Updated: Brandon Wilson listed as S, Carl Lawson as LB

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(05-04-2017, 10:44 PM)jfkbengals Wrote: I figure Gio to go on PUP and Peerman to have his spot during that time.


But they didn't cut him the season after that performance.  He was released in 2011 after final cuts when they picked up Tate off of waivers.

- Great observation on the Gio/Peerman situation. All accounts I've heard (radio) and read are that Gio is way ahead of schedule, but let's be real here. The Bengals typically, and rightfully so, IMO, tend to go the safe route with major injuries.

- Regardless of Cosby's timetable, there's no written rule that they have to wait two years to cut a leading special teamer. That was just Cosby's situation and the one I could most liken to Erickson. I think that Erickson is a much better receiver and returner than Cosby was, which is why I don't think it's an automatic cut. There's a lot of strong potential in Erickson all around. My point was that the Bengals value return men some, but unless the guy is a monster they are willing to cut ties if the numbers make it so.

I think that that point we both can agree on is that, given more dynamic, versatile talent, they aren't going to keep JUST a return man unless he's really killing it. Cosby wasn't killing it. Erickson looks to be a better WR than Cosby AND he is dangerous as a returner. He was a rookie last year. Not sure they just walk away from him.

That being said, Brandon Williams is intriguing. I can see the Bengals keeping him and an extra WR while letting a LB walk. They have changed their scheme quite a bit in terms of how LBs are used - often times playing with just 2. I'm curious to see if they can run with a lower number there on the 53, allowing them to keep an extra WR.

Fun fact: Erickson & Cody Core avg. the exact same YPC (11.8) as rookies. Since he is a strong returner, I think Erickson might be the last WR they keep if it comes down to those two. That makes sense to me.

I think it's awesome that the Bengals had a ho-hum WR group last year and now, with the addition of Ross and Malone, the future is looking good!