Former Seahawks running back Shaun Alexander, the 2005 NFL MVP, made the first two visits of his late-career free-agency tour this week. And at least one of the teams remains interested.
Per the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Bengals are still talking to Alexander about possibly joining the team.
“We’ll be talking to Shaun today and in touch with [the] Bengals today or tomorrow,” agent Jim Steiner told the Enquirer on Thursday.
Alexander’s potential role in Cincinnati is a bit unclear. Though some think he’d serve as a backup to veteran Rudi Johnson, we think there’s a chance that Alexander could displace Johnson as the starter, and likewise bounce him from the roster.
Johnson is under contract through 2009, at salaries of $3.45 million and $3.6 million, respectively, over the next two seasons.
Other running backs on the roster include Chris Perry, Kenny Iron, Kenny Watson, and DeDe Dorsey.
Alexander also has visited the Saints, but left New Orleans without a contract offer.
May 8th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
If they can sign him to a incentive type of contract that would be a nice move. It could push Rudi and Shaun is a much better player when money is on the table.
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May 8th, 2008 at 10:41 pm
i hope this guy signs with the bungals, then we can stuff him twice a year and they can continue delaying the potention of chris perry and kenny irons.
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May 8th, 2008 at 10:45 pm
I really hope things work out for Shaun. I hope he gets another year or two out of his old body and puts up at least 1 years worth of a Pro Bowl. He’s a class player and knows how to play the game. Best of luck to him with Cincinnati.
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May 9th, 2008 at 6:44 am
Has someone said that if he wants to improve his chances of being a Bengal, he needs to get arrested?
Yeah, I thought so. Hey, this is my first time (commenting), so be gentle.
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May 9th, 2008 at 8:26 am
stiller43, a Passionate Fan, says:
“i hope this guy signs with the bungals, then we can stuff him twice a year and they can continue delaying the potention of chris perry and kenny irons. ”
Is Stiller43 Emmitt Smith? What’s potention?
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May 9th, 2008 at 8:38 am
I love it when people (stiller) don’t know what they are talking about, yet speak. The Bengals have held Perry back? Try again. He’s been hurt his entire career.
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May 9th, 2008 at 9:14 am
Stiller you are a complete bonehead. Shaun would be a nice addition here in tha nati. I just hope we dont drop the bank on him
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May 9th, 2008 at 10:16 am
The only reason why the Bengals should sign this guy is show Rudy Johnson what he may become if he doesn’t get his shit together.
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May 9th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Stiller: Get a clue. Chris Perry and Kenny Irons have both been injured or they’d be playing
I don’t think we’re going to get Alexander. The Bengals main page has an article where they interview Bratkowski and he basically says Rudi is the guy, and Kenny Watson and DeDe Dorsey will be in the mix too.
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May 9th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
I’ve never really been impressed by Cincy’s Johnson, I mean Rudi’s Johnson, I mean Rudi Johnson. The more I think about this signing, the more I think Shuan “Samuel L Jackson in Unbreakable” Alexander would be an improvement in the running game and probably be the starter by mid-season.
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May 9th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
shaun averaged 3.5 per carry last year. rudi at 2.9. rudi becoming like shaun is a step up into mediocrity.
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May 9th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
Rudi was oft-injured last year though, so you can’t really count that. At least I thought he was, correct me if I’m wrong.
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