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Bengals | LB Gholston moved to defensive end
Sat, 14 Apr 2012 5:33:49 -0700
Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the Cincinnati Bengals have moved Vernon Gholston from outside linebacker to left defensive end as they shift from a 3-4 to a 4-3 defense. Gholston, 6-3 266 pounds, had 36 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, and 1 interception last season. "Vernon projects well as a defensive end in our new scheme and our scouts have rated him as an 89 at the position," said new Bengals defensive coordinator Jerry Gray.


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Bengals | DE Edwards moved to defensive tackle
Sat, 14 Apr 2012 5:33:49 -0700
Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the Cincinnati Bengals have moved Dwan Edwards from his 5-technique defensive end position to the 3-technique defensive tackle position as they shift from a 3-4 to a 4-3 defense. At 6-3 319 pounds, Edwards is a much better fit as a run-stuffer in the team's new defensive alignment under new defensive coordinator Jerry Gray. "Dwan grades as a 79 overall when projecting him to defensive tackle and he has a very good shot at earning a starting spot along side Domata Peko (86)," said Gray.


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[Deegeezy]

Sunday, April 22, 2012

BRONCOS LAND FREE AGENCY'S TOP PRIZE, LB JON BEASON

Jaguars, Chargers raid free agent wide receiver group | Several top free agents remain unsigned prior to NFL Draft

By Steve Wyche | NFL Network


The following is a breakdown of where each of the top free agents available will be playing in 2012:

Top 10 Free Agents Signed

1.MLB Jon Beason-CAR (95)
2.RB Larry Johnson-KC (87)
3.OT Jamon Meredith-GB (84)
4.CB Asher Allen-MIN (84)
5.WR Juaquin Iglesias-CHI (83)
6.SS Jim Leonhard-NYJ (83)
7.WR Louis Murphy-OAK (83)
8.CB Lardarius Webb-BAL (83)
9.CB Leon Hall-CIN (83)
10.OLB Jarret Johnson-BAL

Top Free Agents Signed/Available - By Position

Top 5 Quarterbacks

1.Nate Davis-SF (78), not signed pre-draft
2.Brady Quinn-CLE (77), not signed pre-draft
3.Chad Henne-MIA (73), Browns
4.Alex Smith-SD (73), not signed pre-draft
5.Vince Young-TEN (70), not signed pre-draft

Top 5 Running backs

1.Thomas Jones-NYJ (89), not signed pre-draft
2.Larry Johnson-KC (87), Bengals
3.Arian Foster-GB (77), not signed pre-draft
4.Bernard Scott-CIN (77), not signed pre-draft
5.Laurence Maroney-CHI (75), not signed pre-draft

Top 10 Wide Receivers

1.Juaquin Iglesias-CHI (83), Jaguars
2.Derrick Williams-DET (83), Chargers
3.Louis Murphy-OAK (83), Chargers
4.Jarett Dillard-JAX (82), Bears
5.Deon Butler-SEA (81), Chargers
6.Austin Collie-IND (80), Jaguars
7.Mike Thomas-JAX (79), Bills
8.Ramses Barden-NYG (78), Jaguars
9.Buster Davis-SD (78), Bills
10.Jordy Nelson-GB (77), Bengals

Top 5 Tight Ends

1.Chase Coffman-CIN (79), Bengals
2.Shawn Nelson-BUF (79), Saints
3.Gary Barnidge-NYJ (78), Bills
4.Jacob Tamme-IND (77), not signed pre-draft
5.Kris Wilson-SD (77), not signed pre-draft

Top 5 Offensive Linemen

1.T Jamon Meredith-GB (84), Lions
2.T Troy Kropog-TEN (81), not signed pre-draft
3.G Randy Thomas-WAS (81), Redskins
4.T Herman Johnson-ARZ (80), Lions
5.G Mackenzy Bernadeau-CAR (80), Redskins

Top 5 Defensive Linemen

1.DE Quentin Groves-WAS (79), Redskins
2.DE Lawrence Sidbury-ATL (79), Redskins
3.DE Phillip Merling-MIA (78), Jaguars
4.DT Kyle Williams-BUF (77), not signed pre-draft
5.DT Ronald Fields-OAK (77), not signed pre-draft

