02-11-2022, 04:33 PM
(02-11-2022, 03:23 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: Sometimes you can say things without actually saying them. I'm sure someone will have a sarcastic reply to that, but some people can communicate a point without being blunt. The whole interview was like watching a dark cloud...and here we are arguing CP on what should be the best week of our fandom.
I dont think he worded his point as well I would have liked and I do see some bitterness.
- So are we talking about actual skill or just "stardom"? Who gives a flying rip about whether or not Trey Hendrickson or DJ Reader are as famous as Odell Beckham? They may not be as famous as Beckham, but they're better players at this stage.
Carson's point there was clearly that the Bengals haven't tried as hard as the Rams to attain great players. So it's folly for Carson to judge that based on "stars". More fame doesn't = more skill.
Many, outsiders like Carson dont recognize our FA haul because of the lack of star power, thats on them.
The talent level on these 2 teams is pretty close to equal. Will you agree with that? Probably not, I'm guessing. You can't even admit that calling someone "David" is a little
disrespectful. Like Burrow said, we have a great team with great players. They're not David, and the Rams aren't Goliath, either.
On paper the talent level is not close. Who would Rams fans/many pundits take from the Bengals to start for the Rams?
Offense: JoeyB (maybe), Chase, Mixon (maybe)
Defense: Bates, Hilton, Bell, Awuzie, Wilson (maybe)
- If you read between the fairly obvious lines, it's clear what Carson thinks will happen. Be honest. The FO being terrible was the theme of the entire interview. They left on an open question, but the tone of the entire interview being so negative made it hard to imagine a positive answer to a question that - in itself - was so negative.
The FO has been terrible for 30 years, all except the last 2, and when he was in the building they were not only bad but dishonest according to him. Again he showed signs of bitterness.
- How did he not ignore our free agents?? He didn't mention a single one of them. Didn't give props or even acknowledge that we signed any great players. He just compared us to the Rams and made it sound like they did it the right way, and we half-assed it. That's BS, and frankly, you not being able to admit that tells me all I need to know.
Most people dont recognize our FAs due to the lack of star names. We know better but most, including Carson obviously do not.
- Maybe the cap floor is the reason for the splurges? Maybe not. We don't know. I just know they signed great players that helped lead this team to the Super Bowl. Especially on defense, which was integral on us getting here. So...give credit for that, or you expose yourself as lacking objectivity.
I have said many times maybe it's just coincidence, and I give credit to Katie for pushing it and Duke for signing the right guys. Dont ignore that I have said this, but the timing....?
- The vendetta isn't with the fans. It's with ownership. He highlights all the negatives relentlessly, and doesn't acknowledge any progress or success they've had. He's not Boomer or Chad, etc. Those guys have ripped the organization, but also give credit when it's due. Carson is all negative towards the FO, and gives 0 credit for any progress. Even before the Super Bowl.
The FO has been awful for 98% of the time MB has been in charge when it comes to resources, this defense of MB is comical and would be ridiculed to pieces not long ago, but this one great season forgives all the bad for some reason, even though we are still at the very bottom when it comes to resources.
- On the timing, he knows what questions are coming. They get briefed before these interviews. Is it asking too much to want a little fairness if he's going to dredge up negativity? The FO has done some good things, and if you can't admit that, I guess I now see why you so staunchly side with Team Carson.
We dont know if he was prepped as to questions or not. Carson, even with bitterness in his voice, is advocating for Joe and the team and especially the fans. I dont see how anyone who has been on these boards & reddit for longer than a few years does not see that he is saying exactly what the majority of us have been saying for years.
I don't think you'll rewatch that video with a different frame of mind, either.
I dont watch it as a victim of some outsider attacking our team. I see at as someone who has dealt with MB and has far more insight and experiences with him than any of us has. I see CP s a huge fan of Joe due to his brother's work with him. I do not disagree with him that we have been loyal fans for decades and deserve a winner. I see him saying this a is a crucial offseason (most important ever to me) and that the FO needs to continue the commitment to winning. His talk of Joe having leverage to force this is not new, there was an article about it not too long ago. If the FO doesnt keep up we would want Joe to use that leverage to push them to do so wouldnt we? I think we are all hopeful that Katie and Duke will continue what they have the last 2 off-seasons, those fearing MB screw it up cant be blamed based on history. Thats me, I think we keep going but wouldnt be overly surprised if we are disappointed.
