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StumbleuponChris Henry returns to Bengals
COMMENT: What do you think of this move?
BLOG: Bengals have a lot of explaining to do
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Beleaguered wide receiver Chris Henry resigned with the Cincinnati Bengals on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
He'll open the regular season on a four-week NFL suspension after violating the league's Personal Conduct Policy.
Also on Tuesday, the Bengals waived rookie defensive back Jerrid Gaines of Miami, Ohio, and Springfield South High School.
Henry is immediately eligible to begin practicing and also is eligible to play in the final two preseason games. However, during the four-game suspension, he'll not be able to practice.
A fourth-year player, the Bengals released Henry on April 3 after a series of high-profile off-the-field events that resulted in multiple suspensions. The last was an assault charge resulting from a confrontation in Cincinnati that was dropped because of a hung jury.
The league placed Henry on indefinite suspension following the charge and reduced that to four games after the case was dropped.
The West Virginia product has played in 35 games, all with the Bengals. In three seasons he's amassed 88 receptions for 1,370 yards and 17 touchdowns.
Comments
By GiantsFan
August 30, 2008 1:22 PM | Link to this
I’m pretty sure the team would welcome him back with open arm’s, if can just stay out of trouble. I mean sure, we all make mistakes. But honestly, is it really that hard for him to stay out of that much trouble. Com’ on, he’s too young and talented of a guy to be getting into so much stuff like this on a continous basis. It ain’t so hard to stay out of trouble.
By someone else
August 24, 2008 8:17 PM | Link to this
It just makes me wonder, Has the local Law Enforcement been notified of his return?
By tex
August 20, 2008 4:45 AM | Link to this
mikey brown loves to make money. mr henry is a decent talent who will now work for the minimum dollar just like mike likes.
By Sammy T
August 19, 2008 11:04 PM | Link to this
Dear All,
Chris is a great man, despite what had happened in the past… He belongs to a family now that he never had before, a family who possess great values and high standards. I have spoken with Chris seveal times and encourage him to use his talent wisely… I have all the confident in the world that you will see him in a different light. For those of you that look down upon him, I want you to understand that there’s failures in life! Chris will surprise you! Love you little Chris!G
By ashleigh
August 19, 2008 10:36 PM | Link to this
Everyone isnt perfect and everyone makes mistakes!1 get over it!! GO CHRIS!
By ashleigh
August 19, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this
Everyone isnt perfect and everyone makes mistakes!1 get over it!! GO CHRIS!
By ashleigh
August 19, 2008 10:35 PM | Link to this
Everyone isnt perfect and everyone makes mistakes!1 get over it!! GO CHRIS!
By NickM
August 19, 2008 9:45 PM | Link to this
Mike Brown is one apple that fell far from the tree. Coach Brown would not have stood for this. Way to go Bungals. Looks like another loosing season filled with fellons. Thats ok Cincy, at least you have one pro team that can win in the queen city. Too bad no one cares about hockey.
Q: What do you call an eleven man crime ring in the ‘natti?
A: A huddle.
Good luck Bungals. Im one more loosing season closer to blackouts, and being able to watch the Browns on Channel 7.
By bytemee
August 19, 2008 9:32 PM | Link to this
whiny little “terrified” girls. Boo. Chris Henry scare me. Wah!
Go Chris - kick some a@*!
By bytemee
August 19, 2008 9:31 PM | Link to this
whiny little “terrified” girls. Boo. Chris Henry scare me. Wah!
Go Chris - kick some a@*!
By bytemee
August 19, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this
whiny little “terrified” girls. Boo. Chris Henry scare me. Wah!
Go Chris - kick some a@*!
By bytemee
August 19, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this
whiny little “terrified” girls. Boo. Chris Henry scare me. Wah!
Go Chris - kick some a@*!
By bytemee
August 19, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this
whiny little “terrified” girls. Boo. Chris Henry scare me. Wah!
Go Chris - kick some a@*!
By bytemee
August 19, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this
whiny little “terrified” girls. Boo. Chris Henry scare me. Wah!
Go Chris - kick some a@*!
By bytemee
August 19, 2008 9:30 PM | Link to this
whiny little “terrified” girls. Boo. Chris Henry scare me. Wah!
Go Chris - kick some a@*!
