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

[T.Dot]

This is absolutely fantastic, great reading material, keep it up

 

[Deegeezy]

Weekly Clips

Bengals | TE Manumaleuna to visit
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 9:06:49 -0700
Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the Cincinnati Bengals have scheduled a visit with Chargers free agent TE Brandon Manumaleuna (70 overall). Manumaleuna has spent the past four seasons with the San Diego Chargers after spending his first five seasons with the Mike Martz-led St. Louis Rams. At 6-2 288 pounds, the former fourth round pick in 2001 is considered one of the top run blocking tight ends in the NFL and is also capable of filling in at fullback.


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Bengals | WR McDonald to visit
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 9:06:49 -0700
Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the Cincinnati Bengals have scheduled a visit with Steelers free agent WR Shaun McDonald (71 overall, 92 speed). McDonald spent last season with the Pittsburgh Steelers after starting his career with Mike Martz and the St. Louis Rams in 2003. After spending four seasons with the Rams, the former fourth round pick followed Martz to Detroit in 2007 and posted career highs in catches (79), yards (943), and touchdowns (6) during their one season together in Detroit. If signed, McDonald would provide the Bengals with a deep threat that they sorely lacked in 2009.


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[bailey4mvp]

Looking good man, some nice pick ups, nothing special but players that will help the team and thats exactly what you need.

Great work.

 

[Deegeezy]

Some interesting signings here...too bad you missed out on Clark. Love the presentation.

Thanks man. It definitely was a bummer missing out on him but I guess this game wouldn't be much fun if you could sign everyone you want.

Congrats on getting Harrison. His speed should be an asset in the backfield. With the way last year played out it seems that CedBen is in for a fight to stay on the roster. I wouldn't be shocked if both Scott and Harrison just fit better in your new system and play better overall.

Sorry to hear about Clark. Would've made for a cool story line, but, it just wasn't meant to be. Looks like he took substantially less money from Chicago. He may want to win right away rather than be in that rebuild mode for a year or two.

Looks like Bannan and Edwards will be seeing a lot more PT than they did in Baltimore. I love that you are signing players that were once division rivals. Almost like taking them out of a situation that stunted their growth and giving them an opportunity to start and get more PT.

As for FWP to the Pats...well...the rich just get richer lol. Looking forward to see how the rest of free agency works out for you. You are definitely making some educated decisions on who to bring in. I can't tell you how engrossing the off-season period can be. I spent the late morning and early afternoon really "scouting" attribute ratings for guys that could fit my system and if their low OVRs are due to poor ability or a really low rating in an area or two. Gotta say...there are a lot of guys out there in the madden universe that could be really good if they just got a chance to see the field and play so they could progress. I currently have my eye on a lineman from Green Bay and a linebacker in Kansas City that have low OVRs but look to be dominant if they got to see the field.

Loving the updates. I practically check every hour just to see if you've put anything new up!

haha...Awesome

A lot of the free agent movement within the division has been pretty interesting. It is always fun weakening a rival, it would have been even more fun getting Clark. Even though I am upset about not getting him, at the same time I am excited. It should be tough signing top players like that. It got to the point where he was no longer even accepting offers from me; That's awesome.

Hopefully I can find some more undiscovered talent over the last 19 free agency days remaining. I still have 18 roster spots to fill between free agency and the draft.

You're right man, the off-season is the best part of this game. I am enjoying it more than the actual season (I guess that doesn't take much considering how that went for me haha)

This is absolutely fantastic, great reading material, keep it up

Appreciate it man...Glad you all are enjoying it.

Looking good man, some nice pick ups, nothing special but players that will help the team and thats exactly what you need.

Great work.

Just trying to keep it somewhat realistic. Sure any team that went 2-14 is going to get blown up, but I want to make sure each free agent signing is realistic and makes some sort of sense as far as the story line of the franchise and the on-the-field scheme.

Thanks for checking in!

 

[Tearz49ers]

Is Mike Martz stock piling what worked for him in St Louis?

 

[Deegeezy]

Is Mike Martz stock piling what worked for him in St Louis?

He's got the GM's ear.

 

[RyanLeaf16]

I like bringing in Manumaleuna. He's big, probably has a good strength rating and can actually catch the football. Shaun McDonald will probably have a place on the team based solely off his speed - returning kicks, punts, etc.

