Six Starters From The Bengals 2010 Opening Roster Out Of The NFL

by Josh Kirkendall on Aug 26, 2011 10:44 AM EDT

DALLAS, TX - JUNE 05: Terrell Owens attends Game Three of the 2011 NBA Finals between the Dallas Mavericks and the Miami Heat at American Airlines Center on June 5, 2011 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Terrell Owens admitted on Wednesday that no team has contacted him for a job, largely because he still feels like he's 2-3 months away from a full recovery (and largely because he's Terrell Owens) -- the wide receiver tore his ACL and had surgery in April to repair it.

"I'm still not 100 percent to be able to go to a team and contribute," Owens told The Associated Press. "When I get to the point to where I'm comfortable and able to run around, I'll feel like those calls should be coming."

If Owens is unable to play for another team this year, he will mark the sixth starter from the Bengals starting lineup during the team's regular season opener last year that hasn't signed with a new team and thus could be considered "out of the NFL."

Safety Roy Williams reportedly declined an offer with a west coast team to join the Sooner Radio Network as an analyst for Oklahoma Sooner games. Tank Johnson elected to take the season off to focus on his family and Carson Palmer is sitting the season out after the Bengals failed to capitulate Palmer's demand for a trade.

Antwan Odom, released by the Bengals before training camp, was shot in the upper thigh with a shotgun during a situation that appears like a prime candidate for the Jerry Springer show. Dhani Jones hasn't generated any interest this offseason so now he's hosting a VH1 game show called Ton of Cash.

Six players that started for the Bengals during the 2010 opener in New England are out of the NFL (though Palmer isn't technically out), not signing with new teams. Additionally three players that started with the Bengals during last year's regular season opener are with new teams. Chad Ochocinco was traded to the New England Patriots, Reggie Kelly signed with the Atlanta Falcons as a free agent, as did Johnathan Joseph who left for the Houston Texans.

You want to talk about change? Nine players started with the Bengals during last year's regular season opener that are either with new teams or out of the NFL completely.

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(except in josephs case) Although clements is looking good

by Bengalsfan024 on Aug 26, 2011 10:56 AM EDT reply actions

Just want to say

That the SB Nation app rocks! Easily one of the most well-designed apps I’ve seen.

A landscape keyboard would be nice though.

by MrMcLargeHuge on Aug 26, 2011 11:02 AM EDT via iPhone app reply actions

You say that like it's a bad thing

"The only thing we have to fear is... Mike Brown himself."

by DrainBamage on Aug 26, 2011 11:08 AM EDT reply actions

If it turns out that this turmoil is the beginning of something new and wonderful

to the Bengals, then I am all for it. But until someone proves to me that this is not just another coat of orange and black paint on a broken down, rusted out ’49 Studebaker sitting on blocks, I am going to be a bit skeptical.

I have seen flashes of brilliance on the river in Cincy before. The news claimed they were running lights from an F-18 reflecting off of swamp gas.

I am now and shall forever be the Cat in The Hat, The Artist Formerly Known As ABC!!!

by Greg Alan Edwards on Aug 26, 2011 11:15 AM EDT reply actions

Dhani

It really surprises me Dhani doesn’t have a job. He may not make impactful plays (ie…blow people up) but he makes tackles and lots of them. He is also well respected and a leader on the field. A lot of teams could do much worse for a MLB or back-up MLB.

by WOOD98 on Aug 26, 2011 11:19 AM EDT reply actions

I agree

This guy is not the greatest, but he should find a job somewhere….Watching Maualuga in pass coverage is killing me….

by ticalcaldwell on Aug 26, 2011 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Dhani is better served in the media.

He’s great personality and he’ll continue to do well in that field. He’s smart to not return anyways. As for T.O, he’ll be a valuable commodity around week 8 because as we saw with him last year, Owens is still a freak of nature on the field (don’t forget he suffered that injury in Philly and returned in the SB and dominated the Patriots). Owens will be appealing to a team that needs WR help and since it’s only for a half season, the usual negativity factor won’t be in play.

by KSE on Aug 26, 2011 4:29 PM EDT up reply actions