Report: Bengals interested in cornerback Phillip Buchanon

by Josh Kirkendall on Mar 8, 2010 3:57 PM EST in Rumors

The Bengals have, I believe, one of the best cornerback duos in the league. I suppose the Jets could make an argument, but I really don't care. What can I say? I'm a Bengals fan. But as for the team's depth beyond Johnathan Joseph and Leon Hall, the Bengals are suspect. Morgan Trent finished a strong rookie campaign. I wouldn't use words like impressive, great or even starter with Trent. But he filled a role. David Jones. Much like Trent, Jones fills a role. More like special teams in his case.

Do the Bengals truly have a nickel cornerback against a 2010 schedule that will include teams like the Colts, Saints and Patriots, among other teams? So yes, there is a need to work the team's cornerback depth.

And the team is apparently aware of it. PFT writes that the Bengals are interested in a veteran cornerback Phillip Buchanon.

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Former 1rst round talent on the cheap...

Way to go Mikey Boy !

by JamesShively on Mar 8, 2010 4:01 PM EST reply actions

I like this move

make it happen Baby!!
Who Dey!!!

CB85......Collaros for Heisman

by TennBengalfan on Mar 8, 2010 4:12 PM EST up reply actions

What about

Lito shepard.

RIP Slim.

by brandone on Mar 8, 2010 4:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions

i think he would be too expensive

some teams will start him

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by Joe Goodberry on Mar 8, 2010 4:27 PM EST up reply actions

If that were the case

I feel like he’d be garnering some headlines.

RIP Slim.

by brandone on Mar 8, 2010 4:33 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

he has visits set up with Detroit and Chicago

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by Joe Goodberry on Mar 8, 2010 4:38 PM EST up reply actions

He's meeting with Chicago???

Consider us out of the running.

by The Dealio on Mar 8, 2010 6:16 PM EST up reply actions

If Lito was that good he'd still be with the Jets IMO

I think he’s overrated..or was I think team’s are starting to see his real value..

by JamesShively on Mar 8, 2010 4:39 PM EST up reply actions

he has lost some

he would be our 3rd CB, but we are very talented at CB. Some teams could still use his skills

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by Joe Goodberry on Mar 8, 2010 4:42 PM EST up reply actions

I would think the Brown's would be a good fit...

by JamesShively on Mar 8, 2010 4:44 PM EST up reply actions

I'd rather Lito than Buchanon

If you can’t make it playing on the Lions secondary you can’t make it anywhere. Lito cut probably more for numbers then production, Revis and now Cromartie plus Jets have Dwight Lowery, they have no need to pay big money to Sheppard. Lito wouldnt work on Bengals especially with J-Jo and Leon, i’d rather draft one late and keep Trent then sign either

"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"

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by Ocho85 on Mar 8, 2010 7:08 PM EST reply actions

DESPITE THE BENGALS MUCH IMPROVED DEFENSE......THEY STRUGGLED

with stopping the oppenents passing game…..there is no way Sanchez should have played the way he played against them. Cincinatti needs to address their pass rush because it was horrible at the end of the year…THEY GOT “zero” PASS RUSH AT THE END OF THE YEAR. Cincinatti would be smart to either add a safety who can cover someone or a defensive end who can actually beat someone because when Odom went down it truly exposed the D-Line weakness and it made the secondary look worst than what they really are. Since it seems that the Bengals do not want to contend for a championship by bringing in B.Marshall they should really take a DE with the 21st pick…hopefully the kid from Michigan will be there. B.Graham was the MVP of the senior bowl and was pretty much un-blockable!!

Kenneth Lewis Moore

by lightskin350 on Mar 8, 2010 10:48 PM EST reply actions

I think their pass coverage suffered because.........

The pass rush suffered a bit because of not just Odom but the absence of Rey at the end. Safety play was also a bit under spec. Hopefully we can draft a good Safety that can both hit and cover for Zim to groom. Ndukwe really struggled in coverage and Roy Williams is not a cover guy although he does make guys pay after the catch. WRs do not like extending their arms when Roy is in the area so there are some missed catches that he causes without touching anyone but does not get credit for defending..

"Coincidence is God's way of staying anonymous"

by JUNGLEJOHN on Mar 9, 2010 2:54 PM EST reply actions