Comments on: Bruce Gradkowski becomes a Bengal

By: raiderinpa

raiderinpa — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:14:43 +0000

Good luck, Grads… We loved you in the East Bay… No doubt the dude is a GAMER!! It’ll be interesting to see how he does…

By: spungy

spungy — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:16:38 +0000

I don’t know if Cincinnati is big enough for two Bruce’s.

At least we know this guy is successful in Paul Brown Stadium.

By: Deb

Deb — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 03:38:28 +0000

Well … Gradkowski plays with a lot of fervor. And Palmer’s never been very demonstrative about playing with passion. So this could be a good thing.

By: itsmebobd

itsmebobd — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 02:58:01 +0000

I remember Bruce Gradkowski beating us bengals twice. He did it as a rookie for the bucs, and I remember thinking, ok this guy isnt the next manning or brady, but hes no bust either. This guy is OK. Then he took the raiders and led them to 2 last minute scoring drives against us bengals, and I couldnt decide if it was just a defensive meltdown, or this guy plays alot better in the clutch. I think it was a bit of both. Bottom line is, this kid is going to be a mediocre QB as a starter, but a great guy to have on your team as a backup. Reminds me a little of kitna but with a better arm, He aint gonna win the game for ya usually, but he wont lose it for ya either, which is exactly what the bengals need at the moment.
Welcome aboard Bruce, Please beat out dalton for the starting job so the kid can have a year to learn behind you, give him time to develop chemistry with the receivers and team, and mentor him so that he can take the reins next year. In the mean time gradkowxki, win us some games, dont be the model of what NOT to do for dalton. Best of luck, and WHODEY.
Time to move on from Carson “Pick 6″ Palmer

By: mdnittlion

mdnittlion — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 01:16:30 +0000

Bruce Seriously Bruce that’s your answer Mike Brown to getting a vet that can help bring the kid along? What’s the plan I can see it now:

Bruce: Kid see how I read the defense, move my feet and communicate with the line

Andy:Yes Sir

Bruce:Do the opposite and you’ll be All-Pro

Andy:Okay, but why did they bring you hear

Bruce:I called in a favor from an old coach of mine, I think you might have met him at ESPN HQ? He say’s he loves everything about you

Andy: You mean the crazy guy that yells at every college QB he meets & constantly brings up 2002?

Bruce: Ya him

By: rgwhodey

rgwhodey — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:46:17 +0000

@trickbunny
I think he has beaten the bengals every time hes played them.. I could be wrong but I can’t think of a time hes lost against them…. But any way a great signing to fill that gap.

@glungeWhos He gonna throw to? Is that a serious question? Gresham… Shipley.. ocho… Aj… Simpson… Pick one

Jus sayin’

By: contraryguy

contraryguy — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:41:19 +0000

The Bengals only gave up 28 sacks last year, so Gradkowski might have a chance to show something… if he has any sort of running game to help him out.

By: Drop-out Zombie Mud

Drop-out Zombie Mud — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:27:25 +0000

He grew up in Pittsburgh…yeah, I think he knows.

By: mr4thand1

mr4thand1 — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 23:15:29 +0000

Does Bruce know what he’s getting himself into?

Good luck, and GO STEELERS!

By: trickbunny

trickbunny — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:33:25 +0000

I can’t help but wonder how many Bengals fans who thought of Gradkowski as a total scrub when he was a Cleveland Brown will now tout him as a great signing?

Then again, when Andy Dalton is the alternative, then even Derek Anderson or Jake Delhomme might be considered a great signing, ha… Go get ‘em, Bengals!

By: rayguyreturns

rayguyreturns — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:09:38 +0000

Great player with a BIG heart. It’s too bad his bones are made of glass.
2-3 games, then IR. And that is not a put down, it’s a sad fact.

By: hooockey

hooockey — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:02:17 +0000

Gradkowski is similar to Jon Kitna in many ways:

Smaller guy, not the greatest arm, but all heart / able to put together gutsy game-winning drives on occasion.

Also, one of the best backups, and can be a temporary serviceable fill-in starter.

Maybe he’s got a season in him like Kitna in 2003? I wouldn’t bet money on it, but it is possible.

By: JSpicoli

JSpicoli — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:57:26 +0000

Stand up guy. I wish him the best.

By: rboyett

rboyett — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:44:43 +0000

WOW! That’s their plan? Same ole shenanigans at the Bungles front office.

By: dirtdawg55

dirtdawg55 — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:44:23 +0000

Good signing for Cincy. Gradkowski will add three to four wins easy to their expected win total for the year. So let’s see … Give me a minute while I add this up … Almost there … Yep … That means you can put Cincy down for three or four wins now.

By: CKL

CKL — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:36:14 +0000

I like this kid a bunch. He’s fun to watch. Not the most talented QB in the world but he never ever gives up. Kinda like a couple of other prior Bengals backups: Kitna and Fitzpatrick. Easy to root for.

By: Slim Charles

Slim Charles — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:31:08 +0000

Gradkowski got caught up in a point shaving investigation when he was in college. Should fit right in in Cincy.

By: hatesycophants

hatesycophants — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:30:22 +0000

Ahhhahahaha! I hate Ohio.

By: thetooloftools

thetooloftools — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:29:58 +0000

Wow.. I’ll bet Carson just bought his house back.
Who cares?
Thank you for reporting on it.
Mike Brown is a horrible owner who only got his team through a DNA match.

By: klunge

klunge — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:23:14 +0000

He’s not bad, but who’s he going to throw to???

By: daburgher

daburgher — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:21:04 +0000

Bruce is vastly underrated.. always seemed like he got a raw deal.. sort of like Jeff Garcia

By: trbowman

trbowman — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:18:17 +0000

BRUUUUUUUUUUUUCE.

By: nomoreseasontix

nomoreseasontix — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:13:30 +0000

Nice spark off the bench. He will try to do too much sometimes.
Have plenty of ice packs and bandaids ready because he’s gonna get hurt. Not gonna be the consistent starter they need. Awesome backup.

By: mrcosio

mrcosio — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:11:04 +0000

Fiery leader but Im not sure if he’d want to mentor Dalton, he thinks he’s still a quality starter in the NFL

By: aigraiders

aigraiders — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:08:07 +0000

Congrats Almighty. You are in a perfect system for your skillsets. Give them Steelers hell for us Raider fans.

By: essfjay

essfjay — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:58:05 +0000

great for bruce the guy is at his best when he comes off the bench. he gave the raiders that spark & won us some games. good luck in cincy!

By: thephantomstranger

thephantomstranger — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:56:21 +0000

carlgerbschmidt says:
Jul 27, 2011 4:54 PM
Oh well, vikes. Hope that mcnabb thing works out for you…
_________

Yeah, I was kind of keeping Gradkowski in my back pocket if McNabb fell through. I still like Bulger, though. Is he still in the NFL?

By: goawayeverybody

goawayeverybody — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:56:11 +0000

Hey someone should tell Mike Brown that JaMarcus Russell is available.

Bwwwahahahahahahahahahaaa!!!!

By: sungateman

sungateman — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:55:14 +0000

I think a great acquisition. Has played enough to be a vet, but really is untried. A great arm!!

By: norcalraider510

norcalraider510 — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 20:55:10 +0000

good for him, bruce is a great back up but thats about it