Bengals sign Green-Ellis

[Sgt John]

Dont know terms. Not sure I like the move.

 

[Coachnorm]

I like the Law Firm good enough but you really don't have a feel for how he would do as a full workload guy by watching him with the Pats.

 

[Sgt John]

Is he tough enough to handle the AFC North?

 

[dannywest]

I like it, but Sarge raises a good point.

 

[Jackson]

I like the Law Firm good enough but you really don't have a feel for how he would do as a full workload guy by watching him with the Pats.

I don't think the Bengals will ask him to do that. The talk is that they're going to get Bernard Scott more involved.

 

[Miller]

Not sure I like this move much myself. Would have rather seen them pair a rookie with Scott and go from there. Law Firm doesn't do much to excite me.....but maybe it will work out OK.

 

[deuce4321]

I don't think the Bengals will ask him to do that. The talk is that they're going to get Bernard Scott more involved.

This has been the plan every season

 

[storminn0rm]

Not sure I like this move much myself. Would have rather seen them pair a rookie with Scott and go from there. Law Firm doesn't do much to excite me.....but maybe it will work out OK.

At least they made a move for a decent RB. I was thinking they'd sign Benson and his 2.8 ypc again.

 

[Phicinfan]

Okay, law firm is a young Benson. Its rinse and repeat here. Key difference? Law firm keeps the ball in his hand.

As for Scott, they have been saying "getting him more involved" since he has been there. Never happens.

I think this tells me they are targeting a Rb in the draft, either the later first rounder or in the 2nd round.

 

[Sgt John]

LaMichael James?

 

[Miller]

At least they made a move for a decent RB. I was thinking they'd sign Benson and his 2.8 ypc again.

man, you should really take a second and look at some stats before you start typing next time.....

2012 ypc:
Benson 3.9
Law Firm 3.7

So where is this decent RB you speak of???

 

[Miller]

LaMichael James?

This would be a sign they are not confident in Scott as they are similar backs.

 

[Sgt John]

You dont think James is better?

 

[Miller]

You dont think James is better?

No idea if James is better or not, he's going to have to get into the league and prove himself. I don't think its a slam dunk, that's for sure. he's a 3-5 rd prospect for a reason.

 

[gizzil]

if i have the gist right - Miller thinks this isn't much of an upgrade over Benson... and i agree

 

[Phicinfan]

LaMichael James?

Not sure they are looking totally change of pace, if so though, I see them maybe looking at Isiah Peade from Cin for hometown feel and for better return help.

 

[storminn0rm]

man, you should really take a second and look at some stats before you start typing next time.....

2012 ypc:
Benson 3.9
Law Firm 3.7

So where is this decent RB you speak of???

Woops, got the number wrong

 

[Phicinfan]

man, you should really take a second and look at some stats before you start typing next time.....

2012 ypc:
Benson 3.9
Law Firm 3.7

So where is this decent RB you speak of???

If Law firm was used even 50% of what Benson was, he would have different numbers. The key here is Tds in red zone, and NO fumbles. It is a gain here.

 

[Miller]

If Law firm was used even 50% of what Benson was, he would have different numbers. The key here is Tds in red zone, and NO fumbles. It is a gain here.

guess we'll see, but I'm not jumping on the bandwagon just yet. I see a sub 4.0 ypc who puts them no better off then they were a year ago at the position.

 

[WesDawg]

BJGE is better in pass pro and as stated earlier, is pretty much the ultimate ball security guy. They made the playoffs last year with Ced, so it's mostly a moot point.
I've loved Scott since he came out of ACU, but for whatever reason they've been reluctant to hand him much responsibility. Maybe that changes now, but I still project them to look at a 3rd'ish round speedy pass-catcher guy like Pead (perfect fit). What they need worse to complete this offense is a speedy outside guy to complement A.J. with Shipley returning and Gresham working underneath.
Coming full circle, Michael Bush would've been a much better solution. Then they could've continued screwing Oakland.