McLemore benched, contemplates retirement

Future uncertain for Bengals veteran signal caller
By "Who Dey"

Off-Season 2169 (Cincinnati) - The Cincinnati Bengals today released their depth chart for the 2169 season, and many were shocked to see veteran QB Courtney McLemore listed as the backup to five year man Lee Reilly.

McLemore, a former league MVP, has been a mainstay at quarterback for the Bengals franchise for many years. But age began to slow him down the first half of the 2168 season, and while he rebounded to have a fine season in the end, observers noticed.

'It's cool,' McLemore said from his palatial estate overlooked the Ohio River. 'The knees ain't what they used to be. The arm is sore. The back is sore. Even my backside is sore. So I understand if they want to look at the kid. But I'll be back in there in the end. I can still compete.'

Rumor has it the Bengals would be willing to trade Courtney to a quarterback needy team to give him one last shot at leading a team t a Sundby if that's what he wants.

'I sent my phone number to every GM in the league,' McLemore said. 'If you think you're a good QB away from a Sundby Cup, give me a call.'

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