Hopefully Martz doesn't want to bring in Adam Archuleta though...that probably wouldn't work out - lol. I really like the additions of Bannan and Edwards though. I can honestly say I considered both of them for my 'chise as well. I think Edwards will probably end up being the better player, but, you have some serious strength on the line. Peko, Sims, Edwards and Bannan. Michael Johnson will provide a nice speed rush if his block shedding rating is high enough.

 

[Deegeezy]

Weekly Clips


Bengals | RG Williams re-signed
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 9:06:49 -0700
Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the Cincinnati Bengals have re-signed G Bobbie Williams (72 overall) to a 1-year $1.8 million contract which includes $720k in guaranteed money. Williams was a starter for the Bengals last season at right guard but is in the decline phase of his career. He may be more suited for a reserve role at this stage however Williams provides adequate insurance in case the team cannot find a suitable replacement.

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Bengals | DE Odom released
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 9:06:49 -0700
Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the Cincinnati Bengals have released DE Antwan Odom (73 overall). The move saves the team approximately $5.74 million off the salary cap. The move comes just days following the team's signings of free agents defensive ends Justin Bannan and Dwan Edwards from the Ravens. Odom was a major disappointment after signing a 5-year $30 million contract during the 2008 off-season and has registered just 3 sacks in two seasons.

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Bengals | Salary Cap Status
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 9:06:49 -0700
Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the Cincinnati Bengals are currently $16.42 million under the salary cap after the release of Antwan Odom.

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[Deegeezy]

Weekly Clips

Bengals | TE Manumaleuna signed
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 9:06:49 -0700
Bengals.com reports that the Cincinnati Bengals have signed free agent TE Brandon Manumaleuna (70 overall) to a 3-year $2.25 million contract. "Brandon is one of the top in-line blocking tight ends in the game today and was a quiet centerpiece of our offense for years in St. Louis," said Rams head coach Mike Martz who drafted and coached Manumaleuna for five seasons in St. Louis. At 6-2 288 pounds with 68 rbk rating, Manumaleuna should help Cincinnati improve it's ground game in 2009.

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Bengals | WR McDonald signed
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 9:06:49 -0700
Bengals.com reports that the Cincinnati Bengals have signed free agent WR Shaun McDonald (71 overall). McDonald, at 5-10 170 pounds, brings tremendous speed to the Bengals receiving corp and should provide QB Carson Palmer with a vertical deep threat that was sorely missing in 2009. McDonald has spent 5 of his 7 years as a pro in Mike Martz's system, both with the Rams and with the Lions. He caught a career-high 79 receptions for 943 yards and 6 touchdowns in Detroit when Martz was the offensive coordinator there in 2007.

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Bengals | MLB Digiorgio to visit
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 9:06:49 -0700
Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the Cincinnati Bengals have a visit scheduled with middle linebacker John Digiorgio (71 overall). The fourth year pro out of Saginaw Valley State spent last season with the Chicago Bears after being waived/injured by the Bills just before the 2009 season. DiGiorgio posted a career-high 113 tackles as the Bills starting middle linebacker in 2007 but played in only 3 games after suffering a knee injury in 2008.

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Bengals | MLB Matt Wilhelm to visit
Tue, 16 Mar 2010 9:06:49 -0700
Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the Cincinnati Bengals have a visit scheduled with middle linebacker Matt Wilhelm (65 overall). Wilhelm, 6-4 245 pounds, spent 7 year career with the San Diego Chargers and before playing for the Phildelphia Eagles in 2009. Wilhelm, who played mostly special teams before becoming a starter in 2007 following the departure of former Charger Donnie Edwards, posted career-highs in 74 tackles and 3 interceptions that season. His numbers dropped in 2008 however & Wilhelm was released by San Diego during training camp in 2009 and signed by Philadelphia two weeks later, where he spent the year playing special teams.

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Patriots | CB Marlin Jackson
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 9:06:49 -0700
NFL Network's Jason La Confora reports that the New England Patriots have signed Colts free agent CB Marlin Jackson (84 overall) to a 5-year $38.21 million contract. Jackson is expected to start alongside newly signed CB Ellis Hobbs.


