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Bengals sign Antonio Bryant to a four-year deal worth $28 million

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Here's a signing we can get excited about. With Terrell Owens ostensibly still visiting Paul Brown Stadium, Antonio Bryant agreed to a 4-year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals. Adam Schefter has retweeted a source I'd otherwise call questionable, as JOCKlifespots (apparently a company that shares an office with Bryant's agent) as exclusively reported that Bryant, according to a league source, has signed a 4-year, $28 million deal.

Several sources on Twitter are now pouring in to confirm. OCNN has welcomed Bryant to Cincinnati, and Chad doens't seem too upset. Maybe T.O. is still in play. Meanwhile, CinBengalsNFL is saying that the deal is not quite done yet, but will be completed within the hour. Joe Reedy has a story up with some details

Antonio Bryant has agreed to a four-year deal with the Bengals worth $28 million. With incentives the deal could go to $29 million.

The paperwork for the deal is still being completed. The team might not announce the deal until later today or tomorrow since coach Marvin Lewis has left for the NFL Competition Committee meetings.

Bryant is just one year separated from a career year in which he recorded over 80 catches for over 1000 yards. Across from Ochocinco, with Carson Palmer at quarterback, we can only hope that he exceeds that productivity here.

I'm still open to speculation on Terrell Owens, but it looks like he won't be signing with Cincinnati. Ochocinco may be bummed; or we may be shocked to find out Owens signs a 1-year deal later today.

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T.O. is very unlikely at this point

We also signed Matt Jones.. The team is not going to stock pile WR without cutting people.. If we signed T.O. two people would have to be cut between Cosby, Caldwell and Simpson..

by JamesShively on Mar 10, 2010 3:28 PM EST up reply actions  

anddd.....

I don’t have an issue cutting any three of the guys you mentioned, maybe Caldwell. Cosby is a ST all the way that can be easily replaced in the draft and its time to start thinkin about giving up on Jerome and investing in a late round pick on another reciever, he’s that years Kenny Irons (it just ain’t workin)

"yeah so basically you got a qb with a bum elbow and ocho who is half spanish half retarded and thats it on offense eh"

- Wally, Best Friend/Giants Fan

by Ocho85 on Mar 10, 2010 4:54 PM EST up reply actions  

bryant earning more money than chad???
what the fÜÜÜ
worst option of those three wide receivers available. but obviously, mike brown doesn’t know how to spend money effectivly (marshall 7mio a year as well)

by tim-from-germany on Mar 10, 2010 7:03 PM EST up reply actions  

this is crap! Bryant is Coles all over again..

by JamesShively on Mar 10, 2010 3:15 PM EST reply actions  

Worst case scenario here.

He’s a better deep threat, he’s taller, etc.

by jsl413 on Mar 10, 2010 3:16 PM EST up reply actions  

he’s has a busted knee and doesn’t command heavy coverage…

by JamesShively on Mar 10, 2010 3:19 PM EST up reply actions  

he’s has a busted knee and doesn’t command heavy coverage…

by JamesShively on Mar 10, 2010 3:21 PM EST up reply actions  

the best thing Bryant adds is big play potential

which is what we wanted, but this stops us from drafting a WR in round 1

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by Joe Goodberry on Mar 10, 2010 3:23 PM EST reply actions  

That’s not a bad thing. I think Dez Bryant is the only one who was a true first rounder anyway.

This is our year!

by Paul Cannon on Mar 10, 2010 3:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Ocho is excited.......

check his twitter

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 3:23 PM EST reply actions  

Bryant is younger, faster and bigger than Coles was. I was warming up to the TO idea, but this is a guy who can be a legit #2 guy here in cincy – if he stays healthy.

This is our year!

by Paul Cannon on Mar 10, 2010 3:23 PM EST reply actions  

bleh....

not really mad about this signing, but all I gotta say is that he better be a freaking stud for them to abandon the idea of Marshall and Palmer together for the next 5 years.

If he works out, then great. But if not, then its typical Bungles cheapness / lack of vision coming through again.

