Leon Hall

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(08-03-2016, 12:15 PM)The Real Deal Wrote: Love Leon for all he accomplished while here, but this dude must be asking for far too much money, wants something long term, or both. The bengals have said they were interested yet just went out and signed CB Corey Tindal, an I drafted FA they have already released once in the spring. On top of that, he's also visiting the Giants today. Is this Leon being greedy or does he deserve it at this point in his career?

http://www.espn.com/nfl/team/_/name/cin/cincinnati-bengals




"One day after learning first-round pick CB William Jackson III had a torn pectoral, the Bengals signed CB Corey Tindal. He was released just before camp started, and had been originally signed as an undrafted free agent this spring."

You sure seemed to compare signing Tindal had some relationship with passing on Leon or Leon not signing yet with Bengals, Tindal has no baring either way.. he is just a body for camp.. has nothing to do with Hall's decision making from my perspective
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(08-03-2016, 02:14 PM)The Real Deal Wrote: The funny thing about your post is the lack of reading comprehension you demonstrated in attacking my question. Considering I never questioned the teams actions, it makes one believe you were a tad off base in your response. 

I don't fault the organization one bit for not running out and signing him, rather, I wonder where Leon's head is when it comes to his contract. You and I know damn well that Leon wants to be signed sooner rather than later, to not only have a sense of comfort knowing he has his chance but also to give himself an opportunity to prove himself worthy of a contract. If not, he wouldn't be sniffing around other teams while the bengals are making it public they are very much interested. Also, I think it is no coincidence that he seemingly started receiving calls after WJIII went down. Teams are not stupid and will pluck him out from under us if we aren't careful and You better believe he  wants it now, but my main question is what in the world does he want?

(08-03-2016, 03:11 PM)OrlandoBengal Wrote: I personally think he ends up the first place that gives him a fair contract.  If I am him, and the Giants offer me a contract today, I take it.  He obviously wants to play this year, and cannot wait for the Bengals to decide if they want him and/or have another injury.  Yes, the Bengals were good to him, but it's a business and he has to do what is in his own best interest.

I liked Hall all the way back to his Michigan days, but really wonder about him after so many injuries.

(08-03-2016, 03:25 PM)Shady Wrote: I can see why they might go after Leon, but we're not looking too bad without him. I think he'd strengthen our depth. I'm really starting to worry about Dennard. Why can't he stay healthy?

Jones, Adam
Kirkpatrick, Dre
Dennard, Darqueze (?)
Lewis-Harris, Chris
Shaw, Josh
Brown, Chykie
Hillary, Darius
Tindal, Corey

Jackson, William (out)

(08-03-2016, 05:52 PM)NKYRob Wrote: I wouldn't be surprised to see Leon not sign with a team until week 2.  Since he is a vested veteran, if he is on an opening day roster his salary for the entire year becomes fully guaranteed.  If he signs after week one the guarantee drops to something like 25% if I recall correctly.  I'm not sure a team wants to take a risk given his recent injury history but who knows.