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(02-16-2018, 11:27 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: Mr. Hobspin,

Why is it this club hangs onto aging/no longer producing veterans way to long ? Dennis Roland, Margus Hunt, Rey Maualuga. And now Michael Johnson and Adam Jones are clearly ready to be put out to pasture yet they will most likely be retained and eat up valuable roster spots.

Thanks for writing in, Mr. 74.

I'm not sure you're giving these older guys enough credit. Roland was a key backup and a vital cog in that 2009 line that helped Cedric Benson have one of the best seasons in team history. Maui Wowie started 104 games across 8 seasons for many top 10 defenses. These guys may be long in the tooth, but sometimes an old long tooth is better than a young puppy tooth.

(02-17-2018, 01:56 AM)Go Cards Wrote: If the spin doctor returns, what about an indoor practice facility to help keep up with the Joneses

How are things in Louisville, Mr. Cards? 

I'm no spin doctor, but I know I "can't be wrong" about this: The UC facility is just a bus ride across town. As Mike Brown often says though, "you should practice how you play". 

(02-17-2018, 07:29 AM)grampahol Wrote: Dear Abby Hobspin,
I lieu of all the Mike Brown sucks billboards of the 90s what exactly kept the Bengals from putting up even bigger and better billboards stating all Bengals fans suck other than the team itself?  

Signed,
An ever faithful believer that it's impossible to rig professional football despite the huge body of evidence to the contrary.

Greetings, old guy!

Mike Brown considered purchasing such a billboard, until he got the quote. $1500 for a month is a lot of frostee's.

(02-17-2018, 09:49 AM)HarleyDog Wrote: Shakespin,

    With the addition of the new coaches and their face-valued aggressiveness looking towards the upcoming season, do you think some of that attitude may rub off on Marvin and his 1980's style coaching philosophy? With his coaching technic as predictable as the chances of hitting water when falling out of a boat, do you foresee any change in his aggressiveness? Also, with the team failures recently, we are quickly reminded of the past successes with no responsibility taken for the current failures. What is the possibilities of Mike and Marv stepping up and claiming responsibility when the proverbial crap hits the fan again?

Hello, Harley. You a biker? I love to ride myself, although I'm more of a Vespa guy. Me and the boys get pretty rowdy for Tuesday bingo:



I'm not sure Marv can get more aggressive than going for it on 4th down against the Ravens last year. He was also fairly aggressive toward the pen he used to lay ink on his fresh 2 year extension. As for taking responsibility after losses, you must not watch many post-game pressers. Marv is always saying "we've got to get better". He knows that losing is not the standard in Cincinnati. Stagnant mediocrity is, and he strives to reach that goal every year.

Besides, do you really want a coach who mopes and focuses on losses? Or would you like a coach who moves forward? Marvin is always moving forward. You should too.