Maualuga to the middle.....

by brian.combs02 on Feb 25, 2011 8:41 PM EST

Just though i would give a heads up. I read on rotoworld.com, per Marvin Lewis, if Dhani Jones doesn't return they are moving Rey to the middle and Brandon Johnson to Strong side. I think that it will give Brandon Johnson more of a reason to stay with us. I think he is a great linebacker and deserves to start. We will also get to see how Rey does at his natural position. I personally like the move if it happens. I think this is what we have been waiting for ever since Rey got here. What do you think about that?

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I like it.

I’m a strong believer that Maualuga will be better if moved to MLB, where he played his whole life until he came to us. I really like Dhani but his glory days are long gone and it’s time to part ways with him.

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by sexsalad on Feb 25, 2011 9:13 PM EST reply actions

I think he's a much better playmaker than dhani...

even if he’s not as smart. My feeling is that the more he’s around the ball the better.

by The Dealio on Feb 25, 2011 10:53 PM EST up reply actions

The best part may be..

Brandon Johnson getting on the field on a regular basis.

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by 80%OFTHETIMEIMRIGHTEVERYTIME on Feb 25, 2011 9:21 PM EST reply actions

Hell yea

by brian.combs02 on Feb 25, 2011 9:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

BJ is great.

Love that height he has and he’s always making plays. Hope he stays.

by ddbumpus on Feb 25, 2011 10:26 PM EST up reply actions

+ 1million

by James Schmid the great on Feb 26, 2011 10:21 PM EST up reply actions

I am a fan of getting BJ more time..

1st round draft wishes.
Bengals: Nick Fairley or AJ Green!
Cavaliers: Kyrie Irving and Harrison Barnes!

by C Byers on Feb 25, 2011 9:29 PM EST reply actions

who isn't? ;)

by IgnatiusJReilly on Feb 25, 2011 9:40 PM EST up reply actions

Are we still talking about Brandon Johnson?

Fight Bengals Fatalism!

by Paul Cannon on Feb 25, 2011 11:35 PM EST up reply actions

who?

by IgnatiusJReilly on Feb 25, 2011 11:36 PM EST up reply actions

lol

Fight Bengals Fatalism!

by Paul Cannon on Feb 25, 2011 11:37 PM EST up reply actions

I'm still not sold that Rey has the smarts

to pull off everything that goes with playing Mike but he at least deserves a shot at it- and Muckelroy is waiting in the wings should it be too much for him. Also, getting Johnson out there on a regular basis is something I’ve been ranting about for a long time. The guy just makes plays. Assuming all that’s true and happens, all that’s left is to grab another stud who plays Will to either light a fire under Rivers’ ass or just outright replace him. At this point, Keith’s really no more than a good sub.

by IgnatiusJReilly on Feb 25, 2011 9:45 PM EST reply actions

We could take Von miller at #4 if they’re really serious about this move.

by brian.combs02 on Feb 25, 2011 10:24 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I find that really intriguing

Maybe him or maybe Dontay Moch later?

by IgnatiusJReilly on Feb 25, 2011 10:40 PM EST up reply actions

No thanks on Moch.

by Cry on Feb 25, 2011 11:10 PM EST up reply actions

Why? Competition at Nevada? Size? I know it's not lack of speed.

by IgnatiusJReilly on Feb 25, 2011 11:22 PM EST up reply actions

Size is definitely a concern. I’m not quite sure he would fit the mold of a Zimmer OLB, plus it would be a transition and our coaches have not been the best at that in the past. Besides, he will wow at the combine and be taken far too early for our consideration. You take the chance and maybe you get a Elvis Dumervil. But maybe you don’t. We just have more pressing concerns.

by Cry on Feb 26, 2011 3:41 AM EST up reply actions

Think about this....

Von miller, Rey Rey, and Brandon Johnson on the field at the same time. Sounds sexy.

by brian.combs02 on Feb 25, 2011 11:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

I posted that a month ago...

If Peterson or Fairley are gone, wonder if Von Miller would be called by the Bengals at #4… the so-called experts on this site killed me for posting it…but it makes sense, Rivers is a good back-up at best, with Dunlap, Atkins, Sims, MJ, then the 3 you listed there are finally some playmakers on defense….. ROUND 2 look at safety

by tommac65 on Feb 25, 2011 11:32 PM EST up reply actions

Could also take a shot at Casey Matthews in the later rounds

I keep seeing Von Miller going to the Bills at #3 but both their owner and coach seem to be smitten by Cam Newton.

by IgnatiusJReilly on Feb 25, 2011 11:36 PM EST up reply actions

I freaking love this idea

Casey Matthews is a friggin gamer. Dude has a serious motor, and he gets the game. Like Clay, he doesn’t have the measurables all around, but he can make plays. As a MLB, he could be really effective as a third or fourth round pick.

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by Pardon_My_French on Feb 26, 2011 12:13 AM EST up reply actions

I think Casey plays outside

I’m thinking let him compete with Rivers for the weak-side.

by IgnatiusJReilly on Feb 26, 2011 1:02 AM EST up reply actions

No, he's an ILB

He projects best as a 3-4 ILB, but he can definitely play 4-3 MLB. His best asset as a player is his noggin, so I’d put him in the middle.

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by Pardon_My_French on Feb 27, 2011 11:22 AM EST up reply actions

100% on the Casey Matthews bandwagon, it runs in the family and dude is a playmaker for sure

We need more hair at linebacker anyways

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by TennBengalfan on Feb 26, 2011 4:41 PM EST up reply actions

who is an expert on here?

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"I promise to throw interceptions for touchdowns just as good as he did" -Jordan Palmer

by TennBengalfan on Feb 26, 2011 4:39 PM EST up reply actions

and Keith Rivers as a backup?

I wouldn’t be 100% opposed, I’m just asking.

Fight Bengals Fatalism!

by Paul Cannon on Feb 25, 2011 11:37 PM EST up reply actions

that's sort of the hypothesis

just because he really leaves a lot to be desired as a starter. Now, he may be making too much money to be a back-up but, then, we’re just spitballin’.

by IgnatiusJReilly on Feb 26, 2011 1:03 AM EST up reply actions

Maybe we could trade him.

Someone in the league still has to see potential in him.

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by sexsalad on Feb 26, 2011 10:18 AM EST up reply actions

Not crazy about this

I think Rivers will fit the scheme much better with improved defensive line play, which we’re starting to see already. Rivers is not a playmaker, but he can finish tackles and be disruptive in the short passing game. Since he’s not a blitzer, he couldn’t help much when our biggest problem was pass rushing.

Not sure I’m sold on him as a run spotter. When he’s there, he makes the play. But how often is he right there on a run play?

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by Pardon_My_French on Feb 27, 2011 11:26 AM EST up reply actions