[Stardust]

http://cincinnati.com/blogs/sports/2011/...ere-i-fit/

As he prepares for his second career playoff game, former Bengals wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh told NFPost.com he acknowledges uncertainty about his role with the team.

From the story:

After griping to anyone who would listen for several weeks earlier this season, Houshmandzadeh has grudgingly accepted his role.

“I don’t know where I fit,” he said. “Sunday, we’ll answer that together. I’ll know Sunday and everybody else will know.

“I don’t go into the games anymore expecting anything. I’m going to just bust my butt regardless of if I’m getting the ball or not, because if we don’t win I got a long time to rest anyway.”

For.Houshamdzadeh, this is an unusual experience.

Usually, he’s ready to watch the playoffs as soon as the season ends.

This year, he’s part of the postseason.

“I’m just dying to do anything,” Houshmandzadeh said. “Vertical, horizontal, it doesn’t matter,. Just make some plays, have some fun. At this point, I’m being honest. It doesn’t matter. I just want to do my part, period.”

(Hope everyone caught the nice, subtle dig at the Bengals with the “usually he’s ready to watch the playoffs as soon as the season ends” line.)

Houshmandzadeh caught 30 passes for 398 yards and three touchdowns during the regular season.

In 2007, he caught 112 passes for 1,143 yards as a Bengal.

[Stardust]

Would it make any sense for the Bengals to bring TJ back to help the young receivers mature? I don't see Chad or TO back, so a guy like TJ would be a great teacher.

[The Blue Blur]

Get TJ, draft AJ Green with the 3rd overall pick. Get a QB in the second round. Then whatever other holes needs filled. Bring in someone to compete with Carson, he needs a fire lit under his!!!! Going for Jake Locker. What do you think SD??

[HossDawg]

Would it make any sense for the Bengals to bring TJ back to help the young receivers mature? I don't see Chad or TO back, so a guy like TJ would be a great teacher.

It would be the smartest thing that the Bengals could do. IMO. TJ is a class act. On and off the field. And he would be a HUGE beneficiary to those young receivers!

[vundy33]

I thought Houshmandzadeh played for the Seahawks? Someone please esplain this for me.

[Amun-Ra]

Get TJ, draft AJ Green with the 3rd overall pick. Get a QB in the second round. Then whatever other holes needs filled. Bring in someone to compete with Carson, he needs a fire lit under his!!!! Going for Jake Locker. What do you think SD??

Bengals have the fourth pick.

[Stardust]

Get TJ, draft AJ Green with the 3rd overall pick. Get a QB in the second round. Then whatever other holes needs filled. Bring in someone to compete with Carson, he needs a fire lit under his!!!! Going for Jake Locker. What do you think SD??

I can agree with all that you say, but for me, I want Bowers from Clemson. The Bengals D is still their downfall. Their LB core is sureing up. They have to address Safety. The O-Line can be addressed in the 3rd and 4th round. The middle of the D-Line is solid. With Carson back, their is no need in wasting a high pick on a QB just to waste the money on. The only way fire is set under Carson is from the coach, not a new player. WR certainly makes the most sense.

But!

I want Bowers from Clemson. He is the BEST DE in the draft. He is a legitimate pass rusher and TACKLES excellently. He can play either side, thus is Odom comes back, that would give the Bengals two great edge rushers. If Odom cannot come back, Bowers would be excellent as the Right-End. He's the real deal.

[Bengal Cat]

If Bob Bratkowski comes back as OC....I'm not sure it matters.

[Amun-Ra]

I can agree with all that you say, but for me, I want Bowers from Clemson. The Bengals D is still their downfall. Their LB core is sureing up. They have to address Safety. The O-Line can be addressed in the 3rd and 4th round. The middle of the D-Line is solid. With Carson back, their is no need in wasting a high pick on a QB just to waste the money on. The only way fire is set under Carson is from the coach, not a new player. WR certainly makes the most sense.

But!

I want Bowers from Clemson. He is the BEST DE in the draft. He is a legitimate pass rusher and TACKLES excellently. He can play either side, thus is Odom comes back, that would give the Bengals two great edge rushers. If Odom cannot come back, Bowers would be excellent as the Right-End. He's the real deal.

I agree on Bowers he is a stud.

But I dont think we need a DE. We have Carols Dunlap, stud, Odom if he comes back healthy and Michael Johnson who had a decent year.

Safety is only a concern due to injuries. Roy Williams is a flat out beast when he can go 100%.

Linebackers are good.

You say D-Line is solid but I would rather have a tackle who is a threat to get to the QB, not just one who clogs the middle. Therefore I say go after Fairly. He is the best defensive tackle in the draft.

[Stardust]

I agree on Bowers he is a stud.

But I dont think we need a DE. We have Carols Dunlap, stud, Odom if he comes back healthy and Michael Johnson who had a decent year.

Safety is only a concern due to injuries. Roy Williams is a flat out beast when he can go 100%.

Linebackers are good.

You say D-Line is solid but I would rather have a tackle who is a threat to get to the QB, not just one who clogs the middle. Therefore I say go after Fairly. He is the best defensive tackle in the draft.

Fairly will not be available. My pick was based on who will be there with the 4th pick. Williams is done, deader than fried chicken. He's going to be 31 and has played 34 of 64 games over the last four years. He has already talked about signing a 1 day contract to sign with the Cowboys, so he can retire on the star. I'd love to have the Roy of old, but unfortunately it is just Roy that is old.