12-20-2023, 09:30 PM
(12-20-2023, 09:05 PM)007BengalsFan Wrote: I dont understand claiming Bell off waivers. He was a late round pick that couldnt make the Bears 53 man roster. The Falcons plucked him, got a look at what he could do then they release him. Bell is also smaller than Reader DJ Reader is 6' 3" 327 pounds so obviously a bigger presence in the middle. Domenique Davis is actually closer to Reader's size being 6' 3" 326 and Davis has been practicing in Lou's defensive scheme where Bell is coming from another team yet Bell will be on the 53 man roster since he was claimed. I just dont know about this addition. With all the available options out there with this team trying to make the playoffs and trying to replace Reader, the Bengals organization sign Travis Bell to the 53 man roster?
I also thought they might pick up Domenique Davis. But perhaps Bell fits a specific need for them that Davis didn't. There may be very specific down and distance where he could contribute. I'm also not sure he has to be on the 53-man roster, since wasn't he picked up on waivers, rather than plucked from a practice squad? If so, they might be able to just waive him should he not work out.
