happyrid Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Seems like Karlos Dansby is talking like Freeney has already signed with the Bengals. Makes me wonder if this deal is all but done or if Dansby is just confused. Check the bolded part below: AGE OF AGE: Last week we got the version from the offensive side of the ball on the recruiting of 15-year defensive end Dwight Freeney when left tackle Andrew Whitworth let us in on the scene in the locker room during Freeney’s recruiting visit. The young defensive lineman gathered around him as if he were a Hall-of-Fame exhibit, of which he is. On Tuesday came the perspective of the defensive coordinator in Paul Guenther and the fellow veteran import in 13-year veteran linebacker Karlos Dansby. “Karlos Dansby has been a great addition. A guy like that is a good example to follow,” said Guenther, who spent 90 minutes showing Freeney how his style fits into the Bengals’ rush scheme and makeup. “If you have a team that has a lot of good young talent like we have, if you sprinkle in some veteran players like (him) that has the experience he has (it helps). He wants to win . .. He’s our kind of guy. Knowledgeable. He’ll help the younger players.” There is no magic formula, but there is no question winners need a blend of experience and youth. But how much? According to footballoutsiders.com, there is no textbook answer. The Bengals had the eight oldest roster in the league when the web site computed “snap-weighted age,” for the 2015 season. The Bengals averaged the same age as the 3-13 Browns at 27.0 years and were nearly the same as the Super Bowl champion Broncos at 27.1. “Carolina (third) and Denver (seventh) ranked among the oldest teams in the league on their way to Super Bowl 50,” the site says, “while the seven youngest teams in 2015 all failed to break .500.” Footballoutsiders.com said the Bengals’ had the second oldest SWA defense at 28.1, but even though they no longer have 32-year-old safety Reggie Nelson and 32-year-old linebacker A.J. Hawk, Dansby turns 35 during the season and is going to keep the numbers up. And that’s just fine with Dansby, who shares Freeney’s nutritionist and diet regimen. “He’ll add value to our team,” Dansby said. “Without a doubt. He’ll keep guys fresh. He’ll come in with the production he has from last season and he’s not going to have a drop off.” When it comes to defense, the web site shows there are also no age absolutes. The Bengals made the postseason and so did four other of the ten oldest defenses (Carolina, Minnesota, Kansas City and Washington). But, including No. 1 Indianapolis, three of the oldest finished 26th or lower in defense. Freeney had eight sacks in Arizona last season and Dansby is sure that Freeney will keep it up because he knows him pretty well since they have kept in touch via their mutual desires to play as long as they can and have surrounded themselves with some of the same advisors. “The way he takes care of his body is the same way I take care of mine,” Dansby said. “We’ve got the same nutritionist. He’s been doing it longer than me. He’s taken it to a whole other level. I’m trying to get to his level. Then I’d be a monster.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 I don't have an answer, but I would trade whatever $$ Hunt is due for the season just to have Freeney in our DL meetings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 No, I think he is just commenting on what Freeney would bring. Get it done though!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyrid Posted June 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 3 minutes ago, Jason said: No, I think he is just commenting on what Freeney would bring. Get it done though!! Yeah, maybe. I guess I was assuming if he meant would, he'd have said "would." Instead, he said "He'll" is short for "he will." And he said it a bunch of time. I don't know. Add it to the other tea leaves we're trying to read, but I really get the feeling that this is going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SocalBengalEd Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Yes. Do it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooky Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 I would like the signing, but understand if they don't sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlantNGo Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 Dansby is making peanuts ($1M base salary + $1M bonus = $2M total) but Freeney also made peanuts last year ($970k) so I don't imagine money is an issue unless Freeney is looking for more this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanvilleBengal Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 If we could be getting the Freeney that the Cardinals and the Colts had, I'm all for it, but if it's the Freeney from the Chargers, no thanks. And we can't play the 'he's miscast in a 3-4 as a OLB" card because the Cardinals have a hybrid 3-4/4-3 front that seems to be heavy nickel all the time. Plus, we have two studs in Carlos and Geno with 13.5 and 11 sacks respectively and MJ90 (formerly MJ93) had a respectable 5.0 sacks. If Freeney is able to be a 4-3 DE on 3rd down, that seems to be ideal. I guess we have to hope for the best but understand if things go sideways...Though, I have to say that we are in a much better position than ATL if he's wanting to get a shot a a Superbowl. Of course, if that is his ultimate desire, he should just stay with AZ, they're pretty damn close based on what happened the last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted June 1, 2016 Report Share Posted June 1, 2016 1 hour ago, DanvilleBengal said: Of course, if that is his ultimate desire, he should just stay with AZ, they're pretty damn close based on what happened the last season. They need an upgrade @ QB if that's going to happen. 4 INTs & a 5 QBR in the NFC title game. Choke artist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboi Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 the falcons are going to pass on Freeney,maybe Cincinnati or Arizona are his only choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackBengal Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 The decision whether to sign Freeney is all about who would the Bengals rather have; a 36 year-old Freeney or Margus Hunt? Because they can't have both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhowdy54 Posted June 2, 2016 Report Share Posted June 2, 2016 Freeney said that he planned to leave Cincinnati and Atlanta without contracts. He might just be holding out for a return to Arizona. Bengals very well could have gave him some numbers after all. Guessing Freeney waits till Training camp to make a decision if Arizona doesnt offer. Sent from my SM-G920P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|schotzee| Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 From what I have read , there is no realistic return for him to Arizona, unless there is an injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|schotzee| Posted June 3, 2016 Report Share Posted June 3, 2016 If you like him, give him a deadline to sign by. Fuck this posturing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thezerawkid Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 5 hours ago, schotzee said: If you like him, give him a deadline to sign by. Fuck this posturing. Playing hardball unnecessarily with a guy who's been around the league for a while ought to play well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tigre Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Also, no need for the tough stuff. Nice guy to have, but at this point it is roster shaping. No big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimKrumrieFan Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 I got the feeling that he's signing here during TC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengaled Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 On 6/4/2016 at 9:26 AM, Le Tigre said: Also, no need for the tough stuff. Nice guy to have, but at this point it is roster shaping. No big deal. I'd have to disagree. I think that signing would be a mighty big deal and help fix one of the biggest areas of need on this team...a legitimate pass rushing RDE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparky151 Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 Yeah, we don't have much pass rush from our DEs after Dunlap. Freeney would be a good pickup as a part time rusher. He's got more moves than MJ and nowadays teams pass more than 50% of their snaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFMAJOR Posted June 8, 2016 Report Share Posted June 8, 2016 If Feeney comes in, does Hunt go? Someone will be on the outside looking in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 1 hour ago, SFMAJOR said: If Feeney comes in, does Hunt go? Someone will be on the outside looking in. IDK why Hunt would stay either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremzz Posted June 9, 2016 Report Share Posted June 9, 2016 I'm just not confident Hunt will ever get it and Freeney would provide a solid veteran presence as a relief DE. Who knows though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|schotzee| Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 On 6/6/2016 at 2:45 PM, TimKrumrieFan said: I got the feeling that he's signing here during TC. Tobin speak certainly gives that impression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimKrumrieFan Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 2 hours ago, schotzee said: Tobin speak certainly gives that impression. Did Tobin just recently say something? I've been off in my own little world the past couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|schotzee| Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 4 hours ago, TimKrumrieFan said: Did Tobin just recently say something? I've been off in my own little world the past couple of weeks. Yea. Several days ago , he was interviewed. Basically said that Freeney would improve the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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