Bengals Held Tryouts For TE Donald Lee And CB Lito Sheppard
by Josh Kirkendall on Sep 13, 2011 9:15 PM EDT
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Yesterday we commented on a quote by offensive coordinator Jay Gruden that the Bengals will keep the door open to bring in another tight end, adding to their thin (quantity, not quality) roster of two. If Jermaine Gresham or Colin Cochart the team will be down to one player and it could dampen the team's style, using several double tight end sets against the Cleveland Browns.
According to Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Bengals invited tight end Donald Lee on Tuesday. Lee, an eight-year veteran that was drafted in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins, spent the last six seasons with the Green Bay Packers before signing on with the Philadelphia Eagles. He was released during final cuts on Sept. 3. Lee has 198 career receptions for 1,875 yards receiving and 19 touchdowns.
The Bengals also held tryouts for cornerbacks Lito Sheppard and Trevard Lindley on Tuesday. A two-time Pro Bowl selection and All-Pro player (2004, 2006), Sheppard was released during final cuts by the Oakland Raiders on Sept. 3. During his nine-year career, Sheppard posted 19 career interceptions. What is it with the number 19 among this bunch?
Trevard Lindley was Philadelphia's fourth round pick during the 2010 NFL Draft, released by the Eagles less than a week ago.
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I hope they make both of these moves, Lee and Lito.
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I agree….both would be solid moves
by Bdub14 on Sep 13, 2011 9:37 PM EDT via iPhone app reply actions
Jennings and Pac Man may be more hurt than orginally thought, or progressing slowly.
Same w/ Mays.
Thus, not a bad move to get a CB, especially if it’s one w/ a little bit of talent left in the tank.
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I'd Love to Have Lindley
Dude was a stud for the Cats….
by Schmidtastic on Sep 13, 2011 9:57 PM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
True but I like Lito’s veteran presence
by Bdub14 on Sep 13, 2011 10:00 PM EDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Short term or long term?
Sheppard offers solid veteran presence, but I imagine he would only be around for one year. Lindley, on the other hand, might offer a little more long term. Guy was a 4th round pick last year? 20 plus tackles and a pick as a rookie? It seems he was only released because there was no room in a crowded Eagles secondary, and we all know who those guys are. Jennings and Jones are making me a little nervous…might be worth taking youth over experience due to the unknown of those two. JMO. Either would be solid though. And Lee would be a solid addition as well. But who gets dropped?
Would be a shame to see Caldwell go...
he’s been so consistent, and he’s the closest thing to a vet in the wr core.
I agree
I was disappointed that he wasn’t more involved in the offense on Sunday although I’d love to see guys like Whalen and Tate out there just to see what they can do at receiver. That’s not likely with Caldwell on the team but I don’t wanna see him go for that reason.
If we sign Sheppard
One of the DB’s goes IR.
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I'd love to have both of them
Both of them have playoff experience not that I’m predicting that we’ll get to the playoffs this year but it’s a what if scenario. Also if you remember 2009, Sheppard was the starting cornerback opposite Darrelle Revis that year when the Jets had the no. 1 D in the NFL so he’s a solid starting cornerback that would be good insurance in case Jones and Jennings aren’t healthy and in the unlikely case of Nate Clements not having a good season replacing JJo. And Lee I would love to have because I think we need that veteran hands presence at tight end that Bo Scaife offered before he got hurt and Cochart and Coffman don’t have that. Also I think Dalton is going to throw to the TEs alot this year to develop his confidence so we need to take some pressure off Gresham and Lee could help in that area.
From what I read...
the Eagles originally cut Joselio Hanson on the final cut down day. He had offers from several teams but decided to re-sign with the Eagles for less than his original contract. To make room for Hanson the Eagles then cut Lindley. I would think that his talent is better than Murray, the question is does he fit Zim’s type of DB ? He was a 4th round pick, played alot last year and is a UK grad. In other news, David Jones was cut by Jacksonville. He’s the guy the Bengals sent to the Jags for Nelson. Also Marty Gilyard was cut again, this time by the Jets.
