Broncos Head Coach Josh McDaniels Hasn't Spoken With The Bengals About TE Tony Scheffler

by Josh Kirkendall on Apr 16, 2010 7:27 PM EDT in Analysis

As I'm sure making up Friday morning, the one thing that we didn't expect to have hinted was a possible player acquisition that the Bengals had on the table. It goes to show how things can evolve in a matter of hours. During Marvin Lewis' predraft press conference, an event that tends to be an uneventful narative of unspecific things heading into the draft, the head coach said that "I think some of it could be addressed prior to the draft" when answering a question about the team's Tight Ends.

Unfortunately, this turned into a headline that read "Scheffler officially a possibility." Joe Reedy, a level-headed and straight to the point journalist, speculated that "you can officially ramp up the speculation about the team possibly having discussions about trading for Tony Scheffler."

And from that comment, posts flared up, fueling speculation that the Bengals were making a push for Scheffler. For all we know, it's true. I'll give Reedy his credit. When he makes these types of statements, they turn out true more times than not.

However, hours later, (the lovely) Josina Anderson, a reporter and co-anchor out of KDVR in Denver, tweets a quote from Broncos head coach Josh McDaniels during his predraft press conference that "We have not talked to the Bengals (about him)." Yea, we totally believe head coaches these days.

Reedy further cooled the speculation he originally started by saying Lewis' ol' nugget of a comment might actually mean "that re-signing Reggie Kelly or J.P. Foschi would be more of a possibility to what Bengals coach Marvin Lewis was referring to earlier in the day."

So in the end, all we learned is that we shouldn't read too much into the subtle hints of Marvin Lewis. Because Tony Scheffler is no Laveranues Coles. Am I right?

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It looks like even ESPN is reporting we may be preparing for this trade this must serious

by ak513 on Apr 16, 2010 10:51 PM EDT reply actions

I Hope we can get him for a 4th

by ak513 on Apr 16, 2010 10:55 PM EDT reply actions

It's entirely possible that you guys could get him for a fourth IMO. He doesn't fit here but would work great for you guys.

C'mon draft! I am ever the optimist! What a fun time of year!

by Broncofan on Apr 17, 2010 12:26 AM EDT reply actions

McDaniels is full of Scheiße

That guy is shopping that whole team right about now. Love to play poker with him because he ain’t fooling anyone, the master of the obvious…Just like Bratkowski! I am attempting to bring Brat into every discussion that involves jackass coaches, always a fitting addition.

by Vman in Germany on Apr 17, 2010 4:45 AM EDT reply actions

You can add Mike Brown to that list as well...................

I truly don.t understand how Mike Brown comes to the decisions that he does. First of all he has NO scouting department what so ever. He let’s Boldin go to the Ravens for a coke and a smile, Boldin would fit in really well with 85…he could have made a play for Ted Ginn who would instantly upgrade our return teams where the Bengals are not that good. Tony Scheffler could be had for a 3rd or a 4th rd pick in which Cincy has two of each. He will eventually run Marvin off because he does not want to give him ANY control what so ever. Scheffler is a very good TE with above average speed. The only bad thing about Tony Scheffler is that he can’t block to save his life but that is why management needs to re-sign Kelly. Mr.Brown, your team is only a couple of pieces away from being TRULY Super Bowl worthy….BENGAL NATION IS PRAYING THAT YOU DO WHAT IS NEEDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kenneth Lewis Moore

by lightskin350 on Apr 17, 2010 4:35 PM EDT reply actions

+1

by DonMegga on Apr 17, 2010 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions

I suspect Mikey and Katie

are more emotional after a good meeting with their accountants than they are after a big win.

Until that changes, Bengal nation is doomed to suffer.

by Bengals NFL Champs on Apr 18, 2010 10:44 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I’ve read the Broncos may have to settle for a 5th. But say it’s a third, why would MB want to give up a third when he has a chance to draft another Sean Brewer. Remember that talented TE ? Maybe it’s a 4th, why would MB pass up the chance to draft another Mattias Askew. A 5th, are you kidding when we could get another Jeff Rowe or Adam Keift ? Who in their right mind would want to give up a mid round draft pick for a proven TE who can not only catch the ball but can run as well. I agree with lightskin, I can understand it ……

by redberkey on Apr 17, 2010 5:53 PM EDT reply actions