NFL: The Show | GM D.Geezy's Cincinnati Bengals Franchise

[Deegeezy]

He sure was, you have to do something. Bringing in someone like Mike Martz would get your QB game rolling instantly and that is something you lacked last season.

Yes!!! I am really curious as to who you selected.

:whistle:

Just waiting at Bengals headquarters for the announcement...

Join the club, this must be good then Deegezy If not I might not be around to see what happens in this franchise any longer. The rope might drop

HAHA...Sorry to keep you guys waiting.

Thoughts?

Tearz you stole my thunder this morning. I was shocked that you guessed that one. You know traditionally I am more of a smash mouth, power offense guy so I figured you would have guessed someone like Bruce Arians.

You're right though... Carson is who I had in mind when I made the hire. Hopefully Martz can get Palmer to the next level.

Nice staff changes. Looks like you should get some bigger ends to fit the 3-4.

Yeah I have some plans for that. I think I am going to move one of my DTs to end. It'll depend on what I am able to find in FA and the draft.

[Tearz49ers]

I told you man! I know you like I know the back of my hand.

[Deegeezy]

I told you man! I know you like I know the back of my hand.

No kidding...That's scary.

[RyanLeaf16]

I am shocked. I thought for sure it was going to be a defensive hire. I like the hire though and the makeup of the staff. Interested to see what playbook you use to simulate what Martz would use.

With the Crennel hiring, I am assuming you are going to use the multiple playbook since you mentioned it previously? Either way, I am now looking forward to the re-signing period, free agency and the draft!

[Deegeezy]

I am shocked. I thought for sure it was going to be a defensive hire. I like the hire though and the makeup of the staff. Interested to see what playbook you use to simulate what Martz would use.

With the Crennel hiring, I am assuming you are going to use the multiple playbook since you mentioned it previously? Either way, I am now looking forward to the re-signing period, free agency and the draft!

I think the most comparable playbook is Sean Payton's so I am leaning heavily towards that. I may also see what the "Run N Gun" playbook looks like.

On defense, yes I am probably going with the "multiple D" playbook. This way I don't have to completely committ personnel wise to either set.

[Tearz49ers]

So what is the plan now then Dee, forget about the Run and go all-out passing?

If so lets hope Nike Florence is not in the building

[Deegeezy]

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[Deegeezy]

Monday, February 22, 2010

By Mike Mayock | NFL Network

Over the next several weeks prior to the 2010 NFL Draft, veteran NFL draft analyst Mike Mayock will take a look at an aspect of the upcoming selection process. Starting with his next installment, Mayock will begin to offer position-by-position analysis of each of the top prospects.

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FLURRY OF 2009 TRADE ACTIVITY EFFECTS TOP TWO ROUNDS OF 2010 DRAFT

2010 NFL Draft Order (Rounds 1 and 2)

Round 1

1.Cincinnati
2.Green Bay
3.Kansas City
4.San Francisco
5.Houston
6.New York Jets
7.Indianapolis
8.Oakland
9.Seattle (via Denver)
10.Dallas
11.New York Giants
12.Denver (via Chicago)
13.Cleveland
14.Seattle
15.Detroit
16.Tampa Bay
17.Philadelphia
18.Buffalo
19.Miami
20.San Francisco (via Carolina)
21.New Orleans
22.St.Louis
23.Jacksonville
24.Baltimore
25.San Diego
26.Washington
27.Tennessee
28.Atlanta
29.Minnesota
30.New England
31.Arizona
32.Pittsburgh

Round 2

33.Cincinnati
34.Green Bay
35.Kansas City
36.San Francisco
37.Houston
38.New York Jets
39.Indianapolis
40.Oakland
41.Denver
42.Dallas
43.New York Giants
44.Chicago
45.Cleveland
46.Seattle
47.Detroit
48.Tampa Bay
49.Philadelphia
50.Buffalo
51.Cincinnati (via Miami)
52.Carolina
53.New Orleans
54.St.Louis
55.New England (via Jacksonville)
56.Baltimore
57.San Diego
58.Washington
59.New England (via Tennessee)
60.Kansas City (via Atlanta)
61.Minnesota
62.New England
63.Arizona
64.Pittsburgh


Remaining Bengals Picks: Round 3, Pick 1 (65), Round 5, Pick 1 (129), 6, Pick 1 (161), 7, Pick 1 (193)







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[Deegeezy]

CINCINNATI BENGALS INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM

To: Owner Mike Brown
From: Executive V.P./General Manager D.Geezy
Cc: Head Coach Mike Martz
Re: New Self-Scouting Grades
Date: Monday, March 1, 2010
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Good afternoon Mr. Brown,

Our Pro scouting staff has completed it's evaluation of last year's film. Per your request to be notified, please find below the new scouting grades of each of our returning players and pending unrestricted free agents. I have put an asterisk next to every player whose contract is up for renewal and will become an unrestricted free agent on March 3. I have also bolded any player who was a starter in 2009.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