To tell the truth, I havent seen or heard much on Bryant so maybe he is a lot better than I think. Whatever the case may be, he needs to produce at a #1 WR level and the Bengals need to open up the pass game again.

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by Benson on Mar 10, 2010 3:25 PM EST reply actions  

i just hope that...

Cleveland doesn’t sign him. Lol. If he is in Seattle, I could care less.

by The Dealio on Mar 10, 2010 3:41 PM EST up reply actions  

Bryant was a stud 2 years ago

Last year he was injured and invicible, maybe for the fact TB couldnt decide whether to start Josh Freeman or some other loser that could throw 5 picks

"yeah so basically you got a qb with a bum elbow and ocho who is half spanish half retarded and thats it on offense eh"

- Wally, Best Friend/Giants Fan

by Ocho85 on Mar 10, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Don't know

but it’s not just 3M more…and really it’s probably more than 3M in guaranteed money, but we won’t know that for awhile

by AB on Mar 10, 2010 3:51 PM EST up reply actions  

Marshall is going to get 40 mil at least and also cost a 1st round pick

Marshall is better than Bryant but not better than Bryant and a guy like Iutapi.

"Coincidence is God's way of staying anonymous"

by JUNGLEJOHN on Mar 10, 2010 11:19 PM EST up reply actions  

Is it just a coincidence in that picture with the story

That he is being covered by an Owens…..

Some say a comet will fall from the sky. Followed by meteor showers and tidal waves.
Followed by faultlines that cannot sit still. Followed by millions of dumbfounded dips**ts.

by btcoop71 on Mar 10, 2010 3:25 PM EST reply actions  

I think so.

But.. who knows. Been quiet on the T.O. front.

But.. who knows. Been quiet on the T.O. front.I have to assume he’s still in play.

by jsl413 on Mar 10, 2010 3:27 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm not that excited

Personally I’d rather have TO. While AB might be younger, faster, and bigger than Coles; TO is a proven WR. I am reminded of the Randy Moss situation, where Moss came off a bad year; to have a MONSTER year when he played with the Pats.

by sgiridharan1982 on Mar 10, 2010 3:27 PM EST reply actions  

T.O. is very unlikely at this point.. We also signed Matt Jones.. The team is not going to stock pile WR without cutting people.. If we signed T.O. two people would have to be cut between Cosby, Caldwell and Simpson..

by JamesShively on Mar 10, 2010 3:29 PM EST up reply actions  

We could sign TO and cut jones

We would have the best recieving corps for a year, and still have a solid one the year after.

by jim0ijk on Mar 10, 2010 3:30 PM EST up reply actions  

+1

Who’s to say they can’t sign TO and let Caldwell/Cosby/Simpson/Jones duke it out for who stays?

by Jaegner on Mar 10, 2010 3:31 PM EST up reply actions  

This sounds good to me

3 yrs ago TO was 1st on my “like to see get hit by a bus” list, but I was actually psyched about getting him…oh well.

I hope this confirms they’re gunning for Iupati in the 1st

by Bengals NFL Champs on Mar 10, 2010 4:41 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

I know nobody really likes Jones

but he adds a dynamic no one else on the roster has and frankly I’d keep him over simpson just due to the fact I know Jones is capable of 50 catch seasons in the NFL since he has actually done it.

by Cedric Benson Boat Party on Mar 10, 2010 3:33 PM EST up reply actions  

"Jones dynamic"

Most likely to be the 1st Bengal arrested once the season starts..

"wherever Brad St. Louis is and Shayne Graham is about to be." -R.F. Mehl

by palewook on Mar 10, 2010 5:56 PM EST up reply actions  

Schefter says

this lessens the chance we Sign T.O.
but he didnt rule it out

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by Joe Goodberry on Mar 10, 2010 3:28 PM EST reply actions  

That would be sooo… sick (by sick i mean good).

by The Dealio on Mar 10, 2010 3:39 PM EST up reply actions  

If we don't sign T.O.

and cut simpson then were stupid.. but no one ever harps on how smart Mikey is soo.. your guess is as good as mine..

by JamesShively on Mar 10, 2010 3:38 PM EST reply actions  

I know a lot of us wanted TO (I preferred Bryant)

But putting that aside, the Bengals receiving corps — on paper — is better than it was last season.

by IFChris on Mar 10, 2010 3:38 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah, depends on what we get out of Bryant.

