BENGALS DON’T DENY ALLEGATIONS REGARDING THURMAN
ProFootballTalk.com —
Linebacker Odell Thurman believes that he has been released by the Bengals because he missed voluntary workouts following the death of his grandmother. In a press release announcing the move, Bengals coach Marvin Lewis did not refute the allegation.“The NFL provided Odell the opportunity to earn his way back onto our team, but we have not seen the right steps taken by him ,” Lewis said. “With our offseason work in progress and new talent added at our linebacker position, we’ve determined it’s best to keep moving in a direction that does not include Odell.” So what “right ...
Bengals cut Thurman for missing voluntary workouts
Cincy Jungle —
... since, save an accusation that turned to nothing but hot air.
Some will make good reason for the Bengals cutting the linebacker. But the timing couldn't have been worse in Thurman's personal life, and the team, the players still on the roster, will think twice about spending time with their families if something unfortunate happens to their families.
Stripe Hype is gathering impressions with Bengals forums.
UPDATE: It's official. The Bengals have cut Odell Thurman (it's the same link as below, just updated).
"The NFL ...
Why Did the Bengals Pick Today to Cut Embattled Linebacker Odell Thurman?
FanHouse —
... years while he was suspended, only to cut him a month or so once he was reinstated? How could they cut the guy while he's back home dealing with the death of his grandmother? The first question is a bit easier: financially speaking, they were better off hanging on to Thurman while he was suspended, then cutting ties when he's back with the team. You'll see the same thing with the Atlanta Falcons when Michael Vick gets finished with his punishments. The team released this statement:
"The NFL provided Odell the opportunity to earn his way ...
Redskins Insider: 'Skins uninterested in Odell Thurman
Hogs Haven —
... Why was Odell Thurman cut from the Bengals? For missing voluntary minicamps, says the team:
"The NFL provided Odell the opportunity to earn his way back onto our team, but we have not seen the right steps taken by him," Lewis said. "With our offseason work in progress and new talent added at our linebacker position, we've determined it's best to keep moving in a direction that does not include Odell."...
[Thurman's agent John] Michels said "it''s purely a money issue right now" because the Bengals have a pending grievance against ...
Wednesday Morning Links
Cincy Jungle —
... With Thurman's release, Dhani Jones appears to be the front runner for MLB with Keith Rivers (WILL) and Ahmad Brooks (SAM) flanking. Rashad Jeanty figures to compete for the SAM spot. ...