Top 5 Linebackers

1.MLB Jon Beason-CAR (95), Broncos
2.OLB Anthony Spencer-DAL (81), Broncos
3.OLB Jarret Johnson-BAL (81), Cowboys
4.MLB David Harris-NYG (78), Panthers
5.OLB Marcus Freeman-CHI (76), Broncos

Top 10 Defensive Backs

1.CB Asher Allen-MIN (84), Steelers
2.CB Lardarius Webb-BAL (83), Redskins
3.SS Jim Leonhard-NYJ (83), Chargers
4.CB Leon Hall-CIN (83), Chiefs
5.CB D.J. Moore-CHI (82), Steelers
6.CB Joe Burnett-PIT (81), Falcons
7.CB Jabari Greer-NO (80), not signed pre-draft
8.CB Cary Harris-BUF (79), not signed pre-draft
9.CB Coye Francies-NYJ (79), not signed pre-draft
10.CB Jonathan Joseph-NYJ (77), Falcons

Top 5 Specialists

1.P Matt McBriar-DAL (95), Titans
2.P Pat McAfee-IND (83), Patriots
3.PK David Buehler-DEN (79), Broncos
4.PK Jay Feely-NYJ (78), Saints
5.PK Jeff Reed-CAR (75), not signed pre-draft

[Deegeezy]

Sunday, April 22, 2012

IN A SALARY CAP CRUNCH, BENGALS FIND GOOD VALUE IN FREE AGENCY
Acquisition of RB Larry Johnson the lone "big name" acquisition for Cincinnati | Bengals spend remainder of limited cash on bargain-priced talent | Team heads into 2012 NFL draft with few remaining holes

The following is a recap of the Bengals' 2012 off-season moves prior to the 2012 NFL Draft, which will take place this week:


Re-signings (pre-free agency)

DE Michael Johnson (85) - 6-year, $67.5 million
P Kevin Huber (89) - 4-year, $6.1 million
PK Shayne Graham (86) - 2-year, $5.2 million


Not Re-Signed prior to free agency

CB Leon Hall (83) - signed by Chiefs
TE Chase Coffman (79) - re-signed by Bengals (5-year, $10 million)
RB Bernard Scott (77) - not signed pre-draft
OC Jonathan Luigs (76) - not signed pre-draft
RG Andrew Whitworth (73) - not signed pre-draft
WR Shaun McDonald (67) - re-signed by Bengals (1-year, $910k)


Released

WR Kevin Curtis (69) - $3.01 million cap savings (later re-signed to 1-year, $910k deal)
RB Jerome Harrison (72) - $2.9 million cap savings


Newcomers signed during unrestricted free agency

RB Larry Johnson-KC (87): 2-year, $8.5 million
WR Jordy Nelson-GB (77): 5-year, $18.5 million
DT Keyunta Dawson-KC (72): 5-year, $14.5 million
TE David Thomas-MIN (71): 3-year, $2.76 million
OG Bobby Williams-DAL (70): 2-year, $1.96 million


Pre-Draft Salary Cap Status

Salary Cap: $166.8 million
Team Salaries: $160.47 million
Cap Penalties: $12.76 million
Cap Space: $6.23 million


Pre-Draft Depth Chart

QB Carson Palmer (91)/Shaun Hill (63)/Tyrod Taylor (52)
RB C.J. Spiller (84)/Larry Johnson (87)
FB Jacob Hester (84)/Anthony Elzy (82)
WR1 Chad Ochocinco (89)/Shaun McDonald (67)/Jacoby Ford (62)
WR2 Michael Floyd (76)/Jordy Nelson (77)/Kevin Curtis (69)
TE Chase Coffman (79)/David Thomas (71)/Ryan Moya (64)
LT Andre Smith (93)/Butch Lewis (70)
LG Anthony Collins (82)/Lou Eliades (60)
OC Thomas Austin (50)
RG Kyle Cook (69)/RG Bobbie Williams (70)
RT Anthony Smith (85)

