Mike Giardi Twitter thread on Bengals

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(02-07-2023, 02:58 PM)pally Wrote: I thought this was a remarkable thread for a couple of reasons.  One is because he waited more than a week to post which means he's been thinking about it and it wasn't just a knee-jerk reaction.  Two, because NFL reporters are in locker rooms all the time, the fact that this stood out to him enough to post about it a week later tells us just how unusual the Bengal's locker room really is.

It is a testament to Zac, his assistants, and the players on our team.  They represent our city well

Hendrickson stopped, put his hand on Ossai's chest, got close & told him that 1 play didn't decide the game, that the Bengals had plenty of plays where they could have won. Trey made sure Joseph was looking at him, remarking that Ossai had balled out ... (2)

— Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) February 5, 2023

not just on Sunday, but all year. Then he hugged him. And what followed was a steady stream of teammates approaching Ossai, reminding him to keep his head up & telling him they loved him. Then, lastly, 1 more man entered the room: Zac Taylor. He shook hands and hugged every...(3)

— Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) February 5, 2023

 

and the locker room. Most of you saw teammate BJ Hill standing up next to Ossai when he did his postgame interview (credit to Ossai btw. I've seen many players dip and duck rather than answer) but there was so much more to appreciate in those moments than just that,

— Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) February 5, 2023

It hurt we lost, but it is fun to think we can be in the conversation in the immediate future to get back to the Super Bowl. Yes, it will be tough as we have to pay our young guns, but I believe in the FO, I believe in ZT.

We have to continue to draft well and then spend wisely in FA including keeping our own. But, I am enjoying the journey, fun times finally for Bengals fans.