EnglishBengal Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 During the week, Bengals coaches have shown interest in the following players: [u]Monday[/u] [b]RB Lorenzo Booker[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/rb/lorenzobooker.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...enzobooker.html[/url] [u]Tuesday[/u] [b]OLB Rufus Alexander[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/olb/rufusalexander.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...salexander.html[/url] [b]RB Tony Hunt[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/rb/tonyhunt.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...b/tonyhunt.html[/url] [b]DE Victor Amiamiri[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/de/victorabiamiri.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...orabiamiri.html[/url] [u] Wednesday[/u] [b] TE Scott Chandler[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/te/scottchandler.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...ttchandler.html[/url] [b]CB Marcus McCauley[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/cb/marcusmccauley.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...usmccauley.html[/url] [b]DT Ryan McBean[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/dt/ryanmcbean.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...ryanmcbean.html[/url] [b]DE Ray McDonald[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/de/raymcdonald.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...aymcdonald.html[/url] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/features/seniorbowl/index.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/features/...bowl/index.html[/url] (then go to 'Player/Team Observations') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tigris Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 two halfbacks... cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlackJesus Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 [b]Where is Okoye ??? [/b] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tigris Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 two halfbacks with COMPLETELY different running styles. we already have the guy from penn state in rudi johnson... if anyone, please take the smaller, more elusive guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tigris Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 reading those... i kind of like the DE from notre dame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tigris Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 The Ray McDonald guy reminds me of the Joey Evans dude we drafted a few years ago... who played behind Peppers and some other decent DE. The Bengals thought they found a guy that was pushed back in the depths charts because of unbelievable talent in front of him and got exactly what he was... a college backup. Did the McDonald guys start or were they talking about Marcus Thomas from last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiliMVP Posted January 27, 2007 Report Share Posted January 27, 2007 [quote name='Tigris' post='433720' date='Jan 27 2007, 04:32 PM']The Ray McDonald guy reminds me of the Joey Evans dude we drafted a few years ago... who played behind Peppers and some other decent DE. The Bengals thought they found a guy that was pushed back in the depths charts because of unbelievable talent in front of him and got exactly what he was... a college backup. Did the McDonald guys start or were they talking about Marcus Thomas from last year?[/quote] McDonald was a starting end, and dominated, but when Thomas was kicked off the team, McDonald played under tackle, and dominated. I really would like him on the squad in round 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest #22 Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 If we take Lorenzo Booker i'm selling all my Bengals stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest OzBengal Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 If we take Lorenzo Booker I will bust a nugget and roll around in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 [quote name='EnglishBengal' post='433711' date='Jan 27 2007, 04:21 PM']During the week, Bengals coaches have shown interest in the following players: [u]Monday[/u] [b]RB Lorenzo Booker[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/rb/lorenzobooker.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...enzobooker.html[/url] [u]Tuesday[/u] [b]OLB Rufus Alexander[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/olb/rufusalexander.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...salexander.html[/url] [b]RB Tony Hunt[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/rb/tonyhunt.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...b/tonyhunt.html[/url] [b]DE Victor Amiamiri[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/de/victorabiamiri.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...orabiamiri.html[/url] [u] Wednesday[/u] [b] TE Scott Chandler[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/te/scottchandler.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...ttchandler.html[/url] [b]CB Marcus McCauley[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/cb/marcusmccauley.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...usmccauley.html[/url] [b]DT Ryan McBean[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/dt/ryanmcbean.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...ryanmcbean.html[/url] [b]DE Ray McDonald[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/de/raymcdonald.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...aymcdonald.html[/url] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/features/seniorbowl/index.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/features/...bowl/index.html[/url] (then go to 'Player/Team Observations')[/quote] Hmm, ...Marcus McCauley! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwing Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 #1) Where does this info come from -------- not the player info, the info that the Bengals are showing interest in these guys? #2) Would they be more prone to looking at tweeners to find that diamond in the rough type of guy or more well know players? I would think they would spend more time tying to figure out the best of the rest as the best of the best are likely very well know already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 [quote name='cwing' post='433850' date='Jan 28 2007, 03:44 AM']#1) Where does this info come from -------- not the player info, the info that the Bengals are showing interest in these guys? #2) Would they be more prone to looking at tweeners to find that diamond in the rough type of guy or more well know players? I would think they would spend more time tying to figure out the best of the rest as the best of the best are likely very well know already.