11-26-2023, 09:59 PM
(11-26-2023, 08:28 PM)Nepa Wrote: If you've been a Bengals fan since the 1970s, then surely you remember a lot of those first-round picks that were anticipated ended up being complete busts. Klinger was a 6th pick in the draft, Akili Smith a 3rd overall, and John Ross a 9th (one spot before Patrick Mahomes). So, as much as some posters are hoping the Bengals lose out to get a higher draft pick, it could end up being fools' gold.
I would much, much rather win now than begin looking forward to the draft with six games to go. I'm going to be rooting each week for a Bengals victory.
It's true that we have sucked at drafting at times, all teams do, and we may be the worst. However, facts are facts - the higher the player drafted the better player's career in the league. Win one more in 2019 we dont have Burrow, win one more in 2020 we dont have Chase.
Winning a couple senseless games now only costs us several key players in the draft.
What good is winning a couple empty games for your emotions when it could cost us a Logan Wilson? The draft isnt just the 1st Round.
I would rather have Fools Gold than no gold. I do not need temporary satisfaction a couple times the next few weeks, we will add 9 players in April that will be here for the next 4 years and some will hopefully make great impacts.
