Possible Pick Ups In Free Agency

[dudebro]

RB: Reggie Bush (MIA), Shonn Greene (NYJ), Felix Jones (DAL), Rashard Mendenhall
There is more but these guys I picked that would be a good sign. I didn't list the one's that I
thought wouldn't come here or really wouldn't work out here or just wasn't worth getting

WR: Greg Jennings (G, Dwayne Bowe (KC)

There Didn't really see any defense as of now. I believe more will be listed soon. Our defense had some bad points this season. We really need to get a few more offensive players to spread it out more and need more weapons.

[dudebro]

Just seen updated RB Free Agency. The list is very long, but one name stand out I like. The name is "Steven Jackson"

[Bryan]

I don't mind the FA threads, but there is currently a section dedicated entirely to FAs

http://boards.bengals.com/forumdisplay.php?f=64

[Bryan]

Anyway, I like Bush and Jennings, I think they would be great additions to this offense. Greene, Jones, and Mendenhump we should stay away from.

[dudebro]

Originally Posted by Bryan

I don't mind the FA threads, but there is currently a section dedicated entirely to FAs

http://boards.bengals.com/forumdisplay.php?f=64

Guess I didn't scroll down enough. Sorry about that!

[yellowxdiscipline]

Originally Posted by dudebro

Just seen updated RB Free Agency. The list is very long, but one name stand out I like. The name is "Steven Jackson"

No. Dude is made of glass.

[Bryan]

Originally Posted by yellowxdiscipline

No. Dude is made of glass.

He's played in 131 out of 144 games, that's made of glass?

[yellowxdiscipline]

Originally Posted by Bryan

He's played in 131 out of 144 games, that's made of glass?

30 year old back, and hes always had some form of injury this season. Makes no sense to pick him up.

[Bryan]

Originally Posted by yellowxdiscipline

30 year old back, and hes always had some form of injury this season. Makes no sense to pick him up.

I didn't say pick him up, I just don't agree he's made of glass.

[yellowxdiscipline]

Originally Posted by Bryan

I didn't say pick him up, I just don't agree he's made of glass.

I had him as my fantasy back for the last two seasons, and the dude never practiced, always had some kind of leg injury. At this point of his career he is almost broken down and would be more of a liability in any backfield as a premier back. Pead will be carrying most of the workload for St Louis next season and Jackson would be a short yardage situation compliment.

[ExtraNirvana]

Not interested in signing a rb in free agency.

[StLucieBengal]

Reggie bush is the type of back they need but you can WR those guys in the draft why spend the money it's gonna take for bush.

Everyone clambers about the Ivory kid in N.O. Well they won't be hard to find just find one with that second gear trough the hole.

[Paul from Dayton]

Originally Posted by ExtraNirvana

Not interested in signing a rb in free agency.

Agreed. Get a RB in the draft.

Would love to get Jennings or Bowe though...

[Strongsville City Schools]

Originally Posted by yellowxdiscipline

I had him as my fantasy back for the last two seasons, and the dude never practiced, always had some kind of leg injury. At this point of his career he is almost broken down and would be more of a liability in any backfield as a premier back. Pead will be carrying most of the workload for St Louis next season and Jackson would be a short yardage situation compliment.

I don't think Jacksln is a good idea either but neither is Greene, Jones, or Mendenhall.

Also Im pretty sure Daryl Richardson will be St. Louis feature back next season and Pead will be the change tempo guy.

[BengalUSCfan]

Originally Posted by ExtraNirvana

Not interested in signing a rb in free agency.

Your post made me think... Why are RB's falling so far in the drafts (recent years) when FA running backs are breaking down and not as valuable? Simple supply and demand should dictate higher values for rookies when the FA market stinks.

I guess the thought is that making the holes is a lot harder than running through them- hence the value of O-linemen... I think the pendulum may start swinging back a little on this topic. It'll be interesting to see how many RB's go in the first three rounds.

[busamboy]

Honestly, I'd prefer fresh legs. Draft 2 of them, if not 3 to have one on the practice squad.

