oldschooler Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Reedy says Porter is still meeting with the Bengals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaltonGreen Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 I'm thinking of a number between 0 and 9,293,394,495,384 and the number has something to do with the number of free agents we've signed so far with 50 million dollars and more money then any other team in the National Football League. Hmm.... I wonder....smh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [quote name='JC' timestamp='1331908450' post='1107162'] Most disappointing off-season evar? I think so. [/quote] How soon you forget. This time last year there was a Lock Out and our Franchise QB was saying he'd rather change diapers than play for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhfinks Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Wow... i was hoping for at least Ross or Porter.... Lankford for sure..... i'm not sure what the plan is but WTF comes to mind...... not worried really but we don't have enough draft picks to fill the holes IMO...... but they suprised us last year with a great draft.... maybe we are looking that way again.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Are any of those guys really good enough to be pissed about not signing? Just keep thinking "comp picks". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [quote name='oldschooler' timestamp='1331908682' post='1107166'] How soon you forget. This time last year there was a Lock Out and our Franchise QB was saying he'd rather change diapers than play for us. [/quote] That was pretty sucky, but we made out like fat-cats. Problem is this year, we don't have the #4 overall pick. Plus we signed quite a few defensive starters in the first few days and retained our own. *deep sigh* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiliMVP Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Seems like last offseason was addition by subtraction. This year seems like subtraction by subtraction. So far at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [quote name='JC' timestamp='1331908818' post='1107169'] That was pretty sucky, but we made out like fat-cats. Problem is this year, we don't have the #4 overall pick. Plus we signed quite a few defensive starters in the first few days and retained our own. *deep sigh* [/quote] We do have two picks in the 1st round, a Pro Bowl QB, Pro Bowl WR, Pro Bowl Te, Pro Bowl DT and plenty of time to make up ground. We have lost 3 backups. Things aren't all that bleak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Lucid| Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [quote name='oldschooler' timestamp='1331909067' post='1107172'] We do have two picks in the 1st round, a Pro Bowl QB, Pro Bowl WR, Pro Bowl Te, Pro Bowl DT and plenty of time to make up ground. We have lost 3 backups. Things aren't all that bleak. [/quote] It's not bleak, but starting to get a little worrisome. I hate to see the defense take a step backward this year since it seems the offense was most in need of an infusion of young talent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [b] [size=6]Poll: Most disappointing free agency start[/size][/b] March, 16, 2012 By Jamison Hensley So, your AFC North team hasn't lived up to expectations in the first couple of days in free agency. I hear you fans from Cincinnati, Cleveland and Baltimore. For those in Pittsburgh, you're used to taking a fan vacation during this time, because the Steelers rarely do much in free agency. It's now time for you to vent. Let is all out. Put all your frustration into slamming that keyboard as you vote in today's poll: Which AFC North team has had the most disappointing start in free agency? The Bengals have more cap room than the other three teams in the division combined. But they don't have a starting running back, a No. 2 wide receiver or any quality guards. The Browns have made some solid signings with defensive end [url="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/9677/frostee-rucker"]Frostee Rucker[/url] and cornerback [url="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/9351/dimitri-patterson"]Dimitri Patterson[/url], but they have ignored the team's biggest weakness -- the offense that rarely scored more than 17 points in 2011. Cleveland doesn't have a proven running back, a speedy wide receiver or a starting right tackle. The Ravens have lost the most starters in the division since free agency began, parting ways with guard [url="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/10473/ben-grubbs"]Ben Grubbs[/url], linebacker [url="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/4567/jarret-johnson"]Jarret Johnson[/url] and defensive end [url="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/4524/cory-redding"]Cory Redding[/url]. A fourth starter could be added to the list as linebacker [url="http://espn.go.com/nfl/player/_/id/11841/jameel-mcclain"]Jameel McClain[/url] is visiting Denver. And finally, there's the Steelers, who released a good chunk of their veteran depth before free agency, and can't do anything to address