For those saying Preston Brown is a 2-down LB, he played 99% of the defensive snaps for Buffalo last year (most on the team).
He may not be ideal in coverage, but he can be a 3-down LB.

He was a 70.4 in coverage last year which means he is average in coverage. He isn’t a superstar in coverage but he won’t be a liability either which hasn’t been true in recent years.

(03-16-2018, 02:00 PM)yellowxdiscipline Wrote: Umm what the hell is going on down at PBS?

Mike has gone 'missing'.

(03-16-2018, 02:02 PM)ochocincos Wrote: For those saying Preston Brown is a 2-down LB, he played 99% of the defensive snaps for Buffalo last year (most on the team).
He may not be ideal in coverage, but he can be a 3-down LB.

Brown won't make alot of INTs or PDs but he will be there to make the tackle.

(03-16-2018, 02:00 PM)Okeana Wrote: lmao WTF are you talking leading tackler in the nfl.  proven 3 down linebacker and one of the most consistent guys in the nfl.  top 20 linebacker for sure and this will free up burfict to move back to his natural position and start making those pro bowl plays.

I think the two defensive signings are really going to help us to contain Bell and other run heavy teams.

I'm very high on these signings and can't wait to see what they follow up with in the draft.

(03-16-2018, 01:07 PM)fredtoast Wrote: What the hell are we going to do with a free agent LB under 35 years old?

Especially one who lead the leaghue in tackles last year?

Hopefully line him up next to Burfict so they can knock the living shit out of some Steelers.

Like this a LOT

(03-16-2018, 02:01 PM)3wt Wrote: Hopefully they are trying to do what they've needed to do the last several years:  shore up the middle.  Tez did not look good at the Mike (though he probably would have adjusted).  With Baker, Brown and Burfict we have the some run stopping capability we did not have last year.

Now we can focus on finishing off the O-line and D-line.  This has been the formula that has been successful for the Eagles, Jaguars and Rams.   If we were to go Price and Shephard 1 and 2 we'd be a long way to having a much more powerful team.

Nice post man, run the ball and stop the run. Glenn, Baker and Brown are huge pickups in this aspect.

Right where he needed to address this Offseason. Like you said Price or one of the other two Centers at 21.

(03-16-2018, 01:08 PM)Wyche Wrote: Does this mean Blodine takes a vet minimum deal or takes a hike?

There can't be any Jefro money left.  A double win.

(03-16-2018, 02:04 PM)Synric Wrote: Brown won't make alot of INTs or PDs but he will be there to make the tackle.

Exactly. And as much as people want to focus on INTs and PDs, the Bengals need a guy like Brown that can consistently tackle and help stop the run.

I can understand using Brown as a 2-down LB to get Vigil or Evans more snaps for what they are better at (coverage), but I don't think Brown HAS to be restricted to a 2-down LB role.

So we just...sign the NFL leader in tackles? Just like that?


...What team is this and where did the Bengals go?

(03-16-2018, 01:44 PM)Jakeypoo Wrote: He's not that Athletic maybe a one or two down player not a bad move but a bit underwelming for me.

Not fast, but quick....and had some good PFF coverage grades



Definitely a versatile LB

Vontaze Burfict facing suspension......now we know why.

(03-16-2018, 02:40 PM)Wyche Wrote: Vontaze Burfict facing suspension......now we know why.

Well, on the bright side, this signing makes us better able to get along without him. 

And you can be sure we'll play the Steelers at least once in those first four games.

(03-16-2018, 02:04 PM)Takedown Wrote: Mike has gone 'missing'.

Marvin is in complete control of this team now. 

(03-16-2018, 02:40 PM)Wyche Wrote: Vontaze Burfict facing suspension......now we know why.

Should have trade his dumb @$$ when we had the chance 

(03-16-2018, 01:07 PM)fredtoast Wrote: What the hell are we going to do with a free agent LB under 35 years old?

Especially one who lead the leaghue in tackles last year?

IKR - they have no place for this guy!!!!

(03-16-2018, 02:50 PM)Pat5775 Wrote: Should have trade his dumb @$$ when we had the chance 

We tried apparently. Oakland backed out when they heard about the possible suspension...

Wow. Cialis doesnt get me this pumped! WTF is our FO doing? This is so uncharacteristic. Almost like a "Win Now!" attitude has begun. Mike Browns test results must have came back unfavorable.

(03-16-2018, 03:26 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: Wow. Cialis doesnt get me this pumped! WTF is our FO doing? This is so uncharacteristic. Almost like a "Win Now!" attitude has begun. Mike Browns test results must have came back unfavorable.

I read a report (well, I guess you could call it a "speculative" report) that Marv only came back because Mike gave him complete control of the franchise. Staff, players, funds and all.

I didn't believe it for a second when I read it, but now... With the moves we've made in free agency (a trade!?), the firing of Mike Brown's little lackey PA, releasing Mike Brown's favorite suck up Pacman Jones...

Maybe... Just maybe... Mike Brown has finally stepped down