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Patriots | CB Hobbs signed
Fri, 12 Mar 2010 9:06:49 -0700
NFL Network's Jason La Confora reports that the New England Patriots have signed Eagles free agent CB Ellis Hobbs (83 overall) to a 5-year $37.39 million contract. Hobbs spent his first four seasons in New England before being traded to Phildelphia in 2009 for two 5th round draft picks in the '09 draft. Hobbs is expected to start along side newly signed CB Marlin Jackson.


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[Deegeezy]

I like bringing in Manumaleuna. He's big, probably has a good strength rating and can actually catch the football. Shaun McDonald will probably have a place on the team based solely off his speed - returning kicks, punts, etc.

Hopefully Martz doesn't want to bring in Adam Archuleta though...that probably wouldn't work out - lol. I really like the additions of Bannan and Edwards though. I can honestly say I considered both of them for my 'chise as well. I think Edwards will probably end up being the better player, but, you have some serious strength on the line. Peko, Sims, Edwards and Bannan. Michael Johnson will provide a nice speed rush if his block shedding rating is high enough.

The deal is done now on Manumaleuna. Pretty excited about his addition. He has the third best pass block rating for TEs (62) and the 7th best run block rating (68). He can also play fullback which will come in handy should something happen to Hester since I'll only keep 1 FB. Brian Leonard, who was valuable for his RB/FB versatility, is now on the bubble.

I'm pretty exicted about this free agent class. I think I have found some gems and they're all very versatile players.

 

[Deegeezy]

do the damn draft, im pumped for it

You and me both man....But I figured, what's the rush.

I'm trying to stretch this thing out until patch #1 comes out...hopefully next week.

following

Thanks!

 

[Deegeezy]

Monday, April 5 2010​

AFTER A FLURRY OF LATE SIGNINGS, BENGALS FINISH 2010 FREE AGENCY WITH 11 NEW PLAYERS
RB Harrison, LB Tinoisamoa two of the top signings by the team | New head coach Mike Martz had heavy hand in selection process as several of his former players get signed | GM D.Geezy's main focus now turns to the draft​

By Joe Reedy, Bengals beat reporter


The Cincinnati Bengals have completed their free agent signings for the 2010 pre-draft portion of the off-season. In total, the team hauled in 11 new players. Of the 11 new signees, the team's biggest signings are OLB Pisa Tinoisamoa, who is projected to start at linebacker and Browns RB Jerome Harrison, who should contribute at running back and possibly on special teams.

The team also improved it's depth along the defensive line, signing DE/DT Justin Bannan and DE Dwan Edwards, both from division rival Baltimore. Each should help with the team's transition into a multiple defense, which will give heavy 3-4 looks.

The Bengals signed several players that have been affiliated with new Bengals head coach Mike Martz. TE Brandon Manumaleuna, Tinoisamoa, WR Shaun McDonald, and WR Mike Furrey all played for Martz as St. Louis Rams and in the case of McDonald and Furrey, flourished under Martz's system in Detroit as well.

"We wanted to fulfill as many of our needs as possible so that we can go into the draft and not have to reach for any particular player," said Bengals G.M. D.Geezy.

"I feel like we did just that and got several players who will come in and compete for starting jobs and hopefully contribute in getting us back to the playoffs. We also thought it was important to find guys with tremendous character and good, blue-collar work ethic.

"Rome was not built in a day and I don't believe that you can necessarily buy a championship. The key in free agency is to find the best value for your dollar and not over-spend on any particular player. That has backfired more times than not on teams that do that."

The following is a summary of the Bengals 2010 pre-draft off-season activity:

Re-signings (pre-free agency)

FB Jacob Hester (77 overall) 5-years $18 million, $3.20 million guaranteed

WR Brandon London (68 overall) 3-years $9 million, $1.50 million guaranteed

PK Shayne Graham (86 overall) 2-years $5.15 million, $1.90 million guaranteed

Not Re-Signed prior to free agency

SS Roy Williams (77 overall) - not signed
OLB Rashad Jeanty (74 overall) - signed by Cleveland
TE Daniel Coats (73 overall) - not signed
RG Bobby Williams (72 overall) - re-signed by Bengals
OC Kyle Cook (70 overall) - re-signed by Bengals
TE Reggie Kelly (68 overall) - not signed
MLB Abdul Hodge (64 overall) - not signed
CB David Jones (60 overall) - re-signed by Bengals
OLB Darryl Blackstock (60 overall) - not signed
LT Dennis Roland (60 overall) - not signed
WR Jerome Simpson (60 overall) - not signed
OT Kevin Sampson (58 overall) - not signed
QB Jordan Palmer (58 overall) - not signed
OG Scott Kooistra (57 overall) - not signed
WR Antonio Chatman (56 overall) - not signed
OG Evan Mathis (56 overall) - not signed
WR Skyler Green (51 overall) - not signed

