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RE: Bengals working out former Steeler Mike Mitchell - BengalD - 09-19-2018
So I guess my question is: Are we thin at Safety and D-line? Also seeing how it's early in the season - aren't there players on practice squads better than the free agents they brought in? I know taking players off of others teams practice squads winds up converting to draft picks - but it's early in the season and being 2-0 has already increased your playoff chances. Don't bring in scrubs.
RE: Bengals working out former Steeler Mike Mitchell - Sled21 - 09-19-2018
I think our depth at safety has taken an injury hit if I'm remembering right....,
RE: Bengals working out former Steeler Mike Mitchell - Daddy-O - 09-19-2018
(09-18-2018, 11:21 PM)Whatever Wrote: The main thing I can see with Mitchell is pay for playbook. He knows the Steelers playbook and most of the players and coaches.
The only other real thing I can see is they want someone to lay Juju out.
Seeing the 2018 Steeler defense we don't need any additional info on their playbook!
RE: Bengals working out former Steeler Mike Mitchell - BFritz21 - 09-19-2018
He injured AJ and Eifert and called out Andy....... if we sign him, I don’t want to say I’m done or anything, but it will make me sick and I’ll find it tough to root for this team.
I never thought I’d say that......
RE: Bengals working out former Steeler Mike Mitchell - XenoMorph - 09-19-2018
eh he would be veteran depth on a very young Safety unit
RE: Bengals working out former Steeler Mike Mitchell - Big Boss - 09-19-2018
Mike Mitchell can get ******.
RE: Bengals working out former Steeler Mike Mitchell - Hoofhearted - 09-19-2018
(09-19-2018, 09:26 AM)Daddy-O Wrote: Seeing the 2018 Steeler defense we don't need any additional info on their playbook!
They've used cameras for a long time now
Is there something Mike knows that these coaches cannot figure out with the game film?
RE: Bengals working out former Steeler Mike Mitchell - Catmandude123 - 09-19-2018
He cant even make the Steelers defensive backfield. He is a thumper but a liability in the passing game. Can't see any upside for the Bengals by signing him.
RE: Bengals working out former Steeler Mike Mitchell - fredtoast - 09-19-2018
(09-19-2018, 08:15 AM)BengalD Wrote: I know taking players off of others teams practice squads winds up converting to draft picks
I don't think that is true. The only rule is that they have to be on your 53 man roster for 3 weeks (or at least get paid active roster salary for 3 weeks)
RE: Bengals working out former Steeler Mike Mitchell - bengalfan74 - 09-19-2018
No thanks,
Remember James Harrison ? Basically useless while here
RE: Bengals working out former Steeler Mike Mitchell - thillan - 09-19-2018
If only we didn't make the mistake with Eric Reid.. still a really good safety just sitting out there.
No thanks on Mitchell. I understand adding veteran depth, but I don't think he brings any leadership, just baggage.
RE: Bengals working out former Steeler Mike Mitchell - Wyche'sWarrior - 09-19-2018
:paul:
RE: Bengals working out former Steeler Mike Mitchell - sandwedge - 09-19-2018
Wow, never saw this board with everyone agreeing!! Might as well put me down for a big NO!
RE: Bengals working out former Steeler Mike Mitchell - leonardfan40 - 09-19-2018
Oh please no!...on the bright side, I guess Shawn Williams won’t be the dirtiest player on the team anymore if we sign Mitchell.
RE: Bengals working out former Steeler Mike Mitchell - Tiger Teeth - 09-19-2018
It'll NEVER happen. We don't need shit like that in our locker room.
RE: Bengals working out former Steeler Mike Mitchell - BengalD - 09-19-2018
(09-19-2018, 10:34 AM)fredtoast Wrote: I don't think that is true. The only rule is that they have to be on your 53 man roster for 3 weeks (or at least get paid active roster salary for 3 weeks)
I wasn't sure - somehow I thought if you took someone off of somebody else's practice squad and they stayed on the roster - the team that lost the practice player might get a comp pick in return. After seeing your reply I tried to investigate it a little and I don't see anything that supports what I thought. Thanks for clarifying. But - the other part of my post then is relevant that - are there not better players on practice squads then what they are brining in?
RE: Bengals working out former Steeler Mike Mitchell - Whatever - 09-19-2018
(09-19-2018, 08:15 AM)BengalD Wrote: So I guess my question is: Are we thin at Safety and D-line? Also seeing how it's early in the season - aren't there players on practice squads better than the free agents they brought in? I know taking players off of others teams practice squads winds up converting to draft picks - but it's early in the season and being 2-0 has already increased your playoff chances. Don't bring in scrubs.
Practice squad players are generally rookies and 2nd year guys. A veteran who has been around the block will pick up a new playbook much faster.
RE: Bengals working out former Steeler Mike Mitchell - Whatever - 09-19-2018
(09-19-2018, 10:54 AM)thillan Wrote: If only we didn't make the mistake with Eric Reid.. still a really good safety just sitting out there.
No thanks on Mitchell. I understand adding veteran depth, but I don't think he brings any leadership, just baggage.
Another possibility is that with the Reid collusion lawsuit, they are just working out Mitchell for plausible deniability.
RE: Bengals working out former Steeler Mike Mitchell - pally - 09-19-2018
(09-18-2018, 11:21 PM)Whatever Wrote: The main thing I can see with Mitchell is pay for playbook. He knows the Steelers playbook and most of the players and coaches.
The only other real thing I can see is they want someone to lay Juju out.
And our coaches should have a pretty damn good idea of their playbook too at this point.
RE: Bengals working out former Steeler Mike Mitchell - BengalD - 09-19-2018
(09-19-2018, 12:15 PM)Whatever Wrote: Practice squad players are generally rookies and 2nd year guys. A veteran who has been around the block will pick up a new playbook much faster.
A good point.
(09-19-2018, 12:17 PM)Whatever Wrote: Another possibility is that with the Reid collusion lawsuit, they are just working out Mitchell for plausible deniability.
Another good point other than if there was collusion - that's water under the bridge now.