|Tigers Johnson| Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Deal for Adams 'imminent' By GEOFF HOBSON March 30, 2006 8 p.m. It looks like the long-awaited Marvin Lewis-Sam Adams reunion is about to be consummated. A NFL source said Thursday that a three-year deal for one of the league’s elite run stoppers is imminent as the Bengals closed in on arguably their biggest free-agent signing ever. Now it appears as if the Bengals have filled their two biggest needs on defense: a physical/athletic safety and a big body in the middle. The 6-4, 340-pound Adams, who has made three of the last six Pro Bowls, is the prototypical line stuffer the Bengals have sought for years. One of the linchpins of Lewis’ record-breaking defense in Baltimore that won the Super Bowl six years ago, Adams is a year removed from a Pro Bowl season in which he held the middle of the Bills’ second-ranked defense. Adams turns 33 in June and is looking to bounce back from a tough season in Buffalo in which he was one of the few impact players who escaped injury. Ron Edwards, his tackle partner, went down with a season-ending injury, as did Pro Bowl linebacker Takeo Spikes. But in ’04, the healthy Bills, led by the staunch play of Adams and Pat Williams in the middle, finished seventh in run defense as Adams racked up five sacks to go with his 40 tackles. Now the Bengals look to have at the tackle position a star point-of-attack defender to team with the athletic tandem of John Thornton and Bryan Robinson, as well as Shaun Smith’s youthful 320 pounds. Adams, believed to make more than $3 million this year (and more than $4 million with incentives), joins Tampa Bay safety Dexter Jackson from the free-agent ranks as the Bengals bid to revive the league’s No. 28 defense. Although the Bengals were much better last year at stopping the run than they were in the first two seasons of Lewis’ term as head coach, it has been an Achilles’ heel since the last days of Tim Krumrie. Krumrie, the last defensive lineman the Bengals sent to the Pro Bowl in 1988, retired in 1994. Since then, they have finished 25th or lower against the run five times, and twice under Lewis when they finished tied for 25th in 2003 and 26th in 2004. Adams, owner of the Arena2 team in Everett, Wash., was at his team’s game Thursday night. He could be in Cincinnati as soon as this weekend. In other free-agent news, Lions quarterback Joey Harrington finished his visit with the Bengals Thursday, but with Dallas and Denver emerging into the mix a deal doesn’t look to be coming soon. David Dunn, Harrington’s agent, couldn’t be reached Thursday. His client is believed to have met with offensive coordinator Bob Bratkowski and quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese in Cincinnati after meeting with the Dolphins Tuesday and Wednesday. It’s unclear where Harrington is headed next, but it’s more than likely the Bengals wouldn’t give up a first-day draft pick to get him in a trade from the Lions. With his reported asking price in the $3 million range, they probably wouldn’t go that far in simply seeking insurance for the early part of the 2006 season. They continue to say Carson Palmer’s reconstructed knee is going to be ready for Opening Day, but that is also unclear. In Harrington they would have a proven if erratic starter. He’s 17-38 as a starter in his four seasons since the Lions made him the third pick in the 2002 draft. After making 11 starts in 2005, he has thrown 60 touchdown passes and 62 interceptions in a career he has a 68.1 passer rating. The Bengals are gearing up for it all to begin on April 3 when offseason workouts start. The regular-season schedule is expected to be released April 6. The draft is April 29-30 and the Bengals are to hold their rookie minicamp May 12-14. The mandatory minicamp for everyone is June 15-17. The four weeks of coaching sessions begin May 16-18 and run through May 30-June 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Well all right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nati Ice Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 [quote name='Tigers Johnson' post='240962' date='Mar 30 2006, 08:03 PM']...A NFL source said Thursday that a three-year deal for one of the league’s [u]elite[/u] run stoppers is imminent...[/quote] [size=4][b]HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA *Catches Breath* HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA[/b][/size] [quote name='Tigers Johnson' post='240962' date='Mar 30 2006, 08:03 PM']...the Bengals closed in on arguably their biggest free-agent signing ever...[/quote] now thats just completely fucking pathetic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staticx682000 Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Willie must of promised to let him have a fat burger franchise.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 [quote name='staticx682000' post='240969' date='Mar 30 2006, 08:25 PM']Willie must of promised to let him have a fat burger franchise....[/quote] Or at least free food from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staticx682000 Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 This was not my first choice,but if marvin likes it.Im for it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Bunghole| Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 I'll believe it when I see it from somewhere other than Hobson. And, if true, Sam better play like the Adams of old rather than the Adams of the last couple years....keep the oxygen tank next to his spot on the bench for every third down play.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiliMVP Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 [img]http://www.billszone.com/mtimages/2004/brownsgame_1.jpg[/img] I bet we got him for a good price too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 [img]http://www.buffalobills.com/uploads/players/8F9049F3981B4137BCCB3CCF896D1F7D.jpg[/img] [size=4]You say this "BlackJesus" loves big fat black men??....Uh Oh.[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest #22 Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 now when he shows up and fails miserably, whose fault will it be? good news, though, if we didn't break the bank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staticx682000 Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 He looks like he ate the neighbors cats........