Signed during unrestricted free agency

DE Justin Bannan-BAL (74 overall) 5-years $15 million, $5.20 million guaranteed

OLB Pisa Tinoisamoa-CHI (73 overall) 5-years $15 million, $3.15 million guaranteed

RB Jerome Harrison-CLE (73 overall) 5-years $15 million, $4.65 million guaranteed

RG Bobby Williams-CIN (72 overall) 1-year $1.8 million, $720k guaranteed

DE Dwan Edwards-BAL (71 overall) 4-years $10 million, $2.04 million guaranteed

WR Shaun McDonald-PIT (71 overall) 2-years $1.96 million, $460k million guaranteed

MLB John Digiorgio-BUF (71 overall) 2-years $2.64 million, $1.0 million guaranteed

OC Kyle Cook-CIN (70 overall) 1-year $1.31 million, $260k guaranteed

TE Brandon Manumaleuna-SD (70 overall) 3-years $2.25 million, no guaranteed money

OT Zach Strief-NO (65 overall) 3-years $3.63 million, $780k guaranteed

MLB Matt Wilhelm-PHI (65 overall) 1-year $1.05 million, $260k guaranteed

SS Matt Giordano-IND (65 overall) 3-years $3.57 million, $780k guaranteed

WR Mike Furrey-CLE (64 overall) 1-year $890km, $110k guaranteed

CB David Jones-CIN (60 overall) 1-year $920k, no guaranteed money

QB Jordan Palmer-CIN (58 overall) 2-years $1.94 million, $780k guaranteed

Released

DE Antwan Odom (73 overall) $5.74 million in cap savings | $6.00 million cap hit in 2011

Pre-Draft Salary Cap Status

Salary Cap: $143 million
Team Salaries: $134.78 million
Cap Penalties: $12.19 million
Cap Space: $8.22 million




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[Deegeezy]

Monday, April 5, 2010​

PATRIOTS THE CLEAR WINNER OF 2010 FREE AGENCY​

Team signs three prized targets in hopes of getting back to the Super Bowl for the first time since 2007 | Cowboys acquire virtually an entire new wide receiving crew | Landry brothers re-united | Pro Bowl QB Jason Campbell says "thanks, but no thanks" to Skins' offer and is now without a job​

By Steve Wyche | NFL Network


The following is a breakdown of where each of the top free agents available will be playing in 2010:

Top 2010 Free Agents

1.RB Willie Parker-PIT (87 overall)

2.RB Darren Sproles-SD (86 overall)

3.CB Marlin Jackson-IND (84 overall)

4.MLB Derrick Johnson-KC (83 overall)

5.CB Ellis Hobbs-PHI (83 overall)

6.FS Ryan Clark-PIT (83 overall)

7.DT Fred Robbins-NYG (83 overall)

8.OLB Mike Vrabel-KC (82 overall)

9.OC Chris Spencer-SEA (80 overall)

10.Daniel Sepulveda-PIT (80 overall)

Top 2010 Free Agents - By Position

Top 5 Quarterbacks

1.Jason Campbell-WAS (78 overall), Not signed
2.Kyle Orton-DEN (75 overall), Broncos
3.Alex Smith-SF (73 overall), Not signed
4.Tyler Thigpen-KC (71 overall), Not signed
5.Tavaris Jackson-MIN (71 overall), Not signed

Top 5 Running backs

1.Willie Parker-PIT (87 overall), Patriots
2.Darren Sproles-SD (86 overall), Browns
3.Julius Jones-SEA (75 overall), Not signed
4.Jerome Harrison-CLE (73 overall), Bengals
5.Ricky Williams-MIA (73 overall), Not signed