As someone who has followed the Packers since I was young
Donald Lee is a quality TE but has battled some injuries recently. I would like to have him as depth but at this point I don’t want to sacrifice anyone from the 53 just to add that depth. I also like what I saw from Cochart and any signing cuts into his playing time. I want to see him develop on the field.
As for the corners, I think it depends on Jennings’ injury status (I’m worried this is an Antonio Bryant situation). If he is going to be out for awhile, then look for someone else. If we only have another week or so before he is 100%, then stay the course. Again, I’m not seeing anyone on the roster I want to cut right now.
Sheppard is a veteran but has bounced around lately, not able to stick anywhere. Worries me he has lost a step. Lindley may have been the odd man out in Philly, but if he had it, he would atleast be on someone’s practice squad right now.
Donald Lee
Is anyone here honestly okay with having only two TEs on the 46 let alone the 53? I know Coffman is on the PS but it seems they aren’t comfortable cutting a DB for what he offers. Donald Lee has got to be at least a #3 TE, and we need at least that to effectively run Grudens offense. I’m surprised he was even okay with going into the season with 2 TEs.
Who do they cut for Lee?
I guess Roland is an option, but I’m not sure who the Bengals let go after him. I would have said Wilson 2 weeks ago but he played really well on special teams against the Browns.
It's got to be the last guy in, Rico Murray.
I think the kid is talented. I think everyone knows the FO loves him. I love him, after all I’ve read about him. But I think it’s clear by now that he is someone we can cut and pick right back up any time we need. Other teams don’t seem to be interested and he’s very solid depth that knows the system if we get that thin and need him back.
Peerman fits the same decsription
Murray and Peerman could be cut. Another option is IR for Jennings if his hamstring is bad enough.
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Lee and Sheppard would be great additions.
Sheppard is a guy they brought in for a visit a couple years ago. I wouldn’t be surprised if they signed him. Lee would be a good replacement for Scaife and is the beat available TE on the market right now. They seem really interested in getting another TE right now and it wouldn’t surprise me if they signed him too.
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by Anthony Cosenza on Sep 14, 2011 12:14 AM EDT reply actions
OH YEAAHHHH
Both these guys are great additions, Lee is solid backup that brings a winning experience and Shepperd brings the same. Yes, I realize we have jennings and jones but we need help now and how consistent is jones?
Rico Murray and Ryan Whalen seem like the likely waives to me.
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by Gold Star Chili Cheese Fries on Sep 14, 2011 5:20 AM EDT reply actions
Benny Sapp cut by fins
for allowing that 99 yard td monday
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Man this would be great If we signed sapp and shepherd … That alone would step up the secondary and more strength at safety
by Toasted_Orange_Monster on Sep 14, 2011 9:23 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
They would not let Caldwell go for a role player. Rico Murray would be gone before Caldwell! Even Peerman would be gone before Caldwell! Caldwell has upside to him he can easily be a slot receiver in this league!
by Bengalsredsvictim on Sep 14, 2011 8:47 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
Texans gave Quan Cosby a workout yesterday
signed another wr instead/
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chargers gave shayne graham a look as well
and passed, signing novak instead to replace kaeding
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and to create a roster spot for Lee, the Bengals cut defensive back Rico Murray.
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if they do sign a cb now too
I would have to think its between peerman or whalen of who gets cut next. I don’t see who else can be cut really. They clearly want 3 tes, they can’t lose any offensive line depth, their dline is set, linebackers are set. Or as someone said pacman gets ir or with Jennings and shepherd may they even cut him?
by JCompton41 on Sep 14, 2011 10:01 AM EDT via mobile reply actions
I don't think they should bring in another corner unless PacMan or Jennings are worse off than we thought
They’ve got two guys who are going to be coming back who we know can play. Trent has played decent as a nickle corner and they aren’t going to find anybody else who knows the system better.
by Paul Cannon on Sep 14, 2011 11:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Two Good Vets
it would give the Bengals good depth at TE and CB. Lee has some injuries problems but he wouldnt have to play as much with Gresham. He would be a good study and backup for Gresham.
Sheppard would give depth to CBs. He still has something left in the tank. He’s a good vet. Think he would be a good fit with the Bengals.
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