Ocho Cinco In B&G

[dan757]

Originally Posted by Sheriff Gonna Getcha

First round WRs are usually 50/50 gambles, but, then again, free agent wideouts aren't exactly sure-things. Brandon Lloyd anyone? Moreover, the upside and risk on lower 1st round draftees is far and away better than that of FA wideouts.

are you crazy comparing b loyd to CJ thats like comparing Tom Brady to Brad Johnson

[EARTHQUAKE2689]

Originally Posted by dan757

are you crazy comparing b loyd to CJ thats like comparing Tom Brady to Brad Johnson

welcome but no need to ask someone if they are crazy.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by dan757

are you crazy comparing b loyd to CJ thats like comparing Tom Brady to Brad Johnson

I didn't compare Brandon Lloyd to Chad Johnson. I simply said free agent WRs are not a sure-thing.

As for Chad, I said in a previous post that he likely has several years of Pro Bowl caliber play. I would never intentionally imply that he is anything like Brandon Lloyd.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

Easier said then done. Finding a quality rookie wideout is almost as hard as drafting a good QB.

I think you can find a difference maker WR in the third round

[NYCSkin]

I like the idea of CJ in burgundy and gold--but I think the price would be steep.

I like DJ Hackett of the Hawks. If he can stay healthy, he's ready to break out. His performance thus far in his career show glimmers of stardom. Kinda reminds me of Santana Moss during his tenure in NY.

Hackett would presumably know the Zorn system, would come cheaper, and provide JC with a bigger target. i think we saw some of his potential in the playoff game where some might say he owned Springs...

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by NYCSkin

I like the idea of CJ in burgundy and gold--but I think the price would be steep.

I like DJ Hackett of the Hawks. If he can stay healthy, he's ready to break out. His performance thus far in his career show glimmers of stardom. Kinda reminds me of Santana Moss during his tenure in NY.

Hackett would presumably know the Zorn system, would come cheaper, and provide JC with a bigger target. i think we saw some of his potential in the playoff game where some might say he owned Springs...

CJ is already under contract, don't know the details. It'd be a matter of whether or not they wanted to re-up on his deal or give him a new one after the trade. hopefully they've learned their lesson w/Loyd.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by NYCSkin

I like the idea of CJ in burgundy and gold--but I think the price would be steep.

I like DJ Hackett of the Hawks. If he can stay healthy, he's ready to break out. His performance thus far in his career show glimmers of stardom. Kinda reminds me of Santana Moss during his tenure in NY.

Hackett would presumably know the Zorn system, would come cheaper, and provide JC with a bigger target. i think we saw some of his potential in the playoff game where some might say he owned Springs...

hackett is decent, he's got the size we need & he doesn't have the ego (yet) to go w/it.

E. Wilford of the Jags is another decent big wr that is a fa.

[Defensewins]

Ocho Cinco and Moss are not going anwhere. Moss will sign with the Pats gladly.
Ocho Cinco will get the franchise tag and the war between him and the Bengals will begin.
We need help on our lines before we need yet another high paid WR.
This is why Snder and Cerrato are not very good at building a solid team. We need to start with our lines. But Snyderato are all about getting skill players.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

Ocho Cinco and Moss are not going anwhere. Moss will sign with the Pats gladly.
Ocho Cinco will get the franchise tag and the war between him and the Bengals will begin.
We need help on our lines before we need yet another high paid WR.
This is why Snder and Cerrato are not very good at building a solid team. We need to start with our lines. But Snyderato are all about getting skill players.

I believe that Ocho C is under contract, in fact I believe that's the whole point of his running his mouth to everyone - see JLC's blog. He's trying to force a trade. If he were a free agent he could just let his agent do the talking behind closed doors.

I don't know if I agree w/DS & Vinny that WR is priority #1 (that's what JLC reports) but it is a need. Moss can't make it through 16 games & he needs speed and/or size on the other size. ARE is a good slot reciever but he can't outrun any db's, he's got to rely on his quicknes to get open & he can't always do that. Plus he doesn't have much size.

I love Thrash but he's strictly a role player for depth at this point. Caldwell & Mix; we'll see what happens w/those guys come august.

[skinsnut]

Originally Posted by Defensewins

We need help on our lines before we need yet another high paid WR.
This is why Snder and Cerrato are not very good at building a solid team. We need to start with our lines. But Snyderato are all about getting skill players.

Excellent Points....exactly why we are speculating about the skins going after a "splashy" WR already under contract.

[Redskin Warrior]

If Snyder wants CJ I be damned if Snyder doesn't get him. Look I would love for CJ to be here in D.C. no one can dictate what Snyder will do but if he is interested and CJ demands a trade it's not much the Bengals can do but franchise him or trade him it will play out soon.

[Paintrain]

I'd embrace Ocho Cinco.. Yes he's a bit of a pain in the butt.. Mooch dealt with T.O. in SF so I think he'd be able to handle Chad with no problem, if he's the coach..

[Dirtbag59]

From what I hear Larry Fitzgerald might also be available.

[skinsnut]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

From what I hear Larry Fitzgerald might also be available.

Are you serious?
I LOVE that guy!

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by skinsnut

Are you serious?
I LOVE that guy!

L.F. also has a crazy cap figure, so trading for the guy would eat up tons of cap space and a high draft pick. If we were to trade for him and sign him to a new contract, he'd certainly want a massive deal. If you're earning more than $10M per year (yes I said $10M), why would you take anything less than a blockbuster deal? If we are intent on using free agency or trades to get a star wideout, I would vote for trading for Roy Williams, who is reportedly on the block.