Top 5 Wide Receivers

1.Davone Bess-MIA (79 overall), Cowboys
2.Michael Jenkins-ATL (79 overall), Ravens
3.Kevin Walter-HOU (78 overall), Falcons
4.Josh Reed-BUF (77 overall), Cowboys
5.Mark Clayton-bal (77 overall), Cowboys

Top 5 Tight Ends

1.Jerramy Stevens-TB (77 overall), Not signed
2.L.J. Smith-BAL (77 overall), Cardinals
3.Alex Smith-NE (76 overall), Not signed
4.Randy McMichael-STL (75 overall), Not signed
5.George Wrightster-DEN (75 overall), Not signed

Top 5 Offensive Linemen

1.C Chris Spencer (80 overall), Seahawks
2.T Donald Penn-TB (79 overall), Saints
3.G Ben Hamilton-DEN (79 overall), Browns
4.G Deuce Lutui-ARI (79 overall), Cardinals
5.G Kendall Simmons-BUF (79 overall), Texans

Top 5 Defensive Linemen

1.DT Fred Robbins-NYG (83 overall), Ravens
2.DE Leonard Little-STL (79 overall), Cowboys
3.DT Mike Patterson-PHI (78 overall), Cardinals
4.DE Brett Keisel-PIT (79 overall), Rams
5.DE Alex Brown-CHI (78 overall), Bears

Top 5 Linebackers

1.MLB D.J. Johnson-KC (83 overall), Lions
2.OLB Mike Vrabel-KC (82 overall), Cardinals
3.OLB Clint Ingram-JAX (78 overall), Cardinals
4.MLB Stephen Tulloch-TEN (76 overall), Titans
5.OLB/SS Jermaine Phillips-TB (75 overall), Falcons

Top 5 Defensive Backs

1.CB Marlin Jackson-IND (84 overall), Patriots
2.CB Ellis Hobbs-PHI (83 overall), Patriots
3.FS Ryan Clark-PIT (83 overall), Bears
4.SS Chris Horton-WAS (79 overall), Ravens
5.CB Lito Sheppard-PHI (79 overall), Not signed

Top 5 Specialists

1.P Daniel Sepulveda-PIT (80 overall), Steelers
2.PK Jay Feely-NYJ (78 overall), Lions
3.PK Garrett Hartley-NO (76 overall), Steelers
4.PK Josh Reed-PIT (76 overall), Panthers
5.PK Sebastian Janikowski-OAK (74 overall), Redskins

Other Notable Signings

1.WR Davone Bess-MIA (79 overall), Cowboys
2.FS Jarrad Page-KC (78 overall), Browns
3.SS Dawan Landry-BAL (78 overall), Redskins
4.WR Malcolm Floyd-SD (76 overall), Ravens
5.WR Chaz Schilens-OAK (75 overall), Cowboys
6.WR Patrick Crayton-DAL (75 overall), Panthers
7.WR Domenik Hixon-NYG (75 overall), Panthers
8.FS Eugene Wilson (74 overall), Steelers
9.OG Ben Wilkerson-ATL (74 overall), Browns
10.LB Rashad Jeanty-CIN (74 overall), Browns






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[Tearz49ers]

You could really get yourself a legit #2 QB in free agency.

 

[Deegeezy]

You could really get yourself a legit #2 QB in free agency.

Martz is telling me that he likes J.T. O'Sullivan from their history together.

And you know I can't cut Carson's lil bro after leading us to that week 17 win.

 

[Deegeezy]

Wednesday, April 21, 2010​

ONE FINAL LOOK AT SOME OF THE TOP 2010 DRAFT PROSPECTS ​

On the eve of the 2010 NFL draft, Mike Mayock shares his final "Best Available Board" detailing the top players in this year's draft, set to begin tomorrow night with round 1.