He could be great here, and should be better than Coles, but it’s a big wildcard.

by jsl413 on Mar 10, 2010 3:39 PM EST up reply actions  

right

he could screw around and get benched or suspended for a game

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by Joe Goodberry on Mar 10, 2010 3:41 PM EST up reply actions  

I don't expect that.

I mean, it’s possible, but we’ll get a honeymoon period.

by jsl413 on Mar 10, 2010 3:41 PM EST up reply actions  

who cares about simpson? he clearly isnt gonna cut it in the nfl….every team dratfs guys that dont pan out…..sign to too!

by Bdub14 on Mar 10, 2010 3:41 PM EST reply actions  

well that settles it

i would be beside myself if they could sign T.O. as well, but just don’t see it happening.

Bryant was all the buzz in Fantasy Football 2 years ago. it’s hard to believe he’s coming off a knee injury but was still considered better than T.O.

Sorry, but this is kind of a letdown

3 yards and a pile of dust

by Hudepohl Dey on Mar 10, 2010 3:42 PM EST reply actions  

TO is coming off some knee problems too, and he’s 8 years older than Byrant.

This is our year!

by Paul Cannon on Mar 10, 2010 3:43 PM EST up reply actions  

You know what I love?

This free’s us up to draft D or O line in the first! Yata!

by The Dealio on Mar 10, 2010 3:44 PM EST reply actions  

Yes and Yes. We still have a first round pick, and by upgrading our offensive line in the first, say by drafting a certain Lupati, then I think we’ll be a dangerous offense again.

This is our year!

by Paul Cannon on Mar 10, 2010 3:46 PM EST up reply actions  

+1

I was just thinking the same thing. Also I hope Golden Tate is available in the second round.

by sgiridharan1982 on Mar 10, 2010 3:50 PM EST up reply actions  

he wont be

he ran a 4.37

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by Joe Goodberry on Mar 10, 2010 3:54 PM EST up reply actions  

I'd like a bigger guy

like Dez Briscoe, Carlton Mitchell, or Eric Decker in round 3 or 4. Spend rounds 1 and 2 (assuming the right talent is there) beefing up the G, S, and/or DE positions.

by Cedric Benson Boat Party on Mar 10, 2010 3:59 PM EST up reply actions  

as would I

but “big” WRs have a a greater chance at failure, based on what ive seen

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by Joe Goodberry on Mar 10, 2010 4:39 PM EST up reply actions  

incorrect

Tate’s name is Deshawn Jackson. I think thats a more accurate comparison

by The Dealio on Mar 10, 2010 11:58 PM EST up reply actions  

...

Even more like Steve Smith (the Panther’s Smith, not the GIants)

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

by trotanoy on Mar 11, 2010 9:11 AM EST up reply actions  

IF we did sign T.O.

and won a title with him.. Anyone think he goes in the HOF with stripes?

by JamesShively on Mar 10, 2010 3:44 PM EST reply actions  

I think so,

He isn’t going in with a star, with wings, or as a large Herbavore, so its possible.

by jim0ijk on Mar 10, 2010 4:01 PM EST up reply actions  

Wow! That was a heckuva on handed TD catch. If he stays healthy, then I’m convinced he is better than Coles.

This is our year!

by Paul Cannon on Mar 10, 2010 3:50 PM EST up reply actions  

No way we sign Bryant and TO

when we would just put that money together and sign Marshall

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by Joe Goodberry on Mar 10, 2010 3:47 PM EST reply actions  

The Coles comparisons are a little unfounded.

This is a big dude who is more likely to fit into our system. If he’s got Carson’s approval, he’s got mine.

by Jaegner on Mar 10, 2010 3:47 PM EST reply actions  

Schefter twitter

Adam_Schefter
Don’t know that @OGOchocinco is going to like this, but the Bengals never made an offer to T.O. Not one.

by emeybee on Mar 10, 2010 3:51 PM EST reply actions  

corrected
Adam_Schefter
Don’t know that @OGOchocinco is going to like this, but the Bengals never made an offer to T.O. Not one.

