03-31-2021, 11:14 AM
(03-31-2021, 10:20 AM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I strongly disagree. Geno stunk in 2021 and cost up a lot of money. Green stunk in 2021 and cost us 18 million we could used on 2 high caliber starting guards. Hilton grades out much better than Alexander. I look at Waynes as the Jackson replacement (not FA, but did not play a snap). Thhe Dallas CB is better than Phillips. The Cleveland DT is better than Geno and we get Reader back.
Reiff is better than Hart.
I hope they trade for Ertz, that would make my off season with a great draft.
i also hope they trade/Restructure/cut Gio (in that order) to get more cap space to use on Ertz or true starting guard.
To me, not a wash, but we still have a long way to go to compete in the AFCN.
Well first, we all know the Bengals front office and trades...they don't happen. So any fantasy of Ertz coming to Cincy you best set your expectations for Uzomah and Sample. Just sayin.
As far as the upgrades, you mention all the people that stunk last year. However, yea we brought in Henderickson and his sacks, but unless we get the dude some help on the other side he'll end up with 4 or 5 sacks just like Lawson with less pressure. I think that was a true even trade off and possibly even a loss with losing Lawson.
Alexander had a great year last year in the games he played for Cincy. He was playing with a MUCH less talented defense. Is it possible that Hilton looked great because the Steelers usually have a very good defense? Whens the last time you could say the same for Cincy? When Zimmer was here? So 2017.....
In my opinion, the talent that was here when Taylor and team came into Cincy wasn't bad. It just wasn't utilized property. Andy Dalton, AJ Green, didnt go to trash over night. They didnt fit Taylor's scheme and he refused to adjust his scheme to his players.
So he's gotten rid of pretty much the hole time Pre-2019 and brought in new people that fit his scheme offensively and defensively.
If he doesnt win this year because this is HIS team. This is HIS scheme and THIS is the year he best prove it or his ass should be out the door with Lou.
