07-13-2015, 02:24 PM
(07-12-2015, 06:16 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Don't think that's it. Bengal fans have been optimistic about a number of draft choices and others brought in here to possibly be backup QB (LaFevre, Scott, Wilson, ect..). The "hate" for AJ was almost immediate. I wish we still had access to the draft day thread. I was amazed at the rush of "he'll never be anything" posts.
I don't know if it's SEC hate, Alabama hate, Andy love, girlfriend hate, tattoos, or folks just don't like the guy. I think the closest to it I've sen is when we picked up Burfict.
Jeremy Hill got a ton of hate when he was drafted. A lot of people wanted Hyde, and a lot of Gio fans felt their boy's touches were in danger.
I'm not sure I've ever seen people bash a 2nd round pick more. Hardly anyone acted excited about him.
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