By rollinmyeyes
August 19, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this
wah. Bunch of whiny little terrified girls.
Go Chris! Good to have you back!
By rollinmyeyes
August 19, 2008 9:27 PM | Link to this
wah. Bunch of whiny little terrified girls.
Go Chris! Good to have you back!
By astonishedatdastupidity
August 19, 2008 9:22 PM | Link to this
Since when does the majority of comments about Henry the work of 12 year old girls. Wah. Blood,Drugs, blah blah blah.
Bunch of whiners go cheer for another team. And leave him alone. Just think if everything you have done in your life was out for the public to view.
Oops i forgot. This is Cinci - conservative whiny republicans. Ya’ll are PERFECT. Nice, clean cut-well scrubbed white folk. Dat Henry boy, he’s uppity aint he. Kick butt this year Chris and the two-faced crowd will cheer you!
By astonishedatdastupidity
August 19, 2008 9:21 PM | Link to this
Since when does the majority of comments about Henry the work of 12 year old girls. Wah. Blood,Drugs, blah blah blah.
Bunch of whiners go cheer for another team. And leave him alone. Just think if everything you have done in your life was out for the public to view.
Oops i forgot. This is Cinci - conservative whiny republicans. Ya’ll are PERFECT. Nice, clean cut-well scrubbed white folk. Dat Henry boy, he’s uppity aint he. Kick butt this year Chris and the two-faced crowd will cheer you!
By Saladin
August 19, 2008 9:12 PM | Link to this
My problem isn’t that the Bengals signed Henry. It’s after everything they said and showed that despite all their high and mighty comments, they will GLADLY be hypocrites in the name of being a better football team.
As for Henry himself, idiots will be idiots. If you sign a guy like that, be ready for the price that comes with it.
By Dennis
August 19, 2008 9:04 PM | Link to this
Henry is no more of an embarassment to the bungles than the bungles are themselves. They deserve each other; a low class team with a no class player. Bringing this looser back is a slap in the face to ALL of us who,through the years,spent our money supporting this team and that thief brown.
By Tom Smith
August 19, 2008 8:58 PM | Link to this
Good luck with this Marvin!?!?
By Rick
August 19, 2008 8:26 PM | Link to this
Small market team…small market coach…..small market city……owners of the teams have been screwing the people of Cincy for years……the product they put on the field is triple A quality in baseball and semi-pro quality in football. And yet dumb-a*s people keep going to the games……and pay inflated prices!!!!!!!
By Rick
August 19, 2008 8:25 PM | Link to this
Small market team…small market coach…..small market city……owners of the teams have been screwing the people of Cincy for years……the product they put on the field is triple A quality in baseball and semi-pro quality in football. And yet dumb-a*s people keep going to the games……and pay inflated prices!!!!!!!
By Kettering Chris
August 19, 2008 7:39 PM | Link to this
When is Rae Carruth availible?
By bengalnut
August 19, 2008 7:26 PM | Link to this
All I needed to see was Carson “overthrowing” Chatman in the second quarter of the Green Bay game. He is not tall and if he doesn’t have the speed to make plays downfield, he will not be on the roster. Who do the bengals have beside a healthy Glen Holt and TJ not able to run routes and Chad at 85%? The kids they drafted will make the roster, but cannot be expected to contribute. The bengals had to make the move.
By larry
August 19, 2008 6:34 PM | Link to this
Chris Henry should have never been cut in the first place..his case was thrown out.His suspension should be lifted
By Puh-leeeze
August 19, 2008 5:37 PM | Link to this
DDN, for the love of G*d, puh-leeeeze display message board postings oldest to newest so that the reader can read the article first, then each successive posting in chronological order.
I believe you might be the last paper in the western hemisphere to do it newest to oldest.
By Brad in Greenville
August 19, 2008 4:51 PM | Link to this
Bottom line in pro sports - if you win, nobody really cares how or with what players. If the Bengals employed a bunch of preachers and nuns and went 0-16, it wouldn’t be acceptable. Get some thugs, make the playoffs, all the bad pub is overlooked.
I guess “In Marvin We Trust” no longer applies - Marvin said this wouldn’t happen. I just don’t like the inconsistency of the message. They draw the line in the sand with Ocho, but back the truck up on this one. Don’t like it.