By Mike Mayock | NFL Network

Top 10 Best Available

1.MLB Rolando McClain - Alabama - 6-4 259 (top 5) - Huge senior year in Nick Saban's 3-4 system bolsters McClain to top 5 pick...Can play inside or as a rush linebacker

2.TE Jermaine Grisham - Oklahoma - 6-6 257 (top 5) - Big time tight end expected to be everything Vernon Davis was supposed to...Will likely end up the highest picked (and paid) tight end in NFL history

3.WR Damian Williams - USC - 6-1 190 (top 5) - Big senior season at SC and dazzling 4.3 combine speed

4.WR Jordan Shipley - Texas - 6-0 195 (top 5) - Wowed scouts with his 4.20 40 at the combine and hands like glue...Wes Welker clone

5.DE Carlos Dunlap - Florida - 6-6 290 (top 5) - Versatile defensive end can play in either a 3-4 or 4-3

6.OT Sam Young - Notre Dame - 6-8 330 (top 10) - Most athletic tackle in the draft with great size and wingspan

7.DT Charles Alexander - 6-3 310 - LSU (top 10) - Can play either the 2-technique in a 4-3 or 5-technique in a 3-4

8.S Anderson Russell - 6-0 205 - Ohio St. (top 10) - 4.34 40 gives Russell the edge over SC's Mays

9.S Taylor Mays - 6-3 230 - USC (top 10) - Athletic freak who can play in the box or in man-to-man.

10.LT Adam Ulatoski - 6-8 306 - Texas (1st) - Long arms and quick feet - two crucial elements for his position

Top 10 Potential Steals/Fallers

1.DT Gerald McCoy 6-4 289 - Oklahoma (2nd) - Late season knee injury buries stock

2.RB Joe McKnight - 6-0 195 - USC (2nd) - Reggie Bush's similar style and lack of success at NFL level effects McKnight's draft status but could be just as good of a utility player as Bush

3.CB Javier Arenas - 5-9 193 - Alabama (3rd) - Height a concern for most scouts...Devin Hester-like return skills however

4.SS Eric Berry - 5-11 203 - Tennessee (3rd) - Freak ankle injury at the combine scares off most teams from Berry, a once projected top 10 selection

5.DT Terrence Cody - 6-5 365 - Alabama (3rd) - Teams concerned with weight, sloppy Senior season, and poor combine interviews

6.OLB Rico McCoy - 6-1 220 - Tennessee (3rd) - Solid linebacker whose 4.7 40 plummets stock

7.DE George Selvie - 6-4 242 - USF (3rd) - Too small for DE, not athletic enough for LB. Did not put up the production in sacks that many hoped for

8.QB Jevan Snead - 6-3 215 - Ole Miss (3rd) - Horrendous senior showing masks potential

9.WR Brandon Lafell - 6-3 194 - LSU (3rd) - 4.68 40 takes him off some boards. Very unpolished route-running

10.RB LaGarrette Blount - 6-2 235 - Oregon (4th) - Early season punching incident coupled with poor interviews blow draft stock

Best Available - By Position

Top 5 Quarterbacks

1.Sam Bradford - 6-4 218 - Oklahoma (1st) - Two-time Heisman winner for the national champs could go as high as 4 to S.F. but can also sneak out of the top 10
2.Tim Tebow - 6-3 240 - Florida (1st) - Most interesting prospect in the draft. Could be a good pick for a Wildcat team
3.Jevan Snead - 6-3 215 (3rd)
4.Todd Reesing - 5-11 200 - Kansas (6th-7th) - 5-11 height takes him off day 1 radar for most teams
5.Colt McCoy - 6-3 210 - Texas (7th) - major bowl game knee injury hurts stock and he even may not get picked

Top 5 Running backs

1.Evan Royster - 6-1 212 - Penn St. (top 10) - 2,000 yard senior season catapults him to top 10 contention
2.Ben Tate - 5-11 215 - Auburn (1st) - 4.3 40 yard dash bolts him to top 20 consideration
3.Stafon Johnson - 6-0 210 - USC (1st) - Best back at a program stock-piled at the position
4.Charles Scott - 5-11 233 - LSU (2nd) - Bruiser reminds many of Jerome Bettis
5.C.J. Spiller - 5-11 195 - Clemson (2nd) - Size combined with somewhat disappointing timed speed (4.46) drops him out of round 1

Top 5 Wide Receivers

1.Damian Williams - 6-1 190 - USC (top 5)
2.Jordan Shipley - 6-0 195 - Texas (top 5)
3.Dez Bryant - 6-2 210 - Oklahoma St. (1st) - 4.6 40 keeps him out of top 10
4.Riley Cooper - 6-3 215 - Florida (2nd) - Tall, fast, great hands...Could develop into top WR one day
5.Arrelious Benn - 6-3 212 - Illinois (2nd) - Character concerns, poor senior season. Would have been a top 3 pick in 2009

