Amobi Okoye

[Tubbs1518]

Is coming in for a visit. I think this would be a good signing. Can get pressure from the DT position. Had a pretty nice season for the bears. Could also be used as a DE on running downs.

Judging by their recent signings, the Cincinnati Bengals are interested in defensive linemen who were first-round picks.

That's why it's not surprising that Cincinnati has invited Bears free-agent defensive tackle Amobi Okoye for a visit, according to thesidelineview.com. A league source later confirmed this to ESPN Chicago.

In his first year with the Bears, Okoye provided a pass rush from the defensive tackle position, recording four sacks and 27 quarterback pressures. The 10th overall pick by the Texans in the 2007 draft, Okoye is still very young -- he will turn 25 in June.

Adding Okoye makes sense for the Bengals, who are looking to replace interior pass rusher Jonathan Fanene. The Bengals recently signed defensive linemen Jamaal Anderson and Derrick Harvey, both of whom were eighth overall picks in the draft.

Bengals to host free-agent DT Amobi Okoye - AFC North Blog - ESPN

 

[vancelot23]

Okoye has interest from other teams too.

 

[Tubbs1518]

I'm sure he does. He was a good player last year an even though he has been in the league like 7 years he is only 25.

 

[bengaldoug]

Now this guy sounds like a good replacement for Fanene.....hence, he'll sign somewhere else.....

 

[Servo]

I think Okoye would be a good signing. I'm not sure how hard they'll pursue him after retaining Sims and adding Harvey and Anderson...but you can never have too many talented D-linemen.

 

[DanBengalfan]

Now that the mad rush is over, we might sign someone without so much trouble.

 

[Cincyfan78]

I really liked this kid out of college. I think he would be a great addition to a deep rotation on this DL the Bengals are trying to put back together. Would love to see the Bengals get him.

 

[CrashDavisSports]

Would love for the team to sign him and cut Geathers, who is just wasting money and a roster spot.

 

[Tubbs1518]

I agree that this would be a really good signing.