New Jersey Bengal Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 [i][b]I read that the Bengals are going to host Amobi Okoye for a visit. I really hope that we sign him and if we do I would be very very happy with our free agent pick ups. I have wanted Okoye since he was drafted out of Louisville by the Texans. He is still young and I think Zimmer can get a lot more out of him than he has already shown..[/b][/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hackettj22 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Man, some great insight there. Thank you for sharing such confidential info. I hope your source doesn't find out and cut you off, it's nice to get some insider info every now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble In the Jungle Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 That would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unleashed Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 [quote name='Hackettj22' timestamp='1332819547' post='1112414']Man, some great insight there. Thank you for sharing such confidential info. I hope your source doesn't find out and cut you off, it's nice to get some insider info every now and then.[/quote] Stfu...why be a total ass because someone is excited we are trying to get good players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumble In the Jungle Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 [quote name='unleashed' timestamp='1332823309' post='1112420'] Stfu...why be a total ass because someone is excited we are trying to get good players [/quote] Maybe I'm slow but I didn't see him being sarcastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoutforlife591 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 No, it's pretty clearly sarcastic since the OP said he read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unleashed Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 [quote name='Scoutforlife591' timestamp='1332826334' post='1112424']No, it's pretty clearly sarcastic since the OP said he read it.[/quote] Yeah, if it wasn't sarcasm then I apologize that I assumed the dude is just a prick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishBengal Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 [quote name='Hackettj22' timestamp='1332819547' post='1112414'] Man, some great insight there. Thank you for sharing such confidential info. I hope your source doesn't find out and cut you off, it's nice to get some insider info every now and then. [/quote] Prick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent Orange Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 are u chicks done? ok. so what about Okoye? is he worth picking up or is he a draft bust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishBengal Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 [quote name='Agent Orange' timestamp='1332840961' post='1112431'] are u chicks done? ok. so what about Okoye? is he worth picking up or is he a draft bust? [/quote] Definitely worth picking up! He's best suited for the type of role the Bengals would be giving him on defense. I think POTENTIALLY and HOPEFULLY he could be a nice reserve to Genostacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluhartz Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 [quote name='Rumble In the Jungle' timestamp='1332824298' post='1112421'] Maybe I'm slow but I didn't see him being sarcastic [/quote] yea.. you're definitely slow.... as for Okoye... I say do it... the dude is still young and is pretty talented. it probably wouldn't cost a shitload either.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 [b] [size=6]Bengals to visit with Amobi Okoye[/size][/b] Posted by Evan Silva on March 26, 2012, 1:21 PM EDT Adam Caplan reports that the Bengals [url="https://twitter.com/#!/caplannfl/statuses/184321784093474816"]have scheduled a free agent meeting[/url] with defensive tackle [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4174/amobi-okoye"]Amobi Okoye[/url]. The visit will take place following this week’s NFL owners meetings. Okoye, who’s still only 24 years old, tallied four sacks off the bench for the Bears last season. In Cincinnati, he could spell starting “three-technique” tackle [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5749/geno-atkins"]Geno Atkins[/url] when Atkins needs a breather. The Bengals’ other defensive tackles are [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3940/domata-peko"]Domata Peko[/url], [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4813/pat-sims"]Pat Sims[/url], and [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4925/nick-hayden"]Nick Hayden[/url]. Okoye is the No. 99 overall player on the [url="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/13/the-free-agent-hot-100/"]PFT Hot 100[/url]. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/26/bengals-to-visit-with-amobi-okoye/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 [quote name='unleashed' timestamp='1332826855' post='1112425'] Yeah, if it wasn't sarcasm then I apologize that I assumed the dude is just a prick [/quote] I took it the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phatcat Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 After four seasons with the Houston Texans, Okoye signed with the Chicago Bears in 2011. [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Last season the defensive tackle generated 21 quarterback pressures, six hits on the quarterback and four quarterback sacks. During his final season with the Texans in 2010, Okoye pressured the quarterback 20 times, nine of which resulted in hits with another 3.5 quarterback sacks.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Needs less to say Okoye is a pass rusher, who could be used in situational passing downs alongside Geno Atkins. [/size][/font][/color] Am I missing something with Okoye? That type of production in rotational role just got Rucker and Fanene starters money in Cleveland and NE. I will be thrilled if they could sign him. A potential Dline of: Geathers / Dunlap Peko / Sims Atkins / Okoye Johnson / Anderson And a 9th guy potentially either Harvey / Roth / Draft pIck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 [quote name='Phatcat' timestamp='1332849051' post='1112443'] After four seasons with the Houston Texans, Okoye signed with the Chicago Bears in 2011. [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Last season the defensive tackle generated 21 quarterback pressures, six hits on the quarterback and four quarterback sacks. During his final season with the Texans in 2010, Okoye pressured the quarterback 20 times, nine of which resulted in hits with another 3.5 quarterback sacks.