Save Cook for Philly

[Bull Durham]

I don't expect Kyle Cook to start against Dallas, but Philly would be an ideal situation. We have a short week with the Thursday night game. You can suit up a fresh, rested Kyle Cook against some worn down D-linemen near the end of the season on a short week.

I doubt you would play him his week and bring him back with three days rest when he has yet to play a down.

[FRAv]

Originally Posted by Bull Durham

I don't expect Kyle Cook to start against Dallas, but Philly would be an ideal situation. We have a short week with the Thursday night game. You can suit up a fresh, rested Kyle Cook against some worn down D-linemen near the end of the season on a short week.

I doubt you would play him his week and bring him back with three days rest when he has yet to play a down.

It seems to me the old addage, 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it,' should apply here. Cincinnati has been running the ball extremely well lately and the chemistry amongst the o-line, Dalton, and BJGE is really taking hold. Is it worth risking that to bring Cook back in? Who knows how that would play out. Robinson is clearly holding his own right now. I think you ride him out the rest of the season. Having Cook play in the Eagles game wouldn't be much of a test of where he's truly at either, because Philadelphia's defense is so terrible.

[Shady]

Robinson's the starting center as far as I'm concerned. He's done great job, and he's only going to get better. Cook's a great backup, but let the kid play. He's done nothing to lead me to want to replace him. Look at how young our OLine is. We can be very good for a long time if Marvin and Paul A. just leave it alone.

[XenoMorph]

Originally Posted by Shady

Robinson's the starting center as far as I'm concerned. He's done great job, and he's only going to get better. Cook's a great backup, but let the kid play. He's done nothing to lead me to want to replace him. Look at how young our OLine is. We can be very good for a long time if Marvin and Paul A. just leave it alone.

Exactly.... this line is the best its been right now in the last 8 years... sorry cook.

[Go Cards]

Lots of starting positions have been lost due to injuries. Cook may be the victim of this it appears.

Agree with others. Would not change a thing while the machine is running so smoothly.

But either way, we now know we have an adequate back up center.

[Slappy from New Haven]

Leave cook on the bench

[yellowxdiscipline]

Well we cant really expect to go into Sundays game with only one center. Cook will be activated before then, and only see action in case of a Robinson injury.

[thompson19osu]

Originally Posted by Bull Durham

I don't expect Kyle Cook to start against Dallas, but Philly would be an ideal situation. We have a short week with the Thursday night game. You can suit up a fresh, rested Kyle Cook against some worn down D-linemen near the end of the season on a short week.

I doubt you would play him his week and bring him back with three days rest when he has yet to play a down.

Save him for next year when he can be Robinson's backup.

The coaching staff will start him eventually at some point this year but the good news is the staff knows if he doesn't perform well they can yank him for a guy they know will produce. I'm really starting to like this young kid and it's no coincidence Green Ellis has 3 straight 100 yard rushing games.

[BengalRugby]

Save Cook for in case Robinson gets hurt or needs a breather. Other than that, Kyle can ride the pine.

[degolfisfun]

Originally Posted by yellowxdiscipline

Well we cant really expect to go into Sundays game with only one center. Cook will be activated before then, and only see action in case of a Robinson injury.

I think you are probably right. Cook will be activated (IMO) and will dress. Think we have dressed all 8 OL every game this year. Going with 7 just seems too big of risk to me.

The next question is whose roster spot does Cook take? I think we actually have to cut someone, rather than transfer someone to the Practice Squad. Probably an Offensive player too. Logical candidate would be Binns. But I wouldn't rule out it being Iloka, the 3rd string Safety. Either way, if we want Binns/Iloka back, we're probably going to have to sweat out other teams picking them up through most of next week until Nugent comes back (and we cut Brown.) Kind of a shame risking young "talent" but it is the price to pay for choosing to carry 2 kickers for 1-2 weeks.

[victor24]

Originally Posted by NC Bengal Mike

Leave cook on the bench

Considering that the Coaching staff (Paul Alexander) saved the season by developing an undrafted college FA at Center, Rookie Guard and (originally) 2nd string 2nd year Guard to bring life to a dead running game, I'm good with whoever lines up at this point.

[Bull Durham]

Originally Posted by degolfisfun

I think you are probably right. Cook will be activated (IMO) and will dress. Think we have dressed all 8 OL every game this year. Going with 7 just seems too big of risk to me.