Go Bucks!
By Cincy Street Smarts
August 19, 2008 4:46 PM | Link to this
Its funny..If I did any of the things he did, at least i can return to work on Monday. He should have the same opportunity. Work is work, personal is personal. Leave baby Randy Moss alone.
By Mike
August 19, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this
“Let him who is without sin cast the first stone” Otherwise just watch all the touchdowns come rolling in.
His character is no more flawed than anyone running for president. He just happens to get caught.
By richard
August 19, 2008 4:34 PM | Link to this
If owned by Mike Brown, flush it down!
By WVU FAN
August 19, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this
FINALLY!! Chris has returned to Cincinnati. Enough said he will be the man.
By garland
August 19, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this
Way to go Mike and Marvin.This should have been done long ago.Chris is obviously a changed man.People just pick on him because he has strange eyes.
By josh
August 19, 2008 4:28 PM | Link to this
bengals suck! you would think they would learn from their mistakes. they should just try and recruit guys straight out of lebanon penetentiary , this guy deserves to be in prison, funny how money works, no talent and stupid, there goes another season
By sam
August 19, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this
Like I have said in the past about the bengals being a 2nd rate organization has just been validated with this move. They have no standards. This is why I only cheer for college(OSU)and high school sports.
By CHT
August 19, 2008 3:47 PM | Link to this
Looks like crime does indeed pay. Henry is a low life thug, nothing more, nothing less. Poor choice, Bengals, poor choice.
By sam
August 19, 2008 3:46 PM | Link to this
Like I have said in the past about the bengals being a 2nd rate organization has just been solidified with this move. They have no standards. This is why I only cheer for college(OSU)and high school sports.
By ks
August 19, 2008 3:27 PM | Link to this
Just one more example of why I don’t support or attend professional (multi-millionaire) sporting events anymore. They have no principles, and don’t even try to reflect traditional community values. Just get down to roll around in the mud, blood, drugs and money with everyone else. On the other hand, who knows, the Bengals may even win a game or two. When push comes to shove, let’s just cave in, again, and then wonder and complain about why young people are starving for role models….ha!!
By preacher franklin ohio
August 19, 2008 3:15 PM | Link to this
i pray he does good this year turn to god not crime geter done for jesus god bless you all love in chirst preacher.
By preacher franklin ohio
August 19, 2008 3:14 PM | Link to this
i pray he does good this year turn to god not crime geter done for jesus god bless you all love in chirst preacher.
By preacher franklin ohio
August 19, 2008 3:09 PM | Link to this
i pray he does good this year turns to god not crime geter done for jesus god bless you all love in christ preacher.
By Bob Herdman
August 19, 2008 3:06 PM | Link to this
My concern with the rehiring of Chris Henry (and I am a WV fan and was happy when he came to Cincinnati) is that I haven’t read anywhere where he is quoted as saying things like” I am sorry for the wrong things I did” or “I know I was wrong” or “I will make a commitment to better represent myself the Bengals and the NFL”.There seems to be little personal commitment,remorse or resolve to be a better member of society…a society that is safer or not depending on the act of us all.
By seriously?
August 19, 2008 2:30 PM | Link to this
Every year I hear the Bengals are going to be better and make the playoffs, every year they suck. At least Lewis had instilled some class into that organization. The Bengals have sucked forever and the fans are still loyal so winning obviously isn’t everything, stop using that as an excuse (a #3 wideout will not get you to the playoffs). At least try to put a team with some dignity on the field that a Browns fan like me could even think about cheering for to beat the Steelers or the Ravens.
By moral majority
August 19, 2008 2:06 PM | Link to this
People in the public eye should be held at a higher standard then everyone else. Kids look up to these people. And it’s not my morale standards, it is written in a book. If more people would read this book we would be better off.
By Jack
August 19, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this
Jim Jones, Henry has had a second..and third and fourth chance. He is way past second chances. People do make mistakes, but when they start making 6-7 mistakes, you have to realize they can not live up to the standards of an NFL player. Mark, you have to realize that the NFL does not suspend people based upon guilt or innocence in court room, they do their own investigations. If you want to argue thats unfair, then thats fine, but dont mistake a mistrial with being innocent.
