Bengals QB history

[I_C_Deadpeople]

On 8/20/2024 at 2:20 AM, KA14_HOF said:

1996

RETURNING:

#8 - Jeff Blake (East Carolina) - started all 16 games, going 8-8; went 308-of-549 for 3,624 yards, 24 TDs & 14 INTs. Led NFL in game-winning drives (5).

 

#10 - John Walsh (BYU) - released 5/7/96.

 

ARRIVING:

#4 - Erik Wilhelm (Oregon St.) - re-signed 2/21/96 for his 4th (and final) stint with Bengals; played in 3 games; went 7-of-13 for 90 yards, 1 TD & 2 INTs.

 ..... 

 

#12 - Kerry Joseph (McNeese St.) - signed as free agent 4/23/96; made roster as 3rd-string QB, but did not play in any games.

 .....  < Preseason Game #1 vs Colts

 

#15 - Damon Huard (Washington) - signed as free agent 4/23/96; played in 1 preseason game; released 8/19/96 after 3rd preseason game.

 < with Eagles

 

#10 - Dave Barr (California) - claimed 7/10/96; released 7/31/96 just prior to first preseason game.

 

#___ - Jay Fiedler (Dartmouth) - signed as free agent 7/31/96; played in 2 preseason games; released 8/25/96 after final preseason game.

 < with Dolphins

 

NEED:

* Photo of Damon Huard in his Bengals uniform.

* Photo of Dave Barr in his Bengals uniform.

* Jersey # worn by Jay Fiedler.

* Photo of Fiedler in his Bengals uniform.

I think Joseph had a respectable CFL career but that is only from memory 

[KA14_HOF]

4 hours ago, I_C_Deadpeople said:

I think Joseph had a respectable CFL career but that is only from memory 

Yup, played 12 seasons for 4 different teams, winning the Grey Cup and being named Player of the Year in 2007 for Saskatchewan. Also had a hand in Geno Smith's rejuvenation in Seattle as Asst. QB coach.

[KA14_HOF]

2002

RETURNING:

#11 - Akili Smith (Oregon) - started Week 4 loss to Buccaneers; went 12-of-33 for 117 yards with 1 INT in final appearance of his NFL career.

 

#4 - Scott Covington (Miami, FL) - did not play in first 3 preseason games before being released 8/26/2002.

 

#3 - John Kitna (C. Washington) - started 12 games (Weeks 5-17), going 2-10; went 294-of-473 for 3,178 yards, 16 TDs & 16 INTs.

 

#16 - Kevin Thompson (Penn St.) - released sometime between 7/9 and 7/20/2002.

 

ARRIVING:

#19 - Gavin Hoffman (Northwestern/Penn) - signed as free agent 4/29/2002; released 7/30/2002.

 

#12 - Gus Frerotte (Tulsa) - signed as free agent 5/1/2002; started Weeks 1-3, going 0-3 before being benched; went 44-of-85 for 437 yards, 1 TD & 5 INTs; became free agent 2/28/2003.

 .....  < Wk 2 at Cleveland

 

#7 - Joe Germaine (Ohio St.) - signed to Practice Squad 10/17/2002; promoted to roster 12/12 prior to Week 15 game vs Jaguars, but did not play in any games; released 4/23/2003.

 

NEED:

* Photo of Kevin Thompson in his Bengals uniform.

[Le Tigre]

44 minutes ago, KA14_HOF said:

2002

RETURNING:

#11 - Akili Smith (Oregon) - started Week 4 loss to Buccaneers; went 12-of-33 for 117 yards with 1 INT in final appearance of his NFL career.

This was the “Final Straw” game for everyone I attended this game with. I’m not sure I have ever seen a more angry Bengals crowd. AS was so shit…as were whatever other parts of that team/coaching staff masquerading as an NFL franchise…the poor souls in the seats had had enough. I know I had. 
 

(Excerpts of the never-released documentary “The Greatest Fans” was filmed there that day. The trailer is on YouTube. It did capture the seething and hopelessness of that awful season)

[KA14_HOF]

2003

RETURNING:

#11 - Akili Smith (Oregon) - released 6/2/2003.

