So, Who's Left?

[kevin]

I look for things to happen soon with Bengals on this. The real problem was Bengals choice for Head Coach went all the way to the Super Bowl and he wasn't even brought in and signed until less than 2 weeks ago. Some sites had Grantham, Manuel, Pleasant, Elko on Bengals list. OK, scratch off Grantham. One site says why not Rex Ryan, but there are lot of why nots. Manuel played for Bengals, coached at Seattle Seahawks and Atlanta Falcons, I can see that happening. Taylor has been in same coaching room with Pleasant, I can see that happening. Elko just went from Notre Dame to Texas A& M and would be a very expensive hire with no NFL coaching experience, so I don't see the Elko thing happening as much.

If I was betting on it, I would bet this week Bengals hire either Manuel or Pleasant so they can end this DC search and get on to getting ready for Free Agency and Combines coming up. Manuel who use to play for Bengals has good experience coaching at Seattle known for good D, and Atlanta. Manuel or Pleasant. Manuel does have D Coordinator experience, not sure Pleasant has any. When Manuel played here, that was LeBeau, a very good D Coach. Manuel known as a Fiery D Coordinator at Atlanta, maybe Bengals could use some fire. Manuel looking for a job. Doesn't Manuel have some Super Bowl coaching experience at Seattle and Atlanta, could be. Bengals interested in both these coaches.

I look for Bengals to hire somebody and end this before next weekend. That isn't bad, if they hire the D Coach 2 to 3 weeks after Head Coach, and Super Bowl just held everything up a little. They get somebody hired, I change my mood back to Hopeful, which I want to be as a Homer of my Home Team.

Manuel or Pleasant. Myself, I think Pleasant too young. I'm kind of leaning towards more experienced Manuel. Ex Bengals player returning with D Coaching experience.