The Lounge 2.0

[eoxyod]

Just seems that there aren't as many signings as there have been in the past.

I heard most teams are going to just try to restructure their own contracts and cut dead weight, so that whenever a new cap is made, they'll have a lot of money to spend on a better FA class

[Bengal Dude]

I heard most teams are going to just try to restructure their own contracts and cut dead weight, so that whenever a new cap is made, they'll have a lot of money to spend on a better FA class

This class didn't wind up as bad as I thought it was going to be.

[Bengal Dude]

JN needs a serious enema at this point.

[SunsetBengal]

JN needs a serious enema at this point.

Yes, right?

[eoxyod]

Brandon Marshall is supposed to be meeting with 'top men' in the organization' via the guy with sources on the flip side of this place.

[Bengal Dude]

Yes, right?

I understand that a message board is for debate, but it has got to a point where if you don't agree with one person, you are labeled a moron or worse. Then you get these users who think they're forum dictators and say that we can't talk about [player/position] because we don't use them or they don't make sense.

[Bengal Dude]

Brandon Marshall is supposed to be meeting with 'top men' in the organization' via the guy with sources on the flip side of this place.

The senseless bashing of Reedy makes me laugh, no wonder our fans don't get resect.

[eoxyod]

The senseless bashing of Reedy makes me laugh, no wonder our fans don't get resect.

They need something to hate while we're being slow

[SunsetBengal]

I understand that a message board is for debate, but it has got to a point where if you don't agree with one person, you are labeled a moron or worse. Then you get these users who think they're forum dictators and say that we can't talk about [player/position] because we don't use them or they don't make sense.

I spend more time on JN just reading (and usually wondering "wtf"), rather than posting lately.

[Bengal Dude]

They need something to hate while we're being slow

So many people saying they have no idea who Reedy is. Funny because his articles have been posted all over JN during the season. He received a lot of praise from people on here and suddenly he talks about the Marshall talk as being a smokescreen and he's not the enemy.

[Bengal Dude]

I spend more time on JN just reading (and usually wondering "wtf"), rather than posting lately.

Posting in there has become useless.

[bengals4life84]

im new to this message board and all but this post season JN is a waste of space

[Bengal Dude]

The offseason before the 2006 season was the only offseason where JN was a cool place to hang out.

[SunsetBengal]

Ok guys, I need your honest opinion here. Do we have any chance at all to land Marshall? Because I always keep my optimist hat on, so I am really hoping...

[bengals4life84]

omg REALLY A SHAWNE MERRIMAN THREAD REALLY?!?!?!?!!? :joe:

[SunsetBengal]

omg REALLY A SHAWNE MERRIMAN THREAD REALLY?!?!?!?!!? :joe:
I saw it too, almost choked on my beer.

[bengals4life84]

Ok guys, I need your honest opinion here. Do we have any chance at all to land Marshall? Because I always keep my optimist hat on, so I am really hoping...

theres a rumor going around saying we are expressing quite a bit of interest in Tampa Bay receiver Antonio Bryant. and more than likely we will have T.O. so if all that happens we have no need for Brandon Marshall

[Bengal Dude]

Ok guys, I need your honest opinion here. Do we have any chance at all to land Marshall? Because I always keep my optimist hat on, so I am really hoping...

If we bring him in for a visit, then I think there's a great chance that he'll be wearing stripes. Until then, it's extremely slim that he'll be coming to us. As of right now, I'm preparing myself for the TO signing.

[eoxyod]

We do have a chance at B-Marsh. I'd put it at 10% though because Seattle will be desperate. Also, another team can put themselves in.

[Bengal Dude]

We do have a chance at B-Marsh. I'd put it at 10% though because Seattle will be desperate. Also, another team can put themselves in.

I'd be bummed to miss out on him, but to see TJ get bumped back to the #2 role would be satisfying.

[SunsetBengal]

If we bring him in for a visit, then I think there's a great chance that he'll be wearing stripes. Until then, it's extremely slim that he'll be coming to us. As of right now, I'm preparing myself for the TO signing.

As long as he gets out of Seattle without a deal. I'd say send him to Miami to hang out with Ochocinco for a few days, to see if they can exist together.

[Bengal Dude]

As long as he gets out of Seattle without a deal. I'd say send him to Miami to hang out with Ochocinco for a few days, to see if they can exist together.

I believe Marshall would have to fly out to LA while Chad does Dancing with the Stars.

[SunsetBengal]

I believe Marshall would have to fly out to LA while Chad does Dancing with the Stars.

Hmmm...that might be a problem. It might be tough for a man who likes to party to hang out in LA with a man who does not even drink alcohol.

[eoxyod]

Marshall was at Chad's pool party in Miami, if that means anything. He also said he'd vouch for Marshall. Lol. It was an OCNN vid

[SunsetBengal]

Marshall was at Chad's pool party in Miami, if that means anything. He also said he'd vouch for Marshall. Lol. It was an OCNN vid

Good to know. I'll have to check out OCNN, never been there before. You know how us old guys are...

[Bengal Dude]

Good to know. I'll have to check out OCNN, never been there before. You know how us old guys are...

Yeah, always sitting on the porch watching the sunset.

[eoxyod]

Haha. I'd post it but my internet is down and I can't copy and paste anything on my phone

[SunsetBengal]

Yeah, always sitting on the porch watching the sunset.

Yeah, I thought that was how it would be when I moved here...

[Bengal Dude]

[/B]

Yeah, I thought that was how it would be when I moved here...

Is Sunset Beach not a place of sunsets?

[cinc4ever1]

Sup all,just now noticing that we have gained some serious interest in Marshall.Good to hear.

[CloeHokie]

Marshalllllllll

[wilson]

Just a shout out to my friends. You know who you are. I've been away on an assignment with little.access to the internet. I hope you all are doing well. Take care my friends. Talk with you soon.

[Bengal Dude]

Just a shout out to my friends. You know who you are. I've been away on an assignment with little.access to the internet. I hope you all are doing well. Take care my friends. Talk with you soon.

Oh the life of an assassin.

[STC]

aloha

[Bengal Dude]

aloha

Greetings STC. How's it going?

[STC]

Greetings STC. How's it going?

Good. At work now. Are we trying to sign anyone yet? I've been out of touch for a few days.

[fulllife]

Oh the life of an assassin.

Wilson is an assassin?
I wonna be an assassin!
I wonder if hel take me under his wing and mentor me in his deadly art?

[Luigi]

Good. At work now. Are we trying to sign anyone yet? I've been out of touch for a few days.

"trying" for B Marshall, probably end up with TO

[eoxyod]

LolMarshalol and his never coming to this team because the team won't do it

[Luigi]

LolMarshalol and his never coming to this team because the team won't do it

no way. I like the stat I read where we have used every single 1st round pick since 1989. wow

[Luigi]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/08/vikes-bengals-could-pursue-phillip-buchanon/

[STC]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/08/vikes-bengals-could-pursue-phillip-buchanon/

Couldn't hurt.

