rizzy Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 [quote]The Bengals are apparently set on remaking their defensive line. While it appears that end Justin Smith will sign with the 49ers -- or the Vikings if he doesn't do a quick deal in San Francisco -- the Bengals will entertain a prized free agent Sunday in Tennessee Titans defensive end Antwan Odom. Odom, a four-year veteran from Alabama, is a 274-pound defensive end who had a career-high eight sacks last season for the Titans. He is an unrestricted free agent. The visit with the Bengals will be his first.[/quote] How nice would this be to get him along with shaun rodgers. WHO DEY!! make something happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalsdave985 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 [quote name='rizzy' post='637025' date='Feb 29 2008, 04:20 PM']How nice would this be to get him along with shaun rodgers. WHO DEY!! make something happen[/quote] This is almost sounding to good to be true. This cannot be the Bengals we are talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 between he and rodgers, I'd be happy with our free agency. Bringing in a vet safety would be icing on the cake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLCBengal Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Holy chit, man. Someone please pinch me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLCBengal Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 [quote name='rizzy' post='637025' date='Feb 29 2008, 02:20 PM']The Bengals are apparently set on remaking their defensive line. While it appears that end Justin Smith will sign with the 49ers -- or the Vikings if he doesn't do a quick deal in San Francisco -- the Bengals will entertain a prized free agent Sunday in Tennessee Titans defensive end Antwan Odom. Odom, a four-year veteran from Alabama, is a 274-pound defensive end who had a career-high eight sacks last season for the Titans. He is an unrestricted free agent. The visit with the Bengals will be his first.[/quote] Source, please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 [url="http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/bengals/2008/02/de-odom-to-visit-sunday.asp"]http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/benga...isit-sunday.asp[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patmo Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Don't let him leave town without a contract ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Ok which one of you guys took the bullet and slept with Mike Brown to make this stuff happen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLCBengal Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 [quote name='Patmo' post='637050' date='Feb 29 2008, 02:35 PM']Don't let him leave town without a contract ![/quote] No shit. Let's do this right this year, damnit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalsdave985 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 [quote name='Patmo' post='637050' date='Feb 29 2008, 04:35 PM']Don't let him leave town without a contract ![/quote] exactly, you basically ask him what he wants and say ok, you never see a guy go on multiple visits and then sign with the first team. LOCK HIS ASS UP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Tigers Johnson| Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 [quote name='Jamie_B' post='637052' date='Feb 29 2008, 04:37 PM']Ok which one of you guys took the bullet and slept with Mike Brown to make this stuff happen?[/quote] If that was all it took I would have been Mike Brown's bitch a long time ago and the 90's never would have happened! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyrid Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Is Odom a pure 4-3 DE? Could he play DE or OLB in a 3-4? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 [quote name='Tigers Johnson' post='637061' date='Feb 29 2008, 04:39 PM']If that was all it took I would have been Mike Brown's bitch a long time ago and the 90's never would have happened![/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 [quote name='happyrid' post='637064' date='Feb 29 2008, 04:39 PM']Is Odom a pure 4-3 DE? Could he play DE or OLB in a 3-4?[/quote] I would think 4-3. My guess is, if Odom signs, we stick to a 4-3. If he doesn't, we can still be open to either in the draft (assuming they think rodgers can be a NT in a 3-4). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLCBengal Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 [quote name='happyrid' post='637064' date='Feb 29 2008, 02:39 PM']Is Odom a pure 4-3 DE? Could he play DE or OLB in a 3-4?[/quote] He's 6'6", 274. He's certainly got the prototypical 4-3 DE size. Although, from what I've seen, he's strong enough at the point of attack to hold up well in a 3-4...but that's just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Henrys Dealer Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 [quote name='Jamie_B' post='637052' date='Feb 29 2008, 04:37 PM']Ok which one of you guys took the bullet and slept with Mike Brown to make this stuff happen?[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishBengal Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 [quote name='happyrid' post='637064' date='Feb 29 2008, 04:39 PM']Is Odom a pure 4-3 DE? Could he play DE or OLB in a 3-4?[/quote] That's what I'm thinking. He would have to be an OLB in a 3-4. How fast is he. Is he as quick as Geathers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble In the Jungle Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 if we get Antwan Odom, this D is going to be instantly badass. last year he was nominated to Defesive player of the week, sacking Payton Maning twice. Payton hardly gets sacked, and Odom sacked him twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalsdave985 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 He's a 4-3 end and not as quick as Geathers I think it would be foolish to go from 100% 4-3 to 100% 3-4 in one year, you need to transition into it. That said I would love to have him, we need more versatility in our defense and need to run both the schemes Bottom line no matter the scheme: he makes us a better team and thats the point, who cares about the scheme we need better football players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLCBengal Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 [quote name='EnglishBengal' post='637073' date='Feb 29 2008, 02:43 PM']That's what I'm thinking. He would have to be an OLB in a 3-4. How fast is he. Is he as quick as Geathers?[/quote] I'm not sure he's fast enough. He's got the height...but is a bit heavy (274). But I'm not sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye33 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 [quote name='EnglishBengal' post='637073' date='Feb 29 2008, 04:43 PM']That's what I'm thinking. He would have to be an OLB in a 3-4. How fast is he. Is he as quick as Geathers?[/quote] This is what comes up when you yahoo it... "workouts, he ran a 4.75-second 40-yard dash, bench pressed 225 pounds 21 times ... Born Antwan Deon Odom on Sept. 24, 1981 in Mobile, Alabama" For what it's worth, Geathers ran a 4.87 40 and is listed at 6'2" and 273. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagoBengal Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 Between the Rogers deal and the Bengals actually attempting to talk to a solid upper tier free agent, I now know what total shock feels like. I'm impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ochosucko Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 So if we do get Odom, DE and DT have been addressed, who do you draft in the first. Personally I would draft Mendenhall at #9 and dump Rudi. I also like the possiblity of drafting Rivers in the first. LB could also be the move in the second round. Your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyrid Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 [quote name='bengalsdave985' post='637081' date='Feb 29 2008, 04:45 PM']He's a 4-3 end and not as quick as Geathers I think it would be foolish to go from 100% 4-3 to 100% 3-4 in one year, you need to transition into it. That said I would love to have him, we need more versatility in our defense and need to run both the schemes Bottom line no matter the scheme: he makes us a better team and thats the point, who cares about the scheme we need better football players[/quote] I agree with your last line and I don't think a final decision will be made until after the draft. I disagree about the whole transition thing though. Most of the guys who are likely to start weren't even on the team last year or barely played last year (Thurman, Pollack, Brooks, Rogers, Fanene, Rucker) and a guy like Geathers got a lot of PT at LB last year. I suspect that they are leaning towards the 3-4. If Odom can play OLB and they can get a DE in the draft like Merling, we could be pretty damn loaded up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted February 29, 2008 Report Share Posted February 29, 2008 [quote name='CJBESTINAFC' post='637089' date='Feb 29 2008, 04:48 PM']So if we do get Odom, DE and DT have been addressed, who do you draft in the first. Personally I would draft Mendenhall at #9 and dump Rudi. I also like the possiblity of drafting Rivers in the first. LB could also be the move in the second round. Your thoughts?[/quote] I'd still take Ellis at 9 if he's there. More depth at RB than DL in this draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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