{The Ultimate Bengals Offseason Extravaganza Thread}

[*rfaulk34*]

(03-29-2025, 09:55 AM)ERIC1 Wrote:  I deal with realities..This team ..with Tee Higgins and Trey..went what 9-8?.. But gee golly if those two are not brought back..well..the world is collapsing and we may just go 9-8 next year..I would have traded both, stocked up on draft picks...and guess what..Joe Burrow, CHase , Higgins, Hendrickson...would all be doing fine...making a ton of money..enjoying life etc...Its harder on us fans...But I am impressed with the FOffice.....the hierarchy..they identified the need to make coaching changes defensively and offensive line..they did not hesitate..they have improved our player rotation....I think this team makes the playoffs next year..if Joe stays healthy

Sweet. Here are some realities for you. 

Last year there were 17 defensive ends and outside linebackers that had at least 8 sacks, 1 tackle for loss, 1 pass defensed, 1 forcred fumble and 1 combined tackle(s).

Trey was 1st in sacks.
Trey was 2nd in tackles for loss.
Trey was 10th in total tackles.
Trey was 1st in quarterback hits.
Trey was (T) for 2nd in passes defensed. 
Trey was (T) for 3rd in forced fumbles.

Here's one more quick reality. The Bengals made the Super Bowl and back to back AFCCGs with Tee Higgins and Trey on the team, so i'm not sure how your sarcastic '9-8 team' is even remotely relevant.