[eoxyod]

no way. I like the stat I read where we have used every single 1st round pick since 1989. wow
0 trades and high draft picks = reason for that
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/08/vikes-bengals-could-pursue-phillip-buchanon/

He'd be a nice nickel

[Bengal Dude]

Buchanon as a nickel? I'll take it.

[Luigi]

Buchanon as a nickel? I'll take it.

indeed, id be happy with that

[Bengal Dude]

indeed, id be happy with that

Now if we could just sign one of these receivers.

[eoxyod]

Now if we could just sign one of these receivers.

Pssh...we should just wait until there is only 1 more left on the market <_<

[Bengal Dude]

Pssh...we should just wait until there is only 1 more left on the market <_<

Which will probably be TO. Wish we could sit in on those negotiations.

Katie/Mike: "We're the only team that is showing heavy interest in your client. Do you think you can get a lot of money for him?"

Rosenhaus: "Well all the other WRs are signed. Do you really want to improve your team or hope for some luck from your rookies?"

Ugh.

[Luigi]

Which will probably be TO. Wish we could sit in on those negotiations.

Katie/Mike: "We're the only team that is showing heavy interest in your client. Do you think you can get a lot of money for him?"

Rosenhaus: "Well all the other WRs are signed. Do you really want to improve your team or hope for some luck from your rookies?"

Ugh.

Katie/Mike would just go with the rookies at that point <_<

[eoxyod]

Which will probably be TO. Wish we could sit in on those negotiations.

Katie/Mike: "We're the only team that is showing heavy interest in your client. Do you think you can get a lot of money for him?"

Rosenhaus: "Well all the other WRs are signed. Do you really want to improve your team or hope for some luck from your rookies?"

Ugh.

Any negotiations are probably painful to watch from an outside perspective. Hard Knocks was bad enough. Lol

[Luigi]

Any negotiations are probably painful to watch from an outside perspective. Hard Knocks was bad enough. Lol

yeah, that was. It was funny how Ep 1, Katie looked like such the bad guy, and slowly she looked better and better in the negoitions until whats-his-name showed he was infact the d-bag

[eoxyod]

yeah, that was. It was funny how Ep 1, Katie looked like such the bad guy, and slowly she looked better and better in the negoitions until whats-his-name showed he was infact the d-bag

Indeed. Alvin Keels is such a ******.

Bryant in for a visit on Tuesday. Woot

[Luigi]

Indeed. Alvin Keels is such a ******.

Bryant in for a visit on Tuesday. Woot

keels, thats his name!

Bryant... interesting....:hmm:

[eoxyod]

keels, thats his name!

Bryant... interesting....:hmm:

I follow Keels on twitter. I'm not sure why I still do..

[BennyBengals]

Indeed. Alvin Keels is such a ******.

Bryant in for a visit on Tuesday. Woot

I don't want to sound like you'tr lying but this is too good to be true with this FO lol... is it on the bengals page...

[Luigi]

I follow Keels on twitter. I'm not sure why I still do..

I am sure it is interesting at least

[eoxyod]

I don't want to sound like you'tr lying but this is too good to be true with this FO lol... is it on the bengals page...

It was reported on NFL Live and Joe Reedy confirmed it.

[BennyBengals]

It was reported on NFL Live and Joe Reedy confirmed it.

Cool, btw had a little look at MikeyBoyBrown's twitter and this one cracked me up:

My favorite night of the year: free agency starts at midnight!! I'll be in bed by 10 and I'll get a good 9 hours of sleep in.

[eoxyod]

I am sure it is interesting at least

Very boring actually
It's just him talking about his clients, who I could care less about, and what they're doing

[eoxyod]

Cool, btw had a little look at MikeyBoyBrown's twitter and this one cracked me up:

I lol'd at that. It's probably what teh real Mike Brown did

[STC]

If they could get Buchanon and Bryant signed, I would golf-clap for the front office.

[Bengal Dude]

I follow Keels as well on twitter. Pretty much want to see what players to avoid.

[eoxyod]

Tank re-signed!
And Bryant is staying for 2 days

[Bengal Dude]

Tank re-signed!
And Bryant is staying for 2 days

About freaking time.

[Bengalrocker]

I am warming up to the idea of Bryant. My love for Gresham has faded as my love for Earl
Thomas has shot up. Thomas in one and two sounds very nice. :thumbsup:

(earl and demaryius or however the hell u spell it.)

[SunsetBengal]

I am warming up to the idea of Bryant. My love for Gresham has faded as my love for Earl
Thomas has shot up. Thomas in one and two sounds very nice. :thumbsup:

(earl and demaryius or however the hell u spell it.)

I'd really be content if that were to happen.

What's up, everyone? Woo woo, Tank still a Bengal!

[Bengalrocker]

I'd really be content if that were to happen.

What's up, everyone? Woo woo, Tank still a Bengal!

Very happy we got Tank back, now just get Bryant and some other guys and then lets hit the draft.

[eoxyod]

To <_<

[Bengalrocker]

To <_<

Tell me about it..

[eoxyod]

Tell me about it..

<3

[Bengalrocker]

Carson...er Whodey1984 really gets on my nerve sometimes.

[eoxyod]

Carson...er Whodey1984 really gets on my nerve sometimes.

I'm starting to think they actually might not be the same person...nah, I'm just kidding

[Bengalrocker]

I'm starting to think they actually might not be the same person...nah, I'm just kidding

I know its the same cause he's always complaining about damn sigs.

[eoxyod]

Also loves the rolleyes smilie. Haha

[Bengalrocker]

Also loves the rolleyes smilie. Haha

Indeed he does.

[bengals23]

Sup kiddo's. :thumbsup:

[eoxyod]

Indeed he does.

He at least he doesn't have the longevity to be as annoying as I am. Most successful troll ever. Woot woot

[eoxyod]

Sup kiddo's. :thumbsup:

YOU ARE A KID AS WELL, YOUNG MAN

Whaddup

[bengals23]

YOU ARE A KID AS WELL, YOUNG MAN

Whaddup

I'm 18, yet act nothing like it. :lol:


Nothing much, just doing homework and listening to Asher Roth! You?

[Bengalrocker]

He at least he doesn't have the longevity to be as annoying as I am. Most successful troll ever. Woot woot

You don't bother me like he does, hes always had to anger me.

[eoxyod]

I'm 18, yet act nothing like it. :lol:


Nothing much, just doing homework and listening to Asher Roth! You?
Doing homework (Because it's all homeworks lolz) and watching some SP.
Plus, I am getting this is a day or two
http://sleevage.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/foodandliquor.jpg
You don't bother me like he does, hes always had to anger me.

