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LB Brooks moves outside; Jeanty his primary competition
May 16, 2008
The Bengals have moved Ahmad Brooks to outside linebacker, a move that gives them more size on the strong side. Brooks, once penciled in as the Bengals’ middle linebacker of the future, is likely to compete with Rashad Jeanty for a starting job. A 2006 supplemental draft selection, Brooks does not lack for talent, but he has not put it together in two NFL seasons. He missed most of last season with a groin injury. Injuries also affected Jeanty last season; he sat out games with shin and knee ailments. However, he is strong vs. the run, and he will not be a pushover in the battle for the job, the way we hear it. In any event, a healthy Brooks and Jeanty would do wonders for the Bengals' LB depth.
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