Ethan Kilmer, CB-S Bengals

[Gi-15]

bengals coaches seems to be enamored with the raw Kilmer. Personnally, I just love this guy since I saw him play at Penn State. I'm glad they made him a DB, he was a miscast as a WR, he have some more of that defensive mentology.





from bengals.com :


S-CB Ethan Kilmer (6-0, 204, second year)
He worked at both safety and corner in that first voluntary back on May 15 and he may be destined to play more at cornerback because he's really only in his fifth year of any kind of football. The idea seems to be to get the most versatility out of him because everyone knows he's going to make the roster and be active every week as one of the leading special teamers. "His role in the secondary has to expand," says assistant secondary coach Louie Cioffi. "He's a try hard, eager kid." Kilmer flashed his raw athleticism and instincts last year when he became the only Bengals defensive player to score a touchdown last season on the fourth defensive snap of his life on an interception of Saints quarterback Drew Brees. It's a long haul, but they feel like he'll be able to play all positions at some point comfortably. Plus, it would be easier to cut the roster because if you made Kilmer the swingman as the sixth corner, then you could possibly keep four pure safeties.

 

[Freedom]

Kilmer, the PSU walk-on is inspirational and an excellent athlete, but we already have a thread on him I think.

 

[Gi-15]

oups, sorry, I haven't seen it.

 

[Freedom]

No problem, just use the search function and it should come up. We're due for a new one anyway.

 

[backrow]

No problem, just use the search function and it should come up. We're due for a new one anyway.

yup, i talked about him few days back in white defensive player, but if he actually gets some pt at corner he might be worth his own thread

i'll be damned! check this article out...

"The secondary is going to be on center stage when the mandatory minicamp opens Friday and ends Sunday morning with five practices. On the agenda to evaluate is Deltha O'Neal's mind frame, Ethan Kilmer's attempt to play cornerback and safety,(...)"

"S-CB Ethan Kilmer (6-0, 204, second year)
He worked at both safety and corner in that first voluntary back on May 15 and he may be destined to play more at cornerback because he's really only in his fifth year of any kind of football. The idea seems to be to get the most versatility out of him because everyone knows he's going to make the roster and be active every week as one of the leading special teamers. "His role in the secondary has to expand," says assistant secondary coach Louie Cioffi. "He's a try hard, eager kid." Kilmer flashed his raw athleticism and instincts last year when he became the only Bengals defensive player to score a touchdown last season on the fourth defensive snap of his life on an interception of Saints quarterback Drew Brees. It's a long haul, but they feel like he'll be able to play all positions at some point comfortably. Plus, it would be easier to cut the roster because if you made Kilmer the swingman as the sixth corner, then you could possibly keep four pure safeties."

wouldn't it be funny that Bengals give a white guy a chance to play some corner? They did it a while ago with KK as well.

now all we need is for Weddle to play some corner and guys like Fox, Gregory and Nick Turnbull to get a shot at what is their position and we will have some white presence at forbidden position!

 

[whiteCB]

With his great athletic ability, track accolades, and limited football background he reminds me of former Eagles WR Vince Papale(only a lot better and younger).