The Facts: Perry, the team's first-round pick in 2004, who has played just one full season in four and has not played since 2006 because of ankle and lower leg problems, appears finally to be healthy and ready to compete for a roster spot. "I'm hopeful Chris will be on the field in May," HC Marvin Lewis said of organized team activities, which will start May 13.
Diehards Line:That might explain the team's failure to add at the position in the draft. According to Enquirer staffer Mark Curnutte, they had considered a couple of running backs on Saturday but decided to stand pat. Instead, they hope Rudi Johnson will return to his 2004 and 2005 form after a hamstring injury slowed him in 2007. Lewis also mentioned the excitement generated by DeDe Dorsey and the opportunistic season of Kenny Watson.