Post-Signing Values on the Bengals

Terrell Owens, WR
Owens has built a longtime friendship with Chad Ochocinco and is developing a new one with Carson Palmer jersey. That certainly helps things initially if he was to come to town.

On the field, Owens is a player whose skills are declining. In Cincinnati, he would likely assume the role of the No. 2 wide receiver, playing opposite Ochocinco. It's possible he could also be part of an undesirable No. 2 wide receiver platoon with Antonio Bryant. That would be a nightmare for their collective fantasy values.

Either way, the 1,000 yard seasons we've come to expect would be pretty difficult for him to achieve. He'd be a good red zone threat for sure and help keep some pressure off Ochocinco. That's pretty much the most we could hope for.

Ochocinco may be expecting Batman to come, but Owens is much more Robin at this point.

Carson Palmer, QB
You have to figure the relationship with new Owens jersey is in pretty good shape if they're already working out together.

The problem with Owens is never what happens when things are good, it's the downward turns that frighten you.

On paper, the addition of Owens would help solidify the wide receiver corps and add another weapon for Palmer, making him an even better No. 2 quarterback in fantasy.

In reality, Carson has been struggling with his accuracy, especially on the deep throws. If that continues, we could see some serious fireworks with Owens in stripes. T.O. typically doesn't behave well when his quarterback is missing him on throws.

Chad Ochocinco, WR
Ocho would still be the No. 1 wide receiver for this offense. In fact, Owens' presence would likely help his value more than hurt it. The constant double teams are getting old for sure. Owens would help alleviate them.

Ocho has been longing for an effective No. 2 wide receiver since TJ Houshmandzadeh left for Seattle and T.O. would be a welcome addition if Bryant isn't healthy enough to contribute the way we expected.

Antonio Bryant, WR
Signing Owens would be the strongest indication yet that Bryant's knee isn't healthy. Regardless of the way the new Bengals jerseys may want to spin it, this would be a major red flag to Bryant's value in fantasy leagues. If he was 100 percent, it's hard to believe the Bengals would sign T.O.

Quite honeslty, the health of Bryant would become just as big a story as the Owens signing.

Andre Caldwell, WR
This would be a pretty brutal blow to his value and likely lead owners in dynasty leagues to let him go. That action would be tough to argue against.

Jordan Shipley, WR
Shipley's been a fast riser in dynasty leagues as of late. Owens coming to town likely wouldn't change his value that much as the possible slot receiver.

Ochocinco jersey and either Bryant or Owens would start on the outside, so Shipley's value wouldn't shrink too much.

Jerome Simpson and Matt Jones WR
You have to figure Dezmon Briscoe would likely enter the season as the sixth wide receiver. You'd also have to figure that Simpson and Jones would have a hard time making the club.