(10-31-2019, 10:30 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Great point! By not trading him they lost all their leverage...now IF they lose him, they'll look inept.

Seriously, though. Let AJ Green write up the contract. The Bengals already agreed to whatever he demands by not trading him. They have no leverage. He gets a blank check.

— JG (@JoeGoodberry) October 31, 2019

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(10-31-2019, 06:47 PM)TKUHL Wrote: So I heard on radio this morning that the FO and a Green are very far apart in talks. Ok hate to keep bringing this up but if talks are that bad already surely they knew this before the trade deadline. So again why not trade him. Nothing they can do now but one would think they had to know where they stand in talks before the trade deadline, wouldn’t you think? I know we bash this FO and rightfully so but can they really be this inept.

(11-01-2019, 10:11 AM)jj22 Wrote: Still some denial amongst fans as to what we are witnessing, but this isn't going to end well.

(11-01-2019, 12:37 AM)samhain Wrote: Doucheface Troy has voiced disdain for city officials' "hostility" toward the family in the aftermath of the stadium deal.  He's stated something to the effect of "it won't be forgotten" when the time comes to negotiate a new agreement.  I wouldn't be surprised if they were running the team into the ground intentionally.  I pity any city that winds up giving these parasites money to bring their bullshit tactics to town in hopes of having a legit NFL franchise.  

They are beyond scum.

(11-01-2019, 10:16 AM)fredtoast Wrote: What do you mean by "end well"?  A lot of people here feel Green is not worth top dollar to re-sign.  So they think it is best to let him walk.

Personally I find it hard to believe that the Bengals and Green are in negotiations right now in the middle of the season where he has yet to play a snap.

(11-01-2019, 10:32 AM)jj22 Wrote: I agree tho, I don't see these "negotiations" when his situation hasn't changed since August being anything significant or likely to lead to a in season extension.

AJ admitted he cut off talks, when that happens before the season starts, it typically is for the season and resumes after the season as to not have any distractions.

(11-01-2019, 10:49 AM)fredtoast Wrote: It seems like a media created frezy to me.

The OP just says he ehard "on the radio".  Anyone know if there is an actual source for the claim other than a rumor from soem radio host trying to stir things up?

(11-01-2019, 09:51 AM)fredtoast Wrote: Trollberry has no idea what he is talking about.  Half of the people here say Green is not worth paying top dollar to re-sign.

According to sources, the Bengals and A.J. Green still aren't close in contract talks. Things can change, but the two sides remain far apart. Green doesn't want the Bengals to franchise him. #Bengals

— Tyler Dragon (@TheTylerDragon) October 31, 2019

(11-01-2019, 11:03 AM)THE PISTONS Wrote:

According to sources, the Bengals and A.J. Green still aren't close in contract talks. Things can change, but the two sides remain far apart. Green doesn't want the Bengals to franchise him. #Bengals

— Tyler Dragon (@TheTylerDragon) October 31, 2019

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(10-31-2019, 07:30 PM)Joelist Wrote: The Front Office mishandled AD and is mishandling AJ.

For Andy if they felt they needed to change and to evaluate Finley then tell Andy long enough in advance for his agent to have a real chance to arrange a trade and....ACTUALLY ACCEPT A REASONABLE DEAL. Then they look better and do better than a comp pick.

For AJ they either needed to do a trade or if they really want him then SHOW IT. Make a legit offer that even if not immediately accepted does not leave parties "far apart" but instead lets AJ know they actually value him and are not trying to "win" a negotiation again.

On the "trying to leave town" angle that is where the NFL could help us fans a LOT. Make it crystal clear that no move of the team will be approved because of the behavior of the front office and their lack of effort in fielding a consistent NFL quality (defined as winning) product.

(10-31-2019, 07:30 PM)Joelist Wrote: On the "trying to leave town" angle that is where the NFL could help us fans a LOT. Make it crystal clear that no move of the team will be approved because of the behavior of the front office and their lack of effort in fielding a consistent NFL quality (defined as winning) product.

(11-01-2019, 02:14 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Bengals have a winning record over the last decade and a half, plus they have made the playoff more than most other teams.

Plus they just changed coaching staff.

Kind of hard to argue that they are "not making an effort".

(11-01-2019, 12:37 AM)samhain Wrote: Doucheface Troy has voiced disdain for city officials' "hostility" toward the family in the aftermath of the stadium deal.  He's stated something to the effect of "it won't be forgotten" when the time comes to negotiate a new agreement.  I wouldn't be surprised if they were running the team into the ground intentionally.  I pity any city that winds up giving these parasites money to bring their bullshit tactics to town in hopes of having a legit NFL franchise.  

They are beyond scum.

(10-31-2019, 06:59 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: Damn right they can be. So bad that it leaves all minds from all different perspectives asking WTH? It's almost as if this FO is being ran by a 12yr old kid who plays soccer and don't know anything about football? I swear, one day AJ will be traded for a pack of baseball cards, or a compensatory pick. What's the difference?