03-07-2025, 10:10 AM
I know talks with outside FAs starts in just a few days, and some will say just be patient, but I think it's ok for people to air their grievances in the moment if things are not looking good even if things change for the better in the near future.
Right now, we got Pratt and Hendrickson wanting out, Hubbard retiring, Hilton and BJ Hill hitting FA, and Rankins cut.
That's potentially 6 new starters the Bengals need to implement.
None of the incumbents really give any confidence (for me) except MAYBE one of CTB, Dax Hill, or Turner taking Hilton's spot.
Add to that 3 new starters on offense in Cappa (cut), Higgins (FA), and Gesicki (FA).
Possibly another starter to replace Volson.
We could be looking at a VERY different personnel on the Bengals this year, and along with a new DC and few key position coaches, it could yet again be another season where we see early problems that are going to take until middle toward end of the season to iron out as the new folks adjust.
Right now, we got Pratt and Hendrickson wanting out, Hubbard retiring, Hilton and BJ Hill hitting FA, and Rankins cut.
That's potentially 6 new starters the Bengals need to implement.
None of the incumbents really give any confidence (for me) except MAYBE one of CTB, Dax Hill, or Turner taking Hilton's spot.
Add to that 3 new starters on offense in Cappa (cut), Higgins (FA), and Gesicki (FA).
Possibly another starter to replace Volson.
We could be looking at a VERY different personnel on the Bengals this year, and along with a new DC and few key position coaches, it could yet again be another season where we see early problems that are going to take until middle toward end of the season to iron out as the new folks adjust.
Zac Taylor 2019-2020: 6 total wins
Zac Taylor 2021-2022: Double-digit wins each season, plus 5 postseason wins
Zac Taylor 2023: 9 wins despite losing Burrow half the season
Zac Taylor 2024: Started 1-4. Ended 9-8 but barely missed playoffs
Changes needed to do better in Sept/Oct moving forward.
Sorry for Party Rocking!
Zac Taylor 2021-2022: Double-digit wins each season, plus 5 postseason wins
Zac Taylor 2023: 9 wins despite losing Burrow half the season
Zac Taylor 2024: Started 1-4. Ended 9-8 but barely missed playoffs
Changes needed to do better in Sept/Oct moving forward.
Sorry for Party Rocking!
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