[/quote] #1 - No clue. I would like to know too. #2 - I agree. The higher ranked players are pretty well known already. This sounds like filling in the blanks to me also on the lower ranked people of interest, ...or, ...one of Marvin's smokescreens. You can never guess Marvin. No one has yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwave Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 Looks like the Stains checked out everybody there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texbengal Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 [quote name='Jeb' post='433852' date='Jan 28 2007, 02:50 AM']#1 - No clue. I would like to know too. #2 - I agree. The higher ranked players are pretty well known already. This sounds like filling in the blanks to me also on the lower ranked people of interest, ...or, ...one of Marvin's smokescreens. You can never guess Marvin. No one has yet.[/quote] The "sightings" come from a site called NFL Draft Countdown (www.nfldraftcountdown.com). If you click on the Sr. Bowl link, there's a section where they list players that team reps were seen talking to. As draft prep continues, they'll also track it at the combine, workouts, etc. I don't think it means a whole lot, since every team talks to lots of players, but there were several guys who "made the list" that the Bengals picked last year. If you look under the NFL Draft board on this site, you'll see the info that Scoutforlife put together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal.BengalFan Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 If we take Marcus McCauley before our 4th round pick Ill be pissed .Almost every scout said he looked terrilbe during the week and thats after a dissapointing senior season . I have told many of you I have seen him play plenty of times and he reminds of that CB Rashad Anderson kid from a few years back that the Panthers drafted in the first only to be out of football a few years later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 [quote name='SoCal.BengalFan' post='433905' date='Jan 28 2007, 11:55 AM']If we take Marcus McCauley before our 4th round pick Ill be pissed .Almost every scout said he looked terrilbe during the week and thats after a dissapointing senior season . I have told many of you I have seen him play plenty of times and he reminds of that CB Rashad Anderson kid from a few years back that the Panthers drafted in the first only to be out of football a few years later.[/quote] He played well before his Senior year, and has things you can't coach - size and speed. His deficiencies are things you can coach. Although I will admit I'm not as high on him as I once was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Patmo Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 [quote name='EnglishBengal' post='433711' date='Jan 27 2007, 04:21 PM']During the week, Bengals coaches have shown interest in the following players: [u]Monday[/u] [b]RB Lorenzo Booker[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/rb/lorenzobooker.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...enzobooker.html[/url] [u]Tuesday[/u] [b]OLB Rufus Alexander[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/olb/rufusalexander.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...salexander.html[/url] [b]RB Tony Hunt[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/rb/tonyhunt.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...b/tonyhunt.html[/url] [b]DE Victor Amiamiri[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/de/victorabiamiri.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...orabiamiri.html[/url] [u] Wednesday[/u] [b] TE Scott Chandler[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/te/scottchandler.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...ttchandler.html[/url] [b]CB Marcus McCauley[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/cb/marcusmccauley.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...usmccauley.html[/url] [b]DT Ryan McBean[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/dt/ryanmcbean.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...ryanmcbean.html[/url] [b]DE Ray McDonald[/b] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/de/raymcdonald.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingr...aymcdonald.html[/url] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/features/seniorbowl/index.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/features/...bowl/index.html[/url] (then go to 'Player/Team Observations')[/quote] English, Do you have a link ? This is a pretty unimpressive group of prospective draftees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiliMVP Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 [quote name='Patmo' post='433949' date='Jan 28 2007, 02:27 PM']English, Do you have a link ? This is a pretty unimpressive group of prospective draftees.[/quote] [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/features/seniorbowl/index.html"]Here's the link...[/url] And I wouldn't be too worried about the players we scouted, it really doesn't mean a whole lot, just gives us an idea of what positions they are looking at, which seem to be: RB DE Smallish pass rushing DT Weakside OLB TE CB That's usually a very good indicator of what we will be looking to improve on in the draft and free agency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustmck Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 McBean looks like a good prospect and we could probably get him on day two Amiamiri (considering you can watch every ND game) looked pretty solid during the season, but why do the Bengals always seem to go after guys with funky names? Alexander seems to fit the Marvin mold for linebackers (quick and athletic) (oh and Rudi went Auburn not Penn State) I would just wanna see us go defense for picks 1,2,4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiliMVP Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 [quote name='dustmck' post='433993' date='Jan 28 2007, 05:14 PM']McBean looks like a good prospect and we could probably