Bengals Banter: Andre Smith has surgery on foot
by Josh Kirkendall on Feb 16, 2010 10:03 AM EST
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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.
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
Not going to make fun of him
to his face anyway. He could crush me.
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 Carsonorbust 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 Carsonorbust 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
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
You mean we already have six? Coulda fooled me.
For those who can't remember the uncapped FA rules, this link's for you.
Has anyone read the reports that say...
Matt Jones was awful, and will likely never play in the regular season again?
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
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