Ahmad Brooks taken by Bengals in the 3rd round

dberce1 · 07-13-2006, 01:55 PM

He should fit in with their ex-convict team:

BENGALS TAKE BROOKS IN "TURD" ROUND

Two league sources advise us that the Cincinnati Bengals have selected linebacker Ahmad Brooks in the third round of the Supplemental Draft.

It figures.

Perhaps Marvin Lewis and the Bengals should change the name of the third round to the "turd" round, since they've now used three consecutive picks in round three on guys of questionable character.

In the 2005 draft, Lewis snagged receiver Chris Henry, who has since been arrested four times. In April 2006, Lewis took defensive end Frostee Rucker, who has faced multiple accusations of misconduct with females.

Now, it's Brooks -- who was kicked off of the Virginia Cavaliers after his junior season. Jason Cole, formerly of the Miami Herald and now of Yahoo! Sports, reported that Brooks failed multiple drug tests while in college.

Nice job, Marvin.

From that glorious source known as:

http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

dberce1 · 07-13-2006, 02:02 PM

another source:

http://www.theredzone.org/news/showa...ArticleID=4074

I wish we would have taken a winger on this guy w/ our 3rd pick.

saintswhodi · 07-13-2006, 07:13 PM

They prob took him cause Odell Thurman has now been suspended 4 games for a violation of the substance abuse policy.

papz · 07-13-2006, 07:26 PM

I'm interested in knowing whether we even put out a bid for him.

gandhi1007 · 07-14-2006, 09:48 AM

Kudos to the Bengals. He was definately worth a 3rd round pick (criminal or not).

hagan714 · 07-14-2006, 09:54 AM

anything in the roumors we are after beermen?

TheDeuce · 07-14-2006, 07:40 PM

They prob took him cause Odell Thurman has now been suspended 4 games for a violation of the substance abuse policy.

Hilarious, yet so true. I wouldn't have minded using a 7th rounder on this guy. But I think we would label ourselves as hypocrites if we selected this guy because we've been stressing the importance of high character regardless of the level of talent. I think obviously this guy is an athletic football player, but I don't think he's worth using a first-day pick on.

papz · 07-14-2006, 10:02 PM

Umm... Jammal Brown, Donte Stallworth, and Dwight Smith are all still on the team, so I think it's a little to late for that.

TallySaint · 07-14-2006, 10:22 PM

Hilarious, yet so true. I wouldn't have minded using a 7th rounder on this guy. But I think we would label ourselves as hypocrites if we selected this guy because we've been stressing the importance of high character regardless of the level of talent. I think obviously this guy is an athletic football player, but I don't think he's worth using a first-day pick on.

Yep. I agree.

Not much to add to all comments here other than talent often outweighs character. There are the few intances where the TO's must go, but only because they screw up team spirit or butt heads with coaches, owners or the flow. Not because they run afoul of the law or have off the field problems.

Many of use give kudos to Peyton running a tight ship in the character department. It'll be interesting to see how he deals with the issue when one of our big talents has legal or character issues.

Food for thought.

8)

CHACHING · 07-15-2006, 12:16 AM

Originally Posted by TheDeuce

They prob took him cause Odell Thurman has now been suspended 4 games for a violation of the substance abuse policy.

Hilarious, yet so true. I wouldn't have minded using a 7th rounder on this guy. But I think we would label ourselves as hypocrites if we selected this guy because we've been stressing the importance of high character regardless of the level of talent. I think obviously this guy is an athletic football player, but I don't think he's worth using a first-day pick on.

Exactly....

07-13-2006, 01:55 PM	#1
dberce1 Chuck Liddells Right Hand Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Prairieville, Louisiana Posts: 1,227	Ahmad Brooks taken by Bengals in the 3rd round He should fit in with their ex-convict team: BENGALS TAKE BROOKS IN "TURD" ROUND Two league sources advise us that the Cincinnati Bengals have selected linebacker Ahmad Brooks in the third round of the Supplemental Draft. It figures. Perhaps Marvin Lewis and the Bengals should change the name of the third round to the "turd" round, since they've now used three consecutive picks in round three on guys of questionable character. In the 2005 draft, Lewis snagged receiver Chris Henry, who has since been arrested four times. In April 2006, Lewis took defensive end Frostee Rucker, who has faced multiple accusations of misconduct with females. Now, it's Brooks -- who was kicked off of the Virginia Cavaliers after his junior season. Jason Cole, formerly of the Miami Herald and now of Yahoo! Sports, reported that Brooks failed multiple drug tests while in college. Nice job, Marvin. From that glorious source known as: http://www.profootballtalk.com/rumormill.htm

07-14-2006, 07:40 PM	#7
TheDeuce 1000 Posts + Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,928	They prob took him cause Odell Thurman has now been suspended 4 games for a violation of the substance abuse policy. Hilarious, yet so true. I wouldn't have minded using a 7th rounder on this guy. But I think we would label ourselves as hypocrites if we selected this guy because we've been stressing the importance of high character regardless of the level of talent. I think obviously this guy is an athletic football player, but I don't think he's worth using a first-day pick on.
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07-14-2006, 10:22 PM	#9
TallySaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Tallahassee Posts: 1,367	Hilarious, yet so true. I wouldn't have minded using a 7th rounder on this guy. But I think we would label ourselves as hypocrites if we selected this guy because we've been stressing the importance of high character regardless of the level of talent. I think obviously this guy is an athletic football player, but I don't think he's worth using a first-day pick on. Yep. I agree. Not much to add to all comments here other than talent often outweighs character. There are the few intances where the TO's must go, but only because they screw up team spirit or butt heads with coaches, owners or the flow. Not because they run afoul of the law or have off the field problems. Many of use give kudos to Peyton running a tight ship in the character department. It'll be interesting to see how he deals with the issue when one of our big talents has legal or character issues. Food for thought. 8)
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07-15-2006, 12:16 AM	#10
CHACHING 500th Post Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Golden State Posts: 830	Originally Posted by TheDeuce They prob took him cause Odell Thurman has now been suspended 4 games for a violation of the substance abuse policy. Hilarious, yet so true. I wouldn't have minded using a 7th rounder on this guy. But I think we would label ourselves as hypocrites if we selected this guy because we've been stressing the importance of high character regardless of the level of talent. I think obviously this guy is an athletic football player, but I don't think he's worth using a first-day pick on. Exactly....

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07-13-2006, 02:02 PM	#2
dberce1 Chuck Liddells Right Hand Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Prairieville, Louisiana Posts: 1,227	another source: http://www.theredzone.org/news/showa...ArticleID=4074 I wish we would have taken a winger on this guy w/ our 3rd pick.

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saintswhodi 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 6,941	They prob took him cause Odell Thurman has now been suspended 4 games for a violation of the substance abuse policy.

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	I'm interested in knowing whether we even put out a bid for him.

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gandhi1007 Part Time Pimp Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 1,967	Kudos to the Bengals. He was definately worth a 3rd round pick (criminal or not).

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papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,744	Umm... Jammal Brown, Donte Stallworth, and Dwight Smith are all still on the team, so I think it's a little to late for that.