Cincinnati Bengals release three players as roster cut-downs begin
By Jason Marcum
The Bengals have announced the release of three players, including Aaron Maybin, Troy Stoudemire, and Tyrone Goard.
Linebacker Aaron Maybin joined the Cincinnati Bengals as a free agent this offseason after playing 48 career games for the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets. He led the Jets in 2011 in sacks, QB hits and forced fumbles, but after being drafted with the 11th pick in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft, his career will always be looked at as a major bust.
Wide receiver Tyrone Goard, a 6′ 4″ 205 lb was an undrafted signee from Eastern Kentucky, but hasn’t been able to crack a loaded WR rotation, and this is probably a good move for him. Goard’s size and speed stoked a lot of interest after a college career where he proved capable of catching the long ball including an appearance ESPN’s Play of the Day.
Goard caught an Ohio Valley Conference-high 11 touchdowns on just 39 receptions (16.1) in 2011 and was named second-team All-OVC. This past season, Goard finished with 41 catches for 900 yards and finished his career in the top-10 in school history in total receptions, receiving yards. and touchdowns.
Cornerback Troy Stoudemire was undrafted out of Minnesota, and holds the NCAA career kick return yardage record with 3,615. He actually switched between receiver and cornerback his first three seasons before moving primarily to defense this past season, so not having a defined position really hurt his stock.
In 2012, Sotudemire started all 12 games for the Gophers, and was used more exclusively on defense, leading the team in tackles (82) and solo tackles (59) while notching 513 yards on 22 kickoff returns (23.3 avg).