|Tigers Johnson| Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Posted by Evan Silva on March 15, 2012, 4:40 PM EDT [img]http://nbcprofootballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2012/03/tracy-porter-pic1.jpg?w=165[/img] Getty Images ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports that the Cincinnati Bengals are hosting cornerback [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4858/tracy-porter"]Tracy Porter[/url] for a free agent visit on Thursday. Cincinnati needs corner help in the worst way. Left cornerback [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/2298/nate-clements"]Nate Clements[/url] has entered his decline phase at age 32, and right corner [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4204/leon-hall"]Leon Hall[/url] is trying to return from a torn Achilles’ tendon. Porter has played right corner and covered the slot in New Orleans. He’s still only 25 years old, and is one of the top cornerbacks left on the [url="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/13/the-free-agent-hot-100/"]free agent market[/url]. Per Schefter, Porter has also drawn interest from the Raiders, and the Saints would like to keep him. A [url="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/13/rams-showing-interest-in-tracy-porter-and-jason-jones/"]previous report[/url] also linked Porter to the Rams, though they may have backed off after [url="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/13/rams-do-five-year-50-million-deal-with-cortland-finnegan/"]breaking the bank[/url] for [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4035/cortland-finnegan"]Cortland Finnegan[/url]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigris Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Sneaky ass Bengals. You hear nothing and bam, he's here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 [quote name='Tigris' timestamp='1331846821' post='1106849'] Sneaky ass Bengals. You hear nothing and bam, he's here. [/quote] I imagine a lot of their visits will be like that, and they'd probably prefer them all to be like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredtoast Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Porter has never been used as a return man in the NFL, but in college he was one of the best in the nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CougarQuest Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 Sign please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigris Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 [quote name='Bengals1181' timestamp='1331847064' post='1106853'] I imagine a lot of their visits will be like that, and they'd probably prefer them all to be like that. [/quote] As they probably should be... just sucks for the fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Lucid| Posted March 15, 2012 Report Share Posted March 15, 2012 [quote name='Tigris' timestamp='1331852214' post='1106938'] As they probably should be... just sucks for the fans. [/quote] It should be.. And what is good for the fans ultimately is what is best for the team. I think the fans could help themselves out the most by learning some patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalsfan850 Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 i would LOVE for us to get this guy, i had no idea he was on the market Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelWeston Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 Why dont the saints want him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USN Bengal Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [quote name='Bengals1181' timestamp='1331847064' post='1106853'] I imagine a lot of their visits will be like that, and they'd probably prefer them all to be like that. [/quote] Of course it is... but what fun would it be for Bengals fans to realize this (it happens every year) because then what would they have to bitch about incessantly every FA signing period? Bunch of mewling little pussies... OOPS! I meant baby cats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SocalBengalEd Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 No money. Just like us their up against the cap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [quote name='MichaelWeston' timestamp='1331866310' post='1107067'] Why dont the saints want him? [/quote] They probably don't have the money to sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble In the Jungle Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [quote name='JC' timestamp='1331866438' post='1107070'] They probably don't have the money to sign him. [/quote] They have the money, they want someone better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelWeston Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [color=rgb(0,0,0)]Porter is a very athletic cornerback with excellent foot quickness, agility and body control. He has above-average straight line speed but understands how to read routes and knows how to use angles to stay with deep routes. He is most effective lined up over the inside slot receivers, who tend to be shorter and run underneath routes. He can plant and drive on the ball thrown in front of him and is quick to accelerate to the ball. He has a quick, fluid hip turn that allows him to match receivers on go routes but can struggle if they get a step on him after the catch. He is a willing tackler and will insert himself in run defense but is not a very physical presence.[/color] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eva4ben-gal Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [quote name='Rumble In the Jungle' timestamp='1331866504' post='1107071'] They have the money, they want someone better. [/quote] Nope not true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 [quote name='Rumble In the Jungle' timestamp='1331866504' post='1107071'] They have the money, they want someone better. [/quote] They already have someone better in Patrick Robinson, who took Porter's starting job. Porter is probably not as good as Adam Jones when Jones is healthy and available but unless bounty-gate catches up to him, Porter should be available more than Jones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyrid Posted March 16, 2012 Report Share Posted March 16, 2012 I actually really like Porter. He has some definite negatives, obviously. If he didn't, he wouldn't be relatively cheap as a youngish FA CB. But he has a knack for the big play and decent coverage skills. I would definitely like this signing if it happens and I'd prefer Porter over Ross or any of the other 3rd tier FA CBs still available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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