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Manager: Bengals' Rey Maualuga involved in bar fight (Case Goes To Mediation)


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[quote name='The PatternMaster' timestamp='1328891087' post='1095137']

I got a list of guys, don't forget the Bengals have the most cap space of any team in the NFL so money shouldn't be a hinderence. Also this team has been top's in the league on defenes for the past 3 years, so it's not like they are coming into a bad situation, guys should want to come here and play if the money is right. We have great coaching on defense, Zim is respected by players and coaches as one of the best DC's in the game. Here's my list of guys who can come here and be better than Rey:

Curtis Lofton
Dan Connor
David Hawthorne
Stephen Tulloch
D'Qwell Jackson
Barrett Rudd(if the groin is ready)

All of these guys would be an upgrade and could potentially be had.
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I like Jackson and Tulloch, but am more lukewarm on the others. Jackson had a really nice year, but he's battled injuries a lot.

Lofton is a 2-down LB (a thumper vs. the run, though), and Ruud is small and not sure how well he'd hold up over a season.
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[quote name='texbengal' timestamp='1328891272' post='1095142']

I like Jackson and Tulloch, but am more lukewarm on the others. Jackson had a really nice year, but he's battled injuries a lot.

Lofton is a 2-down LB (a thumper vs. the run, though), and Ruud is small and not sure how well he'd hold up over a season.
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Rudd is 6'2" 240 lbs, I wouldn't consider that small, Tulloch is small at 5'11" 235 lbs but he can use his height to get leverage on bigger and taller olineman and make plays in the backfield.
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[quote name='Jamison Hensley' timestamp='1328880342' post='1095086']
[b]...[/b]this is still the worst way for any team to start the offseason, especially one with the history of the Cincinnati Bengals.

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I think "worst way for any team to start the offseason" might be overstating things just a bit. I can think of things worse. Sensationalism is great.
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[quote name='Jamie_B' timestamp='1328892246' post='1095148']


Of course not, Rey has no such history of these types of indiscretions.
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It is a little strange that charges have not already been filed... This is not some sort of federal case they are building here.. It's a simple assault and battery...

It would seem the police don't think it's so obvious.
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[quote name='Jamie_B' timestamp='1328892246' post='1095148']


Of course not, Rey has no such history of these types of indiscretions.
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I can't imagine why a guy who's job it is run a successful business would falsely accuse a high profile member of the most popular sports team in town of something like this, what benefit does he have to lie about Rey Maluaga doing something like this. Given Rey's history with alcohol abuse, which is the reason why slipped in the draft, I would say this probably happened.
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[quote name='The PatternMaster' timestamp='1328892548' post='1095150']

I can't imagine why a guy who's job it is run a successful business would falsely accuse a high profile member of the most popular sports team in town of something like this, what benefit does he have to lie about Rey Maluaga doing something like this. Given Rey's history with alcohol abuse, which is the reason why slipped in the draft, I would say this probably happened.
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Did you see his picture. I don't think he always makes prudent choices. Look how he is dressed.

[quote name='scharm' timestamp='1328882409' post='1095098']

As long as he meets eligibility for the NFL, I could not give a flying fuck about a bar fight.

Is this really what the league has turned into? A player decks a bar manager and it's something we should care about?
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Its assault brother. I care about anything that a man who just got off probation reportedly did.

[quote name='The PatternMaster' timestamp='1328891087' post='1095137']

I got a list of guys, don't forget the Bengals have the most cap space of any team in the NFL so money shouldn't be a hinderence. Also this team has been top's in the league on defenes for the past 3 years, so it's not like they are coming into a bad situation, guys should want to come here and play if the money is right. We have great coaching on defense, Zim is respected by players and coaches as one of the best DC's in the game. Here's my list of guys who can come here and be better than Rey:

Curtis Lofton
Dan Connor
David Hawthorne
Stephen Tulloch
D'Qwell Jackson
Barrett Rudd(if the groin is ready)

All of these guys would be an upgrade and could potentially be had.
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Add Rocky McIntosh as well.
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[quote name='Bengals1181' timestamp='1328891478' post='1095143']
rather than bring in another guy, I think Thomas Howard strikes me as a guy who could handle MLB and its responsibilities. Seems like a bright kid and can handle the calls. Already knows the system, and has the size. Only drawback would be his lack of experience at the position.
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Problem is we take him out of WLB which is his best position. Could end up with 2 weak spots instead of one.
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[quote name='The PatternMaster' timestamp='1328891671' post='1095145']

Rudd is 6'2" 240 lbs, I wouldn't consider that small, Tulloch is small at 5'11" 235 lbs but he can use his height to get leverage on bigger and taller olineman and make plays in the backfield.
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Concern about Ruud when he was in Tampa was that he wasn't physical enough at the point of attack, and he'd get washed out on run plays. And then he'd make tackles downfield... a lot of them, but that's not necessarily a badge of honor. Bucs didn't re-sign him, which spoke volumes to me, because he wouldn't have cost that much. Tulloch is definitely more stout, and he's a pretty good pass defender, surprisingly.
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[quote name='Lucid' timestamp='1328892521' post='1095149']


It is a little strange that charges have not already been filed... This is not some sort of federal case they are building here.. It's a simple assault and battery...

It would seem the police don't think it's so obvious.
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Since its only a misdemeanor the police can write the report send it to the da office and file out of custody. Give it a week then you will hear Maualuga is being charged.
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It is a little strange that charges have not already been filed... This is not some sort of federal case they are building here.. It's a simple assault and battery...

It would seem the police don't think it's so obvious.
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[quote name='Phatcat' timestamp='1328896710' post='1095171']
Football aside for the moment, but Rey needs some serious help. For his own sake. I hope he can somehow allow himself to get that help and also slay those demons he appears to be fighting.....
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fwiw, I may be mistaken, but I haven't read anywhere that he was drunk. Definitely poor judgement to hit the guy, but we don't know that it was alcohol related.
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[quote name='Bengals1181' timestamp='1328896840' post='1095172']

fwiw, I may be mistaken, but I haven't read anywhere that he was drunk. Definitely poor judgement to hit the guy, but we don't know that it was alcohol related.
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True. I did make an assumption. But I think it is a safe one. Rey doesn't seem to be the guy who even if provoked would just punch a dude if sober.
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[quote name='Bengals1181' timestamp='1328896840' post='1095172']

fwiw, I may be mistaken, but I haven't read anywhere that he was drunk. Definitely poor judgement to hit the guy, but we don't know that it was alcohol related.[/quote]

True, but for someone who has documented issues with alcohol, why is he in a bar? Seems to me that for someone with both anger management and alcohol issues, you're asking for trouble. Plus, you're putting your career in jeopardy... game checks, and maybe more.

As Phat says, regardless of what happens here with this incident, he has a problem that has to be dealt with. Not sure what kind of support system he has, but it doesn't look like it worked this time.
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