Cincinnati Bengals: Some Semblance of Logic

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Published: May 7, 2009

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... Williams, to a one-year deal.  This is, yet another, smart move and one of little risk considering that within his eight years as a pro, Roy has clearly shown the world what he can and can’t do. 

Roy can tackle; he’s more of a mini-linebacker than he is a safety.  This is the man who forced the league to outlaw horse-collar tackles, the man who has over 500 tackles in the NFL. 

A coordinator could use a player like Roy in a very specialized manner.  He should come in for run support and safety blitzes, and come out on passing downs.  Use him in nickel formations in the linebacker slot, cut him loose on punt blocks, be creative with the guy.

He went to four Pro-Bowls when coached by Bengals' defensive coordinator, Mike Zimmer, in Dallas, who said this about Roy: "I think I know how to use him a little bit."

While not turning too many heads in the process, Zimmer has significantly upgraded this defens...

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