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After a somewhat protracted holdout created by some outlandish deals done at the No. 6 and No. 7 spots in round one, a league source tells us that the Bengals are close to a contract with linebacker Keith Rivers, the No. 9 overall pick in the draft.
Rivers could be at practice as soon as Tuesday morning.
We’re told that the two sides have come up with a creative way to bridge the gap between the floor for the contract, the deal between the Pats and linebacker Jerod Mayo at No. 10, and the unknown ceiling that would have been provided by a deal between the Jaguars and defensive end Derrick Harvey, the No. 8 pick in the draft.
August 4th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
So, what the hell is it?
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August 4th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Florio, it’s been almost 2 hours. Don’t you have anymore breaking updates on Favre? I want to know what color his latest turd was. Inquiring minds want to know! There is a rumor running around NFL sources that Favre has diarrhea. Can you check with your “inside” sources to confirm this?
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August 4th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
let me guess…he doesn’t have to be a bengal after I years without any trouble?
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August 4th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
My guess is he signs a contract with an immediate bonus and assurances if he gets hurt, with a salary that is in relation to a percentage of the ceiling, Harvey’s soon to be contract.
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August 4th, 2008 at 9:19 pm
I suppose being moved to third on the SLB depth chart today may have had the necessary effect to motovate Rivers to force his agent to do something sooner than later.
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August 4th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
That was Ahmad Brooks who was moved 3rd on the depth chart,Rivers is a WLB.
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August 5th, 2008 at 12:23 am
You are right in that he is WLB, but is still third on depth chart behind Brandon Johnson and Jim Maxwell. http://www.bengals.com/depth_chart/index.asp
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August 5th, 2008 at 2:45 am
Ahmad was moved to third SAM backer, Rivers is listed as third WILL backer.
Hobson posted an article acknowledging the buzz about Rivers being close (surely as a result of this post) and said no movement was happening on his contract after tonight’s practice.
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August 5th, 2008 at 7:18 am
Yes, the Bengals are known for creativity.
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August 5th, 2008 at 9:04 am
People making snarky comments about the Bengals lack of creativity need to study their NFL history. The Bengals created the (misnamed) West Coast offense and the no-huddle offense.
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August 5th, 2008 at 10:12 am
[…] - The Bengals are reportedly closing in on a deal with first-round pick Keith Rivers, according to Profootballtalk.com. […]
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August 5th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Yes, I know they did. I have been a bengals fan for 20+ years. I apologize for making what I thought was an obvious reference to their front office. Allow me to prostrate myself before you.
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August 5th, 2008 at 10:59 am
I’m reportedly close to caring.
Keith, take your time, while Brandon Johnson Wally Pipps you!
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