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BOBBYHART
OT#68
Height:
6-4
Weight:
316
College:
Florida State
Experience:
3

BIOGRAPHY

 
TRANSACTIONS:
-    Originally a 7th-round (226th pick overall) draft choice by the Giants in 2015.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
-    Has played in 23 games with 14 starts…All of the starts have been at tackle.
-    In 2016, played in 14 regular-season games with 13 starts, and played in the NFC Wild Card Game…Did not play at Dallas (9/11) and was inactive with an arm injury at Washington (1/1)…After playing as a reserve vs. New Orleans (9/18), Hart started the next 13 games at right tackle, beginning with the Giants’ victory vs. Washington (9/25)…His final start was at Philadelphia (12/22)…Part of an offensive line that allowed just 22 regular-season sacks, behind only Oakland (19) and Pittsburgh (21).
-    As a rookie in 2015, Hart played in 9 games 1 start…He was inactive for 7 games.
-    Made his NFL debut on special teams vs. Washington (9/25)…Also played special teams the following week at Buffalo (10/4)…Next played vs. New England (11/15)…Saw his first action on the offensive line at Washington (11/29) 
-    Against the Jets (10/6) Hart made his first career start at right tackle, and first-round draft choice Ereck Flowers started at left tackle. It was the first time since the 1970 merger the Giants started 2 rookie offensive tackles in the same game…Saw action on the offensive line in each of the last 4 games.

COLLEGE:
-    A 3-year starter at Florida State, Hart was forced into the lineup because of injuries as a 17-year-old true freshman in 2011 and steadily improved…Started 37 games in his career, including 28 in a row at right tackle in 2013-14, when he earned consecutive All-ACC honors…In 2014, started all 14 games at right tackle…All-ACC 3rd team…Key protector of quarterback Jameis Winston, the NFL’s No. 1 overall draft choice, who led the ACC in passing yards and total offense...In 2013, started all 14 games at right tackle…All-ACC honorable mention…FSU set school and ACC records for single-season total offense (7,267 yards), points-per-game (51.6) and yards-per-play (7.67) and the national record for points (723)....Hart’s play at right tackle helped Winston become the youngest Heisman Trophy winner ever…In 2012, played in 8 games, primarily as a reserve guard and on the placekicking unit on special teams...As a true freshman in 2011, Hart celebrated his 17th birthday during preseason camp and was inserted into the starting lineup for the final 9 games of the season, including the Champs Sports Bowl...Named 2nd team freshman All-America by College Football News…Saw limited action in the first 2 games of the season and didn’t see the field again until he made his first career start at Wake Forest (10/8), when he stepped in for injured senior Andrew Datko at left tackle.

OFF-THE-FIELD ACTIVITY:
-    Participated in Pros vs. GI Joes and played video games against military veterans through the Wounded Warrior Project, which works to provide services and programs for the benefit of wounded service members... Attended the Newark Collegiate Academy Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new turf field thanks in part to LISC and The NFL Foundation Grassroots Program and practiced with the football team, providing them encouragement for their season...Hosted his Bobby Hart Football Camp free of charge for youth athletes in Lauderhill, F.L... Attended and dressed up as Santa Claus at the Giants annual Jingle Jam holiday party for 600 New Jersey foster children, who received winter coats, clothes, athletic equipment and enjoyed a night of dancing and many fun activities...Cheered on participants in the Giants Snow Bowl fundraiser football tournament benefitting Special Olympics of New Jersey...Attended the Community Health Fair at Hackensack UMC Giants Fitness and Wellness Center and interacted with fans...Attended the 2017 Giants Draft Party, thanking season ticket holders for their support.

PERSONAL:
-    Attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Ft. Lauderdale, where he anchored an offensive line that helped the Raiders compile 5,612 yards of total offense on their way to the 2010 Class 5A State championship and a No. 3 national ranking...Considered a relentless drive blocker with good feet in pass protection...Selected first team All-Broward County by Sun Sentinel as a senior...All-Broward County first team by The Miami Herald as a senior…Played forward on a highly ranked travel AAU basketball team, playing against the likes of former Ohio State star and NBA first-round pick Jared Sullinger and Winter Park High senior Austin Rivers, now with the Los Angeles Clippers...Qualified for state in wrestling as a sophomore.
 