By MANVAN32
August 19, 2008 1:37 PM | Link to this
FROM WHAT I CAN TELL IS THAT ALOT OF FOLKS DONT LIKE CHRIS BUT THE MAN DESERVE TO MAKE A LIVING LIKE EVERYBODY ELSE AND DESERVE ANOTHER CHANCE HELL IF GOD CAN FORGIVE SO CAN I GO BENGALS
By GeneralSentiment
August 19, 2008 1:36 PM | Link to this
Personally think the guy has outstanding talent and all he does is catch touchdowns when he plays. His off the field antics are more than questionable. But as one previous person posted, if PacMan and all his strip club thugs can come back after repeated violations, shouldn’t Chris Henry be afforded that same opportunity. The Bengals did the right thing, they needed to nip the situation in the bud, (release Henry) and resign him if he is found innocent, he is too good of a talent to let get go
By BnOPanther
August 19, 2008 1:10 PM | Link to this
I don’t care what he does off the field, sports should not be our moral compass. What will p**s me off if he starts short arming balls over the middle again. When that happens, then you get rid of him.
By Howie Feltersnatch
August 19, 2008 1:09 PM | Link to this
My friend Realist the answer to your question is in the words of Def Leppard. Hot, sweet and sticky!! You are correct the comments are hilarious in particular the ones by all the self-rightious butt heads who have nothing better to do than inflict there code of morality on the world! Rock on Realist!!
By Randy
August 19, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this
Not a big surprise. The Bengals just never learn. They continue to take one step forward and two steps back. They deserve exactly what they’re going to get.
By Jim Jones
August 19, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this
Why isn’t he one of them Jack why not a second chance??? He is not the reason the Bengals are and continue to be a laughing stock of the league! They are the laughing stock because they suck and have sucked since 1988 or 89 who cares and they are a losing organization thats why they are a laughing stock! Marvin Lewis have brought some respect back to the organization as far as winning some ball games he is one of the best coaches they have had!
By Mark
August 19, 2008 12:27 PM | Link to this
You people are just about all idiots. Crusification by the media and you believe every word of it. Doug has the best post, it is a business and it is about winning. Henry was not convicted of the crime and the NFL has still seen fit to cast its unfair judgement, much the same as they did with Thurman. But you see a thug (as the media says) like Pacman Jones go to Dallas, and all of a sudden the NFL forgets his regressions and he is allowed to play. Sounds like double standards to me.
By Realist
August 19, 2008 12:09 PM | Link to this
Not only are the comments entertaining, the names of some of you are pretty interesting as well…..so Howie how did it feel anyway???????
By Jack
August 19, 2008 12:06 PM | Link to this
There is a reason why the Bungles continue to be the laughingstock of the league. While you would like to give people the benefit, he is not one of them. While yes the charges were dropped, an incident did take place. Although the good news for some bungle fans, this will be the last year of Marvin Lewis, as clearly he is not in charge anymore. As a non-fan, I would rather see Lewis continue to coach the team.
By Jim Jones
August 19, 2008 11:55 AM | Link to this
I like reading these comments some of you people leave on here they are really entertaining!! He may have been in trouble once before and once you are labled you have a target on your back and people will make things up to get money from these athletes especially nfl players! If the man was guilty of what they accussed him of most of you would have known that the case was thrown out! The man is human just like the rest of us but im sure some of you have made mistakes in the past too!!
By Darrell
August 19, 2008 11:33 AM | Link to this
Yes, I think the Bengals should bring back Chris Henry. They should also try and go get Charles Manson & Osama Bin Laden. The Bengals need help at wide receiver and Osama & Manson could be the threat they need to put fear into DB’s minds. Chris Henry could bring the underage girls & alcohol for Charlie & bring the weapons & ammunition that Obama needs to blow by the DB’s. The Bengals also should pay both Charlie & Obama about $5 million a year for being such great citizens like Chris Henry has.
By Moral majority
August 19, 2008 11:28 AM | Link to this
It is really sad to read some of the comments. You must stand up for something. And morals are not just for church they are for REAL LIFE. Chris Henry should not be called back, he was let go for a reason. Winning is not everything. Even if you do bring him back this will not fix the defence.
