02-11-2022, 01:46 PM
(02-11-2022, 01:03 PM)basballguy Wrote: https://youtu.be/hoeALdTHUNg?t=399
Interview this morning. Carson Palmer trying to predict Joe will contemplate his future with the Bengals (win or lose) after the Super Bowl.
Bitter.....
That was yesterday and not really what he said. I'm not sure why this is being interpreted so negatively?
"I think one of the best storylines is what happens after the SB. Because the Bengals are in an interesting situation organizationally. They got Joe Burrow who is eligible for a new contract in 2 years. Joe Burrow is sitting there going we got $60M in cap space, are they going to sit on $40 and frugally spend $20? Or are they going to go after and build this thing around me and my future contract in 2024 or 2025 or are they happy we went to this Super Bowl?"
We did spend well the last 2 years, but with Carson's experience, and many of us long time fans that know how MB can be, this isnt some out of left field question.
He talks about how aggressive the Rams have been in order to go to 2 SBs in 4 years.
"I think they are in an interesting spot, I think Joe is going to sit back and say am I going to re-sign with this team, are they willing to do what it takes to continuously build to get back to the next Super Bowl and the year after that? How are they willing to structure cap wise to afford me and keep Chase or Higgins or maybe redo this offensive line thats given up a league leading 54 sacks. Joe is thinking about more than just this SB he is thinking about 7."
Dont we all want to keep the core group together and improve this oline?
"In order for him to re-sign he's got a ton of leverage and this organization needs to show it. Are they going to beef up the scouting department, something I wasnt able to get done when I ran through that wall I wanted to, (but) I was dumb, I didnt have it put on paper. I was.. you need to hire a GM, increase scouting, improve facilties up to par with everyone else's. Every other team has chiropractors and PTs, all these different things. And there was a verbal agreement, Joe needs to get that on paper, that they need to show and prove they are willing to do what it takes to get Joe and Chase to 7 SBs or whatever that is."
Palmer wanted resources every other team had and was verbally told they would and they didnt. He recommends Joe get it on paper to ensure the FO commitment to get the resources necessary to make several runs at the SB - how in the world is this an issue with fans?
"If history is any sign of repeating itself then Joe is in an interesting situation when he's up for a contract. If they havent fortified that offensive line, if they havent spent a lot of money on FAs, they got 58M in cap space are they going to use it or sit on it?"
I agree with Carson, this is a tremendous opportunity and maybe the most important offseason ever. We have success with a group of stars all on their rookie contracts - perfect storm, we need to be aggressive and do it right - the potential greatness is amazing. MB has not done anything in the past to ensure this will happen. The past 2 seasons have been great FA wise, thank the PA for some of that and as much as I dislike MB, I am more optimistic in Katie continuing to drive forward.
The bottom line is Carson did not say Joe wouldnt re-sign or that ownership wouldnt come through. He is stating he was in a similar situation, was promised they would, and as we all know they didnt. He is a big fan of Joe, the team, and the fans... I find it incredible that we have our first winning playoff in 31 years and all of a sudden MB is great and we should have zero concerns. We need to increase scouting and improve facilities like many of us have said for a long time.
My personal belief is that we have turned the corner and that Katie will continue being aggressive, but while MB is around we dont know 100%. He still makes many final decisions, including in the draft which frustrates me.
I think watching this interview with the perception that Carson is going off his personal experience, may be unaware of how great our last FA was, and realizing he wants success for Joe and the fans will change any negative perception.