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 3:53 PM EST up reply actions  

Coats boo, Bryant yay!!!

Chapman…..Hell Yea we got the man!! Strasburg who?

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 3:54 PM EST reply actions  

Chatman looks really good

And Homer Bailey? Is he finally here?

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by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 10, 2010 3:54 PM EST up reply actions  

28-29mil

Does anybody else think that the $1,000,000 incentive bonus is a little funny?

This is our year!

by Paul Cannon on Mar 10, 2010 3:56 PM EST reply actions  

lmao

good ol mikey…..

3 yards and a pile of dust

by Hudepohl Dey on Mar 10, 2010 4:14 PM EST up reply actions  

chad just tweeted

Adam_schefter you know the business side better than I do, Bryant is a hella of an addition is there anyway we can still sign TO?

by whodeyocho on Mar 10, 2010 4:00 PM EST reply actions  

Beat me to it

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 4:01 PM EST up reply actions  

man

i really hope they still bring in TO for atleast a year!

by whodeyocho on Mar 10, 2010 4:02 PM EST up reply actions  

I think they're guessing

They say… and let me get the quotes right :-P …

Meanwhile, barring an unforeseen spending spree…

It seems like they’re just assuming that we won’t take TO since we took Bryant.

by emeybee on Mar 10, 2010 4:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Awesome comment on that post:

“Damn! Why’d they have to do the smart thing? This means that TO is still available (gulp!). "

They being us. LOL.

by IFChris on Mar 10, 2010 4:05 PM EST up reply actions  

Work, man, work.

We’re gearing up for March Madness here and it’s literally taking all of my time.

by IFChris on Mar 10, 2010 4:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Yea damn Kentucky Kats will lose first round :)

but at least you have a decent coach…..cough cough

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 4:10 PM EST up reply actions  

LOL

I’m sure we’ll get whatever we win taken away from us. Or wait, I mean we’ll have to forfeit whatever we win.

;)

by IFChris on Mar 10, 2010 4:17 PM EST up reply actions  

I know how that is.

Memphis just right down the street.
At least your coach can teach a teach how to inbound a pass

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 4:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Oh yeah!

we got Big East Rookie of the year :)
Thats saying something in that conference

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 4:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Born Ready is for real

Bonus: He’s coming back for his sophomore season.

by IFChris on Mar 10, 2010 4:49 PM EST up reply actions  

It doesn't matter...

we have mini me Conan. ooops!, Cronin

by WHYUS!! on Mar 10, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Adam_Schefter @OGOchoCinco you know the Bengals better than I do. You think your team will shell out money for two veteran WRs? I don’t see it, Ocho.

by vottoholic on Mar 10, 2010 4:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Adam_Schefter @OGOchoCinco One of the biggest differences to your team was that Bryant is 29 and T.O. is 36. They wanted the receiver seven years younger.

by vottoholic on Mar 10, 2010 4:09 PM EST up reply actions  

I wanted TO,

but screw it! I’m pumped. Welcome to Cincy, Antonio.

by Jaegner on Mar 10, 2010 4:13 PM EST reply actions  

me too

+1

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 4:14 PM EST up reply actions  

He's bigger than Coles.

Actually, I’m pretty sure he’s the same height as Chad.

by Jaegner on Mar 10, 2010 4:24 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah

Searching a little more I’m seeing both heights listed. Honestly its probably a non-issue as I really doubt they’ll take him. I’m not gonna lie, I mainly like the guy for non-football reasons, probably like most people who want to take him. That, among other reasons, is why I’m not an NFL scout, I guess.

by Jaegner on Mar 10, 2010 4:31 PM EST up reply actions  

ESPN

posts the the combine measurements.

by Cedric Benson Boat Party on Mar 10, 2010 4:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Thornton posted his proday results
Marty Gilyard official pro day results. Height 5115, weight 184, vertical 38 1/2, 40 4.55, 4.62, 4.66 range on the scouts watches

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 4:31 PM EST up reply actions  

We have all seen him

the guy makes plays

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 4:32 PM EST up reply actions  

If we dont get him

We will just get burnt by him to prove a point every time we play his team (hopefully not the Steelers) He will be a star SAVE THIS POST (if he dont get hurt) :)

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 4:34 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm a fan on Facebook.