Lol. You say that like I still bother the heck out of you :P

[bengals23]

Doing homework (Because it's all homeworks lolz) and watching some SP.
Plus, I am getting this is a day or two
http://sleevage.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/foodandliquor.jpg


Lol. You say that like I still bother the heck out of you :P

The album? That's been out for a long time. :lol:

[eoxyod]

The album? That's been out for a long time. :lol:

Yeah I know. Just now getting it though, although most of the songs are already on my phone. Whenever Lasers comes out, I'm getting it first day

[bengals23]

Yeah I know. Just now getting it though, although most of the songs are already on my phone. Whenever Lasers comes out, I'm getting it first day

Lasers is great. He has a couple of songs posted on his Myspace. :thumbsup:

[eoxyod]

Lasers is great. He has a couple of songs posted on his Myspace. :thumbsup:

I'm Beamin and Shining Down
I have those too. Hehe

[bengals23]

I'm Beamin and Shining Down
I have those too. Hehe

Asher Roth is better. :smirk:

[eoxyod]

Asher Roth is better. :smirk:

I've only heard O love College and I like it, but Lupe is still the oogles boogles of MCs

[bengals23]

I've only heard O love College and I like it, but Lupe is still the oogles boogles of MCs

I love college isn't his real stuff. That was just something he came out with before he really made it big. He does some good stuff in his album.

I've recently been listening to Lupe, Asher Roth and Charles Hamilton.

[eoxyod]

I love college isn't his real stuff. That was just something he came out with before he really made it big. He does some good stuff in his album.

I've recently been listening to Lupe, Asher Roth and Charles Hamilton.

Link me to his real stuff then

[bengals23]

Link me to his real stuff then

The rest of the songs from his album should be on the right.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40h3eJWJwkI

[eoxyod]

The rest of the songs from his album should be on the right.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40h3eJWJwkI

That's actually some good stuff
Sour Patch Kids was my favorite. Lupe's still better :P

[bengals23]

That's actually some good stuff
Sour Patch Kids was my favorite. Lupe's still better :P

That's my favorite too. And of course, Lupe has better lyrics. He's been in the game longer than Asher. :thumbsup:

[eoxyod]

That's my favorite too. And of course, Lupe has better lyrics. He's been in the game longer than Asher. :thumbsup:

I like Lupe's voice, flow, deepness, content (not about getting drugs, sex, and money) and overall sound better as well

So basically, I like Lupe more

[bengals23]

I like Lupe's voice, flow, deepness, content (not about getting drugs, sex, and money) and overall sound better as well

So basically, I like Lupe more

Agreed. I just hope Lupe doesn't get into the whole "auto tune" stuff in order to fit in with today's "rappers".

Auto tune is the cheapest way to better your voice.

[eoxyod]

Agreed. I just hope Lupe doesn't get into the whole "auto tune" stuff in order to fit in with today's "rappers".

Auto tune is the cheapest way to better your voice.

Shining Down:
Now if you autotune that ****
We can hear the songs from that Opera groomed fat *****

Basically - Autotune will be the end of rap

[bengals23]

Shining Down:
Now if you autotune that ****
We can hear the songs from that Opera groomed fat *****

Basically - Autotune will be the end of rap

Exactly. Sadly, the day is coming. More and more rappers are turning to it.

[Bengal Dude]

Hey guys, so Bryant and TO are coming in tomorrow? Simply awesome.

[bengals23]

Hey guys, so Bryant and TO are coming in tomorrow? Simply awesome.

Agreed. I really don't know which one I'd prefer, either one would be a great pick up for us.

[Bengal Dude]

Agreed. I really don't know which one I'd prefer, either one would be a great pick up for us.

I'd prefer Brandon Marshall, but oh well.

[bengals23]

I'd prefer Brandon Marshall, but oh well.

A lot of us were hoping for that to go through. T.O. can really help us short term, he'd be a great weapon along side Chad. Bryant is still good with age, he could be here for a good number of years if his production is well.

I'm also excited about us possibly going after Phillip Buchanon. He's not the best of corners, but he can bring a lot to the table.

[Bengal Dude]

A lot of us were hoping for that to go through. T.O. can really help us short term, he'd be a great weapon along side Chad. Bryant is still good with age, he could be here for a good number of years if his production is well.

I'm also excited about us possibly going after Phillip Buchanon. He's not the best of corners, but he can bring a lot to the table.

I'd prefer Bryant just because he's more of a long term solution. TO is most likely a one year player.

I love the idea of Trent and Buchanon battling for the nickel job.

[bengals23]

I'd prefer Bryant just because he's more of a long term solution. TO is most likely a one year player.

I love the idea of Trent and Buchanon battling for the nickel job.

With the signing of a receiver, do you see us going with a safety in the draft?

[Bengal Dude]

With the signing of a receiver, do you see us going with a safety in the draft?

If Earl Thomas falls to us, then yes. I don't know how the team views Taylor Mays. I think the 3rd round is the latest we would take one in the draft.

[Bengalrocker]

If Earl Thomas falls to us, then yes. I don't know how the team views Taylor Mays. I think the 3rd round is the latest we would take one in the draft.

It would be nice to get Thomas and finally have a game-changing safety.

[eoxyod]

It would be nice to get Thomas and finally have a game-changing safety.

deedni

[Bengalrocker]

deedni

It'd be pretty cool having an Ed Reed type player coming out of nowhere for an INT.

[Luigi]

It'd be pretty cool having an Ed Reed type player coming out of nowhere for an INT.

it would be extremely cool :denny:

the Bobbie Williams news is very good.

[Bengalrocker]

it would be extremely cool :denny:

the Bobbie Williams news is very good.

Indeed, hopefully h\the next news we here is us signing Antonio Bryant to a deal.
B)

[Luigi]

Indeed, hopefully h\the next news we here is us signing Antonio Bryant to a deal.
B)


would you rather have him over TO?

[Bengalrocker]

would you rather have him over TO?

Yea, I see him as a better deep threat, with better hands and is younger.

[Luigi]

Yea, I see him as a better deep threat, with better hands and is younger.

yeah, I can feel that. I am biased against him cuz his inconsistancy has screwed me over in FF a few times :angry: but in the end, if it is down to one of them , not a huge deal who we get.

Keeping Zim, Tank, and Bobbie were what I viewed as most important to retain the same team as last year, now just a deep threat and a good draft and I will be pretty happy this off season.

[Bengalrocker]

yeah, I can feel that. I am biased against him cuz his inconsistancy has screwed me over in FF a few times :angry: but in the end, if it is down to one of them , not a huge deal who we get.

Keeping Zim, Tank, and Bobbie were what I viewed as most important to retain the same team as last year, now just a deep threat and a good draft and I will be pretty happy this off season.

Yea, we got what we need, as long as we get one of the two, then we just need a safety,
Wide Receiver and some more pass rushers.

[Luigi]

Yea, we got what we need, as long as we get one of the two, then we just need a safety,
Wide Receiver and some more pass rushers.

ugh, work is too busy! :angry:

I think a stud safetly, like thomas would help out so much more than just the secondary, since it will allow Zim to be more aggressive with his front 4 and blitzers. Similar to the Jets, trust in your secondary and send your LBs on every play.