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Needs less to say Okoye is a pass rusher, who could be used in situational passing downs alongside Geno Atkins. [/size][/font][/color] Am I missing something with Okoye? That type of production in rotational role just got Rucker and Fanene starters money in Cleveland and NE. I will be thrilled if they could sign him. A potential Dline of: Geathers / Dunlap Peko / Sims Atkins / Okoye Johnson / Anderson And a 9th guy potentially either Harvey / Roth / Draft pIck. [/quote] the only thing I can think of is asking price. Not sure what he made with the bears, but he had re-done his deal in Houston before becoming a cap casualty if I'm not mistaken. He had a pretty good season last year so I wouldn't think its play. Maybe an unknown injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 [quote name='oldschooler' timestamp='1332848462' post='1112438'] [b] [size=6]Bengals to visit with Amobi Okoye[/size][/b] Posted by Evan Silva on March 26, 2012, 1:21 PM EDT Adam Caplan reports that the Bengals [url="https://twitter.com/#!/caplannfl/statuses/184321784093474816"]have scheduled a free agent meeting[/url] with defensive tackle [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4174/amobi-okoye"]Amobi Okoye[/url]. The visit will take place following this week’s NFL owners meetings. Okoye, who’s still only 24 years old, tallied four sacks off the bench for the Bears last season. In Cincinnati, he could spell starting “three-technique” tackle [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/5749/geno-atkins"]Geno Atkins[/url] when Atkins needs a breather. The Bengals’ other defensive tackles are [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3940/domata-peko"]Domata Peko[/url], [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4813/pat-sims"]Pat Sims[/url], and [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/4925/nick-hayden"]Nick Hayden[/url]. Okoye is the No. 99 overall player on the [url="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/13/the-free-agent-hot-100/"]PFT Hot 100[/url]. [url="http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/26/bengals-to-visit-with-amobi-okoye/"]http://profootballta...th-amobi-okoye/[/url] [/quote] Man, some great insight there. Thank you for sharing such confidential info. I hope your source doesn't find out and cut you off, it's nice to get some insider info every now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 [quote name='Scoutforlife591' timestamp='1332826334' post='1112424'] No, it's pretty clearly sarcastic since the OP said he read it. [/quote] I can only guess that the guy was being an asshole instead of requesting a link of where the thread starter read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 [quote name='Hooky' timestamp='1332850050' post='1112449'] Man, some great insight there. Thank you for sharing such confidential info. I hope your source doesn't find out and cut you off, it's nice to get some insider info every now and then. [/quote] No problem Brother. Just keep it on the DL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcat Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 [quote name='Phatcat' timestamp='1332849051' post='1112443'] After four seasons with the Houston Texans, Okoye signed with the Chicago Bears in 2011. [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Last season the defensive tackle generated 21 quarterback pressures, six hits on the quarterback and four quarterback sacks. During his final season with the Texans in 2010, Okoye pressured the quarterback 20 times, nine of which resulted in hits with another 3.5 quarterback sacks.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Needs less to say Okoye is a pass rusher, who could be used in situational passing downs alongside Geno Atkins. [/size][/font][/color] Am I missing something with Okoye? That type of production in rotational role just got Rucker and Fanene starters money in Cleveland and NE. I will be thrilled if they could sign him. A potential Dline of: Geathers / Dunlap Peko / Sims Atkins / Okoye Johnson / Anderson And a 9th guy potentially either Harvey / Roth / Draft pIck. [/quote] Perhaps the thought is that he's been helped by the other guys on the line - Mario Williams in Tex and Peppers & those guys at the Bears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 [quote name='unleashed' timestamp='1332826855' post='1112425'] Yeah, if it wasn't sarcasm then I apologize that I assumed the dude is just a prick [/quote] That's how it came across to me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 [url="https://twitter.com/#!/caplannfl"][b]Adam Caplan[/b][s]@[/s][b]caplannfl[/b][/url] In addition to the Bengals and Bears, Amobi Okoye has received interest from the Bucs, Pats, and Broncos, according to sources. [url="https://twitter.com/#!/search/%23freeagency"][s]#[/s][b]freeagency[/b][/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhfinks Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 i think this would be a good pick up..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eva4ben-gal Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 [quote name='Phatcat' timestamp='1332849051' post='1112443'] After four seasons with the Houston Texans, Okoye signed with the Chicago Bears in 2011. [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Last season the defensive tackle generated 21 quarterback pressures, six hits on the quarterback and four quarterback sacks. During his final season with the Texans in 2010, Okoye pressured the quarterback 20 times, nine of which resulted in hits with another 3.5 quarterback sacks.[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Needs less to say Okoye is a pass rusher, who could be used in situational passing downs alongside Geno Atkins. [/size][/font][/color] Am I missing something with Okoye? That type of production in rotational role just got Rucker and Fanene starters money in Cleveland and NE. I will be thrilled if they could sign him. A potential Dline of: Geathers / Dunlap Peko / Sims Atkins / Okoye Johnson / Anderson And a 9th guy potentially either Harvey / Roth / Draft pIck. [/quote] If the.Bengals truly want to show more 3-4 looks I wouldn't be at all surprised to see Harvey and Roth on the 53 and we'd keep 8 d-line and two DE/LB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eva4ben-gal Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 [quote name='oldschooler' timestamp='1332858625' post='1112510'] [url="https://twitter.com/#!/caplannfl"][b]Adam Caplan[/b][s]@[/s][b]caplannfl[/b][/url] In addition to the Bengals and Bears, Amobi Okoye has received interest from the Bucs, Pats, and Broncos, according to sources. [url="https://twitter.com/#!/search/%23freeagency"][s]#[/s][b]freeagency[/b][/url] [/quote] At 24 and on his third team, I expect Okoye, being the smart young man he is, to pick the team that he thinks will give him the best chance to revive his career. I think that's going to be the Bengals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 [quote name='eva4ben-gal' timestamp='1332863980' post='1112537'] At 24 and on his third team, I expect Okoye, being the smart young man he is, to pick the team that he thinks will give him the best chance to revive his career. I think that's going to be the Bengals. [/quote] Okoye would be a good signing for the Bengals but he'd start out as the 4th DT. That's not a career reviving spot. If he has other teams interested too, the Bengals are unlikely to sign him since we've got 3 guys ahead of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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