get him on day two Amiamiri (considering you can watch every ND game) looked pretty solid during the season, but why do the Bengals always seem to go after guys with funky names? Alexander seems to fit the Marvin mold for linebackers (quick and athletic) (oh and Rudi went Auburn not Penn State) I would just wanna see us go defense for picks 1,2,4[/quote] McBean's stock is on the rise big time after the Senior Bowl, and from what I have heard he should test extremely well at the combine. I wouldn't be surprised to see him in the second round, maybe even higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 [quote name='SoCal.BengalFan' post='433905' date='Jan 28 2007, 11:55 AM']If we take Marcus McCauley before our 4th round pick Ill be pissed .Almost every scout said he looked terrilbe during the week and thats after a dissapointing senior season . I have told many of you I have seen him play plenty of times and he reminds of that CB Rashad Anderson kid from a few years back that the Panthers drafted in the first only to be out of football a few years later.[/quote] I'm feeling good about the guy (McCauley). I'd like to see more at the combine though. The East / West game isn't covered much so I won't get to read more about Paul Soliai until the combine too. [quote][b]At defensive end the guy who really jumped out at me was Victor Abiamiri of Notre Dame, who looked smooth, fluid and very powerful in drills. Adam Carriker of Nebraska showed good strength as well and even showcased a nice spin move against Ryan Harris.[/b] Anthony Spencer of Purdue also looked very agile and garnered positive notice from the coaching staff. Inside at tackle, despite my reservations about his size, Amobi Okoye of Louisville continues to make big plays and he just flies by blockers (Beekman & Yanda) into the backfield at times. Okoye also seems to be very coachable and was once again seen vocally encouraging his teammates as they went through drills, showing leadership beyond his years. Meanwhile Brandon Mebane of Cal and David Patterson of Ohio St. looked slow and choppy in drills and were the least impressive guys in the group today in that regard. Head coach Jon Gruden even wandered over and spent some time watching the defensive linemen today. At linebacker Paul Posluszny of Penn St. really reacts quickly to the action and showed tremendous instincts. Also, Kevin "Boo" McLee of West Virginia looked very quick and Prescott Burgess of Michigan strikes hard and delivers a blow on impact. In the secondary the guy who really had an outstanding day of practice was Aaron Rouse of Virginia Tech, who is big, fast, looked great in coverage and made a lot plays including two interceptions with one coming in 7-on-7's. Rouse is a loud and animated guy on the field but he had plenty to crow about today. As good as Rouse was Josh Wilson of Maryland was equally as bad, getting burnt on too many occasions to even count. He really just couldn't do anything right today. Josh Gattis of Wake Forest also had more than his fair share of troubles and just couldn't keep up with the receivers in man coverage. Leon Hall of Michigan was extremely solid and had nice coverage all day, although a scout for Cleveland was heard calling him "just another guy". One of my favorite players in the draft, Eric Weddle of Utah, had another nice day and came through with a big interception in 11-on-11's near the end of practice that really got the coaches fired up. [b]Marcus McCauley of Fresno St. probably had his best day of the week, showing excellent recovery speed, sticking to his man like glue and making a couple of nice pass breakups in 7-on-7's.[/b] Tanard Jackson of Syracuse also had a solid day, showing a good break on the ball. As you can probably tell there were a lot of high's and low's for the defensive backs. And finally, on special teams kicker Mason Crosby of Colorado has yet to miss a kick that I've seen and was easily knocking them through the uprights from as deep as 48 yards today while Maryland punter Adam Podlesh gets very good hangtime on his boots. [url="http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/features/seniorbowl/reports/north124.html"]http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/features/...s/north124.html[/url][/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maanster Posted January 28, 2007 Report Share Posted January 28, 2007 if we draft lorenzo booker, aj nicholson will crap his pants. nicholson was arrested last summer for stealing from bookers house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Whodey420 Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 [quote name='Jason' post='433910' date='Jan 28 2007, 12:16 PM']He played well before his Senior year, and has things you can't coach - size and speed. His deficiencies are things you can coach. Although I will admit I'm not as high on him as I once was.[/quote] Gotta admit I was pretty high on the guy until this past week myself. Like Jason says though you cant teach size and speed. I guess it would depend on how coachable the guy is and whether or not he can absorb it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicoli22 Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 For some reason I have a strange feeling that we're gonna end up with either Patrick Willis or Darrelle Revis. Don't ask me why but my gut tells me we're gonna end up with one of those guys. I'd also be thrilled with either one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBZ Posted January 29, 2007 Report Share Posted January 29, 2007 [quote name='akiliMVP' post='433976' date='Jan 28 2007, 03:57 PM']RB DE Smallish pass rushing DT Weakside OLB TE CB That's usually a very good indicator of what we will be looking to improve on in the draft and free agency.[/quote] I agree...And all of those make very good sense. They are building a system of value at those positions, and that means you have to interview more than just the few you are already interested in. [quote name='spicoli' post='434065' date='Jan 28 2007, 08:42 PM']For some reason I have a strange feeling that we're gonna end up with either Patrick Willis or Darrelle Revis. Don't ask me why but my gut tells me we're gonna end up with one of those guys. I'd also be thrilled with either one![/quote] I think both of those picks would at the least, be very sound and fit into the mix as upgrades. BZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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