 

#3 - Jon Kitna (C. Washington) - started all 16 games, going 8-8; went 324-of-520 for 3,591 yards, 26 TDs & 15 INTs.

 

ARRIVING:

#9 - Carson Palmer (USC) - drafted in 1st Rd (#1 overall); did not play in any games.

 ..... 

 

#___ - Ryan McCann (UCLA/UT-Chattanooga) - signed 4/30/2003; released 5/3/2003 after a shoulder injury that bothered him his senior year resurfaced 3 days into rookie camp.

 ..... 

 

#4 - Tommy Jones (Indiana) - signed 5/12/2003; did not play in first 3 preseason games; released 8/25/2003 after third preseason game.

 ..... 

 

#6 - Shane Matthews (Florida) - signed 6/3/2003; made roster as 3rd-string QB but did not play in any games; became free agent 3/3/2004.

 < Preseason at Jets  < Week 11 vs Chiefs

 

NEED:

* Jersey # worn by Ryan McCann.

* Photo of McCann in his Bengals uniform.

 

[KA14_HOF]

30 minutes ago, Le Tigre said:

This was the “Final Straw” game for everyone I attended this game with. I’m not sure I have ever seen a more angry Bengals crowd. AS was so shit…as were whatever other parts of that team/coaching staff masquerading as an NFL franchise…the poor souls in the seats had had enough. I know I had. 
 

(Excerpts of the never-released documentary “The Greatest Fans” was filmed there that day. The trailer is on YouTube. It did capture the seething and hopelessness of that awful season)

 

Never knew of that almost-documentary. Just went and found it. I think it's strangely cathartic for anyone who lived through that period.

 

 

I like that Carrie (at 1:55) knew the full, unabridged Who Dey chant.

[Le Tigre]

40 minutes ago, KA14_HOF said:

 

Never knew of that almost-documentary. Just went and found it. I think it's strangely cathartic for anyone who lived through that period.

 

 

I like that Carrie (at 1:55) knew the full, unabridged Who Dey chant.

Yours truly also made the clip. I will not disclose where. 😁

[KA14_HOF]

2004

RETURNING:

#3 - Jon Kitna (C. Washington) - started final 3 games, going 2-1; went 61-of-104 for 623 yards, 5 TDs & 4 INTs.

 

#9 - Carson Palmer (USC) - started first 13 games, going 6-7; went 263-of-432 for 2,897 yards, 18 TDs & 18 INTs; suffered season-ending injury Week 14 at Patriots after getting hit low by Richard Seymour.

 

ARRIVING:

#4 - Casey Bramlet (Wyoming) - drafted in 7th Rd; played in 3 of 4 preseason games; made roster as 3rd-string QB, eventually moving up to back-up after Palmer was injured Week 14, but did not play in any games.

 ..... 

 

#7 - Scott Rislov (San Jose St.) - signed 4/27/04; did not play in first 2 preseason games; released 8/23/04 prior to 3rd preseason game.

 ..... 

 

#15 - Kurt Kittner (Illinois) - claimed 4/30/2004 from Falcons; released 5/9/04 after rookie mini camp.

 ..... 

 

[KA14_HOF]

2005

RETURNING:

#3 - Jon Kitna (C. Washington) - played in final 3 games; went 17-of-29 for 99 yards with 2 INTs; became free agent 3/11/2006.

 

#9 - Carson Palmer (USC) - started all 16 games, going 11-5; went 345-of-509 for 3,836 yards, 32 TDs & 12 INTs. Led NFL in TD Passes and Completion %. Was the least-sacked QB (percentage-wise) in NFL. Named to Pro Bowl. Finished 2nd only to Peyton Manning in Passer Rating (104.1 to 101.1).

 

#4 - Casey Bramlet (Wyoming) - played in all 4 preseason games; released 9/2/2005 after final preseason game.

 

ARRIVING:

#7 - Josh Haldi (N. Illinois) - arrived 4/28/2005 for rookie mini-camp; released 6/28/05.