[CloeHokie]

I am not going to guess on the draft til I see who we bring in here and who we re sign. Man, crazy day at work. One of my employees fainted while talking to a customer. Had to get her to the Hospital. Hope she is ok.

[HarleyDog]

I am not going to guess on the draft til I see who we bring in here and who we re sign. Man, crazy day at work. One of my employees fainted while talking to a customer. Had to get her to the Hospital. Hope she is ok.

Wow! That is scary.

[Luigi]

I am not going to guess on the draft til I see who we bring in here and who we re sign. Man, crazy day at work. One of my employees fainted while talking to a customer. Had to get her to the Hospital. Hope she is ok.

did she have blood/sugar issues? :what:

[Bengal Dude]

I am not going to guess on the draft til I see who we bring in here and who we re sign. Man, crazy day at work. One of my employees fainted while talking to a customer. Had to get her to the Hospital. Hope she is ok.

Hear any news about her?

[CloeHokie]

Wow! That is scary.

did she have blood/sugar issues? :what:

Hear any news about her?

I was guessing the same thing Luigi. She had tried some new Indian Food last night and threw up all AM. So maybe she was dehydrated or something? She is ok they hooked her up to an IV and she is getting some rest. But man did she pick a good day for it. Lol. We have been slammed all day thus far. Already spread thin with Spring Break this week.

[eoxyod]

When she comes back, tell her you were the guy that saved her life, and move from there

[Bengal Dude]

I was guessing the same thing Luigi. She had tried some new Indian Food last night and threw up all AM. So maybe she was dehydrated or something? She is ok they hooked her up to an IV and she is getting some rest. But man did she pick a good day for it. Lol. We have been slammed all day thus far. Already spread thin with Spring Break this week.

Isn't that how it always works?

Seems like there's only one good option in this scenario. Close early for the day.

[Luigi]

Isn't that how it always works?

Seems like there's only one good option in this scenario. Close early for the day.

agree. Infact we should have all businesses close and all head to the pub! :denny:

[Bengalrocker]

Never realized how much work you have to put in to make a website.

[BennyBengals]

Anybody want to here a really uninteresting thing from JN:

I just voted on the TO/Bryant poll and made it actually 76 each. Interesting that the fan base in their was split exactly 50/50 B)

That is all.

[eoxyod]

Anybody want to here a really uninteresting thing from JN:

I just voted on the TO/Bryant poll and made it actually 76 each. Interesting that the fan base in their was split exactly 50/50 B)

That is all.

I love how all the loungers that have picked have picked Bryant. Lol

[Luigi]

I love how all the loungers that have picked have picked Bryant. Lol

well, I am going to go pick TO then. Ha! Mellow

[eoxyod]

well, I am going to go pick TO then. Ha! Mellow

Beans you

[BennyBengals]

I love how all the loungers that have picked have picked Bryant. Lol

I loved how Bengals.pro was banned/suspended by the look of it. Even though he inevitably will be back...

I am in favour of Bryant over TO as he gives us more options in the draft IMO. With TO i think you still have to go WR in rounds 1 or 2 but are less handicaped if you have Bryant.

Interesting Lounge question. Would you rather have:

A. Brandan Marshall

B. Antonio Bryant, Leon Hall exntended (using the money saved not getting Marshall to make the ide a little clearer - so say Marshall would have been 10mil per year and Bryant was 6mil per year and the 4mil per year saved went mostly for Leon Hall/JJ)

[Packerbacker09]

I wonder if Favre is coming back.

[eoxyod]

I loved how Bengals.pro was banned/suspended by the look of it. Even though he inevitably will be back...

I am in favour of Bryant over TO as he gives us more options in the draft IMO. With TO i think you still have to go WR in rounds 1 or 2 but are less handicaped if you have Bryant.

Interesting Lounge question. Would you rather have:

A. Brandan Marshall

B. Antonio Bryant, Leon Hall exntended (using the money saved not getting Marshall to make the ide a little clearer - so say Marshall would have been 10mil per year and Bryant was 6mil per year and the 4mil per year saved went mostly for Leon Hall/JJ)

I'd take B if that situation happened. However I think that even with signing Marshall, we;d have enough money to extend the key players

[Luigi]

Beans you

BEANS!
http://johngushue.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/06/24/angry_homer_simpson.jpg

I loved how Bengals.pro was banned/suspended by the look of it. Even though he inevitably will be back...

I am in favour of Bryant over TO as he gives us more options in the draft IMO. With TO i think you still have to go WR in rounds 1 or 2 but are less handicaped if you have Bryant.

Interesting Lounge question. Would you rather have:

A. Brandan Marshall

B. Antonio Bryant, Leon Hall exntended (using the money saved not getting Marshall to make the ide a little clearer - so say Marshall would have been 10mil per year and Bryant was 6mil per year and the 4mil per year saved went mostly for Leon Hall/JJ)

I am all about keeping this young D together as long as possible. In the future, if I had to decide between a great O or great D, I would pick Defense

[HearUsRoar]

I want long term solutions. i.e. Marshall or Bryant.

Nevermind the fact that I just don't like T.O., the bigger reason is I hate 1 year fixes.

[Packerbacker09]

Should the Bengals go after Mcnabb?

[HearUsRoar]

Should the Bengals go after Mcnabb?

No, I don't think so, but in the 2012 Draft they should take their quarterback of the future.

[Packerbacker09]

No, I don't think so, but in the 2012 Draft they should take their quarterback of the future.
Who's the qb of the future?

[eoxyod]

Who's the qb of the future?

Terrelle Pryor :ninja:
Seriously though, don't know who'll emerge by then. But Carson still has some years left

[Packerbacker09]

Terrelle Pryor :ninja:
Seriously though, don't know who'll emerge by then. But Carson still has some years left
I never heard of him actually but I think that would be a good move. Maybe this year start drafting a qb.

[CloeHokie]

Good grief. Wish I would have closed early but gotta make money to stay in business!

She seems fine now. I got her shift covered tomorrow just in case she needs more rest but she wants to work.

So Bryant? TO? Marshall?

I dont get the whole not wanting to pay Marshall. If we take him we would be drafting him. IE - We would not have to pay our first round pick as well. Seems like paying Bryant and or TO along with that 21st pick would be a lot more money then just getting the best young WR out there who can step in for Chad in a few years or so.

[Packerbacker09]

Good grief. Wish I would have closed early but gotta make money to stay in business!

She seems fine now. I got her shift covered tomorrow just in case she needs more rest but she wants to work.

So Bryant? TO? Marshall?

I dont get the whole not wanting to pay Marshall. If we take him we would be drafting him. IE - We would not have to pay our first round pick as well. Seems like paying Bryant and or TO along with that 21st pick would be a lot more money then just getting the best young WR out there who can step in for Chad in a few years or so.
What happened Cloe?

[CloeHokie]

Its on the previous page. Had an employee faint while working. Had to get her to the Hospital They hooked her up to an IV and she seems fine now.

[Packerbacker09]

Its on the previous page. Had an employee faint while working. Had to get her to the Hospital They hooked her up to an IV and she seems fine now.
Oh great. Yeah it seems to always happen in public when you faint.