LE Vernon Gholston (89)/Ryon Bingham (68)
RE Michael Johnson (85)/Justin Bannan (62)
DT Domata Peko (86)/Ian Williams (61)
DT Dwan Edwards (79)/Keyunta Dawson (72)/Boo Robinson (61)
OLB Keith Rivers (91)/Scott Lutrus (68)
MLB Rey Maualuga (89)
OLB Manny Lawson (80)/Pisa Tinoisamoa (71)
CB1 Joe Haden (86)
CB2 Zackary Bowman (78)/Javier Arenas (77)
FS Taylor Mays (90)/Matt Giordano (64)
SS Craig Steltz (79)/Quinton Carter (71)

PK Shayne Graham (86)
P Kevin Huber (89)

Current projected starters in BOLD

Bengals Draft Picks

Round 1 (21)
Round 2 (53)
Round 3 (85)
Round 4 (117)
Round 5 (149)
Round 6 (181)
Round 7 (213)

[Deegeezy]

Sunday, April 22, 2012

By Mike Mayock | NFL Network

With the 2012 NFL draft fast approaching, NFL Network analyst Mike Mayock shares his final "Best Available Board," detailing the top players in this year's draft.

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ONE FINAL LOOK AT THE TOP 2012 NFL DRAFT PROSPECTS
USC's Bryant, FSU's Bradham the cream of the crop in 2012 draft | Draft crop deep at receiver, interior offensive line

Top 10 Available Prospects

1.OLB Nigel Bradham - Florida State - 6-2 244 (top 5)
2.CB T.J. Bryant - USC - 6-0 187 (top 5)
3.OG James Wilson - Florida - 6-5 307 (top 5)
4.MLB Brian Smith - Notre Dame - 6-3 249 (top 5)
5.WR Devier Posey - Ohio State - 6-3 209 (top 5)
6.RB Cody Johnson - Texas - 5-11 259 (top 10)
7.WR Malcolm Williams - Texas - 6-3 221 (top 10)
8.WR Nick Toon - Wisconsin - 6-3 211 (top 10)
9.MLB Chris Galippo - USC - 6-2 259 (top 10)
10.OC Ben Jones - Georgia - 6-3 308 (top 10)


Best Available - By Position


Top 5 Quarterbacks

1.John Brantley - Florida - 6-3 216 (2nd)
2.Mike Paulus - North Carolina - 6-5 218 (3rd)
3.Blaine Gabbert - Missouri - 6-5 227 (3rd)
4.D.C. Jefferson - Rutgers - 6-6 230 (4th)
5.Ryan Mallett - Arkansas - 6-6 250 (4th)

Top 5 Running backs

1.Cody Johnson - Texas - 5-11 259 (top 10)
2.Jermie Calhoun - Oklahoma - 6-0 215 (1st)
3.Jermaine Thomas - Florida State - 6-1 191 (1st)
4.John Clay - Wisconsin - 6-2 249 (1st)
5.Chris Rainey - Florida - 5-9 190 (2nd)

Top 5 Wide Receivers

1.Devier Posey - Ohio State - 6-3 209 (top 5)
2.Malcolm Williams - Texas - 6-3 221 (top 10)
3.Nick Toon - Wisconsin - 6-3 211 (top 10)
4.DeAndre Brown - Southern Mississippi - 6-6 217 (1st)
5.A.J. Green - Georgia - 6-4 191 (1st)

Top 5 Tight Ends

1.Rhett Ellison - USC - 6-5 254 (1st)
2.Kyle Rudolph - Notre Dame - 6-7 254 (3rd)
3.Blake Ayles - USC - 6-4 259 (4th)
4.Christian Wilson - North Carolina - 6-3 238 (7th)
5.D.J. Williams - Arkansas - 6-2 252 (free agent)

Top 5 Offensive Linemen

1.OG James Wilson - Florida - 6-5 307 (top 5)
2.OC Ben Jones - Georgia - 6-3 308 (top 10)
3.OG Johnnie Troutman - Penn State - 6-4 323 (1st)
4.OG Josh Jenkins - West Virginia - 6-5 311 (1st)
5.OG John Williams - Kansas - 6-4 338 (1st)
6.OT Deontae Pannell - Penn State - 6-5 302 (1st)
7.OT Kyle Hix - Texas - 6-7 322 (1st)
8.OG William Alvarez - Virginia Tech - 6-5 330 (1st)
9.OT Bradley Sowell - Ole Miss - 6-7 315 (2nd)
10.OT Marcel Jones - Nebraska - 6-7 314 (2nd)

