(10-29-2019, 05:04 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote:

Imagine a team:
0-8
Losers of 17 of 19
Headed for 4th losing season row
Standing down at deadline because they want to see what they have when healthy.#Bengals

— Lance McAlister (@LanceMcAlister) October 29, 2019

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They want to see what they have healthy? See last year.

(10-29-2019, 05:07 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Zac is a bit naieve:

Earlier this week, an NFL GM told @JasonLaCanfora that the #Bengals are “philosophically opposed” to making trades and “it's a waste of time to call them.” I asked Zac Taylor for his response to that? “I don’t believe that. But I don’t have much to comment on that.” pic.twitter.com/3GMu77bIya

— Brandon Saho (@BrandonSaho) October 29, 2019

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Zac is going off his personal experience.  They traded up twice in the draft this year.  They traded down to acquire Glenn last year before he took the job.  Historically speaking, they'll trade if they feel that they're getting the better of the deal.  

If they don't resign AJ and had a significant offer, then that's a failure on their part.  Anybody that will be under contract next year you entertain offers, but you have to get a reasonable return to replace the player.  Let's face it, if the player isn't any good and is easily replaced by some late round scrub, other teams aren't calling about them. Plus you can trade those guys before the draft.  If someone calls with a ridiculous offer, sure you take it.  However you don't dump your best players for some day three draft picks, either.

Tate is the new AJ. Tate is definitely better than Akili Ross and by the catches he's made so far, exceedingly durable.

Trade AJ, replace with Tate, use the pick to get another LB or WR to upgrade from Akili Ross who will be released until his rookie contract fizzles.

(10-29-2019, 09:18 PM)Bengalitis Wrote: Tate is the new AJ. Tate is definitely better than Akili Ross and by the catches he's made so far, exceedingly durable.  

Trade AJ, replace with Tate, use the pick to get another LB or WR to upgrade from  Akili Ross who will be released until his rookie contract fizzles.

Three things:
1) Tate isn't half as talented as AJ is. He's been solid, but he's no AJ.

2) Ross isn't an Akili. Ross hasn't gotten a DUI that I'm aware of, and Ross is always hurt. The only thing Akili hurt was the team's chances of winning when he was under center.

3) The trade deadline has come and gone. Unless you are talking about tagging and then trading AJ in the off-season, that ship has already sailed.

(10-29-2019, 05:34 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: With no sails and the engine blown up, listing 15 degrees to starboard taking on water.

With Mike, Katie, Troy hoarding the last lifeboat and Hobson playing the band.