bubba9497 Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2717845 click link for full article Lewis doesn't expect LB Thurman back with Bengals Associated Press CINCINNATI -- Coach Marvin Lewis refused to talk about suspended linebacker Odell Thurman on Tuesday, another indication that he has written him out of the Cincinnati Bengals' plans. Thurman was suspended for the season because he violated the NFL's substance abuse policy. He can apply to the league for reinstatement before next season. Lewis has been upset with the middle linebacker's repeated off-field problems, and took his locker away when the NFL handed down its suspension. Lewis also told Thurman to stay away from the team. "Odell is not a member of this football team," Lewis said Tuesday. "He's on suspension by the NFL. He's got a long road to go. I'm not even going to spend any time talking about Odell. "We're talking about our '07 season. He's not part of this football team. We don't need to talk about it." Thurman and receiver Chris Henry epitomized the underlying problems with the '06 Bengals. Thurman was a second-round draft pick in 2005 and started 15 games as a rookie. He led the team in tackles, tied for the lead in forced fumbles, and had five interceptions, the most by any rookie in the NFL. It appeared that Thurman, who came out of Georgia with questions about his character, was a defensive star in the making. But he got a four-game suspension from the league for missing an offseason drug test. After a victory in Pittsburgh left the Bengals 3-0, Thurman was arrested for drunken driving that night. Henry, who has been arrested four times, was a passenger in the vehicle but wasn't charged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 Could he be worth trying to straighten up, he has a ton of talent maybe GW can whip him into shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thespaniard Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 doubtful...he's not exactly a Gibbs-type ballplayer.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Weirdo Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Andy should jump on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Could he be worth trying to straighten up, he has a ton of talentmaybe GW can whip him into shape You know I rarely agree with you, but this time I do. Joe Gibbs might be able to have a sit down with this kid and see if he can turn it around. It would also be easy to sign him to a contract with character clauses. Even with his issues he is going to have quite a few teams contacting his agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 doubtful...he's not exactly a Gibbs-type ballplayer.. ever hear of John Riggins & Dexter Manley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Weirdo Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Listen to bubba. He kmows football and is really smart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 Listen to bubba. He kmows football and is really smart. Damn straight that's simply the truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sableholic Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 worth a shot, especially if it means we won't resign Holdman. Edit: I take that back, no more troubled players please. We already are suffering because of Lloyds problems. We need to cut out the rotten parts and keep the good parts not add more rotten parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrapeApe Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 He is on too short of a leash with the NFL. Another screw up (even minor) means he's out for at least the season. Not worth the risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 Listen to bubba. He kmows football and is really smart. Yeah, but he's not "Super smart" like us Who del. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedskinzOwnU Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 We are mad at the skins for bringing in a guy like Lloyd, and then we turn around, close our eyes, and hope the skins bring in Thurman. This makes a lot of sense. You guys are as bad as the front office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 Yeah, but he's not "Super smart" like us Who del. but I post my guts out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted January 3, 2007 Author Share Posted January 3, 2007 We are mad at the skins for bringing in a guy like Lloyd, and then we turn around, close our eyes, and hope the skins bring in Thurman. This makes a lot of sense. You guys are as bad as the front office. whose mad about Lloyd? I think he will improve next season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingGibbs Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 We are mad at the skins for bringing in a guy like Lloyd, and then we turn around, close our eyes, and hope the skins bring in Thurman. This makes a lot of sense. You guys are as bad as the front office. You won't be able to quote me in saying I'm mad about bringing Lloyd here. I have said give him one more year because the talent is there. We have a lot of nice guys on this team and you know what they say about nice guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thespaniard Posted January 3, 2007 Share Posted January 3, 2007 whose mad about Lloyd?I think he will improve next season He almost has to improve next year. Heck, being on the active roster would be an improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Vet Minimum Plus Incentives! Holla!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westbrook36 Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 He almost has to improve next year. Heck, being on the active roster would be an improvement. He had TWENTY TWO receptions. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinklein Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 He had TWENTY TWO receptions. :laugh: See my signature. :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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