(07-23-2019, 05:58 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I know that the "battling against the officials" is a lame, tired excuse.  However, in that particular game it was true.  The refs didn't run out of ammunition, but the Bengals ran out of composure at the end.

(07-23-2019, 06:38 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: So is there any truth to this, or is it speculation posing as "news"?

Fwiw, I'd trade Gio for some o-line (or LB) help in a heartbeat. Gio is a steady and versatile guy, but he hasn't been that electric RB we all thought he'd be. He hasn't had a run that topped 28 yards since 2014 (!). He's averaged less than 4 ypc in 2 of the last 3 seasons. His usage as a receiver has been down.

Yet he's the 16th best paid RB in in the NFL for 2019 (according to spotrac). People won't want to hear it, but I think Gio is overpaid. Plus he's good to miss a few games every year. Good dude, I like the guy, but I also call it how it is.

All that said, a trade doesn't seem likely, even though we got a couple of good young backs in this last draft.

(07-23-2019, 04:11 AM)kevin Wrote: NFL trades don't happen that easy and the question mark ?,  means it probably isn't happening.   Plus add in the Falcons let this guy go in Free Agency as Bengals over years have let players go in Free Agency.  The Falcons had all Free Agency and the Draft to address this.  My guess is that if you look at Falcons roster, they probably go into camp with many RB's.  

I remember Bob Trumpy and Cris Collinsworth on WLW sports talk radio,  and when people called in with NFL trades, they always said NFL trades are not that easy to make, and impossible to predict.   The best thing about this is the question mark, because it is a huge ?????

Fans are all over this site thinking up many trades.  One guy wants to trade all the veterans for draft picks for an all rookie team in 2020, and I'm glad he isn't the owner or GM.   

Now to people wanting an O Lineman or this or that.   Towards end of preseason there are always some interesting names cut and without a team as all teams have to meet roster restrictions.   Sometimes a good veteran loses his job as the team goes for youth.  Sometimes a good young player in preseason gets left out as the team stays with veterans.  Sometimes just because a guy can't make a Super Bowl teams roster doesn't mean he couldn't help a losing team.  So instead of trades that probably won't happen,  keep your eyes open for who the hundreds of players the 32 teams cut in preseason.  There are always surprises and names other teams rush to pick up. 

and, Zac Taylor has said he might have ways to use Gio in his offense.   I look at Bengals RB situation, and I fail to see the great depth others do. A lot of unproven names. A team needs a good stable of running backs for depth and special teams. There are teams with far more RB depth than Bengals at this time.  Bengals also don't seem to be looking for an O Lineman.  Zac Taylor saying he has many options already on line going into camp.  Now if he discovers in preseason the blocking stinks, then he might make some moves.  Last I saw Fisher was still unsigned, which is another option.   Gio does something at RB that Rams Taylor loves, Gio catches the ball.

Sometimes the best trades are the ones you don't make.  I really have to question the blocker we would get in a trade like this anyway.

(07-24-2019, 02:03 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: I saw some fan sites suggesting the Falcons trade for Gio too. For several months this has been out there.

(07-24-2019, 02:40 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: I mean, from the Falcons side it makes sense. Gio would be a great replacement for Coleman. 

That said, I wouldn't give up Gio for peanuts.

(07-24-2019, 02:42 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: I don't think the Falcons need him. They seem to be able to just plug random guys in and get production.

Heck, former Bengals Brian Hill had 115 yards rushing in Week 16 last year.

(07-24-2019, 02:37 PM)3wt Wrote: I think Gio is an underrated back.  Multidimensional runner, receiver and blocker.  I think he's definitely a guy ZT could use.  And I think Taylor may be the guy that exploits his strengths better than he has been used here for a lot of his career.  And your right about the depth of the RB room and the untested nature of the new guys (who I am very hopeful about)

I can't wait to see this offense start to operate.

(07-25-2019, 11:48 AM)yellowxdiscipline Wrote: Gio for an offensive lineman, but no way would I trade him for a draft pick.

(07-21-2019, 03:32 PM)jason Wrote: Julio...