By Glenn
August 19, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this
Well as a season ticket holder I must say this is the worst thing you can do to a team that finally got on the right track. Why would you do this? I know this guy is talented but this is what the team wants to get away from. I work with a lot of people that hear that Marvin does not want him and has told Mike Brown he will walk if this happens. I also think one guy will not make your team a contender. I for some reason hope he gets arrested again just to see Mr.Brown look more like an idiot!!!!!
By John Hunicutt
August 19, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this
Do you think the Bengals should bring Chris Henry back?
Sure. While the main event Playing/winning pro football games) is important, the side shows are fun, too. How otherwise dull it would be to lose and not have something to watch on ESPN!! GO THUGS!! GO “OCHO ZERO!”
By Steven Ross
August 19, 2008 10:49 AM | Link to this
Well, on the field, he should be a star. Off remains to be seen. Hey, we’re the Bengals so nothing should surprise anybody. This has Mikey Boy written all over it. I seriously doubt Lewis wants anything to do with him but let’s face it, we have issues at WR with injuries and inexperience.
By Howie Feltersnatch
August 19, 2008 10:43 AM | Link to this
Honey76 that was a sweet post:)
By Ft. Myers Foursome
August 19, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this
Sign Henry and go 9-7 or go with injured players all year and go 7-9. Is anyone else tired of losing?
By Bass*
August 19, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this
I know a young man that was at the party in clifton that led to Chris Henry’s release and he stated that he told the officers that he never saw him there. The Bengals made a mistake when they released him without knowing all the facts. He was not convicted of any crime even though it went to trial. So if you think about it in those terms he is the victim in this case because he got a 4 game suspension for no reason.
By My Opinion
August 19, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this
A disgraceful decison by the Bengals’ front office. Where is the INTEGRITY?
By THE Bengal Fan
August 19, 2008 10:28 AM | Link to this
Doug, great post buddy! The rest of you people need to understand that this is a business first. The Bengals have been plagued with injuries the past few years when we should have been playoff contenders. Nothing to do about it but move forward. Chris Henry may be a punk but he has great hands and we need a deep threat receiver if we want to vie for a playoff spot this year. If you fair weather fans don’t understand that go jump on another bandwagon - we only need real fans.
By JUST AN IDEA
August 19, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this
Some of you guys need to stop and think. If you are so willing to “sell your souls” to bring back an athlete who has repeatedly showed a lack of respect for anyone else, to win a couple of ballgames, I ask the following. Where will you be after you have done this and you do not obtain what you so badly desire? Re-sigining Chris Henry will not in itself get the bengals to the playoffs. They only went once before with him. You need to think about the longterm makeup of your team.
By Honey76
August 19, 2008 10:12 AM | Link to this
Absolutely bring Chris back! Give him one more chance to show that he is a good player. It’s time for him to buckle down and stay out of trouble and be a professional football player. Like Marvin Lewis said it’s a privilage to player for the NFL. Chris should be honored to come back an represent the Bengals as well as himself. Good Luck Chris show us what your working with!!!
By Honey76
August 19, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this
Absolutely bring Chris back! Give him one more chance to show that he is a good player. It’s time for him to buckle down and stay out of trouble and be a professional football player. Like Marvin Lewis said it’s a privilage to player for the NFL. Chris should be honored to come back an represent the Bengals as well as himself. Good Luck Chris show us what your working with!!!
By jkj
August 19, 2008 10:07 AM | Link to this
What a disgrace to the Bengals, the NFL and all of pro sports. What kind of example is this setting for young kids? That it’s perfectly fine to break the law and nothing will happen to you? His “fines” and suspensions are a joke. If any of us did what he did….we’d be in jail!
A very poor decision.
By Season tix holder
August 19, 2008 10:04 AM | Link to this
Bring back Henry now!! Who cares what you moral idiots say, you can STFU this is football not church
By GO BUCKS
August 19, 2008 10:00 AM | Link to this
Well at least he is not a murderer like OJ Simpson!