[Bengalrocker]

Dinner and a move?
GEOFF HOBSON
Posted 1 hour ago


Terrell Owens is Twittering excitedly about Tuesday night's trip to Cincinnati. His last quarterback, the Bills' Ryan Fitzpatrick, sounds just as intrigued about Owens joining his former team.


"It's hard not to like T.O. He was fun to play with and no one worked harder," Fitzpatrick said Tuesday. "And let me tell you something. He can still flat out run by people."

Owens is very much in the mix. So is Bucs wide receiver Antonio Bryant. Bryant took a physical and visited with coaches and staff Tuesday morning and much of Tuesday afternoon before departing for what agent Lamont Smith has told media are other visits but not Washington. As some Bengals'coaches prepared to take Owens out to dinner Tuesday night in preparation for Wednesday's visit, the Bengals continued to mull their options for Chad Ochocinco's 2010 running mate.

Bryant is 29 who overcame a checkered past to have a career year in 2008 and is most likely looking for a lucrative long-term deal. Owens is 36 and late in a controversial but Hall-of-Fame career that doesn't fit the Bengals'age-wise but fits their specifications as a one-year panacea for a former Pro Bowl quarterback and a defending division champion looking to get over the hump in the playoffs.

Take your pick.

There probably isn't a wrong choice, which is why the Bengals are mulling and will into Wednesday.

Fitzpatrick, who backed up Carson Palmer in Cincinnati in 2007 and 2008, knows all those involved and likes the fit. Owens is supposed to eat his quarterbacks for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Not Fitzpatrick.

"The Bengals and Terrell make a lot of sense," said Fitzpatrick, who started 12 games for the Bengals in '08. "Carson is at his best when he's throwing the long ball and they've had trouble lately getting Chad freed up because he's always double covered. They don't have a deep threat on the other side and Terrell can bring that because he can still run and make big plays. Just knowing Carson, I think they would work well together. I saw Carson's quotes that he's pretty much handled it all and seen it all when it comes to wide receivers and I think he's right. Terrell wants to win. A great competitor and I think he and Chad would feed off each other. The guy was a good teammate."

Owens proclaimed not very long ago at a Super Bowl party last month that he'll change his name to Ocho Uno (81) if he comes to Cincinnati to team with The Ocho. Fitzpatrick says they are different guys.

"Both of them get a huge amount of media attention, so they're used to that," Fitzpatrick said. "Chad's more the jokester, the prankster in the locker room. Terrell is certainly not that way. I know there have been some scenes on the sidelines and stuff, but the guy just wants to win."

Palmer has apparently finally been able to get in touch with Owens to talk Bengals. Fitzpatrick has been texting Owens, letting him know that Palmer's long ball is looking for another partner. And to let Palmer know that Owens has still got it.

"I know we had a tough year and it discourages me when I hear people say he's lost a step," Fitzpatrick said. "Put on the game tape. He just blows guys up off the line with his explosiveness."
Ochocinco AND Ochouno? Could you imagine announcers for our games...
and today's lineup, Carson Palmer under center, with Benson in the backfield. Starting out wide
is the tandem of Ochocinco and Ochouno...:lol:

[eoxyod]

The school has lost its funding for textbooks. So you've all been given wildlife survival manuals. Today you will be quizzed on how to skin a moose

[Bengalrocker]

The school has lost its funding for textbooks. So you've all been given wildlife survival manuals. Today you will be quizzed on how to skin a moose

Sounds pretty BA to me.
:thumbsup:

[bengals23]

I love you guys. Mellow

[Bengalrocker]

I love you guys. Mellow

We hate you too 23...:ninja:

[bengals23]

We hate you too 23...:ninja:

You can't hate me. I'm your mentor. :smirk:

[eoxyod]

<3

[bengals23]

<3

How's it going buddy?

[Bengalrocker]

My nose is running uncontrollably...

[eoxyod]

Eh, just being bored. How about you?

[Packerbacker09]

My nose is running uncontrollably...
So is mine.

[bengals23]

Eh, just being bored. How about you?

Same. Just relaxing.

I have to take my permit test on Friday. :nervous:

[eoxyod]

Same. Just relaxing.

I have to take my permit test on Friday. :nervous:

I've still got forever for that :(

[bengals23]

I've still got forever for that :(

I'm super nervous. It's supposed to be easy (from what I've heard) but I'm still scared that I'm going to fail.

[Packerbacker09]

Eoxyod is it warm down in Kentucky? Here the snow is gone on the ground but still snowpiles left from where it was plowed but it hit 58 here today. Beautiful day!

[Packerbacker09]

I'm super nervous. It's supposed to be easy (from what I've heard) but I'm still scared that I'm going to fail.
You'll be fine. I failed the first time actually then passed the second time. I failed the parrellel parking part for the driving test.

[bengals23]

You'll be fine. I failed the first time actually then passed the second time. I failed the parrellel parking part for the driving test.

Ouch. That must have been disappointing?

[Packerbacker09]

Ouch. That must have been disappointing?
Yeah it was on halloween of 2004 I beleive. I rememeber I punched something I was so mad.

[eoxyod]

I can't wait till I can drive

PB - It's very nice outside. Perfect temperature

[Bengalrocker]

Goodnight Lounge, remember, I love you all. :smirk:

[bengals23]

I can't wait till I can drive

PB - It's very nice outside. Perfect temperature

Same here. That's why I'm trying to pass this stupid test. lol

[eoxyod]

Love you too BR

I've got a half a year before I can even start doing any driving

[Bengal Dude]

I wonder if Hobson will tell us what TO had for dinner.

[Packerbacker09]

Hey BD.

[Bengal Dude]

Hey BD.

Hey PB, how's it going?

[Packerbacker09]

Hey PB, how's it going?
Good enjoying the spring tease were getting. How are things with you?

[Bengal Dude]

Good enjoying the spring tease were getting. How are things with you?

Getting over a cold or an allergy attack, not sure. Other than that, not bad.

[Packerbacker09]

Getting over a cold or an allergy attack, not sure. Other than that, not bad.
Maybe you picked up from me through the internet lol just kidding. I had one a couple weeks ago.

[Bengal Dude]

Maybe you picked up from me through the internet lol just kidding. I had one a couple weeks ago.

Started off feeling like a cold for a couple of days, but my eyes have been watering all day, which happens when seasonal pollens first come out.

So what are the feelings about you guys re-signing Clifton?

[Packerbacker09]

Started off feeling like a cold for a couple of days, but my eyes have been watering all day, which happens when seasonal pollens first come out.

So what are the feelings about you guys re-signing Clifton?
I like it. Our O line needs him and Tauscher back. If we dont have them Rodgers will be sacked 100 times next year.

[Bengal Dude]

I like it. Our O line needs him and Tauscher back. If we dont have them Rodgers will be sacked 100 times next year.

So do you guys think you still need to go OL in the first round of the draft?

