Shaun Deal Dead? (Let's Hope So)

All has been quiet on the Shaun Alexander front, and I, for one, hope it stays that way. 

The Bengals do not need another veteran who will expect significant playing time, cause tension in the locker room, and who will hinder the efforts of younger, faster, more energetic guys like Dee Dee Dorsey.  Watching 3rd and 4's in the red zone last year with Dee Dee Dorsey on the sidelines was mind-blowing.  Even if you are worried about his pass blocking, and even if you don't throw him the football...the THREAT of Dorsey on the field would have been a great wrinkle to add to the playcalling.

Alexander is slow, avoids contact, and won't play special teams.  Explain to me again why signing him is a good idea?

Alexander would be best served to wait until training camp and the start of preseason games, when some team, somewhere, will need Alexander's services due to injury.  An incentive-laden contract is the only way any team should sign Alexander...if he plays, you pay.

The Bengals have Rudi Johnson, Kenny Watson, Chris Perry, Kenny Irons, Dee Dee Dorsey, and let's not forget James Johnson out of Kansas State (who ran for over 1,100 yards, 12 TD's, and five 100-yard rushing games in 2007).  Enough is enough. 

Now on to the defense...