.Jones, an eight-year pro, has made 89 starts since he the Bengals made him a first-round draft choice in 2002. By cutting Jones, the Bengals face a salary cap hit of about $500,000. Jones was expected to make about $3 million this season.
Jones' agent didn't return a phone call seeking comment.
The Bengals were done with Jones when he requested a trade last spring, but he remained with the team and started the first 10 games of the 2008 season before suffering a leg injury that put him on IR.
In last month's draft, the Bengals selected Alabama tackle Andre Smith, with the hopes he will take over for Jones and reduce the number of sacks allowed last season.
Bengals quarterbacks were sacked 51 times last season, third most in the NFL
Exactly. Can't be worse than Batiste.He can't be any worse than what we have now...
Yeah, but I read somewhere that Runyan turned down a contract offer from a certain NFC East team. I can't IMAGINE what team he turned down, lol.Isn't Runyun still out there as well?
Sarge, are you talking about Jon Runyan the ex-Eagle OT? If so as of yesterday he's still waiting for someone to come a-nibblin'.Isn't Runyun still out there as well?
Yep. And I'd be doing more than nibblin'Sarge, are you talking about Jon Runyan the ex-Eagle OT? If so as of yesterday he's still waiting for someone to come a-nibblin'.
And possibly gives Danny wiggle-room to grab a 1st round QB and a flashy skill position in the 2nd despite having a more than usual density of OT's coming out.This puts to rest the Cerrato double talk about having OT depth.
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It also very much pulls the Samuels situation to the front. I am guessing Vinny would have been willing to get through a couple of games with Chris on the sidelines. This makes me believe we are definitely looking at a season ender in the minimum and very possibly a career ender. Tough to take.This puts to rest the Cerrato double talk about having OT depth.
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He doesn't realize it yet, but the Skins probably did him a favorDid anyone hear Mason's comments after being cut? The little guy is BITTER.
This is more than likely the end of the line for him. Dreams die hard. Big dreams die harder.Did anyone hear Mason's comments after being cut? The little guy is BITTER.