(03-13-2018, 02:31 PM)Nately120 Wrote: This situation reminds me a bit of how I felt when we fired Zampese during the year.  On the one hand, it was a good move and it was surprising Mike Brown did it, because that's not his usual MO.  On the other hand, there is also a sense of "Good move...not sure why you didn't do this a year sooner, but better late than never, I guess."

The bottom line is "good move" but there is also a notable reason why we are absolutely floored that our GM would make a trade to improve our o-line when it has been a glaring weakness for years.  That might seem like complaining to some folks in these parts, but so be it.

(03-13-2018, 02:20 PM)PhilHos Wrote: Those of you who've been around awhile know that I tend to trend to the optimistic side when it comes to many things Bengal (aside from Mike Brown). However, you'll likely recall that I was one of those that seriously considered switching my fanhood to another team once Merv was retained, not to mention MANY of the assistant coaches as well. Even after realizing it is nearly impossible to be a fan of another team after rooting for the Bengals for well over 20+ years, I resigned myself to at least 2 more years of the crap we've endured the past 2 years.

Even now, with some of the moves that make it seem as if the Front Office is FINALLY making the kind of moves they should be making EVERY year, I can't help but think this is mainly "lip service" (so to speak) in making it APPEAR as if the FO is doing stuff; trying to show the fans that things will be different this year.

With that said, the trade for Glenn is sparking the old optimism in me. I can't help but look back and think "If only we had a competent offensive line ..." which makes me look forward and think "If only we have a competent offensive line ..."

I can't say I'm hopeful for the future just yet, but the optimism is starting to come back. If the FO keeps making moves like the one they made for Glenn, it may come back stronger than ever.

Now, if only Merv can actually fix his coaching mistakes ...

(03-13-2018, 02:33 PM)PhilHos Wrote: Can't disagree at all, but better late than never certainly applies here, right? Right?

(03-13-2018, 02:26 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: I like the trade but its going to take a hell of a lot more than that to get me to be "optimistic".

The Bengals lost the benefit of the doubt a long time ago.

Quote:RE: Optimism coming back?

(03-13-2018, 02:20 PM)PhilHos Wrote: Those of you who've been around awhile know that I tend to trend to the optimistic side when it comes to many things Bengal (aside from Mike Brown). However, you'll likely recall that I was one of those that seriously considered switching my fanhood to another team once Merv was retained, not to mention MANY of the assistant coaches as well. Even after realizing it is nearly impossible to be a fan of another team after rooting for the Bengals for well over 20+ years, I resigned myself to at least 2 more years of the crap we've endured the past 2 years.

Even now, with some of the moves that make it seem as if the Front Office is FINALLY making the kind of moves they should be making EVERY year, I can't help but think this is mainly "lip service" (so to speak) in making it APPEAR as if the FO is doing stuff; trying to show the fans that things will be different this year.

With that said, the trade for Glenn is sparking the old optimism in me. I can't help but look back and think "If only we had a competent offensive line ..." which makes me look forward and think "If only we have a competent offensive line ..."

I can't say I'm hopeful for the future just yet, but the optimism is starting to come back. If the FO keeps making moves like the one they made for Glenn, it may come back stronger than ever.

Now, if only Merv can actually fix his coaching mistakes ...

(03-13-2018, 02:31 PM)Nately120 Wrote: This situation reminds me a bit of how I felt when we fired Zampese during the year.  On the one hand, it was a good move and it was surprising Mike Brown did it, because that's not his usual MO.  On the other hand, there is also a sense of "Good move...not sure why you didn't do this a year sooner, but better late than never, I guess."

The bottom line is "good move" but there is also a notable reason why we are absolutely floored that our GM would make a trade to improve our o-line when it has been a glaring weakness for years.  That might seem like complaining to some folks in these parts, but so be it.

(03-13-2018, 03:04 PM)Wyche Wrote: This.  Even Paul Daugherty hinted they may have done it because the ticket renewals were so bad this year.  I will say, however, this move, coupled with a good draft for a C or G takes me back to cautiously optimistic.

(03-13-2018, 03:04 PM)Wyche Wrote: This.  Even Paul Daugherty hinted they may have done it because the ticket renewals were so bad this year.  I will say, however, this move, coupled with a good draft for a C or G takes me back to cautiously optimistic.

(03-13-2018, 03:09 PM)Nately120 Wrote: I sort of feel like one of those parents who throws his kid a party because he got a C- on a test when he usually gets an F.  Deep down I know the bar is set low, but damn it I need to feel good about something so nuts to it!

(03-13-2018, 02:40 PM)Sled21 Wrote: Super Bowl Baby!!!!!!

(03-13-2018, 03:15 PM)reuben.ahmed Wrote: I'm feeling multiple Super Bowls! I'm feeling 5 bowls out of the next 6 years!