[Packerbacker09]

So do you guys think you still need to go OL in the first round of the draft?
Yeah I would still. We already have the qb for the future then good receivers for now. Maybe we should also draft a running back since Im not sold on Grant. I also think we should go after some d lineman also. The loss of Kampman is huge.

[Bengal Dude]

Yeah I would still. We already have the qb for the future then good receivers for now. Maybe we should also draft a running back since Im not sold on Grant. I also think we should go after some d lineman also. The loss of Kampman is huge.

I agree that the Kampman loss was big for you guys. I know he wasn't a 3-4 fan, but he was still a good player. I could see you guys go with 3-4 rusher, like Brandon Graham if he's there.

[Packerbacker09]

I agree that the Kampman loss was big for you guys. I know he wasn't a 3-4 fan, but he was still a good player. I could see you guys go with 3-4 rusher, like Brandon Graham if he's there.
Yeah that would be a decent pickup. I wasnt impressed with the way our 3-4 worked out last year though. We got torched by you guys, pittsburgh and Arizona.

[Bengal Dude]

Yeah that would be a decent pickup. I wasnt impressed with the way our 3-4 worked out last year though. We got torched by you guys, pittsburgh and Arizona.

Well major changes like that often take some time to become a successful transition. Get some more 3-4 players along with experience, and you guys should be fine.

[Packerbacker09]

Well major changes like that often take some time to become a successful transition. Get some more 3-4 players along with experience, and you guys should be fine.
Yeah thats true. We should look for more players in free agency that have 3-4 experience. Hopefully we can have a top defense in the league. We havent had a good defense in a long time. I miss the 90's when we had a great team. I remember the first thing a good friend of mine said to this day right after we won the super bowl in 96. He quoted enjoy this moment because you possibly might never see this again. Well it's been 13 years already.

[Bengal Dude]

Yeah thats true. We should look for more players in free agency that have 3-4 experience. Hopefully we can have a top defense in the league. We havent had a good defense in a long time. I miss the 90's when we had a great team. I remember the first thing a good friend of mine said to this day right after we won the super bowl in 96. He quoted enjoy this moment because you possibly might never see this again. Well it's been 13 years already.

What are the feelings towards Ted Thompson?

Seems like he's viewed as an enemy.

[Packerbacker09]

What are the feelings towards Ted Thompson?

Seems like he's viewed as an enemy.
He stinks at picking up free agents. He is too cheap. The only ever good signing he had was Woodson. He is good at the draft though. I hope we at least sign someone. I think Thompson has turned the team in the right direction but McCarthy is too conservative and I dont think this team will ever be a winning team with him at the helm.

[Bengal Dude]

He stinks at picking up free agents. He is too cheap. The only ever good signing he had was Woodson. He is good at the draft though. I hope we at least sign someone. I think Thompson has turned the team in the right direction but McCarthy is too conservative and I dont think this team will ever be a winning team with him at the helm.

Sounds familiar.:lol:

With Pickett back, I'm guessing Raji goes back to DE?

[Packerbacker09]

Sounds familiar.:lol:


With Pickett back, I'm guessing Raji goes back to DE?
Yeah I think he is coming back and Raji should get some playing time I hope. We have to let him develop. I think we can be a playoff team next year I hope. What are your thoughts on the Bengals right now?

[Bengal Dude]

Yeah I think he is coming back and Raji should get some playing time I hope. We have to let him develop. I think we can be a playoff team next year I hope. What are your thoughts on the Bengals right now?

Tough call on the Bengals. Obviously we need to fix our passing game so we can become balanced. TO seems like a 1 year player, so I would hope that we take one early in the draft. We also need to add some weapons on D because of our impending tough schedule. They're just incredibly hard to predict right now.

[Packerbacker09]

Tough call on the Bengals. Obviously we need to fix our passing game so we can become balanced. TO seems like a 1 year player, so I would hope that we take one early in the draft. We also need to add some weapons on D because of our impending tough schedule. They're just incredibly hard to predict right now.
T.O. playing with Chad Johnson would be crazy. I think you guys could be dangerous if that happened. Yeah i agree with your teams needs right now. I think you guys should take a qb as well.

[Bengal Dude]

T.O. playing with Chad Johnson would be crazy. I think you guys could be dangerous if that happened. Yeah i agree with your teams needs right now. I think you guys should take a qb as well.

I don't want a QB until the 4th, or possibly the 3rd if someone falls. Carson had his issues, but our WRs struggled last year. Hard for a QB to do good when his WRs struggle. If we get Bryant/TO/Marshall and Palmer still struggles, then it's probably time to look for a new queen bee.

[CloeHokie]

Meh. I dont want TO. Oh well. Just seems like what we tried last season. Grab an Old Vet and try a patch. How much did that cost?

[Packerbacker09]

I don't want a QB until the 4th, or possibly the 3rd if someone falls. Carson had his issues, but our WRs struggled last year. Hard for a QB to do good when his WRs struggle. If we get Bryant/TO/Marshall and Palmer still struggles, then it's probably time to look for a new queen bee.
I think Palmer was a little hurt last year too. He just didn't seem like himself.

[Bengal Dude]

Meh. I dont want TO. Oh well. Just seems like what we tried last season. Grab an Old Vet and try a patch. How much did that cost?

Seems like he's the guy that we're going to sign. I hated that Bryant left, I was hoping it'd be Odom part 2.

[Packerbacker09]

Meh. I dont want TO. Oh well. Just seems like what we tried last season. Grab an Old Vet and try a patch. How much did that cost?
Hey Cloe so tell me about your crazy day at work today?

[CloeHokie]

Seems like he's the guy that we're going to sign. I hated that Bryant left, I was hoping it'd be Odom part 2.

They are both sketchy to me. Bryant is injury prone and is even coming off a nagging leg injury that kept him out of most of the season. TO has not worked out ANYWHERE he has been. Just seems like a no brainer to me to go after Marshall. He is ten years younger than TO and Chad is getting older. He has had some troubles in the past but that sounds even more like a Bengal. I just dont like it I tell ya.

[CloeHokie]

Hey Cloe so tell me about your crazy day at work today?

Just a really busy day short staffed for the whole first part. Glad its over. :thumbsup:

[Bengal Dude]

They are both sketchy to me. Bryant is injury prone and is even coming off a nagging leg injury that kept him out of most of the season. TO has not worked out ANYWHERE he has been. Just seems like a no brainer to me to go after Marshall. He is ten years younger than TO and Chad is getting older. He has had some troubles in the past but that sounds even more like a Bengal. I just dont like it I tell ya.

I've given up on Marshall. We've heard basically nothing on our front other than we thought about it. It'd be nice to pull off a surprise and say that we've been following all along, but it seems unlikely. Since that leaves Bryant and TO, I'd take Bryant just because he'd be better long term option.

[Packerbacker09]

Just a really busy day short staffed for the whole first part. Glad its over. :thumbsup:
You said someone passed out? You see her pass out?

