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Chick Ludwig covers the Cincinnati Bengals. He also writes about his other passions: college football, basketball and golf.Home > Blogs > Chick Ludwig At Large > Archives > 2008 > September > 06 > Entry
Next Bengal: Shaun Alexander
EX-SEATTLE SEAHAWK
TELLS ASSOCIATED PRESS
SIGNING IS IMMINENT
FAMILY IN NORTHERN KY.
IS TEASING HIM ABOUT
NAME CHANGE: ‘TRES SIETE’
Is Shaun Alexander about to become the newest member of the Cincinnati Bengals?
It sure sounds like it.
The free agent tailback, who was dumped by the Seattle Seahawks in April, told the Associated Press in Seattle on Friday, Sept. 5, that he believes his signing is “imminent.”
Alexander has worked out for the Bengals, New Orleans Saints, and the Denver Broncos have also shown interest.
Alexander attended Boone County High School in Florence, Ky., and the University of Alabama. His extended family in Northern Kentucky wants him to come back home …
… With a new name … in honor of his No. 37 uniform number.
“They want me to be Tres Siete,” Alexander told the Associated Press.
Check out the story at:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d80a8e90e&template=with-video&confirm=true
Permalink | Comments (22) | Post your comment | Categories: Bengals
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By Mike
September 6, 2008 10:03 AM | Link to this
I would much rather have Shaun Alexander at this point than Rudi.By jeff
September 6, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this
I would much rather have deshawn wynn that Green Bay cut, This is Rudi #2. Why bring in the same quality of guyBy jeff
September 6, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this
I would much rather have deshawn wynn that Green Bay cut, This is Rudi #2. Why bring in the same quality of guyBy Mike
September 6, 2008 11:08 AM | Link to this
How is a former MVP with tremendous leadership the same quality as Rudi? Rudi didnt even try this preseason. Shaun comes into Cincy, gets 15 carries per game for between 3.7 and 4 yards per run. Much better than the runs Rudi would have. With Willy gone, they are in desperate need of a leader.By Troy
September 6, 2008 11:45 AM | Link to this
Id take Shawn Alexnzander over Rudi. Its not even close.By kelly
September 6, 2008 12:57 PM | Link to this
great. another oft-injured, over-the-hill RB. i’m sure we’ll be sweet now.By islebfrank
September 6, 2008 1:08 PM | Link to this
I’m curious to know if he would be displacing one of the trio of Perry, Watson and DD Dorsey? That would have a lot to do with how I felt about this decision.By psychostats
September 6, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this
Remember that new-found confidence seen in Chris Perry thanks to Rudi’s departure? POOF! I can’t get excited about this signing either. Who will the Bengals cut to make room for Alexander, DeDe Dorsey? That will hurt special teams.By Mike-Cinci
September 6, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this
Every NFL team has had a chance to sign Alexander for months. They all passed on him including the Lions who just signed Rudi. Alexander is over the hill. Old running backs don’t make miracle comebacks.By preacher,franklin,ohio
September 6, 2008 4:07 PM | Link to this
ipray the bengals get him ,geter done for jesus god bless you all love in chirst preacher.By preacher,franklin,ohio
September 6, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this
ipray the bengals get him ,geter done for jesus god bless you all love in chirst preacher.By preacher,franklin,ohio
September 6, 2008 4:09 PM | Link to this
ipray the bengals get him ,geter done for jesus god bless you all love in chirst preacher.By Laughing in Middletown
September 6, 2008 4:23 PM | Link to this
Did someone just say, “geter done for Jesus”??? I’m pretty sure the savior has better things to do than care about the Bengals. Unless you mean Touchdown Jesus on I75.By Bonnie
September 6, 2008 6:31 PM | Link to this
I would welcome Shaun to the team. It would be great to get a local guy who wants to be here. I also thought I read on the Bengals website that Watson has some kind of injury, thought I’m not sure of how serious it is.By Bonnie
September 6, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this
I would welcome Shaun to the team. It would be great to get a local guy who wants to be here. I also thought I read on the Bengals website that Watson has some kind of injury, thought I’m not sure of how serious it is.By Bonnie
September 6, 2008 6:32 PM | Link to this
I would welcome Shaun to the team. It would be great to get a local guy who wants to be here. I also thought I read on the Bengals website that Watson has some kind of injury, though I’m not sure of how serious it is.By Rich Perry
September 6, 2008 8:12 PM | Link to this
Shaun Alexander stinks!!!!!!!!!!!!By Karl
September 6, 2008 10:00 PM | Link to this
If the Bengals get Alexander they would most likely cut Coats, keep 2 TE and 5 RB with Maui’a as the primary FBBy Karl
September 6, 2008 10:02 PM | Link to this
If the Bengals get Alexander they would most likely cut Coats, keep 2 TE and 5 RB with Maui’a as the primary FBBy Big Dog
September 6, 2008 11:37 PM | Link to this
I think the Bengals are thinking about signing him because it would be an insurance policy for Chris Perry getting injured again. He is a probowl player that states he will sign for the league min. Sounds like a good deal to me.By Big Dog
September 6, 2008 11:39 PM | Link to this
I think the Bengals are thinking about signing him because it would be an insurance policy for Chris Perry getting injured again. He is a probowl player that states he will sign for the league min. Sounds like a good deal to me.By islebfrank
September 7, 2008 2:00 AM | Link to this
I wouldn’t sign him unless someone else gets hurt. Watson is listed as probable with a hamstring injury I wasn’t aware of, but there’s a whole lot we find out we’re not aware of as we go along supporting the Bengals.