02-20-2023, 06:04 PM
(02-20-2023, 05:34 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Fans probably would be more patient with a draft pick, but the Bengals are (or should be) in win-now mode.
Giving patience for development is something rebuilding teams should be doing.
Teams competing for Super Bowl need starters who can play well right now.
If a draft pick, it's much easier to give patience if the guy isn't a starter. If starting, many people will expect solid-or-better play while out there.
I'm all for winning now, you think Fant is that guy? I dont see them spending big on McGlinchey or Brown, nor am I sure they are worth their asking prices. But they would be indications of "winning now".
Im not sure how a recently injured 30 year old perennial backup who had by far his worst season is a great argument for winning now, anymore than a 1st Round draft choice that has played 4 stellar years in the SEC, with no sacks in the last 19 games, and an efficiency grade over 99.0?
Seriously, which would you really prefer given the choice? Especially if LC will eventually be healthy...