 
 
 
 
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Bengals begin to address O-line with Hart signing

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Bobby Hart (68) is the first of what is expected to be many off-season moves up front.
 
Former Giants starting right tackle Bobby Hart is looking to revive his career in a change of scenery that was consummated Wednesday with what is believed to be a one-year deal with the Bengals.

The signing of Hart, which comes less than a week after his tumultuous exit from New York, indicates the Bengals’ off-season plan to attack the offensive tackle position with all avenues under new offensive line coach Frank Pollack. The first move to address arguably the biggest question mark on the club is the 6-5, 310-pound Hart, a 2015 seventh-round pick at age 20 that has 21 NFL starts before he turns 24 this preseason.

The Bengals don’t figure to stop there. No doubt they’d like to re-sign Andre Smith, the man that played right tackle over the second half of this past season after starter Jake Fisher underwent a procedure for what Lewis called “an irregular heart beat.” They expect Fisher to return but they’re also earmarked to take a left tackle in the early rounds of the April 26-28 draft and maybe even a right tackle.

“Bobby is a young player with three years of NFL experience and has very good upside and tools,” said Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis in a news release. “We are excited to add him to the team as we improve our offensive line. The offensive line is a focus area for us and this is one of various steps we are taking to improve our performance.”  

The Bengals signed Hart after Friday’s release by the Giants capped a series of events that began when he reportedly informed coaches he wouldn’t play in last season’s finale against Washington and then was ripped in the media for shutting it down for a 2-14 team with his release portrayed as the first act of a new general manager’s house cleaning.

But Hart said he thought that there were those with the Giants that agreed with him that not playing against Washington was OK if his nagging ankle injury still bothered him, which he said it did.

Knowing the Bengals are looking for help at tackle, Hart’s reps reached out to Lewis. During Lewis’ 16-season tenure with the Bengals he’s presided over the revival of several stalled careers that benefitted from a change of scenery. The most well-known is cornerback Adam Jones, but other names on that list include safeties Reggie Nelson and Chris Crocker, running back Cedric Benson, and most recently defensive lineman Chris Smith.
 
But not even they were named "Hart," and signed on Valentine's Day.

Frustrated by a season he was in and out of the starting lineup and plagued by the ankle injury, Hart said if he was healthy he had plenty of incentive to play in that last game because as a seventh-round pick he’s eligible to be paid under the league’s plan to reward lower-paid players for performance. 

“It’s frustrating seeing all those things about you that you know are not true,” Hart said. “The main thing I took from (Lewis) is he’s not just blowing smoke. You can just feel the genuine aspect coming from him. When you get labelled those things, you kind of start to develop a wall, a shield where you block people out and don’t let people in. But when you talk to him and you feel how genuine he is, that wall just comes down. You just listen to him and you can feel he cares.”

When Hart came out of Florida State as a right tackle, some projected him as an NFL guard and that’s where the Giants started him but injuries up front moved him to right tackle, where he started all but three games the next season and seven last year. Profootballfocus.com ranked him below Fisher and Bengals left tackle Cedric Ogbuehi the past two seasons but the Bengals think he has an intriguing brew of power and mobility that give him an interesting upside. Plus, the ankle figures to be healthy.

“Tenacity. I’ve played a lot of high level football,” Hart said of his strengths. “Understanding the game. Just a lot of will to get the job done.”

Hart, who played with Bengals running back Giovani Bernard at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is embracing the fresh start.

“One of my good friends told me something that made sense,” Hart said. “Be thankful for tough times because after tough times you usually get a fresh start. I’m thankful for everything that’s happened to me … It’s just a blessing to be able to come to an organization like this.”
 
