The Misfit Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 (edited) Broke a team rule. Per the radio .... Edit to add: They are saying he will not start, but have no idea if he will later play, and the team violation is unknown ... Edited September 11, 2005 by The Misfit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilthorp Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 They've got that on the home page game day info link as well. Not saying how long he'll be benched....just that he won't be starting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Misfit Posted September 11, 2005 Author Share Posted September 11, 2005 A link CLEVELAND _ Running back Rudi Johnson won't start the Bengals' opener in Cleveland Sunday because of the violation of an unspecified team rule. Plus, rookie wide receiver Chris Henry is inactive despite a fine preseason with Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis opting to dress wide receivers Kelley Washington and rookie Tab Perry. Perry is earmarked to return kickoffs. Johnson, who started all 16 games last season, is coming off a Bengals' best rushing year of 1,454 yards, still figures to play heavily. Chris Perry makes his first pro start in his place. Also inactive are cornerbacks Rashad Bauman and Greg Brooks, defensive linemen Matthias Askew and Jonathan Fanene, linebacker Hannibal Navies, and guard-tackle Scott Kooistra. The Bengals could be expecting a smash-mouth game by dressing just three cornerbacks and eight offensive linemen instead of seven. Safeties Madieu Williams and Kevin Kaesviharn can also play corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeezNuts Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Do you think he'll sit out the whole game??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seminoles Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 this is in the wrong forum but.. do you start chris perry or thomas jones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Misfit Posted September 11, 2005 Author Share Posted September 11, 2005 Do you think he'll sit out the whole game??? 982366[/snapback] No. Marvin has done this before for team violations and the starter plays He may share with Perry more than originally planned, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Reports say he won't start, but will play... this is just a slap on the wrist... I would not make any line up changes based on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin4192 Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 bengals homer here, and for what its worth i totally agree with misfit here. ill let you guys know if i hear anymore on the radio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Misfit Posted September 11, 2005 Author Share Posted September 11, 2005 Just speculation, but how much Rudi plays today may depend on Perry. When Marv had Rudi and Dillon both healthy, he'd go with the hot player (much to the disdain of Dillon). If Perry gets off to a good start, he could end up playing a lot. Not trying to make anyone paranoid ... Rudi will probably still get 20 carries ... but he is more of a risk now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispirons Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 i'm contemplating playing perry in a flex position over justin mcareins. if he's in the doghouse, i don't think he gets out of it today unless perry sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Misfit Posted September 11, 2005 Author Share Posted September 11, 2005 According to Dave Lapham on Bengals radio, Rudi has a habit of being late for meetings and curfew, so he thinks Marv is just trying to send a message. He may only miss a series or even the first play. Again, this is according Lapham, who now says he thinks it's no big deal (but admits he knows no details). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down Goes Frazia Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 from KFFL............ Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports Cincinnati Bengals RB Rudi Johnson will not start Week 1 because he violated an unspecified team rule, a Bengals spokesman said this morning. RB Chris Perry will start, but Johnson could play the second snap and in the first possession. The violation is believed to be minor, such as being late for a meeting. Johnson is habitually the last player to get onto the field for practice or into meeting rooms. I'm still playing him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down Goes Frazia Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 I'm still playing him. 982449[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin Posted September 11, 2005 Share Posted September 11, 2005 Rudi seems to be the main back now. He got the goaline carry for a 1yd TD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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