(02-17-2022, 04:49 PM)CoachGeorge Wrote: You should study draft outcomes more because this post is ridiculous.  First, recent top 11 picks (he wasn’t actually a top 10) are out of FB altogether, Greg Robinson, Luke Joekel; guys who were forced to moved inside; Ereck Flowers, DJ Fluker; or guys that are rated worse Jedrick Wills, Mike McGlinchey, Jake Matthews &Taylor Lewan.  Only 5 are rated higher (6 if you include Ronnie Stanley).  So that is a pretty normal outcome.  That doesn’t count if position class was high or not (it was not).  

It is very hard to replace even “average” tackles in todays NFL. Really hard.  In his defense I would point out that several OL evaluators don’t think he is only average.  And he still young and he is making up for lost time after missing 22 games. The Bengals have a terrible record of OL drafting.  Can we chill about the one positive outcome we did have?

(02-18-2022, 06:02 PM)Murdock2420 Wrote: I'm aware you're not going to be able to hire the top 5 guys in FA but people started this crap last off-season as well that, "well the line really only needs 1 or 2 guys and we will be fine, plus we have a new coach." It failed, and failed miserably.

The Chiefs in one off-season rebuilt their line completely, 5 new guys. If the Bengals do that with Burrow and these weapons, they are headed right back to the Super Bowl.

(02-18-2022, 06:44 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Worked out great for the Chiefs didn't it?

(02-18-2022, 06:34 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: Greg Robinson was arrested crossing the border with over 150lbs of pot. I don't think that's really the same thing. Lol

Ereck Flowers, moving position isn't bad if you're good at your new position. Just get good players. He was rated as the 17th G in football last year.

Taylor Lewan is a 3x Pro Bowler whose only bad year was coming off ACL surgery. I think he only allowed sacks in Week 1 of the 2021 season and allowed 0 the rest of the year.

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Regardless of how others perform though, Jonah has been a bit of a disappointment. Not a bust, just a disappointment. He's an okay starter and there's honestly value in that. You have to admit though that nobody takes a high first round draft pick and hopes for an okay starter. Other people potentially being more disappointing doesn't change that.

(02-18-2022, 06:44 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Worked out great for the Chiefs didn't it?

(02-18-2022, 07:30 PM)Murdock2420 Wrote: 3 straight AFC Championship games is pretty awesome. 

And if Andy Reid doesn't coach like a moron, they make 3 straight Super Bowls.

So...yes it actually did work out.

(02-18-2022, 07:30 PM)Murdock2420 Wrote: 3 straight AFC Championship games is pretty awesome. 

And if Andy Reid doesn't coach like a moron, they make 3 straight Super Bowls.

So...yes it actually did work out.

(02-19-2022, 12:52 AM)THE PISTONS Wrote: But, you cited how they brought in 5 new starters this past offseason.

So 2 of those SBs were BEFORE they fixed their line.

(02-18-2022, 07:32 PM)Murdock2420 Wrote: Literally my point.

When you invest in a player as your 1st rounder and you pick in the upper half of the draft you are looking for a franchise changing player, not a...meh he's okay.

(02-18-2022, 07:47 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: Got them a 21-3 lead in the AFC Championship game before their QB forgot how to play football. So... yes?


4, all home games, too.

(02-17-2022, 02:11 AM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: But he’s probably the best OT in this year’s FA . If we concentrate on OG and roll with Reiff again at RT we’re in the same boat (pretty much guaranteed to miss some time).

That is a lot of games missed though.

(02-19-2022, 01:06 AM)ah5 Wrote: Isn't Orlando brown a free agent?

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(02-19-2022, 01:09 AM)THE PISTONS Wrote: He is. Maybe the Chiefs will let him go and decide to rebuild their line again?

(02-19-2022, 01:11 AM)ah5 Wrote: Can they afford to resign him? He has to command a decent payday.

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(02-17-2022, 10:42 AM)TecmoBengals Wrote: He places accountability on himself above others. It's admirable,

(02-19-2022, 01:11 AM)ah5 Wrote: Can they afford to resign him? He has to command a decent payday.

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(02-19-2022, 02:24 AM)fredtoast Wrote: Wait?!

What?!

A coach not holding players accountable is now a GOOD THING?


When did this happen?

(02-19-2022, 10:07 AM)TecmoBengals Wrote: It would serve you well if you better followed the conversation. My post was discussing Zac's approach for how he interacts with the media. He assumes responsibility instead of being critical about players when he's interviewed or holding a press conference. This doesn't imply he doesn't hold players accountable. It also doesn't imply I think it is good if he never holds players accountable. I'm sure he does when coaching at practice and during games. It's good when leaders hold others accountable.

Now, move along with your feigned excitement "?!", increased font size, and troll behavior.