Laveranues Coles

[Meatpie]

http://www.bengals.com/news/news.asp?story_id=7536

it says "An internet report surfaced Sunday night saying the Bengals have interest in veteran wide receiver Laveranues Coles."

Anyone know anymore to this, Maybe the internet source?

Sorry if this was posted before I didnt see it.

If its true whats your thoughts, I say if we lose T.J to the Vikes and If the "price is Right" ya know...why not

[cinc4ever1]

I seen this as well,I don't think this is a bad idea if we can't get T.J back.

[bengals23]

Originally Posted by cinc4ever1

I seen this as well,I don't think this is a bad idea if we can't get T.J back.

Agreed, Coles is a good receiver.

[WeezyBengal]

I would rather have Lance Moore. Is he still on the free agent market?

[CaptainCanada]

Originally Posted by WeezyBengal

I would rather have Lance Moore. Is he still on the free agent market?

Yeah, but he's an RFA so the Saints can match any offer.

[Bengals Mike]

Originally Posted by BleedBengals

Yeah, but he's an RFA so the Saints can match any offer.

in other words, not happening

[Meatpie]

Originally Posted by Bengals Mike

in other words, not happening

Exactly...Not happening lol

[ChrisLeeWorld]

I would be happy with Coles in stripes if T.J. leaves.

[Whodey777]

Originally Posted by Meatpie

http://www.bengals.com/news/news.asp?story_id=7536

it says "An internet report surfaced Sunday night saying the Bengals have interest in veteran wide receiver Laveranues Coles."

Anyone know anymore to this, Maybe the internet source?

Sorry if this was posted before I didnt see it.

If its true whats your thoughts, I say if we lose T.J to the Vikes and If the "price is Right" ya know...why not

Man, I dont know why there isnt more hype on these boards about coles, I would LOVE to get coles on this team if TJ leaves, so we dont end up screwed if we have a single WR injury or if the rookies cant step up

[phil413]

its in the john clayton thread, I agree that I'd be into it if it were at the right price. Its comes down to good timing as it seemed he were destined for Miami, and he is a step quicker and a year younger than TJ. Again, they have a lot of needs, but they may get a solid bargain here. If they could ever straighten out the line, and IF they get the Benson that showed up the last month resigned, they'd have a great offense.

[The Bengal Thing]

I am not too familiar with LC..... but if he can provide a bit of help for the transition away from TJ and whatever will happen with Chad (his contract will be up fairly soon. I know LC won;t be around for 4-5 years likely, but he may be able to come in and be a safety net for whatever happens and maybe help the young guys a little too.

Obviously it depends on what happens with TJ... and what they may have "planned" for Chad

[freeperjim]

Coles has consistently higher average YPC than TJ. In fact, TJ's has decreased every year since 2004. Unless he injured, I would much rather have Coles here - better receiver, better after catch threat and better lockerroom attitude.

[Bfox12585]

Bengals | Frontrunner to land Coles?
Mon, 02 Mar 2009 05:38:55 -0800

Pat Moran, of Scout.com, reports the Cincinnati Bengals are emerging as one of the top landing spots for free-agent WR Laveranues Coles (Jets). The Bengals are targeting Coles with the anticipated loss of free-agent WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh (Bengals).

[Tommy <3's Da Bengals]

He's only 5'11 though. Doesn't sound like a very Bengal-esque WR.. He did however get realeased so he wouldn't factor into the comp draft pick mix so that might intrigue Mikey Boy.

[striped4war]

Originally Posted by Whodey777

Man, I dont know why there isnt more hype on these boards about coles, I would LOVE to get coles on this team if TJ leaves, so we dont end up screwed if we have a single WR injury or if the rookies cant step up

Im with you man.I think Coles can add depth to a team that cant realy afford to lose anybody on IR.
Coles will give us the production we need at the cost that we dont need.[TJ]

[JungleJay_74]

Originally Posted by Tommy <3's Da Bengals

He's only 5'11 though. Doesn't sound like a very Bengal-esque WR.. He did however get realeased so he wouldn't factor into the comp draft pick mix so that might intrigue Mikey Boy.

With our current WR corps I think he would be an excellent addition - much better value than T.J. I'd be very happy if we do this deal vs. T.J. at this point, and focus on a back and some other pieces of the puzzle as well...

[Meatpie]

I payed a little attention to the Jets last year just cause i was curious on what favre was doing (dads a "Super fan" of him and i needed dirt to rub in his face..and favre didnt let me down lol) and notice LC a Little, i wouldnt mind him... So again if TJ Walks WElcome LC!!


Whatever happen thanks for changing the title....After i made it i realized maYbe i should have Just put Laveranues Coles.lol

[DooDooMagoo]

im neither for or against bringin in coles. We have other pressing needs before we need to bring in another receiver but if it happens so be it.

[Jumbro]

I'm all for Coles as a replacement for TJ--in fact, I think it should be our choice to bring COles in and leave TJ (as opposed to bringing coles in IF we lose TJ).

[The Bengal Thing]

Dolphins not interested, and Coles apparently wants 6mill a yr:

REPORT: DOLPHINS NOT INTERESTED IN COLES
Posted by Aaron Wilson on March 2, 2009, 10:04 a.m. EST

The Miami Dolphins aren’t interested in New York Jets free agent wide receiver Laveranues Coles, going so far as to call his agent and inform of that stance, according to Armando Salguero of the Miami Herald and Chris Mortenson of ESPN.

Coles, who is apparently looking for $6 million per year, shouldn’t expect the Dolphins to make a run. Especially since Mortenson is reporting that the Dolphins are definitely not interested at any price.

Per Salguero, people should “applaud the team for resisting the temptation to add a 31-year-old receiver who is on the descent rather than the ascent.”

The Buffalo Bills could make sense for Coles, who asked for and received his release recently from the Jets. Now, he remains in a job-hunting mode.

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/...sted-in-coles/

[Bengals Mike]

in the same article on the front page reporting TJ's signing, Hobson says A league source said that the Bengals have reached out to Coles but they couldn't get him into Cincinnati Monday because of the bad weather back East but he's expected Tuesday.

[Bengalrocker]

I would love to have Coles here......for the right price of course.

[WeezyBengal]

What did I tell ya. Once this TJ mess was finished up, we will make moves

[Bengals Mike]

Originally Posted by Bengalrocker

I would love to have Coles here......for the right price of course.

there doesn't appear to be a bidding war for him, he apparently wants $6 million a year and so far he's visited the Bills and the Dolphins balked at that price

[WeezyBengal]

Look at his stats compared to TJ:

http://www.nfl.com/players/laveranue...e?id=COL366580

http://www.nfl.com/players/t.j.housh...e?id=HOU337963

Very similar numbers. I would be more than happy with this signing. Coles looks like a solid possession receiver and hes gonna have a better QB than Pennington throwing to him.