(05-14-2018, 09:17 AM)BengalD Wrote: My thoughts exactly! Good call on this one.  I think he sticks on the team even if it's on special teams. Just too good of an all around athlete.

(05-14-2018, 01:58 PM)TKUHL Wrote: I like Erickson, but the past few drafts we have drafted speed, smarts and versatility. I think for that reason alone is why Erickson gets pushed out.

(05-14-2018, 01:49 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I'm surprised Vincent Rey isn't listed as a cut candidate. He didn't earn a starting role last year over Nick Vigil. He's third-best LB at best. The Bengals just drafted Jefferson in the third and also seem high on Worley as a UDFA. He's 30 years old, entering the last year of his contract, and would have a savings of $2.725 mill if cut (no dead cap).

I can definitely see the Bengals rolling with the following LBs this year once Burfict is back:
Burfict, Brown, Vigil, Evans, Jefferson, Lawson, Worley

Rey shouldn't be safe.

(05-14-2018, 03:35 PM)Sled21 Wrote: The thing about Vinney, is he is the #1 backup for all three spots.....

(05-14-2018, 01:49 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I'm surprised Vincent Rey isn't listed as a cut candidate. He didn't earn a starting role last year over Nick Vigil. He's third-best LB at best. The Bengals just drafted Jefferson in the third and also seem high on Worley as a UDFA. He's 30 years old, entering the last year of his contract, and would have a savings of $2.725 mill if cut (no dead cap).

I can definitely see the Bengals rolling with the following LBs this year once Burfict is back:
Burfict, Brown, Vigil, Evans, Jefferson, Lawson, Worley

Rey shouldn't be safe.

(05-14-2018, 04:50 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: Yeah that's bad... cause hes not looked good on the field

(05-14-2018, 03:19 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: Erickson is a tough call. He's tough to figure out. At first he made a lot of bad decisions. Then, after several games he seemed to be coming into his own and his decision making skills were getting much better. Then? He regressed. Not sure what the deal is with him. 

(05-14-2018, 06:45 PM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: I think Keivare should be worried. With tbe 3 DBs we drafted he is probably not safe. Havent seen enough of him to make me saywe would miss him.


Hewitt is expensive for what he gives us. Maybe 15 snaps a game. Cethan Carter might take over as the #1 FB and be less expensive. And if we make it to week 1 with Eifert and Kroft healthy Uzi and Shrek will be battling for that final TE spot. With Shrek having a leg up up he shows well and stays healthy since we have 3 contract year TEs.

TJ Johnson could also be on the way out. Dont know how long you can just be a backup before they decide someone younger and less expensive has more upside.

Cody Core and Lafell could be on the chopping block at WR. AJ, Boyd, Ross, Malone, and Erickson should stick. If Tate has a good camp it would be hard to cut a giant receiver with sticky hands and good body control with our red zone issues.

(05-14-2018, 06:45 PM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: I think Keivare should be worried. With tbe 3 DBs we drafted he is probably not safe. Havent seen enough of him to make me saywe would miss him.


Hewitt is expensive for what he gives us. Maybe 15 snaps a game. Cethan Carter might take over as the #1 FB and be less expensive. And if we make it to week 1 with Eifert and Kroft healthy Uzi and Shrek will be battling for that final TE spot. With Shrek having a leg up up he shows well and stays healthy since we have 3 contract year TEs.

TJ Johnson could also be on the way out. Dont know how long you can just be a backup before they decide someone younger and less expensive has more upside.

Cody Core and Lafell could be on the chopping block at WR. AJ, Boyd, Ross, Malone, and Erickson should stick. If Tate has a good camp it would be hard to cut a giant receiver with sticky hands and good body control with our red zone issues.

(05-14-2018, 07:51 PM)Go Cards Wrote: Really pulling for Price to work out mostly.

Think nothing is more important presently.

(05-15-2018, 12:41 AM)TKUHL Wrote: I think this is the most obvious, if Price turns out to be a bust this team will struggle big time. I can't recall a time where this teams success depends so much on a rookie player that's not a QB.

(05-14-2018, 07:51 PM)Go Cards Wrote: Really pulling for Price to work out mostly.

Think nothing is more important presently.

(05-14-2018, 12:19 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: That's a good amount of catches considering the opportunities he got. The guy has been reliable at everything we've asked him to do, and there were a lot of critical 3rd downs mixed in those 18 catches. He also produced well with 251 yards and 1 TD. I will say this though, through 2 years, he's been a very mediocre punt returner, and he regressed as a kick returner last year. I don't think we can trade him for anything.

I like his potential as a decent slot guy, but he's never going to be Wes Welker. That said, I'd rather cut the overrated (and less useful) Cody Core than Erickson, who can play slot or reliably return kicks if need be.

(05-14-2018, 03:35 PM)Sled21 Wrote: The thing about Vinney, is he is the #1 backup for all three spots.....

(05-15-2018, 07:22 AM)HarleyDog Wrote: I think Price will work out just fine. He has good work ethic, discipline and football smarts. Even if he starts out slow, he will fix it and not accept it. I also think he will be a future leader on the line.

(05-15-2018, 12:00 PM)sandwedge Wrote: Why does everyone think Erickson is some slow poke or slouch? All I ever see when he gets in on offense, is someone that will make a play... He and Boyd will kill defenses underneath in Lazor's scheme.

(05-15-2018, 12:00 PM)sandwedge Wrote: Why does everyone think Erickson is some slow poke or slouch? All I ever see when he gets in on offense, is someone that will make a play... He and Boyd will kill defenses underneath in Lazor's scheme.