There is plenty to talk about during the Cincinnati Bengals’ OTAs.
First, I have to say Bengals.com has done a great job of compiling press conference videos and OTA highlights.
That all aside, the biggest topic of discussion is Adam “Pacman” Jones. Don’t expect the “Pacman” talk to die during the Bengals’ five preseason games. As of right now, Michael Lombardi is already predicting that the Pacman will not make the team.
- The Bengals love to take on these types of problems. I’m looking forward to watching Pacman this summer. My sense is that he will not make the team, but it will be worth watching. – Lombardi wrote.
Matt Jones update: When wide receiver Matt Jones (video above) signed with the Cincinnati Bengals, he had to like his chances of making the 2010 roster. Since then, Cincinnati signed Antonio Bryant and drafted Jordan Shipley and Dezmon Briscoe.
Those chances have went from average to slim. Assuming that the Bengals will keep Chad Ochocinco, Antonio Bryant, Jordan Shipley and Andre Caldwell – Jones will have beat out a lot of other receivers. Here is the current list – the Bengals will likely keep five or six receivers (more likely six):
Wide receivers
85 Chad Ochocinco WR 6-1 192 1/9/1978 Oregon State
81 Antonio Bryant WR 6-1 205 3/9/1981 Pittsburgh
11 Jordan Shipley WR/PR 5-11 193 12/23/1985 Texas
87 Andre Caldwell WR 6-0 204 4/15/1985 Florida
12 Quan Cosby WR/PR 5-9 191 12/23/1982 Texas
88 Dezmon Briscoe WR 6-2 207 8/14/1989 Kansas
89 Jerome Simpson WR 6-2 195 2/4/1986 Coastal Carolina
18 Matt Jones WR 6-6 218 4/22/1983 Arkansas
14 Maurice Purify WR 6-2 224 1/17/1986 Nebraska
84 Freddie Brown WR 6/24/1986 6-3 215 Utah
16 Chris Davis WR 5-10 181 1/23/1984 Florida State
However, early in the OTAs, Jones is standing out (helps when you are 6-foot-6).
- The early surprise is looking to be wide receiver Matt Jones, the Jaguars’ former No. 1 pick. He sped past a heck of a cornerback in Leon Hall twice, once for a catch. Carson Palmer said it Monday, “He’s always a mismatch” because of his height and speed, and another offensive player said, “Matt Jones is a beast.” – Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com
Other links:
Carson Palmer’s arm strength appears to be “stronger than ever.” – Cincinnati Enquirer
Rey Maualuga is doing well. – NFL.com
Reggie Kelly appears to have a great chance of re-signing with the Bengals. – Bengals.com