[CloeHokie]

I've given up on Marshall. We've heard basically nothing on our front other than we thought about it. It'd be nice to pull off a surprise and say that we've been following all along, but it seems unlikely. Since that leaves Bryant and TO, I'd take Bryant just because he'd be better long term option.

Yeah, but no one saw the Sean Rogers trade going down. Granted it didnt work out, but it shows we keep those moves close to the vest.

Bryant is still 29. Thats a contract older than Marshall. I just hate the idea of a repeat of last season. Our window is closing with Palmer and Chad.

[CloeHokie]

You said someone passed out? You see her pass out?

Oh yeah. She fainted right next to me. It was nuts. Had to get a co worker to drive her to the Hospital. She is fine now. Guess I will hear more about it tomorrow.

[CloeHokie]

Anyone see the thread Bengals.Pro posted? I bet he got banned. Lol.

[Bengal Dude]

Yeah, but no one saw the Sean Rogers trade going down. Granted it didnt work out, but it shows we keep those moves close to the vest.

Bryant is still 29. Thats a contract older than Marshall. I just hate the idea of a repeat of last season. Our window is closing with Palmer and Chad.

Marshall is the only guy who would probably stop us from taking an early WR in the draft. With TO or Bryant, we still need and early guy. I'm leaning towards Carlton Mitchell in the 2nd.

[Packerbacker09]

Oh yeah. She fainted right next to me. It was nuts. Had to get a co worker to drive her to the Hospital. She is fine now. Guess I will hear more about it tomorrow.
I suppose you were scared. Were the customers freaking out at all?

[Bengal Dude]

Anyone see the thread Bengals.Pro posted? I bet he got banned. Lol.

What thread? I saw that he was suspended.

[CloeHokie]

Marshall is the only guy who would probably stop us from taking an early WR in the draft. With TO or Bryant, we still need and early guy. I'm leaning towards Carlton Mitchell in the 2nd.

Thats the other thing BD. I really dont like any of the WRs in this draft. I like some Boom/Bust guys later in Rounds 4+ but the early guys all seem like that to me so why take the risk? None of them really stand out Imo.

[Bengal Dude]

Thats the other thing BD. I really dont like any of the WRs in this draft. I like some Boom/Bust guys later in Rounds 4+ but the early guys all seem like that to me so why take the risk? None of them really stand out Imo.

There's no real stand out, but someone is bound to succeed. Our rookie would most likely be the #3 or #4 WR for us. Mitchell is someone I'm for because he's a tall guy who can take over Henry's role. Leaving Caldwell to be that over the middle player. Gives them time to develop and become the duo of the future.

The one I'm still worried about is Mike Williams.

[CloeHokie]

I suppose you were scared. Were the customers freaking out at all?

Yeah. I was more just like what???? But she was right in the middle of getting the paperwork signed and the guy she was talking to looked more freaked out than anyone else. It all worked out and she was ok. Just very crazy the whole way it went down like that.

What thread? I saw that he was suspended.


Hahahaha. It got deleted I am sure. PM

[cinc4ever1]

Sup guys.

It does sound like T.O will more then likely be signed by tomorrow.

Also there is still talk of Brandon,so I wont give up just yet,but really there is not hope.<_<

[Packerbacker09]

Yeah. I was more just like what???? But she was right in the middle of getting the paperwork signed and the guy she was talking to looked more freaked out than anyone else. It all worked out and she was ok. Just very crazy the whole way it went down like that.




Hahahaha. It got deleted I am sure. PM
Im glad she is ok. What kind of work do you do again Cloe?

[CloeHokie]

There's no real stand out, but someone is bound to succeed. Our rookie would most likely be the #3 or #4 WR for us. Mitchell is someone I'm for because he's a tall guy who can take over Henry's role. Leaving Caldwell to be that over the middle player. Gives them time to develop and become the duo of the future.

The one I'm still worried about is Mike Williams.

Yeah, I imagine but I worry about our offensive scouts as well. Thats why a proven talent like Marshall is just an easy pick for me. But I agree its a freaking longshot.

I like Mitchell but would have to see what other spots are there when we draft.

Mike Williams is a huge boom/bust.

Sup guys.

It does sound like T.O will more then likely be signed by tomorrow.

Also there is still talk of Brandon,so I wont give up just yet,but really there is not hope.<_<

There is always Hope! :lol:

[Bengal Dude]

Sup guys.

It does sound like T.O will more then likely be signed by tomorrow.

Also there is still talk of Brandon,so I wont give up just yet,but really there is not hope.<_<

Makes me wonder how fast the pro shop will get TO jerseys out for sale.

[CloeHokie]

Im glad she is ok. What kind of work do you do again Cloe?

Manage a few Local Verizon Wireless stores.

[cinc4ever1]

You guys see that NT Jamal Williams signed with Denver?

[cinc4ever1]

Makes me wonder how fast the pro shop will get TO jerseys out for sale.


There working on them now.:lol:

[CloeHokie]

You guys see that NT Jamal Williams signed with Denver?

Yeah, is he still in good shape? Thought he was getting up there for a fat guy. Lol

[Bengal Dude]

You guys see that NT Jamal Williams signed with Denver?

It's a good signing. I wouldn't be surprised to see Denver go after a guy in the draft to eventually take over.

[Packerbacker09]

Manage a few Local Verizon Wireless stores.
Sweet! How do you like it?

[CloeHokie]

Sweet! How do you like it?

I love it. Cell Phones are a perfect fit for my nerd side. :lol:

And I am a people person. Helps

[cinc4ever1]

Yeah, is he still in good shape? Thought he was getting up there for a fat guy. Lol


He is still an upgrade over who they had.

It's a good signing. I wouldn't be surprised to see Denver go after a guy in the draft to eventually take over.


Im sure they will,they go after a NT in every draft.

[Bengal Dude]

He is still an upgrade over who they had.




Im sure they will,they go after a NT in every draft.

Imagine them taking Cody. Only football player that would have an oxygen tank attached to his uniform.

[Packerbacker09]

I love it. Cell Phones are a perfect fit for my nerd side. :lol:

And I am a people person. Helps
I dropped mine yesterday and the battery came out. I was able to repair it but I was worried for a second. I suppose you get alot of stories on people's phones lol.

[CloeHokie]

Imagine them taking Cody. Only football player that would have an oxygen tank attached to his uniform.

Well he is already a mountain so maybe he is used to the thin air. :lol:

[Packerbacker09]

Imagine them taking Cody. Only football player that would have an oxygen tank attached to his uniform.
He belongs in Denver then lol.

[CloeHokie]

I dropped mine yesterday and the battery came out. I was able to repair it but I was worried for a second. I suppose you get alot of stories on people's phones lol.

Everyone I meet wants me to fix their phone or their plan. Or ask me some question about their phone. :lol:

[cinc4ever1]

Imagine them taking Cody. Only football player that would have an oxygen tank attached to his uniform.


:lol:He better slim down,as of now I can only see him playing 25% of the game if that.


