Bengals interested in Braylon Edwards.

[futballiscool]

as far as Braylon, sign him up...

we need a veteran presence at WR

 

[jayviabay]

lol....just seems like there's nothing but bad news about the Bengals is all.And yes i watched "some" of the draft but i didn't sit in front of the tv all day and watch it.

I hear you and I agree with you, I was only teasing. It does seem like their is more bad news than good when it comes to the Bengals. It makes you wonder, how much are the players being evaluated before they are signed to a contract?

 

[jayviabay]

as far as Braylon, sign him up...

we need a veteran presence at WR

This is true but dont you want a guy that will influence the work ethic, positive habits, film study, and off field behavior of the young WRs?

 

[Servo]

This is true but dont you want a guy that will Positively influence the work ethic, positive habits, film study, and off field behavior of the young WRs?

Fixed it...

 

[Cincyfan78]

to be fair, he did mention positive habbits....


This would be my only issue with bring in Edwards as opposed to another Veteran WR...less about having enough WR's, more about the off-field things they will bring. Need a veteran that will come in and show these guys the right way the first time on what it means to be a pro.

 

[futballiscool]

This is true but dont you want a guy that will influence the work ethic, positive habits, film study, and off field behavior of the young WRs?

eh, I don't think he has to be a mentor figure.. just a guy who knows how to play the game that can give the team some meaningful snaps

 

[vancelot23]

If by meaningful snaps, you mean crucial drops, then I agree.

 

[flamingrey]

eh, I don't think he has to be a mentor figure.. just a guy who knows how to play the game that can give the team some meaningful snaps

I'm kind of starting to warm up to the idea. Not much of a fan of his, but he wouldn't be any worse than Simpson, and he would definitely be better than having nothing.

However, prior to signing him, I think we should wait out the Patriots. No way they're able to hold onto as many receivers as they have on their roster. It's a very long shot, but Lloyd or Gaffney would be nice additions if released. We've already missed out on the better receivers, kind of like we did at CB, might as well fill the spot with a filler that can do the job.

 

[DanBengalfan]

roy williams, plaxico burress, and Mike Sims Walker are all available
and the Bengals are interested in Braylon freaking Edwards.
Mike Wallace is a RFA and we have the cap space to sign him and won't.
nuf said.

The Bengals either can't compete financially due to a jaded market or they just don't care, or a little bit of both. Lets hope our current roster does the trick.

 

[Cincyfan78]

Saw this on twitter, can't remembe who put it up there, but....

The Bengals are like that guy that's looking for a hook-up at 1:45a.m. just before 2:00a.m. last call/closing time. None of the left overs are a wise choice, and no one who has picked up someone at this time of the night hasn't woken up in the morning and not regretted it.

This is where the Bengals are at with their situation with F/A WR's.

 

[Be Weary of Query]

Saw this on twitter, can't remembe who put it up there, but....

The Bengals are like that guy that's looking for a hook-up at 1:45a.m. just before 2:00a.m. last call/closing time. None of the left overs are a wise choice, and no one who has picked up someone at this time of the night hasn't woken up in the morning and not regretted it.

This is where the Bengals are at with their situation with F/A WR's.

Which is why the Bengals should stick with the girl next door types they currently have on the roster.

If I can make that correlation without it sounding creepy.

 

[flamingrey]

Unfortunately, the girl next door is underage.

 

[Cincyfan78]

Unfortunately, the girl next door is underage.

Not underaged....just...inexperienced. Which can be a good thing because then you can have them doing things the way you want them to.....LOL


No, bringing in a F/A WR at this point wouldn't be for talent or even to start...if anything, bring in a veteran who can show these guys what it takes...watching film, practice, how to carry themselves on and off the field...but the on field talent...if they are looking for a WR with this...they waited a few hours too late into the night for that.

They'll be better off waiting until a team cuts a high priced veteran or someone like N.E. who has a glut...

 

[flamingrey]

Touche on the analogy.

But I disagree about the role of the veteran. I believe you absolutely bring in a veteran with the intention of starting them for the season. And if one of the young guys can get up to speed and replace 'em sometime this season, then even better.

If the goal is to build upon last season's playoff run, then you can't just throw a rookie to the wolves without expecting to take a step back for at least a portion of the season. If the goal is to try to compete 2-3 years down the road, then by all means start the rookie day 1.

 

[Tubbs1518]

But Simpson was an absolutely terrible player. Should be hard to replace him even with a rookie right?

 

[flamingrey]

No, he wasn't "absolutely terrible".

 

[ckhokie]

But Simpson was an absolutely terrible player. Should be hard to replace him even with a rookie right?

And Jabar Gaffney is way to old and washed up...even though he has better numbers with worse QB play. But F YEAH, lets bring in a distraction that sucks!

Is anyone here consistent with their arguments

 

[Cincyfan78]

Touche on the analogy.

But I disagree about the role of the veteran. I believe you absolutely bring in a veteran with the intention of starting them for the season. And if one of the young guys can get up to speed and replace 'em sometime this season, then even better.

If the goal is to build upon last season's playoff run, then you can't just throw a rookie to the wolves without expecting to take a step back for at least a portion of the season. If the goal is to try to compete 2-3 years down the road, then by all means start the rookie day 1.

I would agree with this except, I don't think anyone out there right now is going to offer us more than what we can get in return by simply going with what we already have.

The ship has sailed, at this point. Until teams start releasing players...then we can pick through the scrap heap, once again.

 

[jwil007]

But we will kick the tires on vet WR's until we get someone in the fold...

-Geoff Hobson

 

[JBUCK66]

I hate it when you wake up and discover the neighbors wife and Phyllis from accounting