Antonio Bryant cut, Laveranues Coles might be "done"
In back-to-back off-seasons, the Cincinnati Bengals have given a pair of free-agent wide receivers four-year contracts worth $28 million.
First, it was Laveranues Coles in 2009. Then, it was Antonio Bryant in 2010.
After the Bengals released Coles earlier this off-season, the veteran receiver signed with the New York Jets for his third stint with the team.
Today both Coles and Bryant were released (by the Jets and Bengals, respectively.)
"I think I'm done,'' Coles said, per Dave Hutchinson of the Newark Star-Ledger. "I don't want to become one of those journeyman football players. I don't need the money..."
"Unless someone gives me an offer I can't refuse, I think I'm done,'' said Coles. "I have my health and I'm thankful for that. I'll talk to the Jets if they call but right now I think I'm done."
The Bryant signing was a huge financial mistake by the Bengals, who paid Bryant nearly $8 million without him ever playing in a single game. In fact, he practiced only once due to the problems with his left knee.
In other words, Bryant received $46,511.63 per day during his 172 days as a Cincinnati Bengal.
Although Bryant is now an unrestricted free agent, who can sign with anybody, it would make sense for teams to wait for the health of Bryant's knee to improve.
