stuckincincy Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 Cincinnati has released Brian Simmons, OLB (plus played some MLB). He was drafted in the 1st round along with TKO in 1998. Tendered restricted free agents were guard Stacy Andrews, cornerback Greg Brooks, linebackers Landon Johnson and Caleb Miller, punter Kyle Larson and defensive tackle Shaun Smith. Andrews and Larson were tendered at 1.3 million and carry a 2nd round compensation requirement if signed elsewhere. The others were tendered at 850K. I suspect that LB's Johnson and Miller - 3rd round selections in 2004 - will generate some interest. http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/art...SPT02/302280047
CajunBillsBacker Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 He was on the Bengals, which means he probably has to check in with his parole officer before making visits, right?
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 He was on the Bengals, which means he probably has to check in with his parole officer before making visits, right? Nevertheless, he's a guy we should definity try to go after.
Dual RB way to go Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 Those Bengals are a real mess; thank god we are not them!!!
Kuile Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 Was he not stabbed several times a few years ago? If he is healthy, sign him up.
Oneonta Buffalo Fan Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 Did I mention he's a great repleacement for Fletcher. Even if we don't get him, Ellison can fill Fletcher's role, I think.
CajunBillsBacker Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 No - he's not a New Orleans native. Was that a wise crack at me?
JoeF Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 Did I mention he's a great repleacement for Fletcher. Even if we don't get him, Ellison can fill Fletcher's role, I think. Ellison at MLB would be like feeding the Christians to the Lions. I think Crowell would be better....either one needs more run-stopping DT on the roster than we currently possess.
stuckincincy Posted March 1, 2007 Author Posted March 1, 2007 Was that a wise crack at me? A childish reaction to your childish statement. I deleted it.
John from Riverside Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 The smart move would be to bring in Simmons for OLB and then move Crowell to Fletcher Bakers spot..... Crowell to middle linebacker makes complete sense as he backed up Fletcher for a while before he became a starter...... Simmons, Crowell, Spikes
2020 Our Year For Sure Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 A childish reaction to your childish statement. I deleted it. Can you tell us a bit about Simmons? You seem to know more about your hometown Bengals than the rest of us.
frogger Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 Ellison at MLB would be like feeding the Christians to the Lions. I think Crowell would be better....either one needs more run-stopping DT on the roster than we currently possess. that is the punishment for lies!!! How could you James Cameron!?!?!? we are all jews again...oh vay
Mike formerly from Florida Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 The smart move would be to bring in Simmons for OLB and then move Crowell to Fletcher Bakers spot..... Crowell to middle linebacker makes complete sense as he backed up Fletcher for a while before he became a starter...... Simmons, Crowell, Spikes I'm betting Ellison will be a better player than Simmons and Spikes next year. The kid is really good.
MDH Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 Did I mention he's a great repleacement for Fletcher. Even if we don't get him, Ellison can fill Fletcher's role, I think. Ellison has played pretty well at the outside positions but the guy could not play MLB on an every down basis if his life depended on it.
JoeF Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 that is the punishment for lies!!! How could you James Cameron!?!?!? we are all jews again...oh vay
stuckincincy Posted March 1, 2007 Author Posted March 1, 2007 Did I mention he's a great repleacement for Fletcher. Even if we don't get him, Ellison can fill Fletcher's role, I think. Simmons - a "high character" player, has always been a decent performer, although his MLB positioning has been limited - injury fill-in, or nobody else better on the squad - and then moving there last season because 2005 rookie Odell Thurman was duly disciplined by the league. It was a reasonable move. He's been a smart player who is adept at recognizing offensive sets and positioning a defense, which are assets at MLB. He was the second of two 1st rounders in 1998 - #17 overall after Spikes at #13 overall. His legs and range remain decent. But there has to be concern about his missing several games this season with neck injury. He was never especially injury-prone throughout his tenure, though. Assuming good health and reasonable price, he should get consideration from several teams - Bills included.
John from Riverside Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 There is no denying that Ellison was productive....but he is biult like a oversized corner.. But ...it is guys like Ellison who give me hope for this team. Even if we dont bring in high priced free agents we seem to have drafted VERY well last year
MadBuffaloDisease Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 Ellison is no smaller than Derrick Brooks. That being said, I wouldn't want him starting in the middle. I think he'll be a great OLB though.
IndyJay1234 Posted March 1, 2007 Posted March 1, 2007 Simmons - a "high character" player, has always been a decent performer, although his MLB positioning has been limited - injury fill-in, or nobody else better on the squad - and then moving there last season because 2005 rookie Odell Thurman was duly disciplined by the league. It was a reasonable move. He's been a smart player who is adept at recognizing offensive sets and positioning a defense, which are assets at MLB. He was the second of two 1st rounders in 1998 - #17 overall after Spikes at #13 overall. His legs and range remain decent. But there has to be concern about his missing several games this season with neck injury. He was never especially injury-prone throughout his tenure, though. Assuming good health and reasonable price, he should get consideration from several teams - Bills included. High Character. No wonder why they cut him. He did not fit in.
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