Top 5 Defensive Linemen

1.DT Trevor Guyton - California - 6-3 301 (1st)
2.DT Garrett Goebel - Ohio State - 6-5 285 (2nd)
3.DT Moses McCray - Florida State - 6-2 303 (2nd)
4.DE Jason Peters - Georgia Tech - 6-4 277 (2nd)
5.DE Ryan Van Bergan - Michigan - 6-6 265 (2nd)
6.DE Daquan Bowers - Clemson - 6-5 270 (2nd)
7.DE Kevion Latham - Penn State - 6-2 256 (2nd)
8.DE Quinton Coples - North Carolina - 6-7 249 (2nd)
9.DE Malik Jackson - USC - 6-5 235 (3rd)
10.DE Jamar Jackson - Florida State - 6-4 245 (3rd)

Top 5 Linebackers

1.OLB Nigel Bradham - Florida State - 6-2 244 (top 5)
2.MLB Brian Smith - Notre Dame - 6-3 249 (top 5)
3.MLB Chris Galippo - USC - 6-2 259 (top 10)
4.OLB Emmanuel Acho - Texas - 6-2 225 (1st)
5.OLB Sean Spence - Miami - 6-0 216 (1st)

Top 5 Defensive Backs

1.CB T.J. Bryant - USC - 6-0 187 (top 5)
2.CB Devin Smith - Wisconsin - 5-11 189 (1st)
3.CB Patrick Peterson - LSU - 6-1 205 (1st)
4.FS Cooper Taylor - Georgia Tech - 6-4 196 (1st)
5.SS Ben Wells - Texas - 6-1 196 (1st)

Top 5 Specialists

1.PK Casey Barth - North Carolina - 5-11 173 (2nd)
2.PK Maikon Bonani - USF - 5-9 176 (3rd)
3.P Tress Way - Oklahoma - 6-1 200 (3rd)
4.P Justin Tucker - Texas - 6-1 178 (3rd)
5.PK San San Te - Rutgers - 5-9 168 (5th)


Here is one final look at the order of the first two rounds of the draft -

2012 NFL Draft Order (Rounds 1 and 2)

Round 1

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

Round 2

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


Remaining Bengals Picks: Round 3 - Pick 21 (85), Round 4 - Pick 21 (117), Round 5 - Pick 21 (149), Round 6 - Pick 21 (181), Round 7 - Pick 21 (213)







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[Deegeezy]

geezy im copying your Franchise Rulebook for my franchise, I hope that you dont mind. Thank

Don't mind at all...Go right ahead!

[BDawg35]

"Vernon projects well as a defensive end in our new scheme and our scouts have rated him as an 89 at the position," said new Bengals defensive coordinator Jerry Gray.

I love it! I love video game-speak when we do our franchise reports! That's the kind of analysis you don't hear in real life. Jerry Gray should've been pressed further about his thoughts on Gholston's ACC, AWR, TAK and SPD.

By the way, how are you feeling about playing with the Bengals and beginning to bring in players who are on other NFL teams in real life? I think I remember talking with you once about Madden and how it was hard to stomach seeing guys who are established on other NFL teams in real life playing for different games in the 'chise. In my case, I hate seeing the Peyton Mannings of the world becoming easy budget cuts for the CPU and playing for, say, the 49ers.

[Lumpkin]

Can't wait for the draft, you've got a pretty beastly defense already

[cheese2121]

Man moving Vernon really paid off, he looks like he is going to be a beast on defense. Dwan Edwards seems to have panned out nicely as well. Any thoughts what positions you will be targeting in the draft? Good luck!

[Rush]

This is awesome

[Proof21]

I love it! I love video game-speak when we do our franchise reports! That's the kind of analysis you don't hear in real life. Jerry Gray should've been pressed further about his thoughts on Gholston's ACC, AWR, TAK and SPD.

