The Bodine Witch Hunt

[muskiesfan]

(05-01-2016, 04:36 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Paul would have much rather had draft picks than undrafted free agents like Roland and Livings, But he does the best with what he is given,  And he has always been happy to move on when he got better replacements.

I will concede that one to you. I agree with that. The Bengals haven't always helped Alexander with the quality of players they give him.

(05-01-2016, 04:43 PM)fredtoast Wrote: I'm sorry, but I don't see how anyone could think that a fith round pick who would have to make a drastic change to a position he has never played would immediately be better than a guy who has started in the NFL for two years.  I mean even the silly PFF rankings do not say that Bodine is better than some other staring centers in the league.

Again, I think Westerman has the potential to be better. I don't think he was drafted to replace Bodine though. Honestly, I just think it's frustrating that Alexander isn't even willing to entertain the idea though. That is my biggest hang up. Bodine isn't the worst starting center in the league, but he's the worst OLineman on the team.

(05-01-2016, 07:32 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: So, you honestly think that a late round Guard, with a questionable scouting report, is able to usurp the guy who has been starting at Center for the past two years? 

I understand your frustration, I really do.  But the fact that they didn't even approach the Center position in this draft should tell you what the team feels about both PA's opinion, and their overall opinion of Bodine.

This team is loyal to players under contract, and as history would dictate, they don't put a whole lot of value on the Center position.  It boggles me, to no end.  However, by criticizing Alexander and Bodine, you might as well be pissing in the wind, uphill, with oncoming traffic watching, and laughing at you..

As I said before, it's not so much me endorsing the talent of Westerman as much as questioning the ability of Bodine. Honestly, my comments are coming from a place of frustration considering Alexander won't even consider the idea or give it a shot. I hope Bodine improves and makes big strides this year. I just don't count on it.

You're right that the team hasn't valued centers. While I put the bulk of the blame on Alexander, the team hasn't made it a priority either.