(09-22-2023, 10:49 AM)RunKijanaRun Wrote: Regardless of Grier’s outlook/ability/etc, the Bungles might be going into a MNF game with one healthy QB on the roster. Stop with the “Grier ain’t no good lol” red herrings. And no, I do not think this is evidence Burrow is going to be able to play. I think we had no idea they could lose Grier like this.

(09-22-2023, 10:32 AM)bfine32 Wrote: So Grier's "strengths" are:

He started 2 games 4 years ago and was terrible at it

He was a 3rd round pick in 2019

He had a good Preseason game.

Hell, Ryan Finley was selected 4 picks after Grier, has more experience as a starter, was better at it, and has over 1 year's experience is Zac's program.

Why don't we want him? Because he's not very good, but he's been better than Grier

(09-22-2023, 10:58 AM)Nepa Wrote: What is your point? That we don't need a QB3? That with Burrow injured and status uncertain, that the Bengals can go into the MNF game with just Browning? Because many of the points being made, including my own, is that it is a pretty big deal to lose one's QB3, four days before the MNF game, when QB1 is injured. Do you remember when the 49ers were down to their emergency QB?

If Burrow were not injured, then yes, losing QB3 is no big deal. We have time to bring someone in and get them up to speed. But as of this writing, there is no commitment to Burrow starting. 

The Bengals thought Grier was good enough that they signed him as the QB3. And they jettisoned Siemian, who had a lot of starting experience. The Patriots saw something in Grier.

I made the point also that the Bengals could use this as an opportunity to upgrade the position. Not do a lateral move, but actually strengthen the position of backup QB.

(09-22-2023, 11:20 AM)XenoMorph Wrote: Right if anything happens to Browning (if hes playing)   then we either have NO qb  or we have a guy that has had less than 4 days to learn the playbook.

(09-22-2023, 10:58 AM)Nepa Wrote: What is your point? That we don't need a QB3? That with Burrow injured and status uncertain, that the Bengals can go into the MNF game with just Browning? Because many of the points being made, including my own, is that it is a pretty big deal to lose one's QB3, four days before the MNF game, when QB1 is injured. Do you remember when the 49ers were down to their emergency QB?

If Burrow were not injured, then yes, losing QB3 is no big deal. We have time to bring someone in and get them up to speed. But as of this writing, there is no commitment to Burrow starting. 

The Bengals thought Grier was good enough that they signed him as the QB3. And they jettisoned Siemian, who had a lot of starting experience. The Patriots saw something in Grier.

I made the point also that the Bengals could use this as an opportunity to upgrade the position. Not do a lateral move, but actually strengthen the position of backup QB.

(09-22-2023, 11:25 AM)reuben.ahmed Wrote: T. Boyd or J. Mixon can throw

(09-22-2023, 11:32 AM)bfine32 Wrote: My point is those that are saying:

"Huge mistake"

"Typical Bungles"

are over-valuing Grier's football prowess or just looking for something to bash the team.

(09-22-2023, 11:57 AM)lone bengal Wrote: I think some people think Grier and other QB's are good based on what they did in College which in many cases dosen't translate to the pros. Worse case could we sign Trevor Siemian as a QB 2 if Joe can't go Monday ? He was bad in the preseason but at least he knows the playbook. I'd look at picking up Wentz ASAP after this week.

(09-22-2023, 10:16 AM)NotBigzo Wrote: THey have a better record then us and would be 2-0 if Tomlin's Headhunting mentality didn't delete Chubb's knee.

(09-22-2023, 12:10 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: I think almost nobody thinks Grier is good. 

They just think he's an actual QB (regardless of skill level) who has been practicing playing QB in this offense. That inherently gives him an edge over an emergency QB who has been focusing on a different position but played QB in HS and hasn't been practicing or studying at QB, and now any new actual QB you add will get like 2 days to learn rather than a full week or weeks.

(09-22-2023, 10:49 AM)RunKijanaRun Wrote: Regardless of Grier’s outlook/ability/etc, the Bungles might be going into a MNF game with one healthy QB on the roster. Stop with the “Grier ain’t no good lol” red herrings. And no, I do not think this is evidence Burrow is going to be able to play. I think we had no idea they could lose Grier like this.

(09-21-2023, 09:06 PM)reuben.ahmed Wrote: I live in CLE and they're just a bunch of drunks (the fans) who say they're going to the superbowl every single year.

(09-22-2023, 05:02 AM)Housh Wrote: It’s not about being thread creation police….


Why you gotta be a sick about it? Ok there are threads discussing the backup QB position. Who cares, this isn’t a real place.

Inform the guy and let the thread die naturally.


Ppl get off on being assholes here and it’s an ugly part of this message board the rears it’s ugly head.








Easy as this “Hey bro, we’ve already got threads on this, let’s try not to muddy up the board with repeat topics. Thanks for your support though and keep posting threads.”


Defaulting to being a dick is weird and no one will ever convince me it’s not because of how unnecessary it is.

(09-22-2023, 10:03 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Grier gone to the Patriots?  He'll likely emerge as a Superstar up there, and go on to win 7 titles over the next 20 years.  

(09-21-2023, 07:53 PM)Nately120 Wrote: Either Burrow is in better shape that we think, or our front office is being rather lax.

(09-22-2023, 11:56 AM)TecmoBengals Wrote: I agree especially since Grier has only amounted to being a practice squad player in the NFL.

I suppose the worst case is no Burrow, Browning plays, and then Browning goes down. Tyler Boyd I assume takes the QB position and the team goes run heavy. This wouldn't be the "Bungles" but just an unfortunate season since Burrow is hurt.