By the way, how are you feeling about playing with the Bengals and beginning to bring in players who are on other NFL teams in real life? I think I remember talking with you once about Madden and how it was hard to stomach seeing guys who are established on other NFL teams in real life playing for different games in the 'chise. In my case, I hate seeing the Peyton Mannings of the world becoming easy budget cuts for the CPU and playing for, say, the 49ers.

I would love that in real life.

Come back Dizzle plzty.

[DJ Rhude]

Catching up on last few pages:

Damn, tough way to lose.....with 35 seconds left, you'd figure the game was a wrap, but that damn Manning....I see the defensive gaffe cost Crennel his job, can't say I'm surprised considering where his defense ranked....all in all though after you get over the heart break of losing in the playoffs, you look back and realize the Bengals had a great season

I'm glad the Cowboys lost....that is all

I saw you said you wanted to go back to the 4-3....wasn't happy with the results of the 3-4 eh?

Curtis regressed like crazy, wow....led to him being handed his walking papers....glad to see Spiller go up

ohhhhh Larry Johnson.....LJ and Spiller=nightmare....more importantly, that's great insurance for Spiller

Gholston back to DE, hope he works out there

Nice signing of Beason, the defense looks pretty solid

btw, thanks for the shoutout in WFF, and congrats on your chise being featured....it's well deserved! Now I need to get it in gear and update my Giants chise!

[goDawgs1433]

Larry Johnson coming to the bengals

Good observation, Sherlock.

[Deegeezy]

I love it! I love video game-speak when we do our franchise reports! That's the kind of analysis you don't hear in real life. Jerry Gray should've been pressed further about his thoughts on Gholston's ACC, AWR, TAK and SPD.

By the way, how are you feeling about playing with the Bengals and beginning to bring in players who are on other NFL teams in real life? I think I remember talking with you once about Madden and how it was hard to stomach seeing guys who are established on other NFL teams in real life playing for different games in the 'chise. In my case, I hate seeing the Peyton Mannings of the world becoming easy budget cuts for the CPU and playing for, say, the 49ers.

Yeah it is always funny trying to add a realistic flare to a quote while giving the reader the video game info he wants. Fun stuff for sure.

Good question in the second paragraph. It has not been as difficult to accept as I thought. I think that it is important to play the game at a slow pace for this not to become an issue. If you slowly build your team and begin to "relate" to your team as it comes up, it helps a ton.

I definitely would not be able to tolerate something like Peyton on the Niners though. If there is one regret I have with my chise, it is not controlling all 32 teams. Having guys like Seymour on the Patriots and Chambers on the Chargers bugs the hell out of me.

Can't wait for the draft, you've got a pretty beastly defense already

Thanks man...Draft coming soon. Will probably try to get something posted tomorrow. I'll be doing at least a couple of rounds tonight.

Man moving Vernon really paid off, he looks like he is going to be a beast on defense. Dwan Edwards seems to have panned out nicely as well. Any thoughts what positions you will be targeting in the draft? Good luck!

Intetior offensive line, cornerback, defensive line depth, and maybe a third running back. Who and when I get them is all going to depend on who is the best available when I pick.

This is awesome

Thanks man

I would love that in real life.

Come back Dizzle plzty.

plzty?

Catching up on last few pages:

Damn, tough way to lose.....with 35 seconds left, you'd figure the game was a wrap, but that damn Manning....I see the defensive gaffe cost Crennel his job, can't say I'm surprised considering where his defense ranked....all in all though after you get over the heart break of losing in the playoffs, you look back and realize the Bengals had a great season

I'm glad the Cowboys lost....that is all

I saw you said you wanted to go back to the 4-3....wasn't happy with the results of the 3-4 eh?

Curtis regressed like crazy, wow....led to him being handed his walking papers....glad to see Spiller go up

ohhhhh Larry Johnson.....LJ and Spiller=nightmare....more importantly, that's great insurance for Spiller

Gholston back to DE, hope he works out there

Nice signing of Beason, the defense looks pretty solid

btw, thanks for the shoutout in WFF, and congrats on your chise being featured....it's well deserved! Now I need to get it in gear and update my Giants chise!

Thanks for the great feedback man.

I am so looking forward to seeing Spiller and LJ on the field together. I think we're about to see a movement to more of a ball control offense which will only help the defense.

