Grier gone to the Patriots

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(09-22-2023, 10:58 AM)Nepa Wrote: What is your point? That we don't need a QB3? That with Burrow injured and status uncertain, that the Bengals can go into the MNF game with just Browning? Because many of the points being made, including my own, is that it is a pretty big deal to lose one's QB3, four days before the MNF game, when QB1 is injured. Do you remember when the 49ers were down to their emergency QB?

If Burrow were not injured, then yes, losing QB3 is no big deal. We have time to bring someone in and get them up to speed. But as of this writing, there is no commitment to Burrow starting. 

The Bengals thought Grier was good enough that they signed him as the QB3. And they jettisoned Siemian, who had a lot of starting experience. The Patriots saw something in Grier.

I made the point also that the Bengals could use this as an opportunity to upgrade the position. Not do a lateral move, but actually strengthen the position of backup QB.

My point is those that are saying:

"Huge mistake"

"Typical Bungles"

are over-valuing Grier's football prowess or just looking for something to bash the team.

There are players on the street than are familiar with Zac's system that can be brought in; if JB's not ready to roll. But we'll have to cut someone from the 53 if we want to do it.