that because of paltry salary-cap space. It would've been nice to upgrade the offensive line, add a veteran running back, or sign a nose tackle in free agency. Go ahead and register your vote, or let me know what you think in the comments section below. I'll follow up by Monday. http://espn.go.com/blog/afcnorth/post/_/id/44046/poll-most-disappointing-start-in-free-agency Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [quote name='Lucid' timestamp='1331909453' post='1107175'] It's not bleak, but starting to get a little worrisome. I hate to see the defense take a step backward this year since it seems the offense was most in need of an infusion of young talent. [/quote] Oh I'd be lying if I said I haven't been disappointed so far. I was really hoping they'd swing for the fences and upgrade some positions with top tier talent and re-sign some players. So far they haven't swung for the fences, and what swing they did take was a big swingannamiss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [b] [size=6]Langford leaves without a contract and other Bengals notes[/size][/b] Posted by Evan Silva on March 16, 2012, 10:42 AM EDT Joe Reedy of the [i]Cincinnati Enquirer[/i] reports that free agent defensive lineman [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4862/kendall-langford"]Kendall Langford[/url] [url="https://twitter.com/#!/joereedy/statuses/180659796251381762"]exited Bengals headquarters[/url] Friday morning after Thursday’s visit with the team. Langford is [url="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/15/kendall-langford-lines-up-visit-to-st-louis/"]expected to visit the Rams next[/url]. The Bengals had three confirmed visitors who spent the night in Cincinnati Thursday: Langford, cornerback [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4210/aaron-ross"]Aaron Ross[/url], and cornerback [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4858/tracy-porter"]Tracy Porter[/url]. Per Reedy, the club is scheduled to host free agent running back [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4156/michael-bush"]Michael Bush[/url] on Monday. The Bengals have also had defensive lineman [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4868/andre-fluellen"]Andre Fluellen[/url] and guard [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2843/jacob-bell"]Jacob Bell[/url] visit their facility. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/16/langford-leaves-without-a-contract-and-other-bengals-notes/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texbengal Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 It's way too early to call things a bust... even when a guy comes to town and leaves doesn't mean a contract isn't possible. That said, I'm disappointed that they didn't keep either Rucker or Fanene. Neither was a star, but both were contributors up front, for sure. Langford would be a great replacement, but not sure that's gonna happen. I can still see Bush signing on, a CB or two, and a DL. I could see Sims back, too, along with Adam Jones. Not sure on Reggie, but I don't think we'll see a WR in FA - likely in the draft, though, unless they sign Jerome back in a short deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [url="https://twitter.com/#!/JohnThornton"][b]JohnThornton[/b][s]@[/s][b]JohnThornton[/b][/url] said on his Twitter a little bit ago that Robert Gallery isn't coming here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Bengal Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 This is the LAST YEAR MB will be able to pocket the money he saves by not spending up to the salary cap. I think he's gonna try to go out with a bang and sock away as much as thinks he can get away with. In 2013, he'll have no choice but to spend on player salaries--that's when we'll probably see some big name free agents signed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [quote name='texbengal' timestamp='1331910412' post='1107182'] It's way too early to call things a bust... even when a guy comes to town and leaves doesn't mean a contract isn't possible. That said, I'm disappointed that they didn't keep either Rucker or Fanene. Neither was a star, but both were contributors up front, for sure. Langford would be a great replacement, but not sure that's gonna happen. I can still see Bush signing on, a CB or two, and a DL. I could see Sims back, too, along with Adam Jones. Not sure on Reggie, but I don't think we'll see a WR in FA - likely in the draft, though, unless they sign Jerome back in a short deal. [/quote] x2. It's disappointing that they left, but maybe they want to think it over, talk to their wifes, etc.. Tough to really say with the little we know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Lucid| Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [quote name='Arkansas Bengal' timestamp='1331911024' post='1107185'] This is the LAST YEAR MB will be able to pocket the money he saves by not spending up to the salary cap. I think he's gonna try to go out with a bang and sock away as much as thinks he can get away with. In 2013, he'll have no choice but to spend on player salaries--that's when we'll probably see some big name free agents signed. [/quote] If this is really what's going on we are royally screwed because I can't see Zimmer and Gruden standing for that shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [u][color="#0a0501"][b]Joe Reedy[/b][/color][s][color="#6c6966"]@[/color][/s][b][color="#0a0501"]joereedy[/color][/b][/u] And per his Twitter account, Colts DE Jamaal Anderson is visiting [url="https://twitter.com/#!