11-21-2024, 11:07 AM
I personally think once they are eliminated from playoff contention (likely against the Steelers), then it's time to pull Joe and play some younger guys on the OL and DL. See what you have for 2025. There's no reason to keep pushing for wins because all your doing is pushing yourself out of a better draft pick. This team needs some high end draft picks. Also, I truly believe starting on December 1st, you'll start seeing Paycor as a home stadium for the visiting team. No sense in sitting in the cold watching a team that's not going to win, so might as well try and recoup some $$$ spent on tickets this season.
I truly don't believe they're as far away as people think they are. The team needs help shoring up the inside offensive line. They need to re-sign Giseki, because no one knows how long it'll be before All is back.
Top pick I believe is drafting to replace Tee Higgins. Jermaine Burton hasn't shown he can replace Tee above the shoulders. You need a guy who can come in and start day 1. Jermaine may have the athletic ability but does not have the mental make up of a starter currently.
Defensive we need to cut Sam Hubbard and Rankins and bringing in help on the DL that can help penetrate the OL and help Trey. I also think you need to find a quality starter at safety. Personally, I didnt think it'd be that hard to find a replacement for Jessie Bates, but you live and learn.
The Bengals need to get this right and they know it. They have a lot on the line over the next 12-24 months. Negotiations with the city/county for stadium renovations. Keeping fans in the seats because when they start losing fans lose interest and so do sponsors. Lastly, you want to appease your 3 biggest starts, Burrow, Chase, and Hendrickson. Get the latter 2 signed to large deals and keep the peace in the locker room.
I truly don't believe they're as far away as people think they are. The team needs help shoring up the inside offensive line. They need to re-sign Giseki, because no one knows how long it'll be before All is back.
Top pick I believe is drafting to replace Tee Higgins. Jermaine Burton hasn't shown he can replace Tee above the shoulders. You need a guy who can come in and start day 1. Jermaine may have the athletic ability but does not have the mental make up of a starter currently.
Defensive we need to cut Sam Hubbard and Rankins and bringing in help on the DL that can help penetrate the OL and help Trey. I also think you need to find a quality starter at safety. Personally, I didnt think it'd be that hard to find a replacement for Jessie Bates, but you live and learn.
The Bengals need to get this right and they know it. They have a lot on the line over the next 12-24 months. Negotiations with the city/county for stadium renovations. Keeping fans in the seats because when they start losing fans lose interest and so do sponsors. Lastly, you want to appease your 3 biggest starts, Burrow, Chase, and Hendrickson. Get the latter 2 signed to large deals and keep the peace in the locker room.
