02-05-2016, 01:03 PM
(02-05-2016, 12:58 PM)Nately120 Wrote: You seem to think I think the Browns aren't terrible. I'm just arguing that the Bengals might not be awesome enough to justify players and coaches refusing to seek promotions with the Browns. Hue would rather be a HC with the Browns than an OC with the Bengals and Marvin Jones MIGHT want to be a #1 WR with the Browns rather than the #2 here. Is that so crazy?
AJ McCarron is going to leave in 2 years to be a starting QB somewhere that probably doesn't have as good a shot at winning the Super Bowl as we do. Lots of people in the NFL have this thing that makes them want to be at the top of the pile, even if they have to go elsewhere to do it. As a born loser myself, I envy backup QBs who sit the bench