This whole WR situation for us has just got be mind boggled.Brandon solidifies things for us,while T.O helps for a year,and im not all that high on Bryant either.Not to mention this class of WR's is not all that tempting besides Dez.Makes so much sense to sign Brandon,and wait on a WR in the draft.

[Packerbacker09]

Everyone I meet wants me to fix their phone or their plan. Or ask me some question about their phone. :lol:
How long have you worked with Verizon?

[CloeHokie]

:lol:He better slim down,as of now I can only see him playing 25% of the game if that.


This whole WR situation for us has just got be mind boggled.Brandon solidifies things for us,while T.O helps for a year,and im not all that high on Bryant either.Not to mention this class of WR's is not all that tempting besides Dez.Makes so much sense to sign Brandon,and wait on a WR in the draft.

Thats what I am saying my man!

How long have you worked with Verizon?

In one way or another its been 8 years.

[Packerbacker09]

Thats what I am saying my man!



In one way or another its been 8 years.
You have lots of turnover there?

[Bengal Dude]

It's definitely not the sexiest class of receivers, but there could be some solid #2 guys that come out of this draft. We all know Marvin's view that everyone takes at least one WR every year.

[cinc4ever1]

It's definitely the sexiest class of receivers, but there could be some solid #2 guys that come out of this draft. We all know Marvin's view that everyone takes at least one WR every year.


Of course we will draft a WR,but what round?I say we should only go WR in round 1 if Dez falls to us.So with that being unlikely,I would go with Safety,but again will Earl or Mays fall to us...I don't see it happening anymore,not since Mays ran that 40.So what is next.DL,OL?This is why we should trade that #1 for Brandon.

[Bengal Dude]

Of course we will draft a WR,but what round?I say we should only go WR in round 1 if Dez falls to us.So with that being unlikely,I would go with Safety,but again will Earl or Mays fall to us...I don't see it happening anymore,not since Mays ran that 40.So what is next.DL,OL?This is why we should trade that #1 for Brandon.

With all the talent in this draft and some people saying that late first round players and 2nd round players are of equal talent, it'd make sense to give up our pick for Marshall. Mainly because it seems like Earl Thomas won't be there at #21. We all know that we like USC players, so Zim will probably do hard analyzing of Mays to see if he can be that playmaker for us. For all we know, Iupati could be high on our board.

[cinc4ever1]

With all the talent in this draft and some people saying that late first round players and 2nd round players are of equal talent, it'd make sense to give up our pick for Marshall. Mainly because it seems like Earl Thomas won't be there at #21. We all know that we like USC players, so Zim will probably do hard analyzing of Mays to see if he can be that playmaker for us. For all we know, Iupati could be high on our board.


Wouldn't mind Lupati,but is this really what we should do with the 1st pick...actually if we don't trade for Marshall then this pick makes sense.Or we could try to trade and grab some more picks.

[Bengal Dude]

Wouldn't mind Lupati,but is this really what we should do with the 1st pick...actually if we don't trade for Marshall then this pick makes sense.Or we could try to trade and grab some more picks.

I'm all for a trade down. Acquire more picks in a very deep draft. Our best hope would be a solid RB being at 21 and trading with San Diego.

[cinc4ever1]

I'm all for a trade down. Acquire more picks in a very deep draft. Our best hope would be a solid RB being at 21 and trading with San Diego.


Not sure who would be around when we pick at RB.

By the way what round will the RB from Stanford go in?

[Bengal Dude]

Not sure who would be around when we pick at RB.

By the way what round will the RB from Stanford go in?

I think Gerhart is a 2nd-3rd round player.

[cinc4ever1]

I think Gerhart is a 2nd-3rd round player.


Wonder who goes after him..I hear some people comparing him to a John Riggins type RB,others saying he's not a RB in the NFL but a FB.



Well im out,going to play MLB2K10.:thumbsup:

[eoxyod]

Bryant signed for 4 years

[CloeHokie]

Bryant signed for 4 years

Wat?

[HearUsRoar]

Wat?

Wat Wat Whaaaat?

[CloeHokie]

Wat Wat Whaaaat?

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[BennyBengals]

Great news on Bryant. My main hope is that the money we saved by not going after Marshall is used to lock up Leon Hall and/or Jonathon Jospeh and/or Cedric Benson :denny:

[CloeHokie]

Great news on Bryant. My main hope is that the money we saved by not going after Marshall is used to lock up Leon Hall and/or Jonathon Jospeh and/or Cedric Benson :denny:

I hope so. Have to see what kind of contract we gave him.

[Bengal Dude]

I hope so. Have to see what kind of contract we gave him.

I'll take Bryant over TO, but I am nervous to see how much money we gave him.

[CloeHokie]

I'll take Bryant over TO, but I am nervous to see how much money we gave him.

Agreed, but if we dumped a bunch I am going to be mad that we didnt just get Marshall. Bryant has only really had one good year.

[eoxyod]

28 million......
We probably just crossed out Coles name to save paper

[HearUsRoar]

I'll take Bryant over TO, but I am nervous to see how much money we gave him.

This ^


...edit, 28 million. okay

[Bengal Dude]

28 million......
We probably just crossed out Coles name to save paper

Truly amazing.

[BennyBengals]

Over/Under:

I'll start with 4 years for 22 million.

Over...

[BennyBengals]

28 million......
We probably just crossed out Coles name to save paper

Are you serious :nervous:

[eoxyod]

Over/Under:

I'll start with 4 years for 22 million.

Over...

You'd be right

[eoxyod]

Marshall would still be better though
But I feel good because I called everything but the money on what the contract would be like. I even said he'd sign today. Woot woot

[CloeHokie]

Cant wait to see how much Marshall signs for.

[Stewy]

Agreed, but if we dumped a bunch I am going to be mad that we didnt just get Marshall. Bryant has only really had one good year.

Marshall would have cost us a 1st rnd pick and 10 mil a year over at least 5 years. Most likely. I guess we'll see what Marshall costs when someone actually signs him.

[BennyBengals]

Marshall would still be better though
But I feel good because I called everything but the money on what the contract would be like. I even said he'd sign today. Woot woot

Well done eox B)

I wish for the sake of 3mil per year extra - presuming Marshall did want a 10mil per year contract - we had a proper go at him...

When you factor in the first round pick will add the money to roughly 10mil per year (i think) i don't know if i would rather Bryant or Marshall - even though we were never going to have a go at Marshall...

I hope so much that we dont mess up on this 1st round pick as it could be an ultimate what if moment for our franchise!

[Bengal Dude]

People seem more upset over the Bryant signing than the Coats signing.

[BennyBengals]

People seem more upset over the Bryant signing than the Coats signing.

I wont be bothered about the Coats signign unless he makes the final 53...

I would hate to be his agent though: imagine trying to argue more dollars for him :lol:

[HearUsRoar]

People seem more upset over the Bryant signing than the Coats signing.

Which is a shame, bc Bryant actually has talent. He was just being compared to Brandon Marshall, which is a tough draw.

Coats...facepalm