Free Agency Thread - Page 2

Bengals78 · 02-29-2008, 08:16 PM

Ok, so if the deal is called off, then can we atleast pursue Stroud? pretty please? Something to make the hemmoraging that we call a defense go away

farfromforgotten · 02-29-2008, 09:17 PM

Ahh man, what bad luck. Deal is off...then he goes to division rival Cleveland? Ouch. Good luck with the rest of the FA period. I'm still waiting for my 9ers to make a move. Hoping to land Justin Smith.

PalmerToCJ · 02-29-2008, 10:10 PM

This SUCKS! It was the kind of impact move we needed, ugh, out with the optimism.

DawgBone · 03-01-2008, 09:59 AM

Shere Kan - I remember the post in your "quote"!

Funny that Joemontainya eneded up being exactly right and you were wrong?

Congrats on getting Rogers........Cleveland

Shere Khan · 03-01-2008, 03:10 PM

That's SOOOOO wack.

Goddell has it out for us. If the trade fell through due to technicality, they need to outline exactly WHY this failed.

He's got some explaining to do, that's a bunch of drivel.

I'm so tired of him.

themaninblack · 03-01-2008, 10:14 PM

nothing ever goes our way.

rickscott · 03-02-2008, 04:38 PM

We make our own breaks and this team is so antiquated in it's handling of free agency, they bring in a bunch of so-so mid level free agents that won't do a damn thing for this team. They will throw away a little money on them only to cut them before camp even breaks. I am sick of this crap. If you're not going to pursue difference makers then get out of the damn business.

rickscott · 03-02-2008, 04:41 PM

I think you're giving Odom too much credit. Brought in "for a visit" means nothing to this team. They will allow him to leave town to make other visits and then we'll hear how they tried. Bring in difference makers and sign them and the hell with mid-level free agentss.

PalmerToCJ · 03-02-2008, 06:28 PM

Yeah... I was just oozing with optimism thinking the Rogers deal went down. I'm back to earth now, although, it would be very nice to sign him and not worry about DE's.

Mr. Stiller · 03-03-2008, 12:11 AM

Guys. Be happy. Shaun Rogers is overrated. He's fat, Lazy and takes off weeks 5-17.

Draft Sedrick Ellis, Glenn Dorsey or Trevor Laws. You're going to get much more energy and someone to show up week in and weekout.

PalmerToCJ · 03-03-2008, 12:58 AM

Being reported. I've heard some good things about what he was able to show in the 4-3 but don't have a ton of info. He struggled in the 4-3 and the Jets want to unload him (contract will be restructed).

He's listed at 317. With him and Peko that's a whole lotta meat. Good character is always a plus. I'll look for some more info on him as a player.

themaninblack · 03-03-2008, 01:01 AM

like i said i dont know much about him but have heard that hes a pretty darn good player. we cant get any worse at DT with thornton and robinson playing so this should only be a good thing. No baggage like shaun rogers. Just hope the deal goes through this time.

PalmerToCJ · 03-03-2008, 01:03 AM

In the other thread they just said he's more of a penetrator which is fine and dandy with me. That gerth will help clogging things up even if that's not his strength. I'm not all that concerned with our run D at this point, just a matter of getting to the QB and rushing them into bad passes which our strength (Secondary) can take advantage of.

Definetely hoping it goes through LOL, thus the question mark... Learned my lesson.

Why the Bengals · 03-03-2008, 08:27 AM

Trade no good based on language. LEt's hope we can get Robertson now

Why the Bengals · 03-03-2008, 08:30 AM

Robertson is a good player. It looks like it will be a 4-3 def However he does have some 3-4 experience although it does not suit him well. Good get for the Bengals. He is similar to Ellis who everybody wanted. This guy was a force his 1st year in the 4-3 for the Jets. he will be the under tackle, 3 technique and cause havoc. Good job rebounding by Marvin after the Rodgers trade died.
I still think we need defense with the 1st pick. Hopefully Ellis or Dorsey fall to us. I hope Dorsey's injury concrns get him falling down

Why the Bengals · 03-03-2008, 08:33 AM

Odom is young but one good season should not be rewarded with a ridiclous contract. Sign him for decent money don;t get crazy

Crickett · 03-03-2008, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Why the Bengals

Robertson is a good player. It looks like it will be a 4-3 def However he does have some 3-4 experience although it does not suit him well. Good get for the Bengals. He is similar to Ellis who everybody wanted. This guy was a force his 1st year in the 4-3 for the Jets. he will be the under tackle, 3 technique and cause havoc. Good job rebounding by Marvin after the Rodgers trade died.
I still think we need defense with the 1st pick. Hopefully Ellis or Dorsey fall to us. I hope Dorsey's injury concrns get him falling down

DeWayne Robertson is a pretty good 4-3 undertackle. Not pro bowl level, but pretty good. Anything other than that, he's not going to do. He is not suited to the nose tackle position, he is DEFINITELY not suited to the 3-4 and he has always had trouble with double teams. That being said, you have no idea how glad I am that he's gone. The fact that the Jets got ANYTHING for him and his 13 million dollar cap number puts them ahead of the game IMO.

themaninblack · 03-03-2008, 11:58 AM

they need to get this deal done. i'm intrigued by his skills as a 3-tech and hope he can improve with more time in this system.

PalmerToCJ · 03-03-2008, 01:08 PM

If they can get his deal restructured we'd be big in the middle. 640 pounds big... Didn't realize he was a 3-tech either, perfect for what we need.

PalmerToCJ · 03-03-2008, 01:13 PM

The LAST thing our FO would do is give someone a ridiculous contract and it's not because they're smart...

themaninblack · 03-03-2008, 05:00 PM

ya id love 2 have him for the right price. he prolly wont be an every down end anyway so he wouldnt get that type of money from us.

themaninblack · 03-03-2008, 08:22 PM

Per Bengals.com

Antwan Odom has signed a 5 yr 30 Million Dollar deal that includes $11 Million guaranteed.

lost33cause · 03-04-2008, 12:00 AM

we still need a DT in FA and in round 1 of draft AND Frank Okham in 3rd for our NT if we are going to the hybrid type f defense.

lost33cause · 03-04-2008, 12:04 AM

So much for that trade as well huh

themaninblack · 03-04-2008, 12:12 AM

frank okam hopefully never puts on a bengals uni. i think we still have a shot at robertson and if not we need to get a DT opposite Peko. I think we should give Peko a shot at NT and see what happens before we spend a **** ton of money on one. He fits the bill with his natural leverage and size. he's also very athletic for a man of his size. who knows though...