Ogbuehi back to the left side

[Be Weary of Query]

It appears the era of Cedric Ogbuehi as a right tackle is over and the new one as a left tackle has begun. So don’t look for him on the right side in any role starting Sunday (1 p.m.-Cincinnati’s Channel 12) in Cleveland.

“I’m purely mentally everything left,” Ogbuehi said after Thursday’s practice.

He’s finishing up his second week of practice back at his home of left tackle after starting the first ten games of his NFL career at right and is upbeat as a guy who just lost his job can be. After getting benched before last Sunday’s win over Philadelphia, offensive line coach Paul Alexander told him they’d put him in at left if needed.

Ced moves to the left: 'Might as well start now' 

I found it curious that they tried to shoe horn him into the lineup at RT to begin with. Then again, maybe I shouldn't be surprised. They also let this glaring mistake fester for 3/4 of the season before owning up to their poor decision.

I wonder why they didn't put him in though when Whit went down late in the Eagles game?

 

[cincygrad]

I'm surprised they didn't make him a safety.

 

[cincygrad]

Oh, and it's comical that Marvin stuck with him for 75% of the season. Who does that? He's lucky Dalton didn't experience a serious injury. It's even more curious because you had a very serviceable veteran you could play (Winston) and another potential young guy (Fisher). Marvin being Marvin.

 

[kramer1]

This reeks of Mike Brown. Ced was a "1st round pick." He HAS to start. This just shows us how TERRIBLE Ced really is. It usually takes...well, til the contract runs out for these bums to be replaced. Sometimes several contracts. See basically every 1st round pick ever not named Green.

 

[futballiscool]

Ced started at right tackle for Texas A and M his Junior season because Jake Matthews (top 10 draft pick and very good NFL player) was on the left side. He was getting hyped as a high 1st Rd prospect before he moved to LT.
Also it's obviously more difficult to play LT in the NFL than RT. You're protecting the QBs blindside and generally lineup against the opposing team's best pass rusher on passing downs.

Geoff might be reaching on this one. I'm still willing to give Ogbuehi another year because the transition to NFL tackle is a tough one. I'd rank it with QB in that regard.

 

[cincygrad]

Ced started at right tackle for Texas A and M his Junior season because Jake Matthews (top 10 draft pick and very good NFL player) was on the left side. He was getting hyped as a high 1st Rd prospect before he moved to LT.
Also it's obviously more difficult to play LT in the NFL than RT. You're protecting the QBs blindside and generally lineup against the opposing team's best pass rusher on passing downs.

Geoff might be reaching on this one. I'm still willing to give Ogbuehi another year because the transition to NFL tackle is a tough one. I'd rank it with QB in that regard.

And we've seen a bunch of busts recently - Probably because college offense is so different than the NFL.

I don't want to give up on him, but I find it hard to believe he'll be ready to play full-time next year. That means the first chance he would really have to prove himself would be during a contract year (his 4th year). The Bengals have gotten in the habit of slow development for their draft picks. Unfortunately you really don't have that luxury when you only have 4 years to evaluate a guy. Look at Dennard.... Next year is already his contract year and he just now started seeing the field. He doesn't look very good, but maybe its rust or maybe he just hasn't been given a chance to adjust. Dre finally looks serviceable, but he might walk this offseason.

 

[alf8478]

So long Whit.

 

[BKBroiler9000]

Say what? Cedric Ogbuehi sucks? You don't say?! He's only been a human turnstile all season. You could literally line up a pile of manure at RT and get better blocking.

They'll keep trying to play him though. He's a 1st round pick. Gotta keep up the false narrative that the Bengals are "experts" in the draft. By the way, 2012 1st rounders Kirkpatrick and Zeitler will be playing elsewhere next season. Book it. "We keep our own."

The geniuses running this circus are something else.

 

[cincygrad]

So long Whit.

He seems like a loyal dude, but loyalty only goes so far. They're going to give him a bullshit offer to stay and play guard. Meanwhile, a contending team in need of a LT (there are a few of them), will be happy to pay him a reasonable wage to provide stability while their championship window is still open. It's just good business. Look at Denver.... Why wouldn't they sign Whit (and maybe a qb like Romo) and try to make as many runs as they can while their D is dominant?

 

[alf8478]

He seems like a loyal dude, but loyalty only goes so far. They're going to give him a bullshit offer to stay and play guard. Meanwhile, a contending team in need of a LT (there are a few of them), will be happy to pay him a reasonable wage to provide stability while their championship window is still open. It's just good business. Look at Denver.... Why wouldn't they sign Whit (and maybe a qb like Romo) and try to make as many runs as they can while their D is dominant?

Someone needs to explain to me this fascination with Tony Romo going to a team that's a "qb away" next season. The first hit he takes next year will probably end his career. Not to mention that it will have been 2 years since he last played a lot of football.

Whit should go to Seattle next year. He can play anywhere on the line he wants. And they have a good OL coach.
Zeitler will probably go to Indy or Green Bay.
Rex will be a Patriot.
And the one the bengals will keep, is Kirkpatrick.

 

[cincygrad]

Someone needs to explain to me this fascination with Tony Romo going to a team that's a "qb away" next season. The first hit he takes next year will probably end his career. Not to mention that it will have been 2 years since he last played a lot of football.

Whit should go to Seattle next year. He can play anywhere on the line he wants. And they have a good OL coach.
Zeitler will probably go to Indy or Green Bay.
Rex will be a Patriot.
And the one the bengals will keep, is Kirkpatrick.

I think the thinking is that the Broncos already won a Super Bowl with a handicapped qb.

 

[jgreene95]

He HAS to start.

Unless you're a 1st rd. DB

 

[jgreene95]

Rex will be a Patriot.

Would not surprise me one bit.

Good coaches know hoe to utilize good players.

 

[alf8478]

Would not surprise me one bit.

Good coaches know hoe to utilize good players.

And he's white.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Someone needs to explain to me this fascination with Tony Romo going to a team that's a "qb away" next season. The first hit he takes next year will probably end his career. Not to mention that it will have been 2 years since he last played a lot of football.

Whit should go to Seattle next year. He can play anywhere on the line he wants. And they have a good OL coach.
Zeitler will probably go to Indy or Green Bay.
Rex will be a Patriot.
And the one the bengals will keep, is Kirkpatrick.

On a good team, with a solid running game Romo is like a high risk, high reward stock...you just don't know what will happen. You could win the SB or be playing your QB2 in week 4.

On Ogbuehi...I get that LT is a little different mentally and the footwork is a little different, but imo if you can't play RT in this league, you probably can't play LT either....no teams wants to admit their 1st rd pick OL pick is a bust, so I can see them plugging this guy in there next yr in lieu of Whitworth.