Bernard Scott Who? Marvin Lewis Reveals Man-Crush on Jay Finley

by BeerRun on Aug 9, 2011 10:51 PM EDT in Training Camp

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis joined Jim Miller and Solomon Wilcots on NFL Radio on Sirius tonight, and among other things didn't hesitate to predict that seventh-round pick Jay Finley would do great things this year.

"Our little runner Jay Finley who we got at the end of the draft I think will make an impact for us...he's a guy who will make a big difference for us this year, gives us what we were looking for and is that kind of change-of-pace guy that has great speed and the ability to catch a football."

I'm sure that's welcome news (not) to Bengals current change-of-pace guy RB Bernard Scott, a three-year veteran that many fans feel has never gotten enough chances -- and has often been poorly utilized when he did get on the field. In 29 games, Scott has 620 yards on 135 carries, and 16 receptions for 121 yards. On the team's first camp depth chart, Scott occupied second chair while Finley was in a scrum for "other." Bernard is also the team's No. 1 kick returner.

However, Scott has also had some injury issues and hasn't been practicing lately due to a hamstring injury. Motivation for him to "rub a little dirt on it?" A hint the hammy injury is worse than thought? Marvin messing with our heads? I don't know, but Marvin bringing up a seventh round pick in between talking about vet free agents, Andy Dalton and A.J. Green certainly got my ear.

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I love B. Scott..

But Finley has looked pretty good at camp. Maybe B. Leonard gets the boot? No matter, should be interesting.

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by 80%OFTHETIMEIMRIGHTEVERYTIME on Aug 9, 2011 11:18 PM EDT reply actions

Love Scott as well..

But he can’t get on the field. Doesn’t bode well for his future. I hope Finley doesn’t take a roster spot from Leonard, his Gadget ability is unparalleled.

by Cry on Aug 9, 2011 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions

"Go go gadget first down!"

by Boomer Lion on Aug 10, 2011 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions

want to buy this ability

for 500

by hachigo! on Aug 10, 2011 10:55 AM EDT up reply actions

With only taking 3 RB

as i assume we take a FB, and possibly 4 TE, they can only take three and Brian is a big strong pass blocker on 3rd down. Scott is a good runner but if finely is basically the same but can stay on the field, maybe its time to change. I believe the same is happening to ghee on D, he is on the bubble if he can’t get on the field and play

by BigJungle on Aug 9, 2011 11:43 PM EDT reply actions

That headline really was amazing.

Home of the original Kitten Mittens.

by Pardon_My_French on Aug 10, 2011 12:09 AM EDT reply actions

>Potentially cutting bait with my favorite Bengal outside of Reggie Nelson

saddest news of the offseason guys

by Doc Scratch on Aug 10, 2011 12:53 AM EDT reply actions

Are you a spartan?

by Cry on Aug 10, 2011 2:25 AM EDT up reply actions

huh

by Doc Scratch on Aug 10, 2011 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions

With the way UDFAs and lower round RBs come into the league and dominate (or so it seems)

I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see Finley come in and put up big #s. Sorry B-Scott, you had your chance.

Change gone come mane! Trust me! Cause i Bleed tigerblood!--Jerome Simpson

by Grizzlyfox on Aug 10, 2011 8:22 AM EDT reply actions

Finley is Nice but You dont Cut Your Kick Returner.

B Scott will be Pup’d if that hamstring doesnt get healthy….He has been hurt every season but I dont think you cut him yet…..He wont be on the street 5 hrs…PUP him that gives you 6 games then an extra 3 weeks to evaluate…..MARV BETTER NOT CUT HIM!

by jwil007 on Aug 10, 2011 8:27 AM EDT reply actions

Typical

Guy isn’t active, Marvin doesn’t acknowledge his existence. If you’re hurt, you don’t exist. Unless it’s someone they’ve got a huge money investment in.

by indesignkat on Aug 10, 2011 9:03 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

yep

People are reading to much into it.

by JCompton41 on Aug 10, 2011 11:39 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

B scott

You don’t get rid of a guy that doesn’t get on the field! When Scott is on the field he make things happen! When Ced was injured the running game didn’t miss a beat and his YPC was higher! Are some of you forgetting what he did at Pitt? KR that happened to be our only touchdown. Don’t give up on him yet; he just needs more chances!

by Bengalsredsvictim on Aug 10, 2011 10:09 AM EDT via mobile reply actions

I agree, give him a chance.

Although I still do not believe it is fair to compare ypc between a cowbell back that plays most games and a replacement back filling in for one game. Third down backs are expected to have a higher ypc or else they would play their normal HB in third and long situations. Cowbell backs are supposed to wear down the defenses, opening up the passing game and for clock management purposes.

by hachigo! on Aug 10, 2011 11:04 AM EDT up reply actions

Scott is four years older that Finley

And presumably making more in the 3rd year of his 6th round contract than the rookie second compensation pick in the 7th round.

Scott also has only two years left before free agency.

Not that the front office would ever let things like that influence a football decision.

by IllinoisBengal on Aug 10, 2011 1:33 PM EDT reply actions

I wasn’t comparing between Ced and Scott! Was just saying our running game didn’t lose anything. He obviously does his job when he’s in the game.

by Bengalsredsvictim on Aug 10, 2011 1:58 PM EDT via mobile reply actions

John Griffin

Sorry Marvin,but John Griffin is a better all around running back than Jay Finley.Griffin is like a mix between Benson and Scott.(POWER + SPEED) Jay Gruden would love this guy in his offense.PUT THIS GUY ON THE PRACTICE SQUAD AND HE’S GONE.Don’t let this diamond in the rough get away.

Kenneth Michael Powers

by BengalDude on Aug 10, 2011 10:02 PM EDT reply actions