Top 5 Tight Ends

1.Jermaine Grisham - 6-6 257 - Oklahoma (top 5)
2.Ed Dickson - 6-5 243 - Oregon (2nd-3rd)
3.Garrett Graham - 6-4 248 - Wisconsin (3rd)
4.Dennis Pitta - 6-5 250 - BYU (5th)
5.Ryan Moya - 6-4 229 - UCLA (5th)

Top 5 Offensive Linemen

1.OT Sam Young - 6-8 330 - Notre Dame (top 5)
2.OT Adam Ulatoski - 6-8 306 - Texas (top 10)
3.OT Ciron Black - 6-5 315 - LSU (1st) - Could go before Ulatoski
4.OT Russell Okung - 6-5 300 - Oklahoma (1st) - Some believe to be the best tackle in the draft but too much bad tape for me and he is a "heavy-legged waist bender"
5.OG Eric Olsen - 6-5 303 - Notre Dame (1st) - best guard prospect to come out in years

Top 5 Defensive Linemen

1.DE Carlos Dunlap - 6-6 290 - Florida (top 5)
2.DT Charles Alexander - 6-3 310 - LSU (1st)
3.DT Ndamukong Suh - 6-4 300 - Nebraska (1st) - May be the best 3-4 nose tackle in the draft
4.DT Vince Oghobaase - 6-6 310 - Duke (1st-2nd) - Mammoth defensive tackle played in obscurity at Duke
5.DE Sergio Kindle - 6-4 247 - Texas (2nd) - Another tweener, may be better suited as a rush linebacker in a 3-4

Top 5 Linebackers

1.MLB Rolando McClain - 6-4 249 - Alabama (top 5)
2.MLB Brandon Spikes - 6-3 245 - Florida (1st) - Can play inside and outside and has extreme quickness
3.OLB Luther Brown - 6-3 235 - USC (1st) - Fast riser a la Clay Matthews...Outstanding measureables but may be a little raw
4.OLB Mark Herzlich - 6-4 238 - Boston College (1st-2nd) - Ability to overcome cancer shows great work ethic and heart
5.OLB Sean Witherspoon - 6-1 235 - Missouri (2nd) - At the end of the day, may be draft's top outside linebacker

Top 5 Defensive Backs

1.FS Anderson Russell - 6-0 205 - Ohio St. (top 10)
2.FS Taylor Mays - 6-3 230 - USC (top 10)
3.CB Joe Haden - 5-11 190 - Florida (1st) - Draft's top corner...Outstanding speed and return ability
4.CB Walter Thurmond III - 6-0 185 - Oregon (1st) - 4.2 40 may move him ahead of Haden in the end
5.SS Justin Woodall - 6-2 220 - Alabama (1st-2nd) - Hard-hitting safety may go late in round 1...Very similar prospect to Mays

Top 5 Specialists

1.P Zoltan Mesko - 6-5 235 - Michigan (2nd)
2.PK Hunter Lawrence - 6-0 180 - Texas (3rd)
3.PK Joshua Shene - 5-9 170 - Ole Miss (4th-5th)
4.PK Brett Swenson - 5-9 160 - Michigan St. (5th)
5.PK Thomas Weber - 6-1 207 - Arizona St.







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[Deegeezy]

Wednesday, April 21, 2010​

BENGALS' COULD GO IN ANY DIRECTION IN 2010 DRAFT
Team's free agent success allows them to focus on no particular spot | GM D.Geezy hopes to continue stock-piling talent for Mike Martz's offense | Team remains mum on who they are selecting #1​

By Joe Reedy, Bengals beat reporter



The 2010 NFL Draft kicks off tomorrow evening and though they have been on the proverbial clock for nearly five months now , Bengals brass claim to be unsure of what direction they are going to go in. The team has visited with several of the top prospects and has even started negotiations with the likes of Alabama MLB Rolando McClain, Florida's Brandon Spikes, Texas' Jordan Shipley, USC FS Taylor Mays, and Florida CB Joe Haden. Still though, the team is not revealing their selection.

