Anybody know anything about this guy?

[meatpile]

Pastabelli:

FS Lamont Thompson (Cincinnati, one-year veteran): Not since 1989 have the Bengals had a second-round pick not make it through at least the opening game of his sophomore year in the league. And then Thompson, the 41st overall selection in 2002, snapped that streak. Set a Pac-10 career interceptions record with 24 thefts at Washington State, but missed considerable offseason time because of an injury protection dispute last spring, and never quite caught up. The new Bengals staff didn't feel he was very physical but, with his prototype size (6-feet-1, 220 pounds) and speed (sub-4.5), someone is definitely going to give him a second chance.

 

[magnus]

I'd bring him in for a look. Most guys who aren't inherently valuable and have had disputes with the team are replaced and cut when new coaches come in.

On the other hand, Branch gets a free ticket all year anyway.

 

[Shocker]

He was considered a top FS coming out, but due to injuries slipped. Not sure he is better than Branch - who really hasn't gotten a lot of playing time yet.

 

[lde]

I think he either had head or behavior problems in Cincy. They don't have a lot of talent in their backfield. And he was a predicted cut pretty early. For an early 2nd rounder in his 2nd year, that probably says something.