[vincesanity82]

Kenny Irons' knee injury has cost the Cincinnati Bengals some much needed speed to complement Rudi Johnson's power running. Irons tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the preseason opener. The Bengals were hoping the rookie could add a new dimension to the offense, utilizing his quickness and speed to stretch defenses that look for Johnson to run up the middle.
"It's unfortunate that Kenny got hurt because I think Kenny would have had a chance to do some things if he kept coming but now we go in different directions," Bengals coach Marvin Lewis said Saturday.


Bengals' backfield loses speed threat in Irons - Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

[Lefty Noob]

Oh, man, big blow for Cincy. I think the rook really had a shot of making a big impact in 2007. Shame. I'm guessing he's done for the year, right?

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Oh, man, big blow for Cincy. I think the rook really had a shot of making a big impact in 2007. Shame. I'm guessing he's done for the year, right?

I would say so, he has a lot of potential but that will be on hold for now, auburn has spit out some great RB's in recent years its a shame caddilac williams and now irons have had road blocks..

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

I would say so, he has a lot of potential but that will be on hold for now, auburn has spit out some great RB's in recent years its a shame caddilac williams and now irons have had road blocks..

One man's loss is another's gain, though, and this means that Quincy Wilson - who I covered when he played at Weir High School in Weirton, W. Va. and was in danger of not making the team - will probably wind up sticking with the Bengals in 2007. He, like Irons, was a solid college runner at WVU but that really hasn't translated well into NFL success.