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There were a number of people here that wanted Miami to draft the TCU linebacker a few seasons ago. Any intrest in bringing him in as depth linebacker?
Bengals release PJ Dawson
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Since Dawson's linebacker coach at Cincinnati is now the linebacker coach for the Dolphins, Matt Burke... I'd say the Dolphins probably have a good idea what Paul Dawson, if anything, would bring to the table. We'll see if the Phins take a flyer on him or not.
LordTua
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I would still definitely take a shot on him. It's not like him being an asshole will cost us a game, considering he probably wont be in a game is his attitude aint right.
Get him around Wake, Suh and Jones and whip his heavy ass into shape. I loved that guy coming out of TCU, was always around the ball.
Get him around Wake, Suh and Jones and whip his heavy ass into shape. I loved that guy coming out of TCU, was always around the ball.
maralieus
Lets get those balls deep!!
Not like we have so many young talented future starters that we can't afford to let one go for this guy. We've got pretty much question marks across the board at LB. Jenkins and maybe misi are the only two that aren't huge question marks.
I would be so down for this
Loved him in college but his combine was sooooo bad. Plus throw the well documented attitude issue in there ... that even Cinci couldn't deal with ... I don't think he has much more of an NFL career.
LordTua
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Even if you're right. What's the harm in making this his last stop before being pushed out of the league? If he can stay in line and get his head on straight he can be a player
The harm would be taking a roster spot away from somebody with upside. And that's not even taking into account his athletic limitations even if he did get his head on straight. If you think misi wears a target in coverage ...
I'd take him over paysinger though. :up:
FearTheBeard
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He raised some serious question marks with how he performed at the combine. It's pretty clear those red flags regarding maturity and work ethic are clearly accurate, so it's not shocking.
Not one claim submitted for him. Will be on Bengals PS
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Making sense of P.J. Dawson getting cut by Bengals
By Kyle Phelps
@KylePhelps92 on Sep 5, 2016, 12:42p 25
Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
The move seemed shocking at first, but it’s actually warranted and a strong sign from the Bengals about how they're operating this year.
Giving up on a Day 2 draft pick after only one year is not something that the Cincinnati Bengals do often, and certainly not something they want to make a habit of. But, if and when they do it, you know there's a reason.
On Sunday, the Bengals shocked many around the NFL when they waived second year linebacker P.J. Dawson, the 99th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft out of TCU. Since he was drafted, there have been rumors swirling that Dawson possesses such poor work ethic that it effects his relationship with the coaching staff. Some fans at the preseason finale even claim Dawson had a physical altercation with a teammate on the sidelines, which was not shown on TV. Further rumors exist suggesting Dawson was late to team meetings, but of course, all of these are just rumors. Based on the limited information we currently have regarding the situation, people are trying to dig up an explanation for why the Bengals decided to part ways with their 2015 third round draft pick.
Up until yesterday, the battle for the final spot in the linebacker corps was thought to be between Marquis Flowers and Trevor Roach. A third year, former sixth round draft pick in Flowers who has only ever started one game in his professional career, and spent all of last year on Injured Reserve, and a second year undrafted player with no starting experience to speak of in Roach, weren’t supposed to have a chance to beat out a highly touted second year player who was once considered to have first-round talent.
Dawson had a few impressive plays in his rookie preseason, and even managed to contribute three tackles and a pass deflection as a rookie, despite the Bengals rarely giving rookies much of a chance to contribute. He looked to be performing well enough this offseason that his roster spot wasn’t in jeopardy, given his perceived level of potential.
However, it’s also worth remembering that Dawson was massively outperformed by both Flowers and Roach this preseason. He also was a healthy scratch for Week 3 of the preseason, which there’s surely a reason for. During the course of the preseason, Dawson recorded 10 tackles. He didn’t record any other stats, and regularly made critical mistakes that led to the edge not being set, allowing botched plays.
When you get right down to it, the simple fact of the matter is that Dawson was the least deserving member in the linebacker corps of a roster spot. As I said before, the Bengals don’t want to make a habit of giving up on former Day 2 draft pick so quickly going forward. But, they also don’t want to give off the impression that players can make the team purely based on draft status or dormant potential.
This offseason, it seems the Bengals coaching staff was somewhat frustrated with Dawson, but ready to see him step up.
“Paul Dawson wasn’t ready to go in there yet from an overall perspective,” Bengals defensive coordinator Paul Guenther said back in February. “Not just football, but the whole picture. When he comes back in April he has to be a different guy. And say, hey, I’m ready to compete for a starting linebacker job.”
It seems the Bengals didn’t think Dawson was that different guy this preseason.
http://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/9/5...p-j-dawson-getting-cut-by-bengals-roster-cuts
By Kyle Phelps
@KylePhelps92 on Sep 5, 2016, 12:42p 25
Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
The move seemed shocking at first, but it’s actually warranted and a strong sign from the Bengals about how they're operating this year.
Giving up on a Day 2 draft pick after only one year is not something that the Cincinnati Bengals do often, and certainly not something they want to make a habit of. But, if and when they do it, you know there's a reason.
On Sunday, the Bengals shocked many around the NFL when they waived second year linebacker P.J. Dawson, the 99th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft out of TCU. Since he was drafted, there have been rumors swirling that Dawson possesses such poor work ethic that it effects his relationship with the coaching staff. Some fans at the preseason finale even claim Dawson had a physical altercation with a teammate on the sidelines, which was not shown on TV. Further rumors exist suggesting Dawson was late to team meetings, but of course, all of these are just rumors. Based on the limited information we currently have regarding the situation, people are trying to dig up an explanation for why the Bengals decided to part ways with their 2015 third round draft pick.
Up until yesterday, the battle for the final spot in the linebacker corps was thought to be between Marquis Flowers and Trevor Roach. A third year, former sixth round draft pick in Flowers who has only ever started one game in his professional career, and spent all of last year on Injured Reserve, and a second year undrafted player with no starting experience to speak of in Roach, weren’t supposed to have a chance to beat out a highly touted second year player who was once considered to have first-round talent.
Dawson had a few impressive plays in his rookie preseason, and even managed to contribute three tackles and a pass deflection as a rookie, despite the Bengals rarely giving rookies much of a chance to contribute. He looked to be performing well enough this offseason that his roster spot wasn’t in jeopardy, given his perceived level of potential.
However, it’s also worth remembering that Dawson was massively outperformed by both Flowers and Roach this preseason. He also was a healthy scratch for Week 3 of the preseason, which there’s surely a reason for. During the course of the preseason, Dawson recorded 10 tackles. He didn’t record any other stats, and regularly made critical mistakes that led to the edge not being set, allowing botched plays.
When you get right down to it, the simple fact of the matter is that Dawson was the least deserving member in the linebacker corps of a roster spot. As I said before, the Bengals don’t want to make a habit of giving up on former Day 2 draft pick so quickly going forward. But, they also don’t want to give off the impression that players can make the team purely based on draft status or dormant potential.
This offseason, it seems the Bengals coaching staff was somewhat frustrated with Dawson, but ready to see him step up.
“Paul Dawson wasn’t ready to go in there yet from an overall perspective,” Bengals defensive coordinator Paul Guenther said back in February. “Not just football, but the whole picture. When he comes back in April he has to be a different guy. And say, hey, I’m ready to compete for a starting linebacker job.”
It seems the Bengals didn’t think Dawson was that different guy this preseason.
http://www.cincyjungle.com/2016/9/5...p-j-dawson-getting-cut-by-bengals-roster-cuts
johngarryvo
The Voice
Heck yes!! claim him