Not in the first of course, but in the second I wouldn’t be totally opposed and certainly in the third.

by Jaegner on Mar 10, 2010 4:17 PM EST up reply actions  

I take him if he falls in the 2nd (maybe depends who is there)

For sure if he fell to the 3rd
I doubt we go WR in the first now, I’m kinda on the Mays bandwagon

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 4:29 PM EST up reply actions  

what if Myron Rolle

is available at #21 of the 2nd round?

Gilyard or Rolle??

Truth is, I’d like to see the Bengals grab either Iupati or Demaryius Thomas at #21 of the First Round

3 yards and a pile of dust

by Hudepohl Dey on Mar 10, 2010 4:37 PM EST up reply actions  

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 4:45 PM EST up reply actions  

i love Thomas

i hope we take him at 21

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by Joe Goodberry on Mar 10, 2010 4:48 PM EST up reply actions  

time to warm up to Antonio Bryant

Once the Orange and Black war threads go on, Bryant’s another hero on the battle field.

I stepped away to give this some thought, and I am happy about this signing. It’s hard to look at this situation clearly and objectively when the T.O. drama is swirling.

Let’s get serious: Brandon Marshall is a team wrecker, a $50Million team wrecker that would destroy Chad’s ego once handed the #1 job. It surprises me that so many fail to realize that possibility.

Bryant can go deep, is likely gonna be appreciative of his opportunity, and this move will allow more time for Caldwell to develop in the slot. Plus, none of really know what we have with Chase Coffman and Matt Jones as slot targets. So with Bryant’s speed and size on the outside, we just might have a lethal passing game in the works.

3 yards and a pile of dust

by Hudepohl Dey on Mar 10, 2010 4:29 PM EST reply actions  

+1

This has the potential to be a very, very good signing.

by Jaegner on Mar 10, 2010 4:38 PM EST up reply actions  

I know they are groooming Caldwell for the slot but.........

his strength is flat out speed, not quickness which is what you need in the slot. His ball security is also suspect. He can play the slot but IMO he will never be above average there. I would draft Shipley for the slot. He can be great.

"Coincidence is God's way of staying anonymous"

by JUNGLEJOHN on Mar 10, 2010 11:32 PM EST up reply actions  

The thing that bothers me is....

We didnt even bring marshall in for an interview
explore all the options baby

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 4:40 PM EST reply actions  

i waited all day

first we sign coat and im like wtf then we sign bryant over TO and now im just thinking what if this team had a better owner

by vottoholic on Mar 10, 2010 4:43 PM EST up reply actions  

sound’s like something Mikey would do..

by JamesShively on Mar 10, 2010 4:41 PM EST up reply actions  

hence the ;)

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 4:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Bryant wore 88 in dallas, 81 in San Fran, 81 in Cleveland, 89 in Tampa

All but 89 is available in Cincy. what does he wear?

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by Joe Goodberry on Mar 10, 2010 4:43 PM EST reply actions  

good one +1

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 4:47 PM EST up reply actions  

he’s probably on a plane in Erlanger getting the hell out of this place..

by JamesShively on Mar 10, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions  

hey chew on this guys

Anquan Boldin got a 4 year $28m from the Ravens
we gave the same deal to Antonio Bryant

Worth it?

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by Joe Goodberry on Mar 10, 2010 4:53 PM EST reply actions  

we didn’t have to give up anything to get him though.. wasn’t there a tender on Boldin?

by JamesShively on Mar 10, 2010 4:55 PM EST up reply actions  

Boldin has been more productive

and also has more wear and tear. I would be surprised if the guaranteed money in Bryant’s deal is at the same level as the Boldin deal. That is really the true measure of the contract.

