03-17-2022, 10:58 PM
(03-17-2022, 10:05 PM)TecmoBengals Wrote: I'm confused by the naysayers thus far during the offseason. It's been a great free agency period. We've retained Hill and got Apple on a cheap deal. We didn't overpay CJ and replaced him with a team friendly deal by signing Hurst. The two FA signings for the OL are huge (I'll feel better when Cappa is signed, sealed, and delivered). Tonight, we have a chance at Collins. I'm enjoying this and excited.
There’s only a few teams that have really improved themselves that are relevant. KC is about the same as their secondary may suffer. GB is weaker w/o Adams. Tampa isn’t stronger that’s for sure. Dallas is worse. Buffalo minimally better. Denver is and the Raiders and the Chargers. But if the Bengals get Collins they’ve improved as much as anybody because they’ve not lost but one starter and the replacement is equal.
And the intangibles? Burrow’s gaining experience, his momentum in continuity with the receivers and the offense and Zac/Brian, the defense’s continuity and second year together, and finally the continuity and learning curve of Zac and the staff.
And this and I’ve been preaching this non stop. With a run game this offense will hit another gear(s).
