Meet The Newest Bengals Offensive Lineman: Chris Rodgers
by Josh Kirkendall on Aug 23, 2010 9:33 AM EDT
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PrintOn Sunday, just before their mega-successful practice in Dayton's Welcome Stadium, the Cincinnati Bengals signed college free agent Chris Rodgers. Before taking part in two New Orleans minicamps earlier this year, Rodgers was one of the players that participated during the rookie minicamp after the NFL Draft. The Ohio University offensive lineman, with the versatility to play tackle and guard, made the transition from tight end to offensive lineman during his sophomore year and didn't commit a penalty during his 110 snaps. The following year, seeing an increase in snaps to 310, he repeated that feat.
A representative emailed some of his more impressive off the field pedigrees.
As part of his degree requirements (Health Services Administration degree), Chris interned at a medical facility in Phoenix between January and June, 2010. The staff was so impressed with Chris’ maturity and work ethic that they hired Chris on a full-time basis and are permitting him to continue his rigorous workout schedule each morning before reporting to work late morning through the end of the work day.
Off the field, Chris is a young man of considerable faith and uncompromising character. He was named the Arizona Interscholastic Association’s Pursuing Victory with Honor Student of the Year, the highest student athlete award in the State as a high school senior, and received his Health Services Administration degree from Ohio University in June of 2010.
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Work Ethics
Maybe “Jelly” Moobs should watch this and learn what it means to be NFL ready instead of thinking about circling Golden Corral and pulling a no-show training camp like Haynesworth.
i was in the middle of typing the exact same thing...
how great would it be if some unknown comes in and passes him up? but i know better. 1) Rodgers has slim chance of making the team to begin with… 2) Andre doesn’t care about anything but himself so why would he give a shit about some UFA who works hard?
shame…
"Now onto more important things: Punching Errorlando Cabrerror in the fucking tits." -Geki
Hungry Redefined
Unlike “Jelly’s” hunger for buffet lines this cat has real hunger to excell. Look at his accomplishments off the field and his adaptability over various football positions, plus he’s smart. Oh, and he is also somewhere between 30 and 50 pounds lighter @ 320 = mobility and possibly quicker feet. God knows those extra hamburgers “Jelly” totes around wear a guy down. In the end its all about work ethic, physical tools and smarts. Most important is injuries we’re experiencing on the O-line.
by sofakingood on Aug 23, 2010 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Andre Smith
Pro combine. Jelly Moobs = man boobs that shake like jelly
by sofakingood on Aug 23, 2010 10:41 AM EDT up reply actions
And everyone thought i was crazy on draft day when i said we should of drafted Michael Oher
by Makin Edwards on Aug 23, 2010 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions
As a Bobcat ...
I love this signing. With his work ethic, Paul Alexander have something to work with. I hope he can stick with the team, at least on the Practice Squad..
Agree with Heywood - Bobcat on the Bengals!
I’m an Ohio University alum too, and Heywood is right on about the Bengals signing Chris Rodgers. Bobcat’s Coach Frank Solich has turned around Ohio’s football program with two Bowl appearances in the last four years. (Ohio WR Taylor Price was a second round pick by the Patriots). The Bobcats face the bullies in Columbus Sept 18. Here’s to Chris Rodgers contributing to the Bengals!
by DixieBengalfan on Aug 23, 2010 12:50 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
OU Grad Here Too
A lot of us around here. I saw the guy play a couple times. Can’t say how impressed I was considering it was usually against low-end competition. This is the kind of guy we need on this team. Again, and I will lament forever, why didn’t we draft Michael Oher. WHY!!??
No doubt about Oher
He’s the Steven Jackson of the 2009 draft
I hear Oher is cocky.
But he’s a hard worker and damn good player. I’d definitely take him over Jelly Moobs.
"Before I write I let my mind go blind and let the Lord do His thing. " -Tupac Shakur
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it looks like work." -Thomas Edison
Why do we need a O-lineman who isn't going to Commit penalties?
First, they bring in a TE who can catch and gain yards, then they bring in a hard-working O-lineman who doesn’t commit penalties? What next? A safety who can cover? A kicker who can kick clutch field goals? Sometimes I think the the apocalypse is coming on Feb 6th.
wait..
he doesn’t commit penalties?
Rodgers won’t fit in on our O-line.
by 80%OFTHETIMEIMRIGHTEVERYTIME on Aug 23, 2010 4:18 PM EDT reply actions
oops.
great minds think alike jim.
What he said above! ^
by 80%OFTHETIMEIMRIGHTEVERYTIME on Aug 23, 2010 4:20 PM EDT up reply actions
This guy sounds a bit too much like Rudy.
Cue the Notre Dame fight song.
He's so faithful...
Can someone please tell me why a players “faith” means anything more than, well…nothing? I don’t care if they go to church or if they NEVER go to church as I’m fairly certain all the “faithful” Bengals of the 90s were busy spinning their wheels praying for the team while good old god was handing favors out to other teams. He sure wasn’t busy in OUR locker room unless of course it was just a “test” like all good failures are.
Tony Dungy anyone?
If life is short what else have you been doing that has actually taken any longer?
Mangold signing
I just do not understand the Jets you sign mangirl to a 7yr. 55 mil.contract, and leave the best corner out on a limb what’s up with that?
by bensonwarriors on Aug 24, 2010 12:17 PM EDT reply actions
Revis
While Revis added to JJo and Hall would solidify the absolute best corner group in the NFL, we still have to sign both JJo and Hall within the next 2 yrs. And revis wants too much money, especially with us needing to resign JJo and Hall.
by Oregonbengalsfan on Aug 24, 2010 12:28 PM EDT up reply actions
revis contact
The bengals should try to get Revis since the jets don’t want him. Mangirl is more important i guess. lol
by bensonwarriors on Aug 24, 2010 12:20 PM EDT reply actions
that above was supposed to be a reply to this one
on that note Revis wants $162M over 10 years
by Oregonbengalsfan on Aug 24, 2010 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions
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