Bengals Invite Former Steelers Center Justin Hartwig And Wide Receiver Dexter Jackson To Cincinnati
by Josh Kirkendall on Sep 14, 2010 12:06 PM EDT
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PrintThe Bengals center position might not be as firm with Kyle Cook and Reggie Stephens as we tend to think. Whether that be a poor performance against New England, or a general lack of ceiling in the overall product, the Bengals aren't sitting still with what they have on the roster.
According to NFL.com's Jason La Canfora, the Bengals are bringing former Steelers center Justin Hartwig into Cincinnati for a visit.
Hartwig, a former sixth round draft pick in the 2002 NFL Draft, spent his first four seasons with the Tennessee Titans before signing a contract with the Carolina Panthers in 2006. After playing one game, Hartwig was put on Injured Reserve after suffering a groin injury. He was released a year later.
The Steelers signed Hartwig in 2008, starting every game for the next two seasons. Failing to find a trade partner, Pittsburgh released him in favor of rookie Maurkice Pouncey.
Cincinnati also invited former Panthers receiver, Dexter Jackson, who was Tampa Bay's second round draft pick in 2008. He was waived before the season in 2009 before signing with Carolina's practice squad in 2009. He was waived by Carolina on August 31, 2010.
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dexter jackson is interesting
This is from memory. He’s from appilation state. How ever you spell it. He’s small. Around 5’9" 175 lbs. But fast as hell. Good kickoff and punt return man.
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Totally butchered that schools name. Its actually Appalachion state
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by Joe Goodberry on Sep 14, 2010 12:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Appalachian
is the correct spelling. :)
by Anthony Cosenza on Sep 14, 2010 1:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Ha! That’s what i meant to write
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by Joe Goodberry on Sep 14, 2010 1:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Pouncey looked awesome
That’s who I wanted the Bengals to draft. He looks like a future Pro Bowler
by occams_tiger_teeth on Sep 14, 2010 12:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Great moves
Epecially Hartwig. This is a move predicated on the problems at the LG position—not Center. They won’t move Cook around. He’ll stay in the middle. It’d be a good upgrade at LG if they sign Hartwig and put him there over Mathis and Livings.
I don’t know much about Dexter Jackson. He doesn’t seem to be the type of guy they need unless he’s a deep threat. Impressive if they bring in a former second-rounder though.
Sign Hartwig and a FB (preferrably Schmitt) and then maybe add a WR for a deep threat.
by Anthony Cosenza on Sep 14, 2010 1:15 PM EDT reply actions
Appreciate the props
Although I just realized that Schmitt signed with the Eagles last night. haha
by Anthony Cosenza on Sep 14, 2010 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions
It's nice to know..
that another team wasted a recent 2nd round draft pick on a WR. If i remember correctly, Dexter Jackson reminded me of Desean Jackson, small build but really fast. Any improvements on the O-line are a plus.
Hartwig makes a lot of sense.
Jackson makes me wonder what they are saying about our current crew if they are serious about him.
Agreed.
If they signed Jackson, who would he replace? Caldwell? Cosby? Simpson? My though would be Simpson.
by Anthony Cosenza on Sep 14, 2010 2:17 PM EDT up reply actions
never
they are terrified someone will pick him up and make him useful
I could sleep when I lived alone.
Is there a ghost in my house?
If we sign Jackson.. What does that say about how they viewed TJ? Who is basically playing for free this year..
by 80%OFTHETIMEIMRIGHTEVERYTIME on Sep 14, 2010 2:32 PM EDT reply actions
Thoughts on Jackson...
Practice squad at best. Since he was on it last year and I think he would be eligible for 1 more year, that’s the only place he could logically end up.
Right when I saw the headline
my first instinct was that they are looking for a gaurd to help the suspect pass protection. I definitely think we could use some help there, as was obvious last year with the same group.
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