Cris Collinsworth vs. TJ: (Or the Over Achiever vs the Angry One.) Cris, in spite of the funny way he spells his name, his gangly body frame, and the fact that he's white, still manages to be near the top of all Bengal receiving records. TJ, playing behind Ocho Stinko, has cracked the top ten, before last year's breakout season. Given the uncertainties surrounding 85, 84 will have another big year, maybe a huge year. However, TJ wants a new contract and he seems always angry, always with a little chip on the shoulder. How chippy will he get over a new deal? Will Mikey pay big money or renegotiate for a 30+ year old receiver? If not, how ugly could that get?
I'm going to roll the dice here, even though Cris is the safe choice, and I fear a storm is brewing with TJ. TJ has the greater potential, and I love his athleticism and fearless playing. I am may regret this choice by training camp, but its TJ moving forward.
James Brooks vs Icky Woods: Its a lighthouse vs a shooting star. One Glorious Year in the Sun against a solid 7 year career. JB is in the top 5 of most rushing stat categories all time for the Bengals and was carrying the ball before and after Icky. Mr. Dependable. Icky pounded his way the SuperBowl, made up a dance, and gave the commentators something to talk about. Then he was hurt the very next year and pretty much out of football. He put the Bengals on the map though. You ask someone in California about the Bengals and if they are the right age they'll say, the Icky Shuffle. You ask them about James Brooks and they'll say, "Who?" Longevity and Dependability have to mean something. Taking Substance over Flash is what Cincinnati is all about, I submit as evidence Pete Rose, Chris Sabo, Ryan Freel and James Brooks as my examples. (Hear that Chad?! The nation may love you, but we're tired of it!) Its James Brooks. Just thinking about Chad pissed me off.
Leon Hall vs. Chris Perry: Battle of the 1st rounders. A China Doll versus a Pretty Boy. I admit, I met Leon's national media campaign with Macy's with disdain. What he do besides get drafted? Nothing! At least Chris Perry had some good carries his first year. That shining flash of potential still burns in my mind and in Bratkowski's playbook. But what has Perry done since then....Nothing! Its Not Yet versus Maybe Never. I'll take Leon Hall and Not Yet, which implies maybe this year. I am not convinced Perry will ever play again...ala KiJana.
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