Does make you think Bryant could be had for less, though.

by Cedric Benson Boat Party on Mar 10, 2010 4:58 PM EST up reply actions  

not really

ask your self who had the better QB

by vottoholic on Mar 10, 2010 5:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Disagree.

Bryant, in the one season he had a “real” QB, if you’d call Jeff Garcia real, he performed very well. If focused, Bryant could be the best receiver in the AFCN, rivaled only by Holmes and Ocho.

by jsl413 on Mar 10, 2010 5:00 PM EST up reply actions  

agreeable

hard to put up big numbers when your qb’s average 2 pics a game and under 200 yds passing….look at Ocho with Ryan Fitzpatrick vs Ocho with Carson Palmer. This signing will weigh heavy on Carson’s ability to use AB deep

"yeah so basically you got a qb with a bum elbow and ocho who is half spanish half retarded and thats it on offense eh"

- Wally, Best Friend/Giants Fan

by Ocho85 on Mar 10, 2010 5:02 PM EST up reply actions  

IHMO

Bryant + Ocho > Mason + Boldin

This is our year!

by Paul Cannon on Mar 10, 2010 5:02 PM EST up reply actions  

Im not doubting that . . I am actually very high on Bryant and his upside with Palmer and the rest of the WR corps. Of the UFA WRs, I think he fills a big void and is/was the best fit.

Hey, if AB nabs 60-65 balls for close to 1000 yards and a handful of TDs opposite Ocho doing his normal work, I think the money is right. and I also think this is a great move to match the other FA moves in the division.

by Cedric Benson Boat Party on Mar 10, 2010 5:05 PM EST up reply actions  

And we didn’t have to give up any picks for him. That’s a big difference as well. The Ravens traded a 4th rounder for a 5th or something like that. We get to keep all of ours.

This is our year!

by Paul Cannon on Mar 10, 2010 5:07 PM EST up reply actions  

In my opinion, yes.

I think the difference between Bryant and Boldin this year will be minimal in terms of statistical output, barring injury.

And the Bengals did not have to give up a 3rd or 4th to get Bryant.

We’ll find out about guaranteed money.

by jsl413 on Mar 10, 2010 4:59 PM EST up reply actions  

in addition..

Bryant is playing with Carson, while Boldin is playin with wiggly arm flacco

"yeah so basically you got a qb with a bum elbow and ocho who is half spanish half retarded and thats it on offense eh"

- Wally, Best Friend/Giants Fan

by Ocho85 on Mar 10, 2010 5:00 PM EST up reply actions  

Flacco throws a beautiful deep ball.

But Boldin just doesn’t bring that to the Ravens. In Arizona, teams had to pay a lot of attention to guys besides Boldin. In Baltimore, Boldin will probably be the only guy that demands double coverage.

by jsl413 on Mar 10, 2010 5:02 PM EST up reply actions  

+1

almost like Housh was with chad same situation with Bolding and Fitz

by whodeyocho on Mar 10, 2010 5:02 PM EST up reply actions  

but would you not agree and not to be a homer, but Carson is a couple notches above Flacco?

"yeah so basically you got a qb with a bum elbow and ocho who is half spanish half retarded and thats it on offense eh"

- Wally, Best Friend/Giants Fan

by Ocho85 on Mar 10, 2010 5:03 PM EST up reply actions  

He can be.

Last season’s Palmer though was not very good. He really will have no excuses this year (besides a rough schedule). On paper, the Bengals should return to the playoffs barring injury or disaster in the draft.

by jsl413 on Mar 10, 2010 5:06 PM EST up reply actions  

SH$T my bad i mean

are waterboy will shut down anquan

by vottoholic on Mar 10, 2010 5:05 PM EST up reply actions  

joereedy The #bengals have officially confirmed Owens visit, which means he has left town

by vottoholic on Mar 10, 2010 5:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Let me calm you down.

-7 years, pro bowl potential when paired with a real QB (even more so with a real WR), could be part of the future, does not bring the drama that T.O brings, is a greater vertical threat

by jsl413 on Mar 10, 2010 5:12 PM EST up reply actions  

RE:

And zero games played with the Bengals. Let’s at least wait until he becomes a bust before calling him a bust.

