Joe's Doc "all systems go"

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(05-20-2021, 01:17 PM)jj22 Wrote: But what has this organization done to cause those fans not to?

I think the optimist are the ones who need to answer to their optimism. Explain themselves as to why they feel the need to attack those who think differently. Where is this optimism coming from besides fans being hopeful (which is understandable but certainly not enough to slam those who are less willing to give the blind hope) Pessimists have plenty to point to as to why they are jaded in their optimism...It's far more understandable in my opinion.

Certainly not worthy of the shaming given the teams past and past fan letdowns.

Ok, I'll answer why we should be optimistic.

Joe Burrow
Ja'Marr Chase
Tee Higgins
Tyler Boyd
Joe Mixon 
Jonah Williams
Riley Reiff
Jackson Carman
DJ Reader
Larry Ogunjobi
Tyler Shelvin
Sam Hubbard
Trey Hendrickson
Joseph Ossai
Vonn Bell
Chidobe Awuzi
Mike Hilton
Trae Waynes
Jessie Bates
Samanje Perine
Kevin Huber
Clark Harris
Brandon Wilson (KR)

That should be the heart of a rock solid roster. 

Pollack is a huge upgrade over Turner.

Burrow has half a season under his belt instead of being a new starter.


Lou has replaced players who struggle in Zone coverage with players who excel in it. He now has the pieces to run the defense he wants to. 

We picked up the best blitzing safety in the league to help with the pass rush. Added an All Pro DE.  

Replaced Fat Randy, which should make those who bemoaned him constantly happy.

Mike Jordan should never see the field this year. 

Taylor, going into year 3, will have his first time with a traditional off season, as it is. 

While the schedule is tough, we have the 9ers and Chargers at home, and only travel as far west as Vegas and Denver.


Lot's to be optimistic about.