(08-25-2016, 07:39 AM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: If Dennard is out for longer than the Bengals are letting on, Johnathan Banks would be a very solid add.

That's really the only one on that list that I think would be an upgrade over what we already have on the roster.

(08-25-2016, 10:33 AM)Go Cards Wrote: Sorry, backed out quickly after clicking when seeing it was bleacher report. Hate that click bait site.

Will have to take everybodies word on this one.

Do think there will be some nice names out there released but it will be tough to crack our roster though.

(08-25-2016, 10:24 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: Banks makes the most sense to fit out team needs, and could be relatively affordable.  However, I know nothing of his abilities and the fact that the Bengals have Dennard and WJIII in the wings(and Shaw in the slot?) makes it less likely that would happen.

I don't know if Mingo would be a fit to our 4-3, as there is no way he could likely hold up against the run as an end.  

That being said, I remember hearing that the Bengals had him as their #1 OVERALL RANKED PLAYER coming out in the draft his rookie year.  And we all know how they love #1s...

(08-25-2016, 10:39 AM)Au165 Wrote: I'd like to see us add a speed rusher for passing downs. We don't really have one on the roster right now and Mingo could do that. They said he gained 20 pounds this off season, but stayed quick.

(08-25-2016, 10:38 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: I was personally waiting for the "what washed up DE will the Bengals sign?" thread, and this was the first thread that was close to that.  

I think a dead guy could give Margus Hunt a run for his money right now, but you are right...there is such quality depth at virtually every other spot, it will be tough to crack.  I doubt they would even take a veteran C with Westerman on the squad.  

(08-25-2016, 10:51 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: I wasn't aware of the added 20 lbs...that means he already has completed the growth from a Bengal redshirt...I would sure take him over Hunt's slow ass. Offer him a two-year deal with lots of incentives.

(08-25-2016, 12:07 PM)fredtoast Wrote: WR Justin Hunter

http://www.profootballrumors.com/2016/08/titans-justin-hunter-on-roster-bubble

(08-25-2016, 12:33 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Mingo putting on #20, would put him in the mid 240s, as I was reading that in January he was at 227.  No matter how fast and aggressive, I just don't believe that being South of #250 is quite enough ass to get the job done in a 4-3.

(08-25-2016, 12:36 PM)Go Cards Wrote: Could get behind your Volunteer becoming a Bengal and say his decline was do to injury. 

But think he makes team still and does not get cut this year. 

(08-25-2016, 12:52 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Not a big name, by any stretch, but George Selvie remains unsigned.  He hasn't done much of anything, in terms of getting sacks, since putting up 7 in 2013, but he's still considered to be good vs. the run.

And, if Will Clarke is going to be our "rotational" guy with Michael Johnson, we're going to be in trouble.  Clarke looks to be about as slow, lumbering, and play missing as they come.  We are really going to be missing Wally Gillberry this season.

(08-25-2016, 01:21 PM)GreenCornBengal Wrote: Clarke has looked better, and at least he takes up space. lol

I think something that is highly overlooked this year is the health of MJ. MJ wasn't 100% himself last year, and so far, he has looked great. Really thinking MJ looks like he did a few years ago when he had close to double digit sacks and held the left side down all day.

(08-25-2016, 01:14 PM)fredtoast Wrote: How much did Chris Carter weigh last year when we kept him as a pass rush specialist?