Archives for August 5, 2011

‘”I’m definitely excited to go out there, but good things come to those who wait. Patience is a virtue and all those good sayings,” said Barnett. “I’m just waiting to get out there. I’m excited. It’s going to be fun.”‘

‘Cincinnati thought it had Whitner, who agreed to terms to a two-year deal with the Bengals Thursday afternoon. It would have been the Bengals’ biggest free-agent acquisition to date. But San Francisco swooped in late with a better contract for three years at $11.5 million, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Whitner accepted the offer, while leaving the Bengals empty-handed.’

‘”I see him being used in a similar role,” Gailey said about his Smith. “He can play some receiver and quarterback, and gives you a lot of versatility. He can play special teams, cover kicks and return kicks. He can do a lot to help a football team win games.”‘