(10-21-2019, 01:32 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Here are my top candidates:

-Mike Brown - Owner/GM Bengals - He has experience. He's been the GM since 1991.
-Duke Tobin - Familiar working in the current Bengals management scheme.

That's the only 2 candidates I have.

Looks at their best drafting years. What was the joke?

"The Bengals just draft from the consensus board and take the best player available."

It worked. It worked better than what they've been doing.

Also why a top pick is exciting. Harder to get that wrong.

— JG (@JoeGoodberry) October 21, 2019

(10-21-2019, 04:19 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: I wish we could get Tony Romo. I don’t know that I’ve ever been as impressed by someone talking about the game as I have by him during some of his broadcasts.

I look at what John Lynch is doing out in SF, and think a former player might be the way to go.

No whether he would take the job is another story...

(10-21-2019, 01:27 PM)psychdoctor Wrote: What are realistic GM options for the Bengals once Mike Brown retires?  Let us assume that Mike Brown retires after this year, who should the Bengals hire for GM?

I do not want to hear how no one will come to Cincinnati; use another thread to vent.  

Here are some candidates:

Mike Borgonzi, director of football operations, Chiefs: Borgonzi is now in the position Ballard once held and works hand-in-hand with GM Brett Veach, with whom he shared a title two years ago working under John Dorsey. Borgonzi could very easily have been named GM in Kansas City, and will eventually get his shot to be one.

Nick Caserio, VP of player personnel, Patriots: The question with Caserio has never been whether he could get a job, but whether he’d ever leave Foxboro. Could a team like Miami, which got Caserio to interview in 2016, take another swing? Another benefit of hiring Caserio could be “character coach” Jack Easterby coming with him.

Ed Dodds, assistant GM, Colts: Dodds was quietly considered Seahawks GM John Schneider’s secret weapon for years. And it took someone with Ballard’s institutional knowledge to come in and poach him. Word’s out now. Dodds is not only a top evaluator for the Colts but also helps Ballard run trades.

George Paton, assistant GM, Vikings: Paton’s now become sort of what Ballard was a couple years ago—a highly respected long-time No. 2 who’s been patient. Which means it’ll take the right team to pry him from Minnesota. Somehow, the Vikings have combined one of the league’s most talented rosters with a very healthy cap situation over the last few years, and Paton’s been in the thick of all of it.

Peyton Manning, No GM experience but was considered a player with coaching knowledge. Also, Marvin Lewis may make a good GM.

(10-21-2019, 03:55 PM)psychdoctor Wrote: Sometimes your posts do not help...This counts as passive-aggressive vent post....

(10-21-2019, 04:21 PM)psychdoctor Wrote: I wanted Tony Romo and almost added him to the list.  I think Manning or Romo would certainly spark interest but Romo may be too nice of guy to cut players.   

(10-21-2019, 04:24 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: It's more sarcasm. I don't see them making a change is what I'm saying.

We could name GM's. Head Coaches. Top Players to sign. It's not how this team operates.

When you say realistic...mine are the most realistic.

(10-21-2019, 04:26 PM)psychdoctor Wrote: The premise is that Mike Brown will retire after this year.  So go with that premise.  also, sarcasm is passive-aggressive humor.    

(10-21-2019, 04:24 PM)Fullrock Wrote: What makes you think Katie will hire a GM when Mike decides to retire?

(10-21-2019, 04:31 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Ok. I'll play along with this fantasy. Yes making a premise about something that won't happen is a fantasy.   

Jeff Ireland, assistant GM, Saints: Remember him? The ex-Dolphins GM has absolutely crushed it under Mickey Loomis. New Orleans’ last three draft classes, and the 2017 group in particular, have a chance to shape the franchise for years to come. Ireland, who works the college side hard, has fingerprints all over that.

While we're at it, there's no cap on coaching. I'd throw like $10 million a year at a coach like Bill Cowher to try to get him here.

(10-21-2019, 04:32 PM)psychdoctor Wrote: I liked Ireland.  
What about Tony Romo as head coach???

(10-21-2019, 04:32 PM)psychdoctor Wrote: I liked Ireland.  
What about Tony Romo as head coach???

(10-21-2019, 04:35 PM)scorp1974 Wrote: Kirk Herbstreit

(10-21-2019, 04:36 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: I think you'd have a better shot with Boomer taking an Elway-type role or Collinsworth.

(10-21-2019, 04:36 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: I think you'd have a better shot with Boomer taking an Elway-type role or Collinsworth.