Bengals and Bobbie Williams hope to have a deal by the end of the week

by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 17, 2010 3:26 PM EDT in Contracts

Now that Richie Incognito has signed with the Miami Dolphins (if you didn't know that, then news flash: Incognito signed with the Dolphins on a one-year deal) after spending the night in Miami, the Bengals are apparently back to talks with Bobbie Williams, writes Joe Reedy.

Talks between the Bengals and Bobbie Williams have started to ramp up again with progress toward a deal hopefully happening soon. Both parties would like to agree to a deal by the end of the week since the league meetings are next week in Orlando.

By all appearances, the Bengals have flirted with other free agent guards in the hopes to push forward negotiations with Williams and not as an upgrade at left guard.

Reedy also writes that once the Williams negotiations are finished -- either with an agreed deal or not -- then the Bengals will focus on signing tight end Reggie Kelly.

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wow

after being a life long bengals fan, i can’t believe that i just got upset about that last two sentence run-on….but i did. Are they(Bengals Front Office) really that incapable of having contracts talks with more than 1 player at a time ?!? Reggy Kelly will sign if we hand him something to sign- he’s a stand up guy and not concerned about the $. Bobby is also a good guy and should’ve been signed 2 weeks ago….Maybe i’m overreacting, but it seems like this is the trend not an acception with how we handle contract negotiations…..ok, done venting now- back to work

it comes down to mind over matter....if you don't mind, it won't matter

by TruWhoDey on Mar 17, 2010 3:44 PM EDT reply actions

its because they are working as if there is a cap

Most teams would take the same steps. start with the highest priority and work your way down. you might not end up with enough money by the time you get to the last few players. but thats ok if they are low priorities

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by Joe Goodberry on Mar 17, 2010 3:59 PM EDT up reply actions

Yep.

Furthermore, free agency is just down across the board. Take the Bears out of the equation and free agency is deader than Madonna’s career. Yep. A Madonna reference. I know no bounds.

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by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 17, 2010 4:34 PM EDT up reply actions

It'll be good to get Kelly back.

Rex Ryan said he was a player thy always scared him because he was like having an extra tackle on the field.

RIP Slim.

by brandone on Mar 17, 2010 5:19 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

Are there any stories

about Kelly’s recovery from surgery? Anyone know if he is running yet or, if signed, be around to work in the OTA’s?

My guess is if they are going to sign him, he will be ready for the pre-season, but not sure about now. This could explain the logic behind signing Coats – having a TE (or in DC’s case, a TE/FB) who knows the offense to be around to help tutor/mentor Coffman, Hill, and any other TE or FB drafted or signed in the off season activities.

by Cedric Benson Boat Party on Mar 17, 2010 5:43 PM EDT up reply actions

I'm relieved that Incognito signed with Miami.

Getting Bobbie Williams back would be far preferable to that error in judgement.

Now our D has reason to hope for a couple of freebie 15-yard penalties on Miami’s offence, thanks to Incognito’s temper, when we play them this season.

by Mr. X on Mar 17, 2010 10:00 PM EDT reply actions