[busamboy]

Originally Posted by Paul from Dayton

Agreed. Get a RB in the draft.

Would love to get Jennings or Bowe though...

Bowe may not be that expensive either. He will likely be the best WR to hit the market when it finally gets here though. Although, I would still like to land Wallace too.

[OSUfan]

Originally Posted by dudebro

RB: Reggie Bush (MIA), Shonn Greene (NYJ), Felix Jones (DAL), Rashard Mendenhall
There is more but these guys I picked that would be a good sign. I didn't list the one's that I
thought wouldn't come here or really wouldn't work out here or just wasn't worth getting

WR: Greg Jennings (G, Dwayne Bowe (KC)

There Didn't really see any defense as of now. I believe more will be listed soon. Our defense had some bad points this season. We really need to get a few more offensive players to spread it out more and need more weapons.

Originally Posted by dudebro

Just seen updated RB Free Agency. The list is very long, but one name stand out I like. The name is "Steven Jackson"

The shelf life of a RB is short as it is. We should be getting a back in the draft not a FA.

You do realize how old Jackson is right? Mendenhall is available because he does not know how to be part of a team and was benched by Tomlin.

Bowe is going to be looking to be a #1 somewhere and paid accordingly. Jennings cannot stay healthy.

[XenoMorph]

Im just wondering because i havent heard much about him this year...

Where is Hightower the RB he was pretty decent with the cardinals.

[BengalzHacker]

Originally Posted by ExtraNirvana

Not interested in signing a rb in free agency.

Originally Posted by Paul from Dayton

Agreed. Get a RB in the draft.

I totally agree with the two of you ^ ^ ^

Originally Posted by busamboy

Honestly, I'd prefer fresh legs. Draft 2 of them, if not 3 to have one on the practice squad.

That's almost not a bad idea. It seems like every year a stud RB comes from somewhere late in the draft. If we took one with our first 2nd round pick and then two more in say rounds 6 & 7, we might have a real chance at getting a couple really good RBs that could anchor our team for a few years at that position.

[WhoDey8509]

Why even worry about it.... Does cincinnati ever pick up major free agents, hell we let our own go.We do it the patriot way around here remember. I am sure we will spend our cap money picking up the best prior first round mediocre talent other teams release! Reggie Bush....lol come on guys I am sure you can go back every year since this board started and you will see the same thread topic with no results.

[OSUfan]

Originally Posted by WhoDey8509

Why even worry about it.... Does cincinnati ever pick up major free agents, hell we let our own go.We do it the patriot way around here remember. I am sure we will spend our cap money picking up the best prior first round mediocre talent other teams release! Reggie Bush....lol come on guys I am sure you can go back every year since this board started and you will see the same thread topic with no results.

So please what major talent have we let go without referring to JJ? It is a tired statement with no basis of fact. Not too mention you do not build a team thru free agency.

[WhoDey8509]

Originally Posted by OSUfan

So please what major talent have we let go without referring to JJ? It is a tired statement with no basis of fact. Not too mention you do not build a team thru free agency.

All I am saying is we have failed to build a playoff winning team in like 20 some years(fact) and every off season we dream....dream on.....

[OSUfan]

Originally Posted by WhoDey8509

All I am saying is we have failed to build a playoff winning team in like 20 some years(fact) and every off season we dream....dream on.....

No you said we let our own major talent leave. I am just asking you to back your statement with fact without using JJ as one of your players. I mean if you make the statement I would think you would have a debate to back it up right?

[AyyDee]

Originally Posted by WhoDey8509

Why even worry about it.... Does cincinnati ever pick up major free agents, hell we let our own go.We do it the patriot way around here remember. I am sure we will spend our cap money picking up the best prior first round mediocre talent other teams release! Reggie Bush....lol come on guys I am sure you can go back every year since this board started and you will see the same thread topic with no results.

I don't think Reggie and any free agent RB would be a major signing, just a committee back. He would just get a 2 year deal for what we are paying Jason Allen.