(03-17-2021, 04:09 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: The fact of the matter is we don't know anything other than we didn't get him.

Who knows what it would have taken to get him here?  For all we know, he would have taken the same exact deal here.  If the money is equal it could be as simple as playing near your hometown vs. playing for a proven winner.  Who are we to say the lure of a Superbowl trumps being near family?  We don't know.

Also, who is to say we couldn't offer slightly more?  We had way more cap space than KC.  Why is it so unforgivable for a team that desperately needs OL help to pay more for a player than a team with less cap space?

All I'm saying is the rich got richer, depsite having less money to spend.  And the poor (us) are chalking it up to "what can you do *shoulder shrug*"?

What we could have done to make that we do everything in our power this deals get done.  And maybe we did that, but forgive me for saying it doesn't appear that way, nor am I willing to give this front office the benefit of the doubt.

KC got Joe Thuney, depsite not appearing to be major players in free agency heading into the offseason.  The Bengals didn't get Joe Thuney, despite having the 5th most cap space, a roster full of potential cap casualties to clear more space, being near his hometown, and needing help at OG more than any other team.

I'm sorry, but that stings. 

(03-17-2021, 04:59 PM)jj22 Wrote: Next QB will listen to the media telling him to avoid the Bengals.

(03-17-2021, 05:02 PM)Gamma Ray Tan Wrote: Burrow is kicking himself (with his one good leg) for not listening to the warnings before the draft. It’s just sad how inept this franchise actually is.

(03-17-2021, 04:49 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: You’re right. I just remember 2017 was the year they let their two best Olinemen on a shitty Oline walk during free agency then proceeded to draft two offensive skill positions in the first two rounds of the draft (John Ross being one of those two) and I had a mini mental breakdown.

(03-17-2021, 05:07 PM)Trademark Wrote: Bengals really couldn't trade a 3rd round pick for Hudson?

(03-17-2021, 04:57 PM)Gamma Ray Tan Wrote: Arizona finalizing deal for Hudson. Another upgrade is gone.

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(03-17-2021, 05:11 PM)J24 Wrote: A third RD pick is a potential starter and they already have a Center in Hopkins.

(03-17-2021, 05:04 PM)jj22 Wrote: It's really something they watched what happened to him as if they didn't see it coming as we all did, and turned around and did the exact same thing to him going into year 2. 

Sure we we'll still sign an XSF or two, but it won't help much.

(03-17-2021, 05:11 PM)J24 Wrote: A third RD pick is a potential starter and they already have a Center in Hopkins.

(03-17-2021, 05:02 PM)Gamma Ray Tan Wrote: Burrow is kicking himself (with his one good leg) for not listening to the warnings before the draft. It’s just sad how inept this franchise actually is.

(03-16-2021, 07:06 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I agree, those two signings would satisfy me, as far as the Bengals doing a good job in free agency.  (nevermind the fact that they were tone deaf, while all of the player's agents were "feeling out" teams for deals, prior to the onset of the 'legal tampering" period)

(03-17-2021, 05:14 PM)TJ528 Wrote: I hate to say it but there's a damn good change Hopkins wont be starting shit at the begining of this season coming off a torn up knee.  So guess what we get stuck with good ole Billy Price at Center.  Just hope and pray JoeyB can survive this make shift POS line. 

(03-17-2021, 05:20 PM)Gamma Ray Tan Wrote: That’s what is even more astounding, there are people paid to figure this out and don’t. Literally everyone has known how bad the line is, yet the people who need to know just ignore it and place band-aid after band-aid on the gaping, blood gushing wound and our franchise QB pays for it with his body.

(03-17-2021, 05:24 PM)psychdoctor Wrote: Well crap, there goes Hudson.

(03-17-2021, 05:23 PM)Gamma Ray Tan Wrote: Hopkins is a ? at best this year. Regardless, you could move Hopkins to Guard and kill 2 birds with 1 stone. See how easy this for anyone, but the Bengals front office.

(03-17-2021, 05:23 PM)fredtoast Wrote: No he isn't. 

Just like the last two QBs we had here Burrow will go to multiple Pro Bowls and make multiple playoff appearances.

Burrow is a man not a drama queen.

(03-17-2021, 05:28 PM)J24 Wrote: They could also sign David Andrews and not give up a third RD pick. Giving up draft picks in the top 100 isn't smart especially for 1 year rentals.