First free agent signing of the offseason? Bengals and Roy Williams talking and possibly close to a deal
by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 5, 2010 1:21 PM EST
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PrintIn 2009, safety Roy Williams played in four games, recording the 30 tackles in the process. Williams led the Bengals with 13 tackles in the season opener against the Denver Broncos, following that up with an eight-tackle performance against the Green Bay Packers the following week. Williams hurt his forearm in week three against the Pittsburgh Steelers, sat out against the Browns and finished his four-game season against the Ravens in week five. The following week during practice, Williams reaggravated his forearm injury, causing another fracture. He was later placed on Injury Reserve.
Marvin Lewis has never hid the fact that he wants Williams back. On November 13, 2009, Lewis said:
"We know he's a hell of a kid and that he wants to play in the worst way," Lewis said. "The pain and the trauma on the site of where he had the injury is too much. ... I think the medical people just feel the best way is for him to have a couple of options. He'll explore the best option to go forward for his career next year.
"He's a great player, a great person. He's uplifted this building and we want to have all those guys we can have here. Tough guy to lose. But he's empowered other guys to play better and that's what you want guys to do. It's been good for us."
And it shows. Carlos Holmes writes Friday morning that the Bengals are talking with Williams' agent, Jordan Roy. There's a chance that a deal could get done relatively soon, as it seems both sides want a deal relatively soon.
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He hasn’t played one full season over the last 2 years. 4 games last year and about as many the year before that. This is a waste.
by mp45242 on Mar 5, 2010 1:40 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Agreed
I can’t believe we’re focusing on Roy over Bobbie and Tank. I wonder if this means we tried and failed with them…
by Big Sky Bengal on Mar 5, 2010 1:55 PM EST up reply actions
how bout we try and sign guys that are wanted around the league first
this guy will break his arm again week 4
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This is Mike Brown's solution to Safety
Matt Jones is Mike Brown’s solution to WR
and whatever else we do will be in draft
We will re-sign our own guys and thats it, it is a no cap, no bottom, Mike Brown will spend as less as possible
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T.O. best we can hope for?
While Chad Ochocinco is rehearsing for Dancing With The Stars, the Bengals appear to be at least dancing with the notion of checking out wide receivers that come free Friday.
On Friday morning, ProFootballTalk.com cited a source saying two teams are interested in Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens, the man The Ocho has openly lobbied to come to the Bengals via free agency. Indications are the Bengals are one of those teams, simply because they look to be kicking the tires of all the top receiver names.
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While Chad Ochocinco is rehearsing for Dancing With The Stars, the Bengals appear to be at least dancing with the notion of checking out wide receivers that come free Friday.
On Friday morning, ProFootballTalk.com cited a source saying two teams are interested in Bills wide receiver Terrell Owens, the man The Ocho has openly lobbied to come to the Bengals via free agency. Indications are the Bengals are one of those teams, simply because they look to be kicking the tires of all the top receiver names.
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by TennBengalfan on Mar 5, 2010 1:49 PM EST up reply actions
Bears all in this FA Market
Filed to ESPN: Chester Taylor reaches agreement with Bears on a four-year, $12.5 million deal that includes $7 million gtd in year one.
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around $12 mil a year for Peppers
going to be a bear
They also sign TE Manumaeuna (however you spell it)
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by TennBengalfan on Mar 5, 2010 2:04 PM EST up reply actions
Peppers is taking physical now
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by TennBengalfan on Mar 5, 2010 2:10 PM EST up reply actions
Hobson and PFT reporting
Owens is one of several receivers in whom the Bengals are interested. Others include Antonio Bryant, Kevin Walter, Chris Chambers, and Josh Reed.
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Seahawks
Frontrunner in Brandon Marshall sweepstakes after they lose Nate
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by TennBengalfan on Mar 5, 2010 2:38 PM EST up reply actions
Read, may come true
http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2010/3/5/1358420/bengals-sniffing-around-chris
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by TennBengalfan on Mar 5, 2010 3:41 PM EST up reply actions
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Adam_Schefter Patriots free-agent TE Benjiman Watson is scheduled to visit the Seahawks on Monday.
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Madden stating the obviuous once again
Owners want to go to a 17 or 18 game season. If teams can win those extra games, then they’ll have a better record than if they played
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obvious
epic fail
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by TennBengalfan on Mar 5, 2010 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
dang i suck today
Owners want to go to a 17 or 18 game season. If teams can win those extra games, then they’ll have a better record than if they played 16
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by TennBengalfan on Mar 5, 2010 2:41 PM EST up reply actions
Safety Gibril Wilson released
a Jackson Tenn native may I add :) Just like too tall Jones, Jabari Greer, Jacoby Jones, Patrick Willis, Al Wilson, and more!
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Am I the only one who likes Roy?
When he is on the field he makes an impact. Who cares if he is the first to sign his deal, I read they are letting Bobbie and everyone else feel out the market. It’s still Friday, there is plenty of time to get everyone else squared away. I hope Roy’s injury is finally completely healed and he signs with us again for the right amount of money. When he is healthy he is the sheriff in our secondary, he will still come hit you in the mouth, do we want to lose that attitude?
by 80%OFTHETIMEIMRIGHTEVERYTIME on Mar 5, 2010 2:56 PM EST reply actions
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1) I like Roy. Good depth.
2) I didn’t expect the Bengals to be players, so I’m not going all gung-ho crazy when the Bengals aren’t moving around in FA.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 5, 2010 3:00 PM EST up reply actions
other sites talking Bengals
http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2010/3/5/1358420/bengals-sniffing-around-chris
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by TennBengalfan on Mar 5, 2010 3:42 PM EST up reply actions
Uninjured he is a big asset
He is a real veteran presence who can also still bring it on the field. With Roy in there wrs will be careful not to extend their arm because he not only can hit. He will hit. Good bang for the buck IMO.
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Can’t believe I agree with this guy for once.
If you don't live like you wanna, you live like you shouldn't
you assume I am a guy..
I’m glad we can agree for once. ha
by 80%OFTHETIMEIMRIGHTEVERYTIME on Mar 5, 2010 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
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by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 5, 2010 4:28 PM EST up reply actions
Thats the hardest I think you have ever made me laugh Kirk..
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