/search/%23bengals"][s][color="#6c6966"]#[/color][/s][b][color="#0a0501"]bengals[/color][/b][/url] today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [url="https://twitter.com/#!/Jamaal_Anderson"][b]Jamaal Anderson90[/b][s]@[/s][b]Jamaal_Anderson[/b][/url] [url="https://twitter.com/#!/STANNARD2318"][s]@[/s][b]STANNARD2318[/b][/url] that would be a nice fit. I'm currently in Cincinnati visiting Bengals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted March 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 for perspective on what may be happening with the guys the bengals had in. Mathis also had an overnight visit with the ravens. [quote][url="https://twitter.com/#!/AdamSchefter"][b]Adam Schefter[/b] [size=4][/size] [s]@[/s][b]AdamSchefter[/b][/url] [color=#333333][font=HelveticaNeue,]From Eagles G [/font][/color][url="https://twitter.com/#!/EvanMathis69"][s]@[/s][b]EvanMathis69[/b][/url][color=#333333][font=HelveticaNeue,]: "Ravens have offered a nice deal. I'm flying back to Arizona to think about it and discuss it with my family."[/font][/color][/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [quote name='oldschooler' timestamp='1331912453' post='1107196'] [url="https://twitter.com/#!/Jamaal_Anderson"][b]Jamaal Anderson90[/b][s]@[/s][b]Jamaal_Anderson[/b][/url] [url="https://twitter.com/#!/STANNARD2318"][s]@[/s][b]STANNARD2318[/b][/url] that would be a nice fit. I'm currently in Cincinnati visiting Bengals. [/quote] Anderson was the Falcons 1st round pick when Zimmer was their DC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBeaverHunter Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [quote name='oldschooler' timestamp='1331909067' post='1107172'] We do have two picks in the 1st round, a Pro Bowl QB, Pro Bowl WR, Pro Bowl Te, Pro Bowl DT and plenty of time to make up ground. We have lost 3 backups. Things aren't all that bleak. [/quote] That is positive, no doubt....but Probowl doesn't mean what it used to mean. It used to be the best players, now with players sitting out and online voting, it's so watered down. I am disappointed that they aren't filling the line positions. Maybe they don't see that much talent out there, I don't know. I remember being pissed they didn't go after Bryant Mckinnie last year and people said I was dumb and called me names. So I am keeping my mouth shut this year, because my feelings are still hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiliMVP Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [quote name='oldschooler' timestamp='1331913225' post='1107201'] Anderson was the Falcons 1st round pick when Zimmer was their DC. [/quote] Zimmer probably hates him then He had a horrible rookie year. Started 16 games and had 0 sacks. Still don't understand why this guy was never a beast or at least adequate. He has all the physical tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|SF2| Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [quote name='oldschooler' timestamp='1331909943' post='1107179'] Oh I'd be lying if I said I haven't been disappointed so far. I was really hoping they'd swing for the fences and upgrade some positions with top tier talent and re-sign some players. So far they haven't swung for the fences, and what swing they did take was a big swingannamiss. [/quote] With our caps space I was thinking the same. We were a weaker playoff team last year (NOT COMPLAINING) that I felt really could have improved with a stud or two. Now it feels more like we are just trying to maintain the status quo and hope we hit a home run in the draft. Assuming the guys we fill holes with this year will pan out is a risky proposition. Sure we will pick up some players soon to replace the ones we lost but I don't see much "Upgrade" talent left which sucks since we have so much cap room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [quote name='TheBeaverHunter' timestamp='1331913578' post='1107203'] That is positive, no doubt....but Probowl doesn't mean what it used to mean. It used to be the best players, now with players sitting out and online voting, it's so watered down. I am disappointed that they aren't filling the line positions. Maybe they don't see that much talent out there, I don't know. I remember being pissed they didn't go after Bryant Mckinnie last year and people said I was dumb and called me names. So I am keeping my mouth shut this year, because my feelings are still hurt. [/quote] I don't think it is watered down in this case. Dalton had a great year all things considered. AJ Green = Motherfucking Stud. Gresham had as many TD catches as Vernon Davis Atkins led all DTs in sacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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