LaDainian Tomlinson is a free agent: Pass
by Josh Kirkendall on Feb 23, 2010 11:16 AM EST
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PrintI honestly wouldn't mind if the Bengals entertained the notion of bringing LaDainian Tomlinson to Cincinnati. However, not only do I think it won't happen, I'm not exactly sure if the Bengals are in need for a running back after Cedric Benson, Bernard Scott and Brian Leonard. It's amazing how much can change in over a year. Remember after breaking camp in 2008, the Bengals went with the powerhouse of Chris Perry and Kenny Watson just after releasing Rudi Johnson? Yea, we didn't celebrate the 2008 squad much.
Fast forward about a year and a half. Now the Bengals have Cedric Benson; who had such a good season that only Chris Johnson's 2,000-yard season was the only instance that another NFL running back averaged more yards per game than Benson. Bernard Scott had the team's second-longest gain from scrimmage (a 61-yard run), rushed for over 100 yards in place for an injured Benson (206 yards rushing in a two-game stretch in week 11 and 12) and his 31.5 yard-per-return average on kickoff was, by far, the best average on the team. Oh, and his 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against the Steelers was pretty awesome too. Brian Leonard, the team's fourth most productive player in the passing game, caught 30 passes for 217 yards -- 19 of which were third down receptions.
Yea, I think we're fine with running backs right now.
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If we carry a 4th RB
I would rather it be LT than LJ, but I don’t think he will be interested.
I agree PASS
I hate to say it but LT is done. He was one of the best in his prime but his time has come and gone. As far as him being a Bengal I just see it as unnecessary. The Bengals should stick with Benson, Scott and Leonard and possibly find a speed demon running back in the draft.
by The Natti Daddi on Feb 23, 2010 11:54 AM EST reply actions
Speed demon RB and receiving help? I have the answer in one player.
Dexter McCluster. Small but very quick and strong for his size. Runs like a water bug. McCluster! Shifty and very hard to corral. He will make an open field tackler grab air. He is a guy the D will have to game plan for as he has the speed to turn the corner – no problem. He is also an excellent slot receiver. Serves two needs with one draft pick. Do not – I repeat – do not let his size fool you. He will make defenders look stupid if used correctly. He will hit small holes hard and will come out of a crowd of blockers unseen and with big time quickness. We need him or Shipley. I have not felt this strongly about 2 players in years. I have a bad feeling that McCluster is going to Baltimore in the 2nd but if he falls and we do not take him you will hear my groan across the whole state. Just watch video on these guys and mentally put them in Bengal stripes. Then try not to smile. I dare you.
"Coincidence is God's way of staying anonymous"
Surely the lot of you who didn’t want to part with a washed up Rudi Johnson and wanted to bring in a washed up Shaun Alexander are hankering for some washed up LT, right?
Is there a theme here? :)
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by Josh Kirkendall on Feb 23, 2010 6:17 PM EST up reply actions
bad ideas
I’ve had plenty of them myself.
LT.....Pass
Westbrook…Pass…..Julius Peppers ? Now I wouldn’t mind having him on the DL rushing opposing QB’s….heard he’s possibly going to NE, but we should make an offer.
I don't want any rbs picked up this off season
Benson. The cowbell that can carry the load 25-30 times a game and rush for 1,500 a year. Scott. The fast guy who can take a punch a make huge plays when needed. Leonard. 3rd down specialist who can block, leap over defenders and save or butts on fourth and 10 in the last 2 minutes of a game when we need to score. yeah i think we are good.
"There's no substitute for guts."
-- Paul "Bear" Bryant
i agree that we should not be signing any FA, but i think we should draft a RB...
and i’ll bet you a dollar benson doesn’t get 1500 yards next year. the odds are pretty against that.
Sonny my pitched my wild
J.P
I live in charlotte nc and have been watchiong julius peppers play since his rookie season. Bengals have gotten much stronger on Defense, but could definitley use peppers. Just think, if we had Peppers and Peko on the line with Maualuga behind them we would be dominant
too much money
High priced FA’s are a dud about 90% of the time
by smoormandiddy on Feb 24, 2010 9:49 AM EST up reply actions
Yes to Peppers. As for LT
He’d be a great upgrade from LJ that’s for certain. He can run, but can catch as well. But absolutely gotta have him, no. The good news for the Bengals is that all of these decent FAs lower LJ’s value in the market place. Makes it easier to offer him a minimum contact.
If we go after ANYBODY in FA,
It should be Brandon Marshall. No one else. Address making the D better in the draft second round. TE in the third.
"Shiny. Let's be bad guys."
by KentuckianaBrowncoat on Feb 24, 2010 10:40 AM EST reply actions
agreed.
and i think you’re saying we’ll have to give up a 1st rd pick to get marshall, which i am ok with.
Sonny my pitched my wild
I third that
Solves two problems- first it gives us another deep threat other than Chad, and second it hopefully gives us more time to adjust when Chad’s career is over.
It's still a good season if we go 2-14 and beat the Steelers twice.
by Bengals FTW on Feb 25, 2010 11:06 AM EST up reply actions
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