The next question is whose roster spot does Cook take? I think we actually have to cut someone, rather than transfer someone to the Practice Squad. Probably an Offensive player too. Logical candidate would be Binns. But I wouldn't rule out it being Iloka, the 3rd string Safety. Either way, if we want Binns/Iloka back, we're probably going to have to sweat out other teams picking them up through most of next week until Nugent comes back (and we cut Brown.) Kind of a shame risking young "talent" but it is the price to pay for choosing to carry 2 kickers for 1-2 weeks.

Richard Quinn

[Bull Durham]

Originally Posted by BengalRugby

Save Cook for in case Robinson gets hurt or needs a breather. Other than that, Kyle can ride the pine.

Cook will be the starter when he is ready. And the bengals will need him to start if they make the playoffs.

[tcholas]

Save Cook for the bench!

[BengalTrucker]

Originally Posted by victor24

Considering that the Coaching staff (Paul Alexander) saved the season by developing an undrafted college FA at Center, Rookie Guard and (originally) 2nd string 2nd year Guard to bring life to a dead running game, I'm good with whoever lines up at this point.

Yeah, Right.

Robinson came in never having had one play at Center, and did as well, or out preformed Cook from day one.

Alexander did that, Oh wait Alexander had him as a OG, and Robison only played Center, because Boling was starting and Cook was injuried.

The very first preseason game Robinson played, several here noticed he got to the second level and played with a mean streak. Alexander still had Faine playing ahead of Robinson, even when hurt and playing like crap.

If you want to see who saved this O line look at Whitworth. He showed Smith how to be a pro, he helped Bloing as a rookie and in the off year, he has showed Zeitler how to be a pro.
Alexander is being made to look good, by the hard work and leadership of Andrew Whitworth.

[Bull Durham]

Originally Posted by BengalTrucker

Yeah, Right.

Robinson came in never having had one play at Center, and did as well, or out preformed Cook from day one.

Alexander did that, Oh wait Alexander had him as a OG, and Robison only played Center, because Boling was starting and Cook was injuried.

The very first preseason game Robinson played, several here noticed he got to the second level and played with a mean streak. Alexander still had Faine playing ahead of Robinson, even when hurt and playing like crap.

If you want to see who saved this O line look at Whitworth. He showed Smith how to be a pro, he helped Bloing as a rookie and in the off year, he has showed Zeitler how to be a pro.
Alexander is being made to look good, by the hard work and leadership of Andrew Whitworth.

I didn't know it was possible for an individual to be as full of crap is this. Maybe he dumbest post of all time.

[claudebrown]

Originally Posted by thompson19osu

Save him for next year when he can be Robinson's backup.

The coaching staff will start him eventually at some point this year but the good news is the staff knows if he doesn't perform well they can yank him for a guy they know will produce. I'm really starting to like this young kid and it's no coincidence Green Ellis has 3 straight 100 yard rushing games.

66,68,71=300yrds + rushing !!! who dey!!!

[tcholas]

Originally Posted by claudebrown

66,68,71=300yrds + rushing !!! who dey!!!

I didn't get it.

[SunsetBengal]

I would say you almost HAVE to leave Robinson in, at this point. He is the "hot hand", so to speak. He's playing very well, the OL is getting some continuity and working really well together of late. I totally respect Cook, and what he has contributed to the OL, but for now you gotta let him sit. Let him get some reps, spell Robinson and work his game legs back under him.

[The Noob Avenger]

Seems like Cook may have gotten Kaepernick'd

[thompson19osu]

Originally Posted by tcholas

I didn't get it.

That would be the numbers of 3 Bengals linemen.

[D's Nuts and Bolts]

Originally Posted by Shady

Robinson's the starting center as far as I'm concerned. He's done great job, and he's only going to get better. Cook's a great backup, but let the kid play. He's done nothing to lead me to want to replace him. Look at how young our OLine is. We can be very good for a long time if Marvin and Paul A. just leave it alone.

Yes what you said, and please resign Andre wish we would have picked up that last year of his contract.

[D.Boon]

Robinson has earned the right to lose his job through poor performance. Not because Kyle Cook comes back from IR. Kid was put in a very difficult spot and not only answered, he's gotten better each week.

[Go Cards]

Originally Posted by Bull Durham

Cook will be the starter when he is ready. And the bengals will need him to start if they make the playoffs.

Bump

[Bull Durham]

Originally Posted by Go Cards

Bump

Told ya he would be the starter.

Never doubt me.