(Yesterday, 03:13 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I stand by my posts Fant was not offered a contract. I have seen nothing stating we offered Fant anything. I have seen he had a nice visit and will stay in touch. 
So, the truth is saying otherwise is a myth (lie). I know you want the FO tarred and feathered, but it is disappointing you perpetuate propaganda to do it.

(Yesterday, 03:05 PM)Sled21 Wrote: Well, that's kind of what I meant. If they loved him, they wouldn't have let him leave the building. If they liked him, they may have said "here's your offer, we like you this much," and go see if someone else likes you more because this is our offer. If not, call us and the offer is still on the table. Or maybe they didn't make an offer, who knows.

(Yesterday, 03:15 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: Whether he was offered a contract could be a myth. Them lowballing potential suitors is not a myth. 1/2 point for each of us?

(Yesterday, 03:05 PM)Sled21 Wrote: Well, that's kind of what I meant. If they loved him, they wouldn't have let him leave the building. If they liked him, they may have said "here's your offer, we like you this much," and go see if someone else likes you more because this is our offer. If not, call us and the offer is still on the table. Or maybe they didn't make an offer, who knows.

(Yesterday, 03:20 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I was vey specific and even saidlots of examples to use to make your point.

So no, this is and was about Fant so no points for you from me, but your many shared FO haters will love you, mabe give you the best FO hater award in 2025. 

(Yesterday, 03:20 PM)XsandOs Wrote: NFL Teams don't pay for travel, car service, hotel room and meal expenses, unless they want a player. 

They know what a vet can bring to the Team by film. So it is a matter of dollars and duration of contract.

Bengals did this with Hudson and Gesicki. Both signed one year deals.

If Fant wants the Burrow resurrection deal, he will be here. 

Gesicki is on a one-year $12M deal now. The question is if Fant sees a future with Bengals next year and beyond. 

(Yesterday, 02:24 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: Actually 3.7ypc with ALlL eith snap count, he made some nice blocks but did not alter our running game from when he was not in.  Right now he is a after thought to Bengals thinking I would sau

(Yesterday, 03:41 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Eric All might be an afterthought as far as this season goes, but the idea of having a versatile "move" TE in order to effectively run 12 personnel is apparently in the forefront of the Bengals minds, as evidenced by bringing Noah Fant in for a visit.

(Yesterday, 03:57 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: There's no reason for Fant to sign at the first place he visits. He's going to weigh his options and sign where it benefits him most. 

(Yesterday, 03:17 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I have no issue with speculation, but not a fan of jumping to bashing the FO with a myth.

I know I am on an island and many more FO haters exist, but being in the minority and getting constantly attacked for being honest does not deter me. So have at it FO haters, start your peronal attacks...............again as moderators seem to be in the majority with you so will allow those attacks

(Yesterday, 03:49 PM)coachmcneil71 Wrote: If it makes the TE room better , I am All for it!   Seriously though, he probably would make that room better for this season, so I would welcome the signing. 

(Yesterday, 04:08 PM)Sled21 Wrote:
Well I'm definitely not a FO hater and get bashed for just trying to be fair when it comes to them.

(Yesterday, 04:10 PM)Sled21 Wrote: If I were going to spend money to upgrade a room right now, the TE room would be way down on the list. I'm really surprised they even brought him in with two DE's not at camp.

(Yesterday, 03:57 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: There's no reason for Fant to sign at the first place he visits. He's going to weigh his options and sign where it benefits him most. 

(Yesterday, 03:17 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I have no issue with speculation, but not a fan of jumping to bashing the FO with a myth.

I know I am on an island and many more FO haters exist, but being in the minority and getting constantly attacked for being honest does not deter me. So have at it FO haters, start your peronal attacks...............again as moderators seem to be in the majority with you so will allow those attacks

(Yesterday, 03:20 PM)XsandOs Wrote: NFL Teams don't pay for travel, car service, hotel room and meal expenses, unless they want a player. 

They know what a vet can bring to the Team by film. So it is a matter of dollars and duration of contract.

Bengals did this with Hudson and Gesicki. Both signed one year deals.

If Fant wants the Burrow resurrection deal, he will be here. 

Gesicki is on a one-year $12M deal now. The question is if Fant sees a future with Bengals next year and beyond. 

(Yesterday, 03:31 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: How many NFL players take visits and leave with no contract offer in hand? I would estimate a lot so sorry they do spend money to kick the tires and work the players out. It appears he left with no contract offer in hand.

A lot are offered deals, but many are not as well. To assume a player will be offered a deal everytime is a huge reach in my humble opinion. They may have with Fant or they may have said we can't meet your demands, come back if you can't find a taker. Or we may have said good visit, but need time to see if you fit the JB offense.

(Yesterday, 04:10 PM)Sled21 Wrote: If I were going to spend money to upgrade a room right now, the TE room would be way down on the list. I'm really surprised they even brought him in with two DE's not at camp.