Bengals Worked Out Philadelphia Guard Max Jean-Gilles

by Josh Kirkendall on Aug 2, 2011 7:03 PM EDT in Free Agency Visits

According to ESPN Senior Writer John Clayton, the Cincinnati Bengals worked out offensive guard Max Jean-Gilles on Tuesday. A former Eagles fourth-round pick out of Georgia University (imagine that) during the 2006 NFL Draft, Jean-Gilles played 42 games and started 26 during his five-year career with Philadelphia. According to Pro Football Focus' grading system, Jean-Gilles is often negatively scored (though not by much), only allowing two quarterback sacks in the past three seasons.

Cincinnati signed Arizona Cardinals guard Deuce Lutui last week, but the agreement was voided after he failed the team physical reportedly because he was over-weight (I suppose the eye test of someone being overweight is a carry-over effect from the old medical regime's philosophy of trusting a player's word that they're healthy instead of conducting a rigorous examine of a knee known to have had recent problems... just saying).

Behind Bobbie Williams, Clint Boling and (begrudgingly) Nate Livings, the Bengals depth at guard leaves a lot to be desired.

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He’s a big boy who’s apparently lost quite a bit of weight (from 360 to 320). Haven’t heard much negative about him. I think he had been playing on the right side, so he’d have to be switched to left, if they intend Bobbie to keep starting.

by Anthony Cosenza on Aug 2, 2011 7:06 PM EDT reply actions

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Love me some biggins…

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by Josh Kirkendall on Aug 2, 2011 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions

Saw on nfl network that trai essex isn’t signed. Is he restricted?…sorry I’m kind of a homer because he is from my hometown.but he would be a veteran that has experience in the division

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