"We have an idea of where we're going to go but you never want to tip your hand, even if you are picking #1," said Bengals GM D.Geezy.

"We may pick #1, we may trade back, we may take a player we’re negotiating with, and we may not. These are all things we have to be conscious of when we speak about particular players. We have a plan going into tomorrow and we are ready for every scenario that plays out. We're going to make this city proud."

The Bengals top needs are considered by many to be wide receiver, interior offensive line, safety, cornerback, and rush-outside linebacker. Geezy says however that the team won't focus solely on one position.

"I am a strong believer in taking the best player available," said Geezy.

"The thing you have to realize in regards to the draft is that you are not just selecting a player for you to have for the upcoming season. You are selecting someone that you hope to contribute with you for the next decade. You have to have foresight in mind because you may have needs that could be arising within a year or two that may not necessarily be apparent today."

Here is one final look at the order of the first two rounds of the draft as well as the Bengals' remaining picks. Cincinnati holds 3 of the top 51 selections. -

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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[RyanLeaf16]

A Cry for Help | Bengals 2010 Draft Preview​

Ed Thompson | Guest Columnist to JungleInsider.com



My old friend Rich McKay has always held true to one mantra when building a successful football team:

"When you are in a mess, your stuck in a mess...one player isn't going to get you out of it." McKay would say. "You build a football team from the ball out and that takes bodies - lots of them."

Looking back at the 2009 Cincinnati Bengals you can see a lot of areas where improvement is needed. Thankfully, general manager DeeGeezy has come in and revamped the scouting department and has had some early success. For example, DeeGeezy was the trigger man on the trade that brought young receiver Brandon London to Cincinnati from Miami and he also scooped up Jacob Hester hours after he was released by the Chargers organization. Hester went on to represent the Bengals at the pro bowl in Miami.

When it comes to prepping for a draft, especially one in which you have the first overall pick, a lot of factors must be considered. From signability to whether or not the player has the mental toughness to become the "face" of a franchise. With this pick, the Bengals must make the statement that they are committed to building a foundation for success down the road. The goal is not to make the sexy pick. It is to make the right pick.

With that in mind, this humble writer feels as if there is only one direction for the organization to go: Shop the pick. That's right, the 2-14 Bengals, who need all the help they can get, should shop the number one pick. Sell it to the highest bidder I say!

The Bengals are operating under a relatively tight budget and last year's issue with holdout Andre Smith demonstrates that the Bengals are not keen on paying the premium that comes with high draft picks. Add in their current salary cap status and the fact that all areas of the team could improve and the Bengals can turn their number one pick into a solid veteran and later first round pick and an additional second round pick - depending on how far they drop down.

Also, the player that the Bengals need the most, likely would not go number one anyway. Going back to my earlier philosophy of building from the ball out - I would say that the best fit for the organization is to look at Nebraska defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh. Paired with Domata Peko, Pat Sims and the medley of free agent acquisitions on the defensive line (Justin Bannan and Dwan Edwards) the addition of Suh would make the Bengals line a devastating force against both the run and the pass.

If the Bengals were able to trade out of the number one spot and in return receive a capable veteran corner, a mid one and two they could create a much tougher defense all around than what opponents faced all last season.

Nothing is guaranteed in this business however, and things can change at a moments notice, it is just a matter of time before we find out what the Bengals plan on doing with their selection. Remember though - "when your in a mess, you are stuck in a mess."

Word to the wise coach Martz: "one player is not going to get you out of it."

 

[Deegeezy]

Abolutely amazing read Leaf...That was good stuff.

I like the way you think.

Just caught up...in a word, awesome. Great job DGZ! I love it...

Appreciate it man...Thanks for checking in!

 

[Deegeezy]

Weekly Clips


Bengals | TE Utecht released
Wed, 21 Apr 2010 9:06:49 -0700
Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports that the Cincinnati Bengals have released TE Ben Utecht (71 overall) from the team. Utecht, who carried a $3.55 million cap charge, was projected to be third on the depth chart behind second year starter Chase Coffman (72 overall) & recent signee and run-blocking specialist Brandon Manumaleuna (70 overall). Utecht was going into the final year of a 3-year contract signed in 2008. The move puts the Bengals at approximately $11.8 million under the cap heading into tomorrow night's draft.

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