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiliMVP Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 [quote name='#22' post='240975' date='Mar 30 2006, 08:32 PM'][b]now when he shows up and fails miserably, whose fault will it be?[/b] good news, though, if we didn't break the bank[/quote] Obviously it is going to be John Thornton's fault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble In the Jungle Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 yea niggaaaaas..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 [quote name='akiliMVP' post='240980' date='Mar 30 2006, 08:36 PM'][quote name='#22' post='240975' date='Mar 30 2006, 08:32 PM'] [b]now when he shows up and fails miserably, whose fault will it be?[/b] good news, though, if we didn't break the bank[/quote] Obviously it is going to be John Thornton's fault. [/quote] [img]http://forum.go-bengals.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/24.gif[/img] [img]http://forum.go-bengals.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/24.gif[/img] [img]http://forum.go-bengals.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/24.gif[/img] [img]http://forum.go-bengals.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/24.gif[/img] [img]http://forum.go-bengals.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/24.gif[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WhoDeyForever Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 v [size=2]BJ WHERE ARE YA MAN WE GOTTA CELEBRATE WITH YOU[/size] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staticx682000 Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Now if we can get some de help in the draft.....Or maybe we use adams in the new 3-4 as the nt...Arrington may be next.....Just starting rumors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WhoDeyForever Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 [quote name='staticx682000' post='240985' date='Mar 30 2006, 08:40 PM']Now if we can get some de help in the draft.....Or maybe we use adams in the new 3-4 as the nt...Arrington may be next.....Just starting rumors. [/quote] 3-4 WOULD BE AS FOLLOWS IF WE DO ACTUALLY SIGN LAVAR..... DE-DAVID POLLACK........NT-SAM ADAMS........DE-JUSTIN SMITH OLB-LAVAR ARRINGTON........MLB-ODELL THURMAN.........MLB-LANDON JOHSON.....OLB-BRIAN SIMMONS wow man can you say reserved tickets to Miami for Super Bowl XLI??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STRAYCAT Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 [quote name='Jamie_B' post='240974' date='Mar 30 2006, 08:31 PM'][img]http://www.buffalobills.com/uploads/players/8F9049F3981B4137BCCB3CCF896D1F7D.jpg[/img] [size=4]You say this "BlackJesus" loves big fat black men??....Uh Oh.[/size][/quote] I spit my drink out on this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Matt_Six Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 [quote name='WhoDeyForever' post='240986' date='Mar 30 2006, 08:43 PM'][quote name='staticx682000' post='240985' date='Mar 30 2006, 08:40 PM'] Now if we can get some de help in the draft.....Or maybe we use adams in the new 3-4 as the nt...Arrington may be next.....Just starting rumors. [/quote] 3-4 WOULD BE AS FOLLOWS IF WE DO ACTUALLY SIGN LAVAR..... DE-DAVID POLLACK........NT-SAM ADAMS........DE-JUSTIN SMITH OLB-LAVAR ARRINGTON........MLB-ODELL THURMAN.........MLB-LANDON JOHSON.....OLB-BRIAN SIMMONS wow man can you say reserved tickets to Miami for Super Bowl XLI??? [/quote] well whodeyforever... ends in a 3-4 are usually bigger guys, almost like a defensive tackle. justin smith might be able to hold his own, but i dont see pollack doing much as a DE in a 3-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kochman Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 [quote name='WhoDeyForever' post='240986' date='Mar 30 2006, 08:43 PM'][quote name='staticx682000' post='240985' date='Mar 30 2006, 08:40 PM'] Now if we can get some de help in the draft.....Or maybe we use adams in the new 3-4 as the nt...Arrington may be next.....Just starting rumors. [/quote] 3-4 WOULD BE AS FOLLOWS IF WE DO ACTUALLY SIGN LAVAR..... DE-DAVID POLLACK........NT-SAM ADAMS........DE-JUSTIN SMITH OLB-LAVAR ARRINGTON........MLB-ODELL THURMAN.........MLB-LANDON JOHSON.....OLB-BRIAN SIMMONS wow man can you say reserved tickets to Miami for Super Bowl XLI??? [/quote] Pollack is way undersized for 3-4 DE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble In the Jungle Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 where the fuck is BJ when we need him [img]http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y277/nammari/913065912.jpg[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WhoDeyForever Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 [quote name='Kochman' post='240989' date='Mar 30 2006, 08:49 PM'][quote name='WhoDeyForever' post='240986' date='Mar 30 2006, 08:43 PM'] [quote name='staticx682000' post='240985' date='Mar 30 2006, 08:40 PM'] Now if we can get some de help in the draft.....Or maybe we use adams in the new 3-4 as the nt...Arrington may be next.....Just starting rumors. [/quote] 3-4 WOULD BE AS FOLLOWS IF WE DO ACTUALLY SIGN LAVAR..... DE-DAVID POLLACK........NT-SAM ADAMS........DE-JUSTIN SMITH OLB-LAVAR ARRINGTON........MLB-ODELL THURMAN.........MLB-LANDON JOHSON.....OLB-BRIAN SIMMONS wow man can you say reserved tickets to Miami for Super Bowl XLI??? [/quote] Pollack is way undersized for 3-4 DE. [/quote] you think so??...well maybe we can draft a DE or somethin but it sounds like a plan to me but thats just me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Bill belichick was going to draft Pollack as a LB, they run a 3-4, hes staying a LB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Did anyone else see the biggest cum shot in world history? BJ, you need to contain that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honkey Posted March 31, 2006 Report Share Posted March 31, 2006 Thank God! Just what we needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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