[I]* - contract set to expire on March 1
[B]Bold[/B] - 2009 starter [/I]

[B][U]Pos Name               Age Ovr(difference)[/U][/B]
[B]QB  Carson Palmer      30  90 (+2)[/B]
QB  Jordan Palmer*     26  58 (+5)
QB  J.T. O'Sullivan    31  58 (-2)

[B]RB  Bernard Scott      26  69 (+6)[/B]
RB  Cedric Benson      27  77 (+1) 
RB  Brian Leonard      26  65 (+0)

[B]FB  Jacob Hester*      25  77 (+7)[/B]

[B]WR  Chad Ochocinco     32  89 (+0)[/B]
[B]WR  Antonio Chatman*   31  56 (-3)[/B]
WR  Brandon London*    26  68 (+6)
WR  Andre Caldwell     25  64 (+6)
WR  Jerome Simpson*    24  60 (+3)
WR  Skyler Green*      25  51 (-2)

[B]TE  Chase Coffman      23  72 (+6)[/B]
TE  Daniel Coats*      26  73 (+0)
TE  Ben Utecht         29  71 (+0)
TE  Reggie Kelly*      33  68 (-6)

[B]LT  Andrew Whitworth   28  74 (-2)[/B]
LT  Dennis Roland*     27  60 (-2)

[B]LG  Anthony Collins    24  81 (+2)[/B]
LG  Evan Mathis*       27  56 (+0)

[B]OC  Kyle Cook*         26  70 (-1)[/B]
OC  Jonathan Luigs     24  72 (+4)
    
[B]RG  Bobbie Williams*   33  72 (-6)[/B]
RG  Scott Kooistra*    29  57 (+0)

[B]RT  Andre Smith        23  86 (+5)[/B]
RT  Kevin Sampson*     29  58 (-3)

[B][U]Pos Name               Age Ovr(difference)[/U][/B]
[B]LE  Robert Geathers    27  77 (+1)[/B]
LE  Jonathan Fanene    28  61 (-1)

[B]RE  Michael Johnson    23  77 (+5)[/B]
RE  Antwan Odom        28  73 (-2)

[B]DT  Domata Peko        25  83 (+3)
DT  Pat Sims           25  81 (+5)[/B]
DT  Clint McDonald     23  67 (+4)

[B]OLB Rashad Jeanty*     27  74 (+0)[/B]
OLB Dhani Jones        32  73 (-2)

[B]MLB Rey Maualuga       23  86 (+6)[/B]
MLB Abdul Hodge*       26  64 (-2)

[B]OLB Keith Rivers       24  87 (+6)[/B]
OLB Darryl Blackstock* 27  60 (-1)

[B]CB  Leon Hall          25  83 (+6)
CB  Jonathan Joseph    26  77 (+1)[/B]
CB  Morgan Trent       24  63 (+6)
CB  David Jones*       24  60 (+6)

[B]FS  Chris Crocker      30  73 (-2)[/B]
FS  Manuel White       26  62 (-1)

[B]SS  Roy Williams*      30  77 (-2)  [/B]
SS  Nedu Ndukwe        25  74 (+0)

[B]PK  Shayne Graham*     32  86 (-1)[/B]

[B]P   Kevin Huber        25  76 (+8)[/B]


[I]* - contract set to expire on March 1
[B]Bold[/B] - 2009 starter [/I]

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[Deegeezy]

Notable NFL Retirements:

- LB Zach Thomas
- WR Isaac Bruce
- K Jason Hanson
- K John Kasay
- WR Mushin Muhammad
- WR Joey Galloway
- LB Tedy Bruschi
- RB Kevin Faulk
- QB Jeff Garcia
- FB Lorenzo Neal
- LB Derrick Brooks
- WR Marvin Harrison

Bengals Retirements:

NONE

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[Deegeezy]

So what is the plan now then Dee, forget about the Run and go all-out passing?

If so lets hope Nike Florence is not in the building

No way...As coach Martz stated in his press conference, he is bringing a new and improved, slightly balanced attack. :tongue:

Haha...Awesome Baylor reference.

[Deegeezy]

Editor's Note: With the off-season set to commence, I'd like to take this time to remind readers of the Official Franchise Off-Season Rules which can be found by visiting this link: Official Franchise Rule Book.

Here are the main highlights of the off-season player transaction activity rules:

Off-Season Player Transaction Rules

- Only three players' whose contracts have expired and/or are due an extension can be re-signed or extended prior to the free agency signing period per League Year*. Every player that is re-signed or extended must have a contract that pays them the average of the top 10 highest paid players at their respective position; Otherwise, one free agency day must be skipped at the beginning of the unrestricted free agent signing period for each one that does not get a top 10 contract.

