Bengals Sign RB Cedric Peerman Off Waivers From Detroit
by Jason Garrison on Apr 27, 2010 5:26 PM EDT
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PrintThe Bengals signed running back Cedric Peerman off waivers from Detroit today. Cincinnati is the third AFC North stop for Peerman according to Geoff Hobson. He was drafted by the Ravens in the sixth round (185th overall) in the 2009 draft but was cut before the season started. He was then picked up by Cleveland but was waived to make room for other players. After a short stint on the Browns practice squad, he was released and picked up by another quality team... the Detroit Lions where he was a member of the practice squad. When Detroit running back Kevin Smith was hurt, Peerman stepped up and was added to the active roster but didn't see any playing time.
Because of his lack of NFL stats (his only stats are 14 rushes for 40 yards in the 2009 preseason) the only thing to go off of are his college numbers. Peerman played four years for the Virginia Cavaliers (2005-2008) where he totaled 1,749 yards and 15 touchdowns. He was also the Cavaliers' kick returner, racking up 1,256 return yards. Peerman's most impressive stat, or lack of a stat, is the fact that he had zero fumbles all throughout his college career except for one in the Senior Bowl.
Peerman's scouting report from the 2009 combine says:
While Virginia struggled as a team running the ball in 2008, Peerman's tough, low center of gravity style makes him a valued commodity. The honorable mention All-ACC pick rushed for 774 yards and seven scores while catching 44 passes (for only 193 yards, 4.4 per reception) as a senior.
Peerman's biggest contribution as a young NFL player might be on kickoff returns, where he averaged 26.5 yards on 40 attempts in 2005-06 before his touches there were limited by coaches wanting him healthy on offense (and by teams kicking away from him). Peerman was one of the more impressive running backs at the Senior Bowl at times, but a fumble in the game may have confirmed scouts' worst fears. Had an arm span of 31 inches and a hand span of 8 inches at the combine.
NBC Sports writer Michael David Smith wrote about the Bengals signing Peerman:
Because he was in the league but never on an active gameday roster in 2009, Peerman will technically be considered a first-year player in 2010.
I don't think this is the running back the Bengals may be looking for to back Benson up if he goes down or not. To me, this looks like a move to spur some competition in the backfield and a little competition never hurt anybody.
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We should have kept DeDe around if we wanted to mess with RB’s of this caliber.. Go out and get someone who may actually be capable of being a legitimate back up or don’t sign anyone else..It’s a waste of time and money..
What are they out though for giving him a look?
Atleast they are bringing guys in to look at. Keeping there options open and who knows. He’s definitely not a bad RB. Has some speed and for his height he has some size. It provides some competition and if he impresses maybe they keep him on the PS. Either way its not like they are out anything, and if he does come in and have a great Training Camp and preseason then you have a steal! Nothing to get excited about but I like that they are leaving no stone unturned to try to improve the team and competition this year.
Well if nothing else
He will make training camp more exciting.
I am a bear of very little brains and big words bother me.
Preseason snaps
to keep Benson fresh for the regular season.
Whatever happened to DeDe?
Did he sign with someone else after the UFL?
"You shouldn't throw rocks at a man with a machine gun." - Rowdy Roddy Piper
The guy is decent
he’s a poor mans Rice. 5-9 and 205 is like 6-0 and 225/230 so he’s a power back in a small body (though he’ll not be able to plow through LBs). Plus he killed the combine with speed at 4.45 and 20 something bench reps. He’ll either make it or not. Smart move. Just think of him like an UDFA.
Something to note: His poor yards per catch at Virginia is because he was the safety value option which the QB overused even when he was covered by about 4 guys.
And another KR who keeps Caldwell away from returning kicks is always nice.
by Sheffieldbengal on Apr 27, 2010 5:54 PM EDT reply actions
Agree
It’s not costing them a draft pick. They can bring him in and see if he has any value, if not they waive him. There really isn’t any downside to this. He was projected to be drafted higher than he went last year. DeDe could run, but he couldn’t block.
+1
I like the move. It shows me that the Front Office is looking at ALL options to try to improve this team. He was a 6th round draft pick and for his height he has good size and good speed. If he doesn’t pan out then what do we lose? If he comes in and impresses then you hit the jackpot. I mean look at a Priest Holmes. He was Undrafted so you never know what you may get necessarily. I like the move for the simple fact that the Front Office is being Proactive in trying to improve the team and depth.
I was hoping Cincy would draft him instead of Scott last year in the sixth round. Of course, I was only against Scott because of the thuglike character concerns attached to him. Learning more about how Bernard has cleaned up his act, plus his kick off return abilities versus certain AFC North teams, has changed my opinion about how that sixth rounder was used last season.
Peerman should be a solid guy to take to camp and challenge for a roster spot.
by Cedric Benson Boat Party on Apr 27, 2010 6:22 PM EDT reply actions
Good point
Something to think about is he was drafted in the same round as Bernard Scott last year. Some people don’t seem to like the move. Bernard Scott has talent so who knows, we may have something here. Remember they didn’t give anything up to get him so what are they out. I don’t think this means that they don’t keep looking at other options at the position. I would say more than likely we will have a RB on our practice squad. Maybe this is our guy. This way if a player does get injured we still have depth. The way we run the ball it is likely to happen at some point this year. He has some good physical talent, IMO. Like the move personally.
Ken Hamlin
Is visiting Cincy today. He’d be a welcome addition.
by Anthony Cosenza on Apr 27, 2010 6:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Love this pick up!
I dated one of Cedric’s family members and heard great things about him! Man of honor and great work ethics will be a plus to the Bengals. Cedric will find a good home and have a great career in the NFL.
Go get’em Cedric!
Weird
2 Cedrics in the backfield.
I think having some fresh meat in the backfield for practice is a great move. Esp when it’s a guy looking for a new home in the NFL.
This is fantastic news. If only his last name were Johnson….
This is our year!
by Paul Cannon on Apr 27, 2010 11:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Can't have enough running backs named Cedric
" I don't lie, I tell a different version of the truth."
by Purple City Middie on Apr 27, 2010 10:15 PM EDT reply actions
Coaching staff liked him last year
Peerman was linked to the Bengals during the draft that year after they coached him in the Senior Bowl. He’s certainly an upgrade over the rather uninteresting UDFA running backs we picked up. I like the move: no cost, more competition. If we can sign a safety on the cheap even better…
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