By dld
August 19, 2008 9:57 AM | Link to this
I’m not thrilled with the idea of Chris Henry coming back either, but Doug said it pretty well. I admit I don’t usually check out other teams web sites, but do the Cowboys fans have as much hateful and spiteful postings about PACMAN “call me Adam” Jones who has been arrested more often for MUCH more serious things than Henry, and as many dumb and spiteful things said about the coaching staff and ownership that signed him. I get really tired of “Haters” who are either jealous or inept themselve
By Howie Feltersnatch
August 19, 2008 9:48 AM | Link to this
Susan you will be the first one flashing your t*ts when Henry scores his first touchdown no doub’t you are a Brown-eye fan. As for the rest of you hypocritical moral majority losers..GET A LIFE the NFL is full of low caracter guys who are celebrated as heroes as long as there team is winning. Pro sports is not were role models are it is in the home, the schools, and every other facet of REAL LIFE!
By Truth
August 19, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this
Are you a fan or a social worker? I have plenty reservations about what should be done with my favorite team. I am a working adult and understand it is not my decision. If you want to boo Chris, Chad or anyone else wearing stripes, please do so from your local watering hole and return your season tickets. As for the real fans, just cheer when Carson goes deep for 6 and then take your as@ back to work.
By Bengal Fan
August 19, 2008 9:32 AM | Link to this
Well…. I think it is a shame we have to resort to bringing someone back who has been suspended numerous times and fined. I think we should be able to find some help in the minors to cover the short time the others are injured. Chris Henry already has to sit the first 4 games, TJ and Chad should be healthy by then or other the players stepping up may find a home.
By SteelersRock
August 19, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this
To welcome back, I see alot of bungle fans badmouthing your team. The Steeler fans dont care who you losers put on the field, it has not mattered, we kick your butts almost every time. Bring on who you want to, we will still beat you down like a high school team. As far as henry goes, he will get back into trouble, and the bungles will have to pay a fine to the league this time. You guys till have to play the first 4 games without him as he still has to serve his latest suspension.
By VietVet
August 19, 2008 9:13 AM | Link to this
Nope- how many chances does a young person get nowadays? Where is the discipline on this team and in society? Will we see Odell Thurmon next? Marvin Lewis and Mikey Boy Brown, by establishing the idea that they were going to clean up this team and then resigning a player that was cut for bad character, gives them absolutely no credibility at all. Flea market team/sleezy- in the gutter team management.
By Richard
August 19, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this
I doubt he had any money left, to pay anybody off. Players like Henry, who seem to get in a lot of trouble, are not rocket scientist’s and seem to have to learn everything the hard way. He has hit rock bottom and hopefully has learned a lesson in life. If he screws up again, after all these chances, then he will get what he deserves.
By Henry can play
August 19, 2008 8:55 AM | Link to this
At this point, I don’t care if the Bengals go out & pick up a team from the prison exercise field. Henry & Palmer are good together. This whole role model thing is completely overblown. Kids are playing realistic games where they blow people away & more than one government leader-type has been exposed for worse things in the last year than Henry’s misdemeanors. Henry just wants to play. Perhaps if the other players would stop worrying so much about getting the most money or getting traded…
By Jason
August 19, 2008 8:46 AM | Link to this
Perfectly put Doug.
I know this, living in Cincinnati, and having been a fan since 79, I am sick of paying my stadium tax, and paying for losing…again this is Football, pro-sports, and if your not winning, you are almost garaunteed to lose money, which is definitely the bottom line. So, your either support the organization on the 50 or so other members of the team who are upstanding members of the communtiy, or, remain on your high-horse, and continue to chastize and condem!
By Fed Up With the Bengals
August 19, 2008 8:45 AM | Link to this
After reading the article about signing Chris Henry, I went out to the Urban Legends web site that indicates whether published stories are fact or fiction! I couldn’t believe what i read and I still can’t. The Bengals are low class all the way!
By susan
August 19, 2008 8:41 AM | Link to this
Doug. I was having a bad day until I read what you had to say. I then started laughing and laughing and rolling on the floor and am still laughing!
By Drew
August 19, 2008 8:40 AM | Link to this
Who cares, the bengals need alot more help than just wide receiver. The offensive line cannot block long enough for Palmer to open the field and the defense, well it’s the bengals defense.
By Jean
August 19, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this
NO WAY! The Bengals are sending a bad message to young kids.
By JoJo
August 19, 2008 8:38 AM | Link to this
I am sure that Chick Ludwig is excited about signing Henry. He is predicting playoffs for this team. Somehow he manages to turn his head when all is said about the criminals on the team roster!
