Waiver Wire - Bengals Claim Quarterback Dan LeFevour Off Waivers: Terminate J.T. O'Sullivan's Contract
by Josh Kirkendall on Sep 5, 2010 2:23 PM EDT
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For those of you that desperately wanted backup quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan released, you can rejoice. The Bengals announced that they claimed former Chicago Bears rookie quarterback Dan LeFevour off waivers on Sunday. To free up a roster spot on the 53-man roster, Cincinnati had to release someone. That someone wasn't Jordan Palmer, as one would expect being a third-string quarterback. It was backup quarterback J.T. O'Sullivan.
LeFevour, a rookie from Central Michigan, played all four preseason games for Chicago. In the first two against the Chargers and Raiders, he completed five of 20 passes for 60 yards and an interception. Against the Cardinals, the third preseason game for the Bears, LeFevour completed 10 of 12 passes for 100 yards passing with a touchdown.
During the scouting combine, NFL.com wrote of LeFevour:
LeFevour is a four-year starter at a mid level college football program that flashes a lot of what teams are looking for but will need to develop several parts of his game if he wants to play at the next level. He does not take many snaps from under center and will need to work on dropping to the pocket and reading the coverage as he sets up. He has a decent arm but the ball will flutter, at times, when trying to thread the needle on some downfield throws. When he has time and room to step into his throws he can get some zip on the short to intermediate outs.
With O'Sullivan's contract being terminated and claiming LeFevour, this would likely mean Jordan Palmer would become the team's primary backup quarterback. LeFevour was selected by the Bears in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
If there was a surprise this weekend, it wouldn't be Chase Coffman nor Kyries Hebert being waived. It would be this. And I like it.
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Remembered reading somewhere that the Bengals liked LeFevour all along.
Nice to have gotten their guy this way, and now we don’t have to deal with JTO anymore.
by Craig Conrad on Sep 5, 2010 2:29 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
No Leinart then
But a possible developmental QB (and salary cut) move – the possible 8th for the PS ?
Liked this guy
Always thought this guy had size and smarts to excell in time at the pro level. Good pick up.
practice squad?
We only have 7 on the practice squad. I am wondering if he’s the 8th and we are still looking at signing someone to the roster to fill JTOs spot
I honestly don’t see how this helps the backup qb situation beyond addition by subtraction
by goffchile on Sep 5, 2010 2:35 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
+1
We should be scouring the wires for o-line backups.
If Carson goes down were done for.
by IllinoisBengal on Sep 5, 2010 2:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Can you say "Wildcat?"
WOW! LeFevour will be a project but I love seeing someone wih his talent come to the team.
If this stuff keeps up we’ll have to stop the Mike Brown jokes, guys.
"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
It won't be easy to make him a good QB, though.
Remember that he played in the spread for his whole college career; not exactly the best offense for a guy to come from and play in the NFL.
But I like his talent. You’ve gotta be doing something right to be the all-time NCAA touchdowns leader, right?
"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
It's hard to tell anything from his time in Chicago.
He wouldn’t have a chance as a rookie under Martz.
by IllinoisBengal on Sep 5, 2010 2:39 PM EDT up reply actions
I meant more about don't read into Chicago castoffs not being good players
2010 - The Year of the Tiger.
Or Geez, Craig.
Blogger at CincyJungle.com -- SB Nation Cincinnati Bengals blog.
by Josh Kirkendall on Sep 5, 2010 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Good move
JT O’Suckitude wasn’t going to get anything done but losing, if he ever had to play significant snaps. Good riddance!
by occams_tiger_teeth on Sep 5, 2010 2:41 PM EDT reply actions
One of my best friends is a big CMU fan.
And this guy is like his hero. The biggest irony is he’s also a Steelers fan.
LeFevour had one of the best college careers ever.
He’s loved by every CMU fan.
"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
I know, I've heard.
Too often, actually. Being from Michigan and such…
But yeh, I actually like this pick-up as well. All the knocks on him really sound just like all the knocks on any other QB who runs a spread offense.
I still like the idea of Troy Smith, though.
He knows the Ravens’ playbook and has a lot of talent.
"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
I would not be sad if JP was cut and they picked up
Smith but I think it unlikely.
by occams_tiger_teeth on Sep 5, 2010 2:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Not likely.
They’ll want to keep a backup who’s familiar with the playbook.
JTO was just too much $$ for what he could bring. Jordan is the “relative” bargain.
by IllinoisBengal on Sep 5, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Hartwig or Urbik
would bring the Steelers line call.
by IllinoisBengal on Sep 5, 2010 3:04 PM EDT up reply actions
While Reggie Stephens
develops on the PS.
by IllinoisBengal on Sep 5, 2010 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions
You mean I have no reason to reference JTO Speedwagon?
by quickslant on Sep 5, 2010 3:29 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Gone, Like a fifth of Gin
Gone Gone away.
Gone, like the shape I’m in.
Gone Gone away.
J T O’Sullivans……GONE!
2010 - The Year of the Tiger.
JTO Speedwagon
“Heard it from a friend, who heard it from a friend, who heard it from another you were going to get cut…” LeFevour always played well against my alma mater Ohio Bobcats. Hope he benefits the Bengals
by DixieBengalfan on Sep 5, 2010 9:31 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
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