- The franchise tag may be used on one of the three re-sign-able players in lieu of signing them to a long-term contract however the tag cannot be used twice on the same player.

- The free agency signing period is the only time that the team can sign a player from another team that would represent an upgrade to the active roster at a specific position (based on overall rating). Once this signing period ends, in-season free agency rules begin.

- A maximum of two players can be cut between the end of the regular season all the way through the end of the free agent signing period (unless more is necessary in order to get under the salary cap or in the case of a player being replaced by a draft pick). This should eliminate the opportunity to unfairly upgrade the depth chart in a fashion that the CPU is not capable of doing. Every team has weaknesses and this should ensure the Bengals will always have some.

- Once the free agency signing period begins, only one offer can be made per free agency day. In addition to this, one free agency day must be skipped for every player that gets signed to the Bengals active roster, this includes Bengals' free agents.

- There are no rules regarding who can and cannot be signed. However a strong emphasis will be placed on keeping things as realistic as possible with the thought in mind that Cincinnati typically isn't a prime free agent destination in real life.


Trade Rules

- A maximum of two trades per League Year* is allowed. This includes trades involving only draft picks. Only one trade will be allowed in this franchise's first league year (which in relation to real life, is already in progress).

- If one or both allotted trades are not used in a given League Year, they may roll over to the following season however the rolled-over pick(s) can only be used in a trade involving only draft picks.

- Trades involving only draft picks must at least conform with this NFL trade value chart: http://www.draftcountdown.com/features/Value-Chart.php

- Any "draft pick only" trade that does not conform with the above chart must result in a trade favoring the CPU (based on said chart).

- There are no strict rules on trade terms involving players but like free agent signings, a strong emphasis will be placed on keeping things as realistic as possible.




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[Deegeezy]

Bengals | Salary Cap
Tue, 2 Mar 2010 7:32:49 -0700
Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that going into the 2010 off-season the Cincinnati Bengals are approximately $29.4 million under the NFL salary cap, which is set for $143 million in 2009. The unrestricted free agency signing period begins on Wednesday, March 3.


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...Hester

Bengals | FB Hester re-signed
Tue, 2 Mar 2010 9:06:49 -0700
ESPN's Adam Shefter reports that the Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed Pro Bowl FB Jacob Hester (77 overall) to a 5-year $18.5 million contract which makes him the league's highest paid fullback. Hester's deal, which surpasses Jacksonville FB Greg Jones' 5-year $18 million deal signed in 2008, includes $3.2 million in bonuses. The former Chargers draft pick who was released early during the 2009 season went to the first Pro Bowl of his career following his 321-yard, 6 touchdown season in 2009 with the Bengals.


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..London

Bengals | WR London re-signed*
Tue, 2 Mar 2010 9:06:49 -0700
ESPN's Adam Shefter reports that the Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed WR Brandon London (68 overall) to a 3-year $9 million contract. London was the Bengals' second leading wide receiver in 2009, catching 59 receptions for 802 yards and 7 touchdowns in 2009. The fourth year pro out of Massachusetts was acquired via trade from the Miami Dolphins in 2009.


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..Graham

Bengals | PK Graham re-signed
Tue, 2 Mar 2010 9:06:49 -0700
ESPN's Adam Shefter reports that the Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed PK Shayne Graham (86 overall) to a 2-year $5.15 million contract. The move comes as somewhat of a surprise as Graham struggled in 2009, converting on just 14 of his 21 field goals (66%), by far the worst season of this career.


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Bengals | 17 players to enter free agency
Tue, 2 Mar 2010 10:06:49 -0700
Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the Cincinnati Bengals will allow the following players to enter unrestricted free agency: SS Roy Williams (77 overall), OLB Rashad Jeanty (74 overall), TE Daniel Coats (73 overall), RG Bobbie Williams (72 overall), C Kyle Cook (70 overall), TE Reggie Kelly (68 overall), MLB Abdul Hodge (64 overall), CB David Jones (60 overall), OLB Darryl Blackstock (60 overall), LT Dennis Roland (60 overall), WR Jerome Simpson (60 overall), OT Kevin Sampson (58 overall), QB Jordan Palmer (58 overall), OG Scott Kooistra (57 overall), WR Antonio Chatman (56 overall), OG Evan Mathis (56 overall), and WR Skyler Green (51 overall). The bolded players were starters in 2009.


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*Editors Note: Per the Official Franchise Rule Book, the first day of free agency will be skipped as a result of signing WR Brandon London to a non-top 10 contract.



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[Tearz49ers]

I hope the 49ers pick someone of need with such a high pick. Looking forward to more from you boss.

[Deegeezy]

I hope the 49ers pick someone of need with such a high pick. Looking forward to more from you boss.

I'm thinking that they're going to go with Sam Bradford at 4 or Tim Tebow at 20.