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4 minutes ago, oldschooler said:

Ex-Giants Geoff Schwartz, Bobby Hart trade vicious barbs on Twitter

 

 

 

https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2017/12/30/ex-new-york-giants-geoff-schwartz-bobby-hart-trade-barbs-twitter/

Sounds like the dude has no.... Hart.

Thanks, I'll be here all week. Try the veal.

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1 hour ago, WRAPradio said:

The most surprising thing here is that Ogbeuhi wasn't the lowest rated tackle in the league...and we managed to sign the guy worse than him.

And let's not forget...

 

"OL Bobby Hart, who was recently waived off Injured Reserve."

 

And furthermore...

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/m/dd6a3820-4a76-3b53-a776-538b2150d0a5/bengals-sign-bobby-hart.html

 

Hart opened the year as the Giants’ right tackle and moved to the bench after two games before returning to the first team in the final weeks of the year. He didn’t close out the year as part of the starting lineup as he was waived ahead of the season finale after reportedly telling the coaches he wasn’t going to play in Week 17. 

 

An injured quitter... 

If that wasn't so pathetic, it would be funny.

Hey, its funny anyway.

 

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5 facts to know about new Bengals OT Bobby Hart

 

 

 

The Cincinnati Bengals rolled the dice on offensive tackle Bobby Hart in free agency, the first of what could be a few moves to address the team’s biggest weakness this offseason.

But before looking ahead to what might come next, let’s look at Hart, an interesting prospect of a player who doesn’t lack confidence and hasn’t been without controversy after only three years in the league.

 

Hart fancied himself the “best right tackle in the league”

 

A former seventh-round pick, Hart entered his third season booming with confidence.

“I know I’m the best right tackle in the league,” Hart said, according toDan Duggan of NJ.com. “So I just have to act like it every day. You just can’t act like it some days and then some days you don’t. It’s just an every day thing.”

 

Hart cut 25 pounds and was ready to play tackle or guard

Hart is a huge offensive lineman, weighing in at 6’5″ and 315 pounds.

That’s after a 25-pound drop going into his second season.

 

The Bengals have signed OT/G Bobby Hart to a one year deal, the team announced. Hart, a 2015 seventh round draft pick, started seven games for the Giants last season.
"Bobby is a young player with three years of NFL experience, and he has very good... http://www.espn.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0755516972053044921-4 

 
 

 

Hart also told ESPN’s Dan Graziano he was willing to play guard or offensive tackle: “Either one, doesn’t matter. I just want to be on the field.”

This quiet versatility is something the Bengals might look to utilize while keeping their options open this offseason.

 

 

Hart had an impressive college resume

Hart was a 37-game starter for Florida State, making his debut at the age of 17 at left tackle. He shifted to right tackle after two seasons.

The huge mark against Hart was athleticism. He has short arms (33″) and didn’t bench much (22 reps of 225 pounds).

A conclusion by NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein painted Hart as a project: “Young, soft-bodied prospect who is best suited to play guard in the NFL. Tape doesn’t always treat Hart kindly, but his issues in pass protection as a tackle won’t be same issues he faces in the NFL as a guard. While he has physical limitations, Hart is a competitive player who flashes NFL power potential.”

 

bobby hart tested at 6'5" 329 lbs. coming out as a guard, but didn't test well for his size.

5.61 forty
5.15 short shuttle
8.08 three cone

look at the tackles at that size, the best are at least decent athletes relative to their size.

 
 

 

This potential is something the Bengals will look to unlock at either position this offseason.

 

 

 

 

https://bengalswire.usatoday.com/2018/02/14/5-facts-to-know-about-new-bengals-ot-bobby-hart/

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I can't get too excited about this signing and view Hart as little more than a camp body.  Fits well into the philosophy of MB in free agency as a player who comes cheap and is something of a reclamation project.  Still we could do worse than a guy with starter experience even if he has a reputation as a turd. 

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5 hours ago, LostInDaJungle said:

Dude was released by his former team, could have been signed anytime after that. Doesn't need to wait for the official FA period.

Its called the your former team hated you so fucking much, they released you and let their former players throw you under the bus FA period.  I think that is how we got PacMan.  

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