By Doug
August 19, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this
I completely support the Bengals and the resigning of Chris Henry. It is a real need for the team and shows a legitimate commitment to winning by the front office.
Chris will be gone instantly if he makes another mistake and I will support that move every bit as much as I support him being resigned. Mike Brown said that he was a redeemer and I for one understand it may not work out that way, but look forward to the chance that it might.
Chris Henry keeps his act clean, performs on the field and contributes to a successful season, then attitudes towards him will soften. The front office has to have this long term view in mind with this resigning.
The down side is if we don’t resign Chris and Chad isn’t able to play that we don’t have a down field threat and the offense suffers and we lose games. The way we vote is ultimately with our dollars and people don’t want to pay to watch a loser.
I know some will respond by saying, I won’t buy tickets any more because I am so disgusted with them brining back Chris Henry. The truth is if the Bengals are winning, someone else will gladly buy your tickets. The other side is ticket sales can absolutely drop off with a losing season. I think the Bengals rightfully understand the market and that they need to fear a losing season much more than resigning Chris Henry.
The Bengals do have high character guy’s on the roster. Willie Anderson, Carson Palmer, Andrew Whitworth, Domato Peko, John Thornton, Chindum Ndukwe, Keith Rivers, Corey Lynch, Rudi Johnson yet these good men go unnoticed for their good deeds and people think Chris Henry is the Bengals. The Bengals deserve much more credit for the character of their current roster, even with the addition of Chris Henry than is being given.
By missy
August 19, 2008 8:35 AM | Link to this
Perhaps Richard is a defense lawyer. One of those people that tell lies about their criminal clients so that they can go free. Ah, I get it, Richard wants to work for the Bengals!
By Welcome Back!
August 19, 2008 8:34 AM | Link to this
I am reading a lot of negative comments here. It sounds like the Cleveland Brownstains and the Pissburg Squeeler fans are getting scared :)
By Maybe But Probably Not
August 19, 2008 8:32 AM | Link to this
15 has some incredible talent, and nobody wants to see him playing for another team! maybe this time he has finally learned his lesson?it’s too bad he’s already -4 games this season. ole dude could easily be a pro-bowler if he would stay out of trouble long enough to play all 16 games some season.
By sam
August 19, 2008 8:31 AM | Link to this
Richard! Wake up dude! You say he was wrongfully convicted of the last crime! Have you ever heard of paying off people to drop charges? It happens every day! Wake up dude!
By george
August 19, 2008 8:29 AM | Link to this
If and when Henry scores a touchdown, any fan that cheers him needs to seek professional help!
By Richard
August 19, 2008 8:27 AM | Link to this
Henry was wrongly convicted of the last crime and was on the team when it happened and should be brought back, but he needs to know that if you have a target on your back, you don’t go where you can be shot at. In other words stay away from the bars and places that bring these troubles on.
By Jennifer
August 19, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this
Are you kidding me? What a horrible decision. If I hadn’t already, I’ve lost all respect for the Bengals organization and Marvin Lewis.
By gary
August 19, 2008 8:26 AM | Link to this
Marvin Lewis questioned whether Chad Johnson was a man of his word when Johnson talked about sitting out the season. Now we have to question whether Marvin Lewis is a man of his word when he said that he didn’t want Chris Henry on this team!
By Jennifer
August 19, 2008 8:24 AM | Link to this
Are you kidding me? What a horrible decision. If I hadn’t already, I’ve lost all respect for the Bengals organization and Marvin Lewis.
By bob
August 19, 2008 8:23 AM | Link to this
I am surpised that this team hasn’t made trades for Tank Johnson, Pacman Jones, and Terrell Owens. They would fit this team perfectly.
By tammy
August 19, 2008 8:22 AM | Link to this
If you call yourself a Bengals’ fan and can look at yourself in the mirror this morning, I have some swamp land in Louisiana that I want to sell you.
By joe
August 19, 2008 8:19 AM | Link to this
WHAT A SAD ORGANIZATION ! ! !
By bill
August 19, 2008 8:17 AM | Link to this
This team was bad before they rid themselves of some of the criminals. Then they became an awful team. The Bengals have already stooped as low as they can so bringing back this clown doesn’t change my thoughts of this team. They are awful either with him or without him!