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A.Wright to Join Bengals (1 Viewer)
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SoFresh&SoClean
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I guess. I really don't think he's much better than Krenzel or Doug Johnson.
Bengals, QB Wright agree to 1-year deal
Len Pasquarelli
4/19/2006
Moving to fill their need for a veteran insurance policy at quarterback, the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday night reached a contract agreement in principle with unrestricted free agent Anthony Wright, ESPN.com has learned.
A seven-year veteran who played the last four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, Wright will sign a one-year contract. Financial details were not yet available, but it is believed the contract will pay Wright a base salary in the seven-figure range and provide him the opportunity to earn more through incentives.
Barring an extension, Wright will be eligible for unrestricted free agency again next spring.
The addition of Wright is critical for the Bengals, given that starting quarterback Carson Palmer continues to rehabilitate from January surgery to repair two torn tendons in his left knee and that he may not be ready for the beginning of the regular season. Palmer and Bengals officials have reiterated that his recovery is on pace and that there have been no setbacks, but there is still no firm timetable for his return to the field. The injury to Palmer occurred in the first quarter of a wild-card playoff loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Cincinnati officials decided to sign Wright, 30, after considering several other options. The Bengals met with a number of candidates earlier in the free-agency period and were also involved in trade talks aimed at acquiring Joey Harrington from the Detroit Lions. In recent weeks, the Bengals seemed to focus on veteran journeyman Jamie Martin as a possibility before opting to sign Wright.
The Bengals have two other quarterbacks on the roster, Doug Johnson and Craig Krenzel, and both have limited starting experience. But with the possibility remaining that Palmer could miss the first month of the 2006 season, Cincinnati coaches and executives wanted a No. 2 quarterback with more experience. The team actually met with Wright in Cincinnati three weeks ago and kept him on its radar.
In 24 appearances, including 19 starts, Wright has completed 328-of-595 passes for 3,547 yards, with 11 touchdown passes and 22 interceptions. The former South Carolina star started seven games in 2005 when Ravens starter Kyle Boller suffered a foot injury and completed 164-of-266 passes for 1,582 yards, with six touchdown passes and nine interceptions.
Wright has a very strong but sometimes erratic arm and good running skills. Originally signed by the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 1999, Wright moved to the Dallas Cowboys in 2000 and then to the Ravens in 2002.
http://sports.espn.go.com
Len Pasquarelli
4/19/2006
Moving to fill their need for a veteran insurance policy at quarterback, the Cincinnati Bengals on Wednesday night reached a contract agreement in principle with unrestricted free agent Anthony Wright, ESPN.com has learned.
A seven-year veteran who played the last four seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, Wright will sign a one-year contract. Financial details were not yet available, but it is believed the contract will pay Wright a base salary in the seven-figure range and provide him the opportunity to earn more through incentives.
Barring an extension, Wright will be eligible for unrestricted free agency again next spring.
The addition of Wright is critical for the Bengals, given that starting quarterback Carson Palmer continues to rehabilitate from January surgery to repair two torn tendons in his left knee and that he may not be ready for the beginning of the regular season. Palmer and Bengals officials have reiterated that his recovery is on pace and that there have been no setbacks, but there is still no firm timetable for his return to the field. The injury to Palmer occurred in the first quarter of a wild-card playoff loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Cincinnati officials decided to sign Wright, 30, after considering several other options. The Bengals met with a number of candidates earlier in the free-agency period and were also involved in trade talks aimed at acquiring Joey Harrington from the Detroit Lions. In recent weeks, the Bengals seemed to focus on veteran journeyman Jamie Martin as a possibility before opting to sign Wright.
The Bengals have two other quarterbacks on the roster, Doug Johnson and Craig Krenzel, and both have limited starting experience. But with the possibility remaining that Palmer could miss the first month of the 2006 season, Cincinnati coaches and executives wanted a No. 2 quarterback with more experience. The team actually met with Wright in Cincinnati three weeks ago and kept him on its radar.
In 24 appearances, including 19 starts, Wright has completed 328-of-595 passes for 3,547 yards, with 11 touchdown passes and 22 interceptions. The former South Carolina star started seven games in 2005 when Ravens starter Kyle Boller suffered a foot injury and completed 164-of-266 passes for 1,582 yards, with six touchdown passes and nine interceptions.
Wright has a very strong but sometimes erratic arm and good running skills. Originally signed by the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 1999, Wright moved to the Dallas Cowboys in 2000 and then to the Ravens in 2002.
http://sports.espn.go.com
Ramblin Wreck
Footballguy
Experience. If CP is out for just 6 weeks (length of PUP), then they'll lean heavily on Rudi for 6 games anyway. And let a vet QB get the ball to the playmakers at WR. Don't need an inexperienced guy taking too many chances.
Sopranos
Footballguy
He wasnt that bad in Balt. He has alot more talent around him in Cincy. Look at his #'s in Balt. they were good for there. Better than Harrington and others.
http://football8.myfantasyleague.com/2005/...?L=57804&P=4839
http://football8.myfantasyleague.com/2005/...?L=57804&P=4839
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SoFresh&SoClean
Footballguy
Johnson has nearly the same amount of starts as Wright IRRC. I suppose Wright didn't do too bad for his opportunities. I am just not satisfied outside of Carson I guess. I got spoiled last season.
SoFresh&SoClean
Footballguy
Nice observation.
Texasmouth
Footballguy
When A. Wright was in Dallas he consistently outplayed Quincy Carter and even put on a helluva show a couple of times but then he got injured and the Cowboys gave up on him and went with the guy who does coke, it worked for us in the past.
I think Wright has more upside than Doug Johnson or Jamie Martin. He is far better than Krenzel. Wright actually has a cannon for an arm and he has some mobility, he just isn't very accurate and he makes bad decisions. Two things he wont have to worry about as much with the receiving corp the Bengals have.
I think Wright has more upside than Doug Johnson or Jamie Martin. He is far better than Krenzel. Wright actually has a cannon for an arm and he has some mobility, he just isn't very accurate and he makes bad decisions. Two things he wont have to worry about as much with the receiving corp the Bengals have.
