Antonio Bryant Doing Rehab Work On Side Field; Should Be Ready To Go Soon
by Josh Kirkendall on Aug 26, 2010 11:44 AM EDT
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PrintOne of the bigger questions that remain right now is whether or not Antonio Bryant will be ready for the regular season. Based on the team's head-scratching idea to have Bryant practice during the team's first Training Camp practice, Bryant won't be able to go on the Physically Unable to Perform list, that would have granted the Bengals a roster exemption through the first six weeks into the regular season.
So the question remains.
If he's able to go, that means another wide receiver it out, be it Quan Cosby, Jerome Simpson, Matt Jones, Maurice Purify, who knows. If he's unable to go, then two roster spots open up for those players. Who stays, who goes. The answer is tied into, if not completely dependent upon, what happens with Bryant.
The good new is that according to Joe Reedy, Bryant "was out on the side field doing rehab during Wednesday's practice which can be seen as a sign of progress. Lewis said that Tuesday's workout was a good day for him but was unable to say if he was any closer to practicing."
Bryant remains upbeat, even saying that he's ready to go.
“Time is only running out if you’re not making progress and I’ve been able to progress and do things I wasn’t able to do,” said Bryant before Thursday morning’s practice. “It’s been encouraging and made me a little anxious.”
“I think it’s just going to happen one day I’ll show up in pads and just start practicing,” he said.
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Where does Bryant fit in the scheme of things?
With Chad, TO, and Shipley taking the first 3 spots where does he fit on the field? Does he only get in on 4 wide sets? I can’t see paying someone 28mil to be the #4 guy.
Does he knock Shipley down the #4? IMO We need Jordan on the field as much as possible.
I’d rather he get put on IR and take over for T.O when he leaves.
by Throw the ball on Aug 26, 2010 11:49 AM EDT reply actions
He'll battle
Shipley for the slot i would guess. Before TO the noises were that he could play outside and in the slot and if/when he gets healthy he’ll be in a comp to get that important slot position.
The benefit of a fit Bryant with TO and Chad is that if Bryant and TO are together on one side of the field that is a very big, physical and tough couple of WRs which would draw CBs, the FS or SS and open up wither Chad to soft coverage or allow for massive runs on the opposite side (if the safety is cheating the pass) or faciliate big bruising runs out of a 3 wide set with Benson running behind two WRs who don’t mind putting their hands on DBs
by Sheffieldbengal on Aug 26, 2010 11:57 AM EDT up reply actions
he is still getting paid $7 million if he is on the IR or a complimentary receiver. If he is healthy, his abilities allow him to do some things a bit different that Chad, TO and Shipley, so it will be good to get him in the mix.
Assuming he ends up being good to go (which i will believe when I see) I look at The Bengals WR’s somewhat like New Orleans’. They will have 4-5 pass catchers that provide match up advantages in different sets and guys who can do different things all over the field.
by Cedric Benson Boat Party on Aug 26, 2010 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions
+1
One thing I think is clear. Even if Bryant can play this season, he can’t play regular snaps. He was dogged by it last season. There will be series or even entire games when he just won’t be able to go.
I see them trying to work him in a few plays/game for the match ups in special situations.
by IllinoisBengal on Aug 26, 2010 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Actually he’s still getting paid $3 mil if he’s on IR. He’s already been paid the $7 mil (and change) in a signing bonus, that money’s already paid regardless. The question is whether we cut him, saving the rest of the money, put him on IR and pay the $3 mil and hope he’s better next year, or leave him on the roster and let him play.
Bryant
At this point is more of a long term answer than for this year. He won’t be more than a #3 guy this year if he comes back healthy. I would be stoked to see him back on the field soon and get some work in. My only worry with that is if he’ll be up to speed with the offense. Having only one training camp practice and OTAs under his belt, it would be difficult for him to be on the same page as everyone else, I would assume. But, if he gets on the field with Chad and TO at the same time, it’s a matchup nightmare for opposing defenses.
by Anthony Cosenza on Aug 26, 2010 1:03 PM EDT reply actions
Shipley Getting CNNSI Props
Jordan Shipley is getting props as a “hidden rookie gem” by CNNSI. More proof that drafting players with winning attitudes, in whatever round, make for winning teams.
by Vman in Germany on Aug 26, 2010 1:19 PM EDT reply actions
It would be nice if he could get healthy enough....
…for us to trade him to the Vikings for either Sage Rosenfels or some O-line help…
by Tyler Pochocinco on Aug 26, 2010 2:01 PM EDT reply actions
Good thing
We didn’t go for Marshall or Boldin in the off-season instead.
to be fair, boldin’s a possession receiver that wouldn’t take double-teams away from chad, and marshall is a headcase that wanted at least 10 million per year.
i'm going to go america all over your ass!
by Raging Clue on Aug 27, 2010 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
If they IR Bryant,
that is about what he’s going to get this year, 10 million this year and won’t be able to play..
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