to perform the surgery? Unbelieveable, and he will show up 50 lbs overweight and not be able to start because he is way behind.

by James Schmid the great on Feb 17, 2010 10:59 PM EST reply actions