Antonio Bryant Headed to Cincinnati?

[pantherfan81]

Filed to ESPN: Free agent WR Antonio Bryant is headed to Cincinnati for a visit tonight and tomorrow. He could be the Bengals WR.

http://twitter.com/Adam_Schefter

Well there might be one less WR soon.

[Dpantherman]

Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on March 8, 2010 5:02 PM ET

There are bigger names out there, but the first wide receiver to meet with the Bengals this offseason will be Antonio Bryant.

Joe Reedy of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports Bryant will visit Cincincinnati on Tuesday. Bryant has been connected to the Bengals less than Terrell Owens and Brandon Marshall, but he makes a lot more sense.

At 29, Bryant is still in his prime. Unlike Owens, Bryant has deep speed to complement Cincinnati's short passing attack. Unlike Marshall, Bryant doesn't cost any trade compensation to acquire. And Bryant fits that whole "second chance" vibe Mike Brown loves so much.

The Bengals hold all the cards here. Bryant's market has been slow to develop and Cincinnati has other options if Bryant seeks too much money.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2010/03/08/bryant-to-visit-bengals/

looks like we have to face this guy again next year (assuming he signs---he will)

This is a marriage that makes a lot of sense for both sides.

[SCP]

Well, we know he's not coming here.

[Swarly]

damn.. I really wanted him here..

[SCP]

It's not like he's coming here anyway.

[Sloth]

I'm sure Smith won't mind being the only talent at WR again.

Any trash heap guys under 27 who'll play on a one year contract out there?

[pantherfan81]

I know I'm not supposed to quote ESPNInsider so take it FWIW. They said supposedly the Panther's would like to have him but he would have to take a price cut. I know Insider isn't exactly the best source but just thought I'd let you guys know. He's visiting the Bengals but don't be shocked if he visits here too.

[panthers34]

i dont really care were he goes cause i think smith and jarret should start and we can draft marty gilyard or shiply to be in the slot

[MrBubba]

damn.. I really wanted him here..

Sorry he costs more than a happy meal at MickeyD's

[Brooklyn Bully]

We already have the WRs that will be on this squad. We'll add more in the Draft.

[ncbobcat]

Bryant is the only FA WR that would actually UPGRADE our WR corps. All the other FA WRs will be no more than role players like Moose, but without the blocking skills.

Front office offseason "to-do" list:

-Cut aging players--check

-Steer clear of any quality players in FA, save some "role players" (scrubs in the average fans vernacular)--check

-Completely *** up any chance of a successful 2010--check

[pantherfan81]

Filed to ESPN: Terrell Owens visiting Bengals on Tuesday.

http://twitter.com/Adam_Schefter

There's still hope!

[R0CKnR0LLA]

Hopefully they take TO and we can still get Bryant cheap.

[rayzor]

Bryant is the only FA WR that would actually UPGRADE our WR corps. All the other FA WRs will be no more than role players like Moose, but without the blocking skills.

Front office offseason "to-do" list:

-Cut aging players--check

-Steer clear of any quality players in FA, save some "role players" (scrubs in the average fans vernacular)--check

-Completely *** up any chance of a successful 2010--check

waaaahhhh