The Bengals announced Friday the signing of first-round CB Dre Kirkpatrick.
The 17th overall pick from the draft, Kirkpatrick joins a Bengals group that has injury and get older worries on the cornerback position.
A flexible corner, Kirkpatrick was 1 of 4 Alabama gamers chosen in the particularly first round of final month’s draft.
“Dre was the tallest (6-foot-2) from the prime corners inside the draft, and with all of the large receivers inside the league right now, we see that being an extra advantages for us,” Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer said. “He does a good work on the line of scrimmage. He’s been coached tricky which has a nationwide championship team, so we really like his pedigree.”
Kirkpatrick’s signing is the earliest with a prime Bengals draft pick since 2003, when Cincinnati sealed a offer on April twenty-four with QB Carson Palmer, the prime overall selection in that draft.
“Like Coach (Marvin Lewis) says, 'it’s just good to have this component done,' ” Kirkpatrick said. “I’m happy to officially be considered a Bengal, and i am heading to be the right player I is often for that group and our fans.”
CINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals signed cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick of Alabama to some four-year agreement on Friday, the particularly first time in 9 many years that they have reached a offer so quickly with their prime pick.
Kirkpatrick was the particularly first of Cincinnati's two picks inside the starting round, heading 17th overall. He's anticipated to contend for any starting job. Leon Hall, the Bengals' prime cornerback, is recovering from your torn Achilles tendon and is also anticipated to be willing for that season.
It's the 2nd year in the row how the Bengals have signed their prime pick in advance of the start of guidance camp. The club had a history of holdouts until a rookie income cap was instituted under the collective bargaining agreement final year.
Receiver A.J. Green, the club's first-round pick in 2011, signed each day in advance of guidance camp opened.
Kirkpatrick's signing is the quickest with a first-round Bengals pick since 2003, once the club reached an agreement with quarterback Carson Palmer in advance of the draft. The Bengals were cost-free to negotiate with Palmer because they had the prime overall pick.
''It's good for that club and good for Dre to have him signed this early,'' coach Marvin Lewis said. ''Contracts is often a distraction for youthful guys drafted high, but now he can place all that behind him and concentrate on generating himself much better and generating us a much better team.''
The Bengals traded Palmer to Oakland in the training course of final season in trade for any couple of draft picks, including the 17th overall preference which they put to use on Kirkpatrick. They put to use his or her pick to have Wisconsin guard Kevin Zeitler, who hasn't yet signed.
The 17th overall pick from the draft, Kirkpatrick joins a Bengals group that has injury and get older worries on the cornerback position.
A flexible corner, Kirkpatrick was 1 of 4 Alabama gamers chosen in the particularly first round of final month’s draft.
“Dre was the tallest (6-foot-2) from the prime corners inside the draft, and with all of the large receivers inside the league right now, we see that being an extra advantages for us,” Bengals defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer said. “He does a good work on the line of scrimmage. He’s been coached tricky which has a nationwide championship team, so we really like his pedigree.”
Kirkpatrick’s signing is the earliest with a prime Bengals draft pick since 2003, when Cincinnati sealed a offer on April twenty-four with QB Carson Palmer, the prime overall selection in that draft.
“Like Coach (Marvin Lewis) says, 'it’s just good to have this component done,' ” Kirkpatrick said. “I’m happy to officially be considered a Bengal, and i am heading to be the right player I is often for that group and our fans.”
CINCINNATI (AP) The Bengals signed cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick of Alabama to some four-year agreement on Friday, the particularly first time in 9 many years that they have reached a offer so quickly with their prime pick.
Kirkpatrick was the particularly first of Cincinnati's two picks inside the starting round, heading 17th overall. He's anticipated to contend for any starting job. Leon Hall, the Bengals' prime cornerback, is recovering from your torn Achilles tendon and is also anticipated to be willing for that season.
It's the 2nd year in the row how the Bengals have signed their prime pick in advance of the start of guidance camp. The club had a history of holdouts until a rookie income cap was instituted under the collective bargaining agreement final year.
Receiver A.J. Green, the club's first-round pick in 2011, signed each day in advance of guidance camp opened.
Kirkpatrick's signing is the quickest with a first-round Bengals pick since 2003, once the club reached an agreement with quarterback Carson Palmer in advance of the draft. The Bengals were cost-free to negotiate with Palmer because they had the prime overall pick.
''It's good for that club and good for Dre to have him signed this early,'' coach Marvin Lewis said. ''Contracts is often a distraction for youthful guys drafted high, but now he can place all that behind him and concentrate on generating himself much better and generating us a much better team.''
The Bengals traded Palmer to Oakland in the training course of final season in trade for any couple of draft picks, including the 17th overall preference which they put to use on Kirkpatrick. They put to use his or her pick to have Wisconsin guard Kevin Zeitler, who hasn't yet signed.