oldschooler Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 PHOENIX, Ariz. _ Right tackle Eric Winston says there is mutual interest in him returning to the Bengals next season after both were impressed with each other in the final month of the season. Winston, in town for Thursday’s NFL Players Association news conference, says he’s interested in returning as a swing man backing up Andre Smith at right tackle. “It’s the circle of life in the NFL. You come in as a backup, you earn a starting spot, you go out as a backup a lot of times,” Winston said. “There’s interest on both sides. I don’t want to qualify their interest too much more than that. I think they’re definitely interested in it. I’m definitely interested in it and hopefully we’ll get something done.” Winston, 31, signed with the Bengals Dec. 2 after Smith suffered a season-ending torn triceps. Although he sat out the regular season after getting cut by Seattle in the preseason, his 119 NFL starts served him well and he was able to start the last three games, including the Wild Card Game. With old friend left tackle Andrew Whitworth already here, Winston felt comfortable and he says after being away from the game he liked being back. “Good guys. Good line. Whit’s a great guy. Obviously Andre’s a really good player and hopefully Clint (Boling) comes back,” Winston said. “It’s a team with a lot of talent.” Winston says he doesn’t expect much to happen until next month’s NFL scouting combine and mid-March free agency hits the radar. http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Winston-Bengals-eye-encore/4708759e-e73a-4d51-b629-7b594cf92312?campaign=cin:fanshare:twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishBengal Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Winston did well. If he's willing to backup then sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|High School Harry| Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 I would be very OK with this. Quality veteran back up at the right price. Plus he would only be a local phone call away the next time Pacman has another dumbass attack and punches another girl and needs the Players Association to get involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hopeful Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 At the right price absolutley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|SF2| Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Yeah, I don't remember screaming his name at the tv so resign him for the right price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 I think he is fine as the guy to back up Andre, as long as Newhouse is somewhere bagging groceries. I dont know what possed them to get a backup Olinemen from the Packers, who have had their troubles protecting Rodgers over the last few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scharm Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 I think he is fine as the guy to back up Andre, as long as Newhouse is somewhere bagging groceries. I dont know what possed them to get a backup Olinemen from the Packers, who have had their troubles protecting Rodgers over the last few years. Had to reserve that cap room so we could make sure we could retain an 80 something rated QB season despite that player already being under contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Had to reserve that cap room so we could make sure we could retain an 80 something rated QB season despite that player already being under contract. Doesn't mean we couldnt have found a better option at a similar price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|SF2| Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Had to reserve that cap room so we could make sure we could retain an 80 something rated QB season despite that player already being under contract. Might be a record. 6 posts before Andy was blamed for something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scharm Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Might be a record. 6 posts before Andy was blamed for something. I'm not blaming Andy. That was a management decision. Andy well within in rights to talk contract extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlantNGo Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 I think he is fine as the guy to back up Andre, as long as Newhouse is somewhere bagging groceries. I dont know what possed them to get a backup Olinemen from the Packers, who have had their troubles protecting Rodgers over the last few years. They couldn't sign a FA that would qualify for the compensation pick system because he would cancel out Anthony Collins and take away a potential 4th round pick. One website that projects comp picks thinks there's a possibility than even Newhouse with his near min contract might still qualify. I think Newhouse was brought in so they wouldn't absolutely have to draft a tackle out of need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted January 30, 2015 Report Share Posted January 30, 2015 Might be a record. 6 posts before Andy was blamed for something. Maybe you should complain to a mod or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted January 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 ProFootballTalk @ProFootballTalk 3m3 minutes ago Eric Winston apologizes for his shot at Roger Goodell http://wp.me/p14QSB-9HnB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwing Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Wow, maybe Mike is serious. No status quo! Winston is a huge upgrade over Newhouse so I wouldnt be against bringing him back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Had to reserve that cap room so we could make sure we could retain an 80 something rated QB season despite that player already being under contract. Way to work your stock phrase into the discussion of a backup OT. Really raising the bar there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatternMaster Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 I would much rather have him on the roster instead of Newhouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyrid Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 Bringing back Winston would give a little more flexibility in the draft. They could take a little more of a project OT in say the 3rd round instead of needing to draft an OT that would be able to step in instantly in case of injury. In fact, I think keeping Boling and Winston and drafting a young OT in the 2nd-4th round would be all we'd need to be set at OL next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scharm Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Oil tans just released M. Oher the star of the movie Blindside and the former Raven starter and first round pick. Not sure he'd accept a reserve role but would be a good option for the swing tackle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tigre Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 Agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Alice Posted February 6, 2015 Report Share Posted February 6, 2015 They couldn't sign a FA that would qualify for the compensation pick system because he would cancel out Anthony Collins and take away a potential 4th round pick. Ding! Ding! Ding! The Bengals have been more conscious of comp picks than just about anybody else out there. In the end, this one actually worked out for them. Newhouse, as bad as he was, he didn't cost them any games, and is going to have saved them at least a 5th round pick. If it winds up being a 4th, it's that much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Overthecap's comp pick projection has the Bengals only getting a 3rd for MJ with Newhouse canceling out a pick for Collins. Packers get a 7th for losing Newhouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randle P McMurphy Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 This is an upgrade over Newhouse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tigre Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Only a third-rounder isn't so bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scharm Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 I thought Newhouse was cut from GB, this not a comp pick factor? He was a UFA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Alice Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 I thought Newhouse was cut from GB, this not a comp pick factor? He was a UFA? He wasn't released, but his contract was so close to league minimum that he probably won't qualify to cancel out Anthony Collins contract. That's one part of the comp pick predictions no one has mastered yet. Given the Bengals track record and awareness when it comes to those picks, I'll be shocked if they didn't ensure that he would be "unqualified". If he cancels out Collins, it'll add another layer of bad to the signing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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