As for the switch from 3-4 to 4-3, I just decided that it was time for a change. I was getting gashed at times in the running game and I just didn't like the "feel" of the pass rush out of the 3-4.

Larry Johnson coming to the bengals

Yep yep. When I saw him in the free agent pool, it was a no-brainer.

I've recently started a chise based off your rules, check it out. "if i could tun back time- an underdogs story'. Any hints on what your looking for in the draft?

Good observation, Sherlock.

Lol

Liking what you are doing so far in the offseason, can't wait to see where you go with the draft.

Thanks man...Been busy the last couple of days to say the least. Will be updating you guys soon - hopefully within the next day.

[Deegeezy]

April - 2012

BENGALS NAB LSU CB PATRICK PETERSON WITH 1ST ROUND PICK
Former Tiger to come in and compete for playing time, possibly replace Leon Hall | Geezy: Peterson was the best player available

With their first round pick on day 1 of the NFL Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals picked LSU Tigers CB Patrick Peterson. Peterson, who is 6-1 205 pounds and runs a 4.43 40, will compete for playing time with the team's three other cornerbacks, Joe Haden (89), Zackary Bowman (78), and Javier Arenas (77). The team hopes that Peterson can replace CB Leon Hall (83), a starter last season who signed with the Kansas City Chiefs in the off-season.

"Patrick was extremely high on our board," said Bengals G.M. D.Geezy.

"While he isn't flashy or does not have the amazing 4.2 speed that some of the other corners have, we feel like he is one of the best technique corners in the game and will develop into a very good corner in our league. He fits the mold of a cover-2 corner and that's fits defensive coordinator Jerry Gray's scheme quite well. He can also line up and shut down opposing receivers in man-to-man."




"Pretty exciting stuff. I got the call from Geezy right around pick #19 that they were looking at me. They did not really scout me hard so I was a little surprised but I am definitely excited to be coming to Cincy and look forward to helping improve their secondary."

- Peterson on being picked #21 overall by the Bengals






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[Deegeezy]

April - 2012

AFTER TRADE DOWN, BENGALS PICK PENN STATE RB GREEN
Versatile running back provides Martz with another toy in his new-look backfield, will compete for playing time as a return man | Team trades from pick 53 to pick 56 with Green Bay in exchange for C T-Bob Hebert

The Cincinnati Bengals traded their second round pick (53rd overall), to the Green Bay Packers in exchange for the Packers' second round pick (56th overall) and second year center T-Bob Hebert (70). With the 56th pick, the Bengals selected Penn State RB Stephfon Green. Green, 5-10 193 pounds, runs a blazing 4.34 40 and is an electrifying return man who also has great receiving skills out of the backfield.

"Stephfon actually reminds us a ton of C.J. Spiller," said Bengals G.M. D.Geezy.

"Yes we do have an excellent stable of backs but I thought where we were lacking is not having enough of the quick, change of pace type guys. We have C.J. and then a bunch of power runners in Larry Johnson (87) and fullbacks Jacob Hester (84) and Anthony Elzy (82). We needed another speed back that can also catch passes out of the backfield. Stephfon looks like a receiver on film when put in that situation.

"We'll probably carry five backs this year."

Hebert, 6-3 285 pounds, was selected in the 4th round of last year's draft by the Packers and was stuck on the bench behind Packers C Scott Wells (80). The former LSU Tiger is expected to compete to be the starter for the Bengals at center.

"Green Bay offered us a 5th round pick to move up 3 spots to our selection and we decided that there was not enough value there to warrant a move down and miss out on our guy," said Geezy.

"We needed interior line help out of this draft so we had to make a quick decision and a counter proposal which included T-Bob. We had a high grade on him in last year's draft so we decided to make the move. Our scouts had a third round grade on him in 2011 so we think we got a major coup."




"Cincinnati was the last team I thought would pick me just because of their already great running back situation. I got a call from the head coach Mike Martz and also talked to the G.M. D.Geezy on draft day and they both said that I was the highest rated player left on their board and they could not pass. They said I would have a significant role on the team next year simply because they plan to be more balanced and they also said I would have a shot in the return game."

- Green on being picked #56 overall by the Bengals





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