(02-16-2018, 07:38 PM)Wes Mantooth Wrote: Hey, Geoff.  Long time reader, 2nd time question asker...

1.) What is your office like at PBS? Can you describe it?  I'd also be curious to hear where it is, if it's near FO or if it's just a janitorial closet in the basement or something.

2.) My buddy is in journalism and he told me that the newspaper he writes for just provided his department with new laptops and new company cell phones. He's rocking a brand new Macbook Pro and now has the Galaxy S8.  That got me thinking, what stuff are you using?  What to do you write on there, what phone plan do they have you on?

Love the column by the way!

(02-16-2018, 08:20 PM)t3r3e3 Wrote: Geoff,

Two questions:  

1:  Why do the Bengals consistently run a threadbare scouting program?  Scouts are cheap with respect to salary, and allow the team to gather more information on prospective draftees.  Knowledge pays off in the mid to late rounds when the best drafting teams unearth quality talent.   Given the team’s reliance on the draft alone and recent lackluster drafts, it seems the obvious solution would be to provide additional scouting input and increase the knowledge base going into the draft.  More scouts would also allow the coaches to coach.  The premier NFL organizations have scouting departments that far outstrip the Bengals’.

2:  Why does the team consistently ignore FA to augment roster building?  The Bengals typically relegate FA signings to Tier 3 and 4 guys.  Super Bowl participants and winners over the past 10 years have shown that FA is a strategic tool that augments the roster and pushes the team into a legitimate Super Bowl contender.  Given that the Bengals haven’t won a Playoff Game in 27 years, isn’t it time to start using FA more aggressively?

(02-16-2018, 10:09 PM)jj22 Wrote: What up Spin!

Quick question. Wrong forum, but what the hell. Why do you think taking a cb 12 overall isn't out of the question? I'm thinking every other year. It's about that time...

OHfer Sevyn.

(02-16-2018, 10:12 PM)GodFather Wrote: Please spin and confirm if this is the real reason why Mike re-signed Marvin. He didn't want to lose a head coach and driver!

(02-16-2018, 11:20 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: But a CB is always in play. 

(02-16-2018, 11:20 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: ---------------------------------

With that, I must give Mike a sponge bath and retire to my quarters. This session of Hobson's choice is over. Thanks to all who participated! 

(02-16-2018, 05:54 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I already stated months ago that my fandom would drop if Marvin and Bodine were both re-signed and Bodine being the starter. One has happened already. Bodine re-signing could be imminent and the draft could be an early indicator of how likely Bodine would be to start.

I stick by my statement that my fandom will drop. I'll still stay sporadically active here, but I'm going to spend a lot less time investing in draft research and discussing various Bengals topics until Marvin and Bodine would be gone.

(02-16-2018, 06:28 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: OMG, Shake even went and changed his avi to the Hobs.

(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.

(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

(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.

(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?

(02-17-2018, 02:18 PM)Sabretooth Wrote: Thread of The Year( if such a thing existed )

Kudos Sir Shake

(02-16-2018, 02:44 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: I'm sorry to hear that, Go Cards. With Frank Pollack leading the charge for a much more physical and aggressive style of blocking, I feel you will come to regret your decision. WHO-DEY.  :andy:


Hi depthchart and thanks for the question. I'm not sure if "dumpster diving" is the proper descriptor for a guy with 21 career starts, including 13 starts for a Giants team that went 11-5. Bobby Hart was a big part of a line that kept Eli Manning upright all season (only 21 sacks allowed). Even if you do consider it dumpster diving, you know what they say about one man's trash...

As for your follow up, luckily Ogbuehi and Hart are under contract for the coming season. Bodine is a free agent though, and if the Bengals want to retain him, they'll have to avoid the big splashy names and save money to retain him. After all, building from within is what led to 5 straight playoff berths and AFCN dominance unseen before in franchise history. I'm not sure if "all 3" is the answer you're looking for, but it's clear that all 3 are important to the Bengals plans.

(02-19-2018, 04:11 PM)Daddy-O Wrote: "Geoff, why are you hanging around other boards?  I pay you great money to dance around questions and spin the narrative in a positive Bengal nature.  Get back home now, otherwise I'll replace you faster than The Donald replaced Sean Spicer"  MB.  

Quote:I'm sorry sir. I was only trying to set the commoners straight. I hate when fans make astute observations spread horrendous lies about you. I should be back just in time to take the hedge trimmers to your toe nails and give you your 5 pm Icy Hot rub down. I will also post another puff piece on Bobby Hart for good measure. 

And sir... I love you.

- Geoff