02-16-2018, 08:20 PM
Geoff,
Two questions:
1: Why do the Bengals consistently run a threadbare scouting program? Scouts are cheap with respect to salary, and allow the team to gather more information on prospective draftees. Knowledge pays off in the mid to late rounds when the best drafting teams unearth quality talent. Given the team’s reliance on the draft alone and recent lackluster drafts, it seems the obvious solution would be to provide additional scouting input and increase the knowledge base going into the draft. More scouts would also allow the coaches to coach. The premier NFL organizations have scouting departments that far outstrip the Bengals’.
2: Why does the team consistently ignore FA to augment roster building? The Bengals typically relegate FA signings to Tier 3 and 4 guys. Super Bowl participants and winners over the past 10 years have shown that FA is a strategic tool that augments the roster and pushes the team into a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Given that the Bengals haven’t won a Playoff Game in 27 years, isn’t it time to start using FA more aggressively?
Two questions:
1: Why do the Bengals consistently run a threadbare scouting program? Scouts are cheap with respect to salary, and allow the team to gather more information on prospective draftees. Knowledge pays off in the mid to late rounds when the best drafting teams unearth quality talent. Given the team’s reliance on the draft alone and recent lackluster drafts, it seems the obvious solution would be to provide additional scouting input and increase the knowledge base going into the draft. More scouts would also allow the coaches to coach. The premier NFL organizations have scouting departments that far outstrip the Bengals’.
2: Why does the team consistently ignore FA to augment roster building? The Bengals typically relegate FA signings to Tier 3 and 4 guys. Super Bowl participants and winners over the past 10 years have shown that FA is a strategic tool that augments the roster and pushes the team into a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Given that the Bengals haven’t won a Playoff Game in 27 years, isn’t it time to start using FA more aggressively?
Through 2023
Mike Brown’s Owner/GM record: 32 years 223-303-4 .419 winning pct.
Playoff Record: 5-9, .357 winning pct.
Zac Taylor coaching record, reg. season: 37-44-1. .455 winning pct.
Playoff Record: 5-2, .714 winning pct.
Mike Brown’s Owner/GM record: 32 years 223-303-4 .419 winning pct.
Playoff Record: 5-9, .357 winning pct.
Zac Taylor coaching record, reg. season: 37-44-1. .455 winning pct.
Playoff Record: 5-2, .714 winning pct.
