Redmond-very telling quote

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(09-05-2018, 08:08 PM)pally Wrote: I thought this was an interesting indictment of Paulie and likely Zampese.  And it reflects what we've said for more than a few years.

https://www.bengals.com/news/redmond-mean-streaks-into-opener

Indeed, listen to Redmond and it’s as if Pollack has set him free as a player, unleashing that mean streak.


“My new offensive line coach absolutely loves it. He loves everything about the physicality of all that kind of stuff. I’ve other coaches in the past tell me to be something I wasn’t and they’re gone now, thankfully,” Redmond said. “He understands. When you go out there he knows that it’s tough. It’s a hard game to play, so he gets it … They’re pretty much letting me loose, let me do my thing. I’m excited.”

I think Fej is becoming threatened by Redmond, who is attempting to steal my affections to by "My Guy".  

I love you, Fej, and I can't quit you...

But...

Redmond is a starter now (finally!) and I think his attitude can give this offense some identity and toughness that they haven't really had since Bobbie Williams and Richie Braham.  It is just SO IMPORTANT.  

I was a little bit like "whoa" when I read the quote about "Was I 20 yards better than the next guy? I guess I was".  Hopkins just went "ouch".

Take it and never look back, Alex.  If you step up and do what I think you can do this year, you will be awarded with a nice contract and we will only have to focus on the RT position next draft.  Heck, maybe the also incredibly young Hart will take the job for good.  Who knows?

I just love that they are going with Redmond and I can't wait to see his first pancake against Indy.