T.O. wasn’t even offered a contract. So there was something there they didn’t like, obviously.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 10, 2010 5:13 PM EST up reply actions  

they didn’t like it because they knew Bryant was signing..

by JamesShively on Mar 10, 2010 5:14 PM EST up reply actions  

You don't know that

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by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 10, 2010 5:15 PM EST up reply actions  

RE:

At the same time, I’m not really to say our WR issues are solved. Right now, I’m in the mindset that we replaced Coles with Bryant — did we gain or did we lose? We’re still, mostly, in the same boat we were last year, IMHO. But I’ll take my own advice and just wait and see.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 10, 2010 5:15 PM EST up reply actions  

My instincts tell me his better day’s are behind him and he’s busted up.. Not much better than Coles… We could have signed a Future HOF’er today and didn’t..

by JamesShively on Mar 10, 2010 5:14 PM EST up reply actions  

The dude's only 29.

Terrell Owens gets dinged too, and he’s 36.

by jsl413 on Mar 10, 2010 5:16 PM EST up reply actions  

I guess I’m just being pessimistic maybe I should go comment on WDR.. LOL

by JamesShively on Mar 10, 2010 5:17 PM EST up reply actions  

RE:

I think there’s too many unknowns and uncertainties about Bryant right now to really have an informed opinion one way or another.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 10, 2010 5:18 PM EST up reply actions  

just think we lost 2 WR's

Coles and Slim
Does that mean Jones and Bryant replace?

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 5:14 PM EST reply actions  

i guess we can forget about these guy’s named caldwell,simpson, and cosby right? we are obviously not prepared to give them the opportunities to develop in to starters..

by JamesShively on Mar 10, 2010 5:16 PM EST up reply actions  

au contraire

Gives those 3 guys an extra year to improve without extra stress

by jsl413 on Mar 10, 2010 5:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Now the real question is..

Who’s going to dance like Chad to keep in entertained in 2012 ?

by JamesShively on Mar 10, 2010 5:19 PM EST up reply actions  

RE:

2012 is the end of the world. No worries there.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 10, 2010 5:20 PM EST up reply actions  

RE: Jones

I don’t think he’s a lock to make the roster. I think he’s auditioning just like most other bottom-dwellers. He’ll have to prove himself again — which is a good thing.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 10, 2010 5:17 PM EST up reply actions  

which is my point

do we still have a need to draft one high or still sign TO?

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 5:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Three is my hope.

Guard/Safety, TE, WR are my first three picks if the talent fits

by jsl413 on Mar 10, 2010 5:20 PM EST up reply actions  

RE: Today

I got into an argument with another Bengals fan today and I made the startling point that I don’t believe the Bengals will bother drafting a TE. And I sounded pretty convincing. Yikes. I hope I don’t tell you guys what I said or you’ll hang me!

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by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 10, 2010 5:22 PM EST up reply actions  

Agreed with Kelly

But I’ll bet Coats will have to compete to make the squad.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 10, 2010 5:24 PM EST up reply actions  

not at all, or not in round one?

This is our year!

by Paul Cannon on Mar 10, 2010 5:24 PM EST up reply actions  

At all.

Pretty crazy, huh? :)

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by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 10, 2010 5:25 PM EST up reply actions  

RE:

I think this is where Jerome Simpson enters the conversation. I’ll bet they’re going to make a push for giving Simpson a greater role. A prove yourself type of year. Then again, I said that last year, so who the heck knows! But my guess is that Simpson will have a greater chance to make an influence.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 10, 2010 5:19 PM EST up reply actions  

RE:

See, I’m totally physic.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 10, 2010 5:20 PM EST up reply actions  

+1

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 5:21 PM EST up reply actions  

Mays

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 5:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Not my preference either. Draft a guard. Carson should have plenty of targets to throw to, now he just needs time to throw.

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by Paul Cannon on Mar 10, 2010 5:25 PM EST up reply actions  

RE:

I’ve been thinking about that a lot. I’m convincing myself away from believing that they’ll make that move. Remember, I’m trying to speculate on what the Bengals will do, not what I think they should do.

