AJ May Not Make the Bengals' Roster
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Injuries kept him down. Never really had the opportunity. Which is a shame, he's the best QB out of the draft IMO
Though I hope this doesn't happen this is what I feared was a possibility when I read he basically wouldn't take a snap the entire pre season. If he does get released I have to believe he'll be picked up by somebody.
OH well. I find that hard to believe coaches kept him out of trianing camp when AJ wanted to practice and then they release him? This doesn't make sense.
I should note he isn't suspected to make the 53 man roster. That doesn't mean he'll be cut. Jesse Williams wasn't on the Seahawk's 53 man roster last year due to his leg surgery; he was still on the team, though. I expect AJ to be in the same boat.
I don't think NFL scouts were too happy with some things that AJ had to say in the weeks/months leading up to the draft. That certainly didn't help him.
It makes sense if once he got to the organization and started interacting with the team they felt he simply wasn't a good fit or his shoulder injury was more of a risk than thought. Granted all of this is purely speculation on my part but in the NFL (just as in life) situations can change in an instant. I've watched people be sought out, hired with a big salary to lead a company then two weeks later be let go. Life can be ungraciously harsh sometimes. Either way I think AJ will be fine. If Tyrod Taylor can hang around and earn a roster spot then AJ can too.
There's a big difference in not making the active man roster and being cut from the team. Most likely, AJ will be put on the injured reserve or PUP list and will still be with the team but won't count against them on the roster and can still be activated if the need arises. It's more or less some roster finagling by the Bengals. I highly doubt they'll cut him outright where other teams can pick up his rights as placing him on IR costs them nothing.
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from a purely spectator's standpoint it seemed like his approach was how not to impress coaches and scouts.
I thought there might be struggles or bench time, but I thought he was way better than being cut. I would really like him to get a chance in the pro's.
Please read these two posts. AJ isn't being cut. He just may not make the ACTIVE roster.
Ya, I didn't see your post clarifying. You should update your original post so others don't assume he's being sent packing like the first few posters did.
I understood what the situation was and was adding my two cents.
Missing the opportunity to actually play in the pre-season of this his rookie year could be a career killer. By next year he will be considered damaged goods. Another crop of shiny new QB's will be in town to try out.
That sucks!!!
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How could Tyler Wilson not even make an NFL roster? He led Arkansas to a top-5 ranking in 2011 with a terrible defense and a terrible offensive line. I've never seen a QB make great throws right before being hit as often as he did. It seemed like every time he threw the ball he got knocked on his behind a second later.
I agree.
The whole off season for AJ was a mess. I still think it is one of the most ridiculous off seasons for a high profile college player I have seen. I will always be a fan of his, but I wish he would have made better decisions.
I hate that he got hurt so easily, but if the team releases him...it may be hard to get picked up somewhere else. Other teams have had backup QB's playing this preseason.
The Bengals can put him on the PUP list, injured reserve or practice squad. I was not happy when he was drafted by Cincinnati knowing their history. It is going to be very difficult for AJ to make any team this season missing all perseason action.
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