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| Posted By | Discussion Topic: Kitna, Smith to battle for starting job | ||||
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| Calm Your Nut | posted on 03-08-2001 @ 5:06 PM |    | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Nov. 00  | CINCINNATI – The Cincinnati Bengals made their most important decision of free agency Thursday, signing quarterback Jon Kitna to a four-year contract. The deal is for $7 million, but including a $4 million signing bonus and other potential incentives, it could end up being worth as much as $12 million. Kitna, who lost his starting job with the Seattle Seahawks last season, will compete with Akili Smith for the starting job in training camp. Coach Dick LeBeau said the Bengals won't pursue another quarterback in free agency, though he didn't rule out the possibility of Scott Mitchell returning to join the competition if no one else signs him. "I like our quarterback situation where it is," LeBeau said. "You never say never, but with Akili and Scott Covington and now Jon Kitna as a Cincinnati Bengal, I think we have a very good quarterback situation." Kitna, 28, is the second free agent signed this week by the Bengals, who were farther under the salary cap than any other team. Former Minnesota defensive tackle Tony Williams signed Tuesday. The Bengals also focused on their biggest need on defense Thursday, talking to pass-rushing end Kenny Holmes from Tennessee. Unable to land Elvis Grbac, the Bengals went after the second-tier quarterbacks available in free agency. By signing Kitna, the Bengals set up a competition between two quarterbacks who lost their starting jobs last season. Smith was benched after the 10th game last season in favor of Mitchell. Smith finished with a 52.8 passer rating, the lowest among NFL regular quarterbacks. He threw for 1,253 yards with three touchdowns and six interceptions. Kitna had a 75.6 rating, throwing for 2,658 yards with 18 touchdowns. He also threw 19 interceptions, third-most in the NFL. Had they landed Grbac, the Bengals would have essentially been giving up on Smith, their No. 1 draft pick two years ago. By signing Kitna, they've given him a chance to win back his job. "This will be a fair and open competition," LeBeau said. "I don't think anybody going in has the edge."   Proud to watch over "Mud Juice and Drunken GW" | ||||
| Francine Banger | posted on 03-08-2001 @ 7:23 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Dec. 00 | John Kitna sucks. So he should fit in pretty nicely in Cincinnati. The Islanders of the NFL.  | ||||
| MashedPotatohead NIGGA PLEASE! All the bitches in here are crazy! | posted on 03-08-2001 @ 8:02 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00 | Battling for the starting QB position in CIN? It's like asking someone would they rather be eaten by sharks or alligators - they are gonna get killed no matter what Sig Pic Under Construction | ||||
| onehung lo434 | posted on 03-08-2001 @ 8:52 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00 | Fuck cincinatti therye not going anywhere soon enough ;) | ||||
| Calm Your Nut | posted on 03-08-2001 @ 9:47 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Nov. 00 | I think all you guys are wrong all they need is a QB,kicker and punter that team will be set they have good WR a great MLB probably one of the best RB in the league they arent that bad. Proud to watch over "Mud Juice and Drunken GW" | ||||
King Shit *board owner* | posted on 03-08-2001 @ 10:09 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Veteran Registered: Feb. 01 | Neither of them is the answer for the Bengels. They need to spend a lot more money than they're willing to cough up. ~Matt/Froy from Jersey The Hell Hole Official Protector of Gay Marco & SwampJunk...if he ever decides to post. Also providing total immunity to Fayth | ||||
| MashedPotatohead NIGGA PLEASE! All the bitches in here are crazy! | posted on 03-08-2001 @ 10:41 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00 | quote: DILLON - SORRY I couldn't help it ;) is definately a VERY GOOD RB, but they are screwing around with him too much money-wise the past few years. They both complete more passes to the other team than they throw TDs to their own teammates. Didn't Smith only have one year at major college level? He needs more reps. I'm not sure there is a QB they can draft that would be any better this year. Vick - I feel is gonna be a BIG BUST. Sig Pic Under Construction | ||||
| Calm Your Nut | posted on 03-09-2001 @ 1:07 AM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Nov. 00 | Why the fuck are you giving me a dillon I made a fuckin point they should pay him as much as he deserves they have the most cap room in the league they will make some moves. Proud to watch over "Mud Juice and Drunken GW" | ||||
| Francine Banger | posted on 03-09-2001 @ 2:37 AM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Dec. 00 | He made a very clever point which I wish I would of came up with. DILLON!! Is Cory Dillon the Running Back for Cincinnati who is the only bright spot for that team. So dont take offense. | ||||
| MashedPotatohead NIGGA PLEASE! All the bitches in here are crazy! | posted on 03-09-2001 @ 1:09 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00 | quote: Thanks Francine Banger - Glad SOMEONE caught the obscure reference/joke ;) I'm gonna go into the corner and cry now :( Sig Pic Under Construction | ||||
| MashedPotatohead NIGGA PLEASE! All the bitches in here are crazy! | posted on 03-13-2001 @ 8:16 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00 | Bringing this up for someone toREAD Sig Pic Under Construction | ||||
| onehung lo434 | posted on 03-13-2001 @ 9:18 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Oct. 00 | quote: Thanks mashed for the insight | ||||
| Calm Your Nut | posted on 03-13-2001 @ 10:50 PM | | |||
| O&A Board Regular Registered: Nov. 00 | Sorry mashpotatohead I was wrong there I skimmed through it and I didn't catch the joke. Watching Over "Kwyjibo" | ||||
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