In fact, I’m pretty convinced they won’t. I could be dead wrong — and most of the time I am. But I think they’re going with the defense.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 10, 2010 5:25 PM EST up reply actions  

You heard it here

bengals draft tim tebow 2nd round

by vottoholic on Mar 10, 2010 5:26 PM EST up reply actions  

*small amounts of vomit enter my mouth.

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by Paul Cannon on Mar 10, 2010 5:27 PM EST up reply actions  

RE:

If they do, I’ll ban you. :)

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by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 10, 2010 5:27 PM EST up reply actions  

HAHAHAHA

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 5:32 PM EST up reply actions  

RE:

Oh c’mon. How many of you have I ever banned?

(I guess none of you if you can respond)

MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

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by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 10, 2010 5:33 PM EST up reply actions  

Evil Genius ^

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 5:42 PM EST up reply actions  

I love the evil roach

He has been my avatar since like Week 4

My three favorite things in the world in no particular order: My wife, sex with my wife, and The Cincinnati Bengals

by Kabash on Mar 10, 2010 8:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Me either

I like the leadership
Just imagine the media if we had Tebow and TO

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 5:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Defense in round one is a good way to go. If we picked up another pass rusher or a cover safety, then we’d have an opportunity to jump from good to dominate in league.

This is our year!

by Paul Cannon on Mar 10, 2010 5:26 PM EST up reply actions  

Dominate “D” that is

This is our year!

by Paul Cannon on Mar 10, 2010 5:27 PM EST up reply actions  

T.O is not going to find a job any time soon

if our WR suck in the first couple games go out and sign T.O its as easy as that

by vottoholic on Mar 10, 2010 5:30 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm in a similar boat to what was mentioned above

TE needs to improve, but I don’t see it as a priority ahead of safety, nickel DB who may develop into a starter (especially if JJ walks in FA in 2011), guard, and even another pass rusher.

by Cedric Benson Boat Party on Mar 10, 2010 5:29 PM EST up reply actions  

Why not?

We going for all the guy’s we can find that have bad knee’s but know how to catch the ball !

by JamesShively on Mar 10, 2010 5:25 PM EST reply actions  

RE:

Simple. I just don’t think it’s part of Bob Bratkowski’s offense. He doesn’t use TE in the passing game. Would they draft a pass-catching TE, just not to use him. Plus, why not work with Chase?

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by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 10, 2010 5:30 PM EST up reply actions  

Looks like water under the bridge with Terrell.
I wanna thank Mike Brown & the coaching staff 4 the visit along w/the possible opportunity 2 play w/carson & 85. I enjoyed the visit.

by jsl413 on Mar 10, 2010 5:32 PM EST reply actions  

"Possible opportunity"

To me that sounds like he thinks the door is still open.

by emeybee on Mar 10, 2010 5:34 PM EST up reply actions  

Okay, nevermind...
I’m en route back 2 LA imagining wht WE could hv done 2gether!! Holy delta skymiles Robin! U talk about unstoppable!!

by emeybee on Mar 10, 2010 5:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Mikey probably offered him veteran’s minimum and he was probably to embarrased to tell Shefter that.. So they report no deal was offered..

by JamesShively on Mar 10, 2010 5:34 PM EST up reply actions  

via twitter

terrellowens
  
I’m en route back 2 LA imagining wht WE could hv done 2gether!! Holy delta skymiles Robin! U talk about unstoppable!!

by JamesShively on Mar 10, 2010 5:36 PM EST reply actions  

Can we get a petition together for inverted uniforms?!

TennBen- your icon thingy always reminds me of how unbelievably badass they are!

by 80%OFTHETIMEIMRIGHTEVERYTIME on Mar 10, 2010 5:50 PM EST reply actions  

I'd sign.

Also, who posted that picture of a “white tiger” uniform? Those looked sick.

by Jaegner on Mar 10, 2010 5:55 PM EST up reply actions  

I posted it :)

cooincidence?

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by TennBengalfan on Mar 10, 2010 7:08 PM EST up reply actions