akiliMVP Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Per Paul Dehner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Not going to dance on his grave. I appreciate what Rey did for the team and hope he catches on somewhere else if he wants to keep playing. The main feeling I have is disappointment that he never reached the high expectations we had when he was drafted in 2009. I think that is the main reason for the negativity surrounding Rey. We all hoped he would make multiple Pro Bowls and it just didn't happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Odd timing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Bunghole| Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 11 minutes ago, Inigo Montoya said: Not going to dance on his grave. I appreciate what Rey did for the team and hope he catches on somewhere else if he wants to keep playing. The main feeling I have is disappointment that he never reached the high expectations we had when he was drafted in 2009. I think that is the main reason for the negativity surrounding Rey. We all hoped he would make multiple Pro Bowls and it just didn't happen. Well, yeah, that and he became such a huge liability in coverage that it was almost laughable. He became too big, slow and expensive to be a 2-down LB for us. I wish him luck catching on somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Wouldn't have hurt to shed a block every once in a while. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Bunghole| Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 7 minutes ago, Hooky said: Wouldn't have hurt to shed a block every once in a while. What, and deny Geno Atkins his "tackling 7 yards behind the LOS" stats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B.A.B. Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 43 minutes ago, Jamie_B said: Odd timing Yeah. It's weird to me. But whatever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 I wonder if they woke him up at 4am to tell him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Bunghole| Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, Jason said: I wonder if they woke him up at 4am to tell him? He was already awake, just getting home from the bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalFanInTO Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 He had a couple of decent seasons and otherwise has been subpar. This was the right move and long overdue. I guess the addition of Minter was enough insurance to make the move. I also hope it means they are eyeing Rueben Foster in the first round. Next step...cut that bag of dicks Adam Jones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Jamie_B said: Odd timing I don't think so, not with the Minter signing. Gives him a chance to catch on somewhere else before camp & the Bengals don't have to worry about him pulling a hammy or whatever in OTA's and gumming up the works. As far as being a disappointment.. I remember when he was drafted he had this reputation as a big hitter and all that, but watching the tape he was launching himself or chest-bumping much smaller dudes to the ground. He played hard here & didn't shy away from contact. Just too slow to overcome the false step when he fell for the misdirects and fakes - which seemed to be often. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostInDaJungle Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 We had to cut him to sign Gilberry. We're down to only $24 Million in cap space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 47 minutes ago, LostInDaJungle said: We had to cut him to sign Gilberry. We're down to only $24 Million in cap space. Plus when you consider the draft picks and possible injury settlements in 2025 we're actually $3.2 billion over the cap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostInDaJungle Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 51 minutes ago, T-Dub said: Plus when you consider the draft picks and possible injury settlements in 2025 we're actually $3.2 billion over the cap We also have to save money to resign Mitch Hyatt after we draft him next year. People just don't understand smart cap management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tigre Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 OK. So the LB's on the roster now: Burdock Minter Vigil Vinny Flowers Dawson Looking a little thin all things considered. I have always liked Flowers though. Seems like he's got a little game. Yup. It's Reuben at 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Just now, Le Tigre said: Yup. It's Reuben at 9 Wouldn't hurt my feelings any Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicoli Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 12 minutes ago, Le Tigre said: OK. So the LB's on the roster now: Burdock Minter Vigil those are the first 3. as long as Burfict stays on the field with them, it doesn't really matter much who the other two are, IMO. in other words, they don't need to draft a LB at 9, IMO....you can get those guys later. just draft the biggest playmaker you can get your hands on at 9....if it's a S, TE, CB, WR or RB, it's all cool with me, just put a game-changer on the field with the guys ya got. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostInDaJungle Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 12 minutes ago, Le Tigre said: Yup. It's Reuben at 9 You don't cut a guy in March hoping to get a guy in April. The Bengals also don't let need dictate their draft picks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBengal Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 I think round 3 is the perfect spot for a LB. There should still be a bunch of good ones around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluhartz Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 3 hours ago, T-Dub said: I don't think so, not with the Minter signing. Gives him a chance to catch on somewhere else before camp & the Bengals don't have to worry about him pulling a hammy or whatever in OTA's and gumming up the works. As far as being a disappointment.. I remember when he was drafted he had this reputation as a big hitter and all that, but watching the tape he was launching himself or chest-bumping much smaller dudes to the ground. He played hard here & didn't shy away from contact. Just too slow to overcome the false step when he fell for the misdirects and fakes - which seemed to be often. I was super pumped when we got him.. I thought he would be a star for us.. Wish the dude the best wherever he lands...unless its the stealers or stains...then fuck him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kochman Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Le Tigre said: Looking a little thin all things considered. I have always liked Flowers though. Seems like he's got a little game. Yup. It's Reuben at 9 Ive always wanted Flowers to get a legit shot. He has good speed and solid coverage(from his very limited time playing). I think when he was given his shot he got injured. I would be happy with Reuben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatternMaster Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 I think he's a better fit for a 3-4 defense as a run stuffer, he will catch on somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 23 minutes ago, PatternMaster said: I think he's a better fit for a 3-4 defense as a run stuffer, he will catch on somewhere else. That'd be interesting. 1 hour ago, spicoli said: those are the first 3. as long as Burfict stays on the field with them, it doesn't really matter much who the other two are, IMO. in other words, they don't need to draft a LB at 9, IMO....you can get those guys later. Huh? You can get all "those guys" later. Particularly if that's Quote a S, TE, CB, WR or RB Where do you think Foster goes? All I'm saying is the difference between 9 and more like 14 is pretty hazy. I'd bet it even varies from club to club right up until they're on the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 He was slow and a liability. Looked like Maui (R) played like Moana (L). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 14 minutes ago, BlackJesus said: He was slow and a liability. Looked like Maui (R) played like Moana (L). Say what you want but he never played soft. He might hit the wrong hole but he was hitting. Didn't miss many starts either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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