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Bengals give OSU's Boeckman a shot

Terry Gilliam/Associated Press Ohio State quarterback Todd Boeckman was not drafted by any NFL team, but the Bengals are inviting him to try out.

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By Chick Ludwig, Staff Writer 12:40 AM Tuesday, April 28, 2009

All quarterback Todd Boeckman wants is a chance to prove he’s worthy of the NFL.

He’ll get that opportunity with the Cincinnati Bengals.

The former Ohio State quarterback from St. Henry High School, along with OSU offensive tackle Steve Rehring, has accepted the club’s tryout offer at its rookie minicamp Friday through Sunday, May 1-3. They report to Paul Brown Stadium on Thursday.

“Anytime you get an opportunity to fulfill your dream, it means a lot,” Boeckman said Monday night. “It’s a great opportunity for me. I just want to show what I’m capable of doing and prove I can make this team.”

Purdue wide receiver Greg Orton (Wayne High School) reportedly signed a free-agent contract with the Bengals. Numerous non-drafted Buckeyes are getting a shot — Alex Boone (49ers), AJ Trapasso (Titans), Rory Nicol (Redskins), Brandon Smith (Bears), Ben Person (Lions) and Nader Abdallah (Jaguars).

Boeckman led the Big Ten in passing efficiency in 2007, completing 191 of 299 (63.9 percent) for 2,379 yards, 25 TDs and 14 interceptions.

Even though he lost the starting job to Terrelle Pryor in 2008, Boeckman attracted NFL scouts.

“You look at my film and I have good accuracy, good touch on the ball and a solid arm,” he said. “Hopefully all that translates to the NFL.”

The disappointment of not getting drafted was erased when Jim Lippincott, the Bengals director of football operations, phoned him Monday.

“It was definitely a long, exhausting weekend,” Boeckman said. “That’s probably the most I’ve ever watched the draft. Unfortunately, my name wasn’t called. But it’s still nice to get opportunities. That’s all I wanted and all I needed.”

Seven Buckeyes were drafted over the weekend, including linebacker Marcus Freeman, the former Wayne High standout, by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round.

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boeckman will be selling cars in two years...oh wait....obama is forcing carmakers to shutdown their showrooms..maybe boeckman can land a job at krogers

sweater vest
10:14 AM, 5/2/2009

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wow is all i can say over all im not happy about the draft period there where alot of great qbs out there and none of them got drafted except for a few and out of all the leftover qbs the bengals pick a guy that got benched by the bucks to a freshman wow he will not last thats all i can say

josh k.
10:20 AM, 4/30/2009

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Bengals ****! Go Browns! All of you Bengals fans are stupid. I do like the Buckeyes...so therefor i hope Boeckman gets a chance.

Reed
3:57 PM, 4/29/2009

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buckeye fans need to get a clue. Boeckman will be at mini camp only because they need an extra arm to throw passes this weekend. Carson and Jordan are linked... neither is going anywhere. He can't beat out J.T. O'Sullivan, either. Come Monday or Tuesday, Todd can get on with his life's work.

mikeyboy54
12:38 PM, 4/29/2009

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You guys are all stupid. Boeckman is being brought in to replace Palmer, but not Carson. Do you guys know anything about the NFL. He is being brought in to compete with Jordan Palmer for the third spot. With a tremendous preseason Boeckman will maybe have a chance to battle J.T. O'Sullivan for the backup job, but even that is highly unlikely

J
11:59 AM, 4/29/2009

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