(12-31-2019, 10:34 AM)Truck_1_0_1_ Wrote: Jeanty was super in the run game (always graded well V the run on PFF) at SLB and could even be a strong-side DE V the run (which we did use him at some snaps and essentially where he played in the CFL); he really understood how to set the edge and disengage from blockers.
Alas, his coverage and pass rushing skills were virtually non-existent, thus someone like that will not stick around in the league...
Your analysis of Jeanty is correct, but when we signed him he was supposed to be a pass rush specialist.
(12-31-2019, 12:40 PM)I_C_DeadPeople Wrote: Rose played for my local team - guy is very talented as as noted above, the CFL caters to different talent types than the NFL for most positions not lesser athletes. Rose is fast, is a natural ball hawk and supported the run very well. Oh and yes, he tackles well. Premier corner in the CFL.
I bash the Bengals as much as anyone, but this is a smart pickup - zero risk and he has a legit shot to make the roster.
And he is a winner - played exceptional through the playoffs and the Grey Cup game which we of course won.
I think the Bengals worked out 8 players from the CFL , thye have not done that for years or ever and it should be common practice - there are some gems up here.
It probably helps to have your father-in-law having recently been a HC in the CFL. Should be some good knowledge and connections to tap into there.
(12-31-2019, 12:40 PM)I_C_DeadPeople Wrote: Rose played for my local team - guy is very talented as as noted above, the CFL caters to different talent types than the NFL for most positions not lesser athletes. Rose is fast, is a natural ball hawk and supported the run very well. Oh and yes, he tackles well. Premier corner in the CFL.
I bash the Bengals as much as anyone, but this is a smart pickup - zero risk and he has a legit shot to make the roster.
And he is a winner - played exceptional through the playoffs and the Grey Cup game which we of course won.
I think the Bengals worked out 8 players from the CFL , thye have not done that for years or ever and it should be common practice - there are some gems up here.
Come on, man:
- Jeanty (named in this thread)
- Kyries Hebert (named in this thread)
- Baby Hawk (named in this thread)
- Rashaun Simonise (didn't amount to anything, but still looked at)
- Diontae Spencer
- Louchiez Purifoy
- Matt O'Donnell
These guys always come off as quiet and humble in their first interviews when they get here. I keep hoping someone like Rose would come in loud and proud with a WWE type first interview...…. "It doesn't matter what other receivers play against us, I'm real twisted steel, I'm the best there's ever been and the best their ever will be. I'm here to catch interceptions and gift myself to the women of Cincinnati, Oh Yeah!!! etc etc etc. It would be hilarious....
(12-31-2019, 01:25 PM)Truck_1_0_1_ Wrote: Come on, man:
- Jeanty (named in this thread)
- Kyries Hebert (named in this thread)
- Baby Hawk (named in this thread)
- Rashaun Simonise (didn't amount to anything, but still looked at)
- Diontae Spencer
- Louchiez Purifoy
- Matt O'Donnell
(12-31-2019, 12:40 PM)I_C_DeadPeople Wrote: Rose played for my local team - guy is very talented as as noted above, the CFL caters to different talent types than the NFL for most positions not lesser athletes. Rose is fast, is a natural ball hawk and supported the run very well. Oh and yes, he tackles well. Premier corner in the CFL.
I bash the Bengals as much as anyone, but this is a smart pickup - zero risk and he has a legit shot to make the roster.
And he is a winner - played exceptional through the playoffs and the Grey Cup game which we of course won.
I think the Bengals worked out 8 players from the CFL , thye have not done that for years or ever and it should be common practice - there are some gems up here.
Thanks for the info on Rose, sounds like a very good pick up.
(12-31-2019, 02:01 PM)Truck_1_0_1_ Wrote: Indeed, he's been great up here (making CFL All-Star team a couple of times) and he even had 2 NBA tryouts!
Plus, when we got him, he was 6'9-6'10. He's now 6'11!
I was once 3'2" and now 6' even..Of course a mere 58 years probably went by, but still..I grew! If I live long enough I'll shrink like my dad though.. He was 6'1" and now about 5'7".. NFL, here I come!
In the immortal words of my old man, "Wait'll you get to be my age!"
Chicago sounds rough to the maker of verse, but the one comfort we have is Cincinnati sounds worse. ~Oliver Wendal Holmes Sr.
(12-31-2019, 01:56 PM)Sled21 Wrote: These guys always come off as quiet and humble in their first interviews when they get here. I keep hoping someone like Rose would come in loud and proud with a WWE type first interview...…. "It doesn't matter what other receivers play against us, I'm real twisted steel, I'm the best there's ever been and the best their ever will be. I'm here to catch interceptions and gift myself to the women of Cincinnati, Oh Yeah!!! etc etc etc. It would be hilarious....
A touch of Chad's chutzpah (before the act wore thin later on). Sending the Browns' secondary Pepto-Bismol? Hysterical. Give me some of that swagger.
(12-31-2019, 01:56 PM)Sled21 Wrote: These guys always come off as quiet and humble in their first interviews when they get here. I keep hoping someone like Rose would come in loud and proud with a WWE type first interview...…. "It doesn't matter what other receivers play against us, I'm real twisted steel, I'm the best there's ever been and the best their ever will be. I'm here to catch interceptions and gift myself to the women of Cincinnati, Oh Yeah!!! etc etc etc. It would be hilarious....
The training, nutrition, medicine, fitness, playbooks and rules evolve. The athlete does not.
Yeah, now tell me an interview like that from the Bengals locker room wouldn't have people pissing themselves they would laugh so hard. As many players that are Pro Wrestling fans, I'm surprised it hasn't happened..... Jake the Snake does an awesome Randy Savage... (I won't post it here due to language, but if you want a great laugh, google it and listen to Jake talk about Savage and the cobra)
(01-01-2020, 01:00 PM)Sled21 Wrote: Yeah, now tell me an interview like that from the Bengals locker room wouldn't have people pissing themselves they would laugh so hard. As many players that are Pro Wrestling fans, I'm surprised it hasn't happened.....
Macho Man makes a tiny bit more sense than Antonio Brown during his pointless rants.
(01-01-2020, 01:08 PM)scorp1974 Wrote: Macho Man makes a tiny bit more sense than Antonio Brown during his pointless rants.
When Macho met Ms. Elizabeth for the 1st time, she was working at Sin The's Sports Center in Lexington. Savage showed up for his workout, and she commented about how red his eyes were (he must have had a big night). His response... "You should see them from this side!" What a character.....
(01-01-2020, 01:16 PM)Sled21 Wrote: When Macho met Ms. Elizabeth for the 1st time, she was working at Sin The's Sports Center in Lexington. Savage showed up for his workout, and she commented about how red his eyes were (he must have had a big night). His response... "You should see them from this side!" What a character.....
One thing I lament is that he didn't live to be part of the shoot interview/podcast circuit; Lanny had a bit of insight into how he was on his YouShoot, but hearing stories and situations from the horse's mouth would've been PHENOMENAL.
(01-01-2020, 01:16 PM)Sled21 Wrote: When Macho met Ms. Elizabeth for the 1st time, she was working at Sin The's Sports Center in Lexington. Savage showed up for his workout, and she commented about how red his eyes were (he must have had a big night). His response... "You should see them from this side!" What a character.....
This is one of the funniest dudes of all time man haha