 ..... 

 

#6 - Craig Krenzel (Ohio St.) - claimed 6/20/05 from Bears; played in all 4 preseason games; made roster as 3rd-string QB but did not play in any regular season games.

 .....

 

NOTES:

* 2005 in a nutshell:

 

Never forget Kimo von Whatshisface.

[AmishBengalFan]

On 8/23/2024 at 8:05 AM, KA14_HOF said:

 

Never knew of that almost-documentary. Just went and found it. I think it's strangely cathartic for anyone who lived through that period.

 

 

I like that Carrie (at 1:55) knew the full, unabridged Who Dey chant.

 

I had NEVER seen that before!  It's great!!!

[T-Dub]

They really let Carson Palmer sit for a year behind Kitna. They really actually did that on purpose.

[claptonrocks]

53 minutes ago, T-Dub said:

They really let Carson Palmer sit for a year behind Kitna. They really actually did that on purpose.

Allways thought that odd as well

Over fuckin Kitna..🙁

[Le Tigre]

2 hours ago, AmishBengalFan said:

 

I had NEVER seen that before!  It's great!!!

See any familiar faces? 😀

[KA14_HOF]

2006

RETURNING:

#9 - Carson Palmer (USC) - started all 16 games, going 8-8; went 324-of-520 for 4,035 yards, 28 TDs & 13 INTs. Named to Pro Bowl.

 

#6 - Craig Krenzel (Ohio St.) - released 5/14/2006 after rookie mini-camp.

 

ARRIVING:

#11 - Doug Johnson (Florida) - signed 2/7/06; played in all 4 preseason games; made roster primarily as 3rd-string QB (was the back-up Weeks 6-8), but did not play in any games.

 ..... 

 

#2 - Anthony Wright (South Carolina) - signed 4/24/06; played in 4 games; went 3-of-3 for 31 yards; became free agent 3/2/2007.

 ..... 

 

#10 - Reggie McNeal (Texas A&M) - drafted in 6th Rd; played QB in college but was used at WR/KR; played 1 down at QB Week 15 at Colts, rushing for 8 yards and a 1st down, and wasn't used at QB again; released 9/1/07 just before start of regular season.

 .....  .....  < 12/18/06 at Colts

 

#7 - Eric Meyer (E. Washington) - signed 5/5/06; played in 1 preseason game (vs Redskins) but did not throw a pass; released 8/20/06 just after preseason Game #2 at Bills. 

 ..... 

 

#___ - Chris Bramell (St. Francis-IN) - invited to rookie mini-camp 5/12/06; released 5/13/06 after failing physical.

 

#12 - Dave Ragone (Louisville) - claimed 5/24/06 from Texans; traded to Rams 6/20/06.

 ..... 

 

NEED:

* Jersey # worn by Chris Bramell.

* Photo of Chris Bramell in his Bengals uniform.

[KA14_HOF]

2007

RETURNING:

#9 - Carson Palmer (USC) - started all 16 games, going 7-9; went 373-of-575 for 4,131 yards, 26 TDs & 20 INTs. Threw most interceptions in NFL.

 

#11 - Doug Johnson (Florida) - played in all 4 preseason games, even starting the final one vs Colts; released 9/1/07 prior to start of regular season.

 

ARRIVING:

#3 - Jeff Rowe (Nevada) - drafted in 5th Rd; played in 3 preseason games; made roster as 3rd-string QB but did not play in any games.

 ..... 

 

#7 / #4 - Jeff Smith (Georgetown College-KY) - signed 5/2/07; did not play in either of the first 2 preseason games before being released 8/20/07. Wore #7 in his first stint with Bengals in 2007. Changed to #4 in his rookie mini-camp tryout the next year.

 .....  < 2007  < 2008 rookie mini-camp

 

#11 - Ryan Fitzpatrick (Harvard) - acquired in trade with Rams 9/1/07 prior to Week 1; spent entire season as back-up, but did not play in any games.

 ..... 

 

[KA14_HOF]

2008

RETURNING:

#9 - Carson Palmer (USC) - started 4 games, going 0-4; went 75-of-129 for 731 yards, 3 TDs & 4 INTs; suffered broken nose in 3rd preseason game vs Saints but was ready to start Week 1; suffered sprained elbow in Week 3 causing him to miss Week 4 vs Browns; suffered torn ligament in elbow Week 5 at Cowboys, ending his season.

 

#3 - Jeff Rowe (Nevada) - played in all 4 preseason games; cut 8/30/08 after final preseason game; signed to Practice Squad 10/16/08; signed by Seattle to their 53-man roster 12/17/08.

#11 - Ryan Fitzpatrick (Harvard) - started 12 games, going 4-7-1; went 221-of-372 for 1,905 yards, 8 TDs & 9 INTs; became free agent at end of 2008 season.

 

ARRIVING:

#5 - Jordan Palmer (UTEP) - signed as free agent 1/30/08; played in 3 games; went 7-of-12 for 41 yards, with 2 INTs.

 ..... 

 

#4 - Jeff Smith (Georgetown College-KY) - invited back to try out at rookie mini-camp 5/2/08; not signed 5/4/08.

 ..... 

[KA14_HOF]

2009

RETURNING:

#9 - Carson Palmer (USC) - started all 16 games, going 10-6; went 282-of-466 for 3,094 yards, 21 TDs & 13 INTs.

 

#5 - Jordan Palmer (UTEP) - played in all 4 preseason games; made roster as 3rd-string QB, but did not play in any games.

 

ARRIVING:

#4 - J.T. O'Sullivan (UC-Davis) - signed as free agent 3/5/09; played in 3 games; went 4-of-11 for 40 yards.

 ..... 

 

#3 - Billy Farris (Colorado St.) - signed as free agent 4/29/09; kept after rookie mini-camp as #4 QB; released 6/20/09.

 ..... 

 

#7 - Todd Boeckman (Ohio St.) - tried out at rookie mini-camp; not signed after camp 5/3/09.

 ..... 

 

NOTES:

* Bengals invited Cal QB Nate Longshore to rookie mini-camp, but he chose to attend the Dolphins' mini-camp instead.

[claptonrocks]

1 hour ago, KA14_HOF said:

2009

RETURNING:

#9 - Carson Palmer (USC) - started all 16 games, going 10-6; went 282-of-466 for 3,094 yards, 21 TDs & 13 INTs.

 

#5 - Jordan Palmer (UTEP) - played in all 4 preseason games; made roster as 3rd-string QB, but did not play in any games.

 

ARRIVING:

#4 - J.T. O'Sullivan (UC-Davis) - signed as free agent 3/5/09; played in 3 games; went 4-of-11 for 40 yards.

 ..... 

 

#3 - Billy Farris (Colorado St.) - signed as free agent 4/29/09; kept after rookie mini-camp as #4 QB; released 6/20/09.

 ..... 

 

#7 - Todd Boeckman (Ohio St.) - tried out at rookie mini-camp; not signed after camp 5/3/09.

 ..... 

 

NOTES:

* Bengals invited Cal QB Nate Longshore to rookie mini-camp, but he chose to attend the Dolphins' mini-camp instead.

KA, your contribution to the board has been appreciated by all.

 

I question Carson Palmers stats 

In his first starting year.

 

I see him at 18-18 2nd year ( why  did they ever sit him over Jon fuckin Kitna)

His 3rd year he threw 32 tds which broke the record here.

 

[KA14_HOF]

21 minutes ago, claptonrocks said:

KA, your contribution to the board has been appreciated by all.

 

I question Carson Palmers stats 

In his first starting year.

 

I see him at 18-18 2nd year ( why  did they ever sit him over Jon fuckin Kitna)

His 3rd year he threw 32 tds which broke the record here.

 

 

Hmm...always possible I'm missing something, but in double-checking, I think I've got his stats right.

 

First year in Cincy, 2003, he didn't play.

Second year, 2004 (1st year starting). he threw 18/18 TD/INT.

Third year, 2005 (2nd year starting), he had 32/12.

 

Maybe it's where I listed him each season? In 2003, he showed up in the ARRIVING section, where I always put the player's photos. From then on, he is listed in the RETURNING section each season, sans photos.

 

If there's a better, more logical, more aesthetically pleasing way to post each season, I am always open to recommendations. I want the info to be as clear and as easy to digest as possible. And if my Dumb Button is stuck in the "ON" position, please LMK what I'm missing. Any and all feedback is more than welcome.

[KA14_HOF]

BTW, if I should add the team's record for the season (next to the year, maybe?) and any QB stats for post-season games, I can do that.

[claptonrocks]

Hard to fathom all the QBs the team has gathered thru the years.

 

 

[KA14_HOF]

Color-coded key to each QB's status/progress for any given season:

 

1. Acquired (via Draft or Free Agency) but never suited-up

2. Rookie/Training camp only (cut before pre-season games)

3. On the roster for Exhibition/Pre-season games

4. Brought in for mid-season tryout, but was not signed

5. Made the Practice Squad (aka, cab/taxi squad or developmental squad)

6. Made the roster, but never got into a game

7. Played in a regular season game as the Bengals QB

 

Additional classifications:

* Served as Emergency (#3) QB while playing another position

* Injured/out for season

* Participated in pre-draft workout for Bengals

[KA14_HOF]

It wasn't until recently that I discovered that there was a league-wide arrangement for teams to hold a formal pre-draft, local players' workout for guys who played either their high school or college ball in the team's general region. Since this wasn't a setting in which the players could either be signed or cut, I felt if fell outside the scope of what I was documenting. However, after noticing a couple of players who later actually suited up and went to camp with the Bengals, I figured I would keep track of these quarterbacks as best I could, albeit in a separate classification.

 

Although it appears a local tryout was held Apr. 14, 2009 (I couldn't find a list of participants), the first year I found concrete information for was 2010. So going forward, I'll precede each season's RETURNING/ARRIVING QB's post with one identifying which QBs (if any) participated in the local pre-draft tryout.

 

This will only be for QBs who came to Cincinnati for the Bengals' official Local Prospect Day, not QBs whose schools hosted personal Pro Day workouts that Bengals' scouts were invited to observe, which would be nearly impossible to chronicle thoroughly.

[KA14_HOF]

2010 - Pre-draft Local Prospects Day

 

#___ - Dominic Randolph (Holy Cross)

 .....

 

#5 - Tony Pike (Cincinnati)

 .....

 

#___ - Tyler Sheehan (Bowling Green)

 ..... 

[KA14_HOF]

2010

RETURNING:

#9 - Carson Palmer (USC) - started all 16 games, going 4-12; went 362-of-586 for 3,970 yards, 26 TDs & 20 INTs. After the regular season, Palmer requested to be traded. His request was promptly turned down by the Bengals and Palmer, in return, indicated he was prepared to retire rather than play for the Bengals again.

 

#5 - Jordan Palmer (UTEP) - played in 1 game (Week 11 vs Bills); went 3-of-3 for 18 yards.

 

#4 - J.T. O'Sullivan (UC-Davis) - played in all 4 preseason games; released 9/4/10 after final preseason game.

 

ARRIVING:

#___ - Daniel Raudabaugh (Miami, OH) - invited for rookie mini-camp tryout 4/30/10; not signed after mini-camp 5/2/10.

 ..... 

 

#3 - Billy Cundiff (Ashland) - invited for rookie mini-camp tryout 4/30/10; not signed after mini-camp 5/2/10.

 

#8 - Dan LeFevour (Central Michigan) - claimed 9/4/2010 from Bears just before regular season; made roster as 3rd-string QB, but didn't play in any games.

 .....  < 2011 preseason

 

NOTES:

* NFL eliminated the Emergency QB Rule, instituted in 1991, whereby a team could dress a 3rd QB without using a gameday roster spot.

 

NEED:

* Jersey # worn by Daniel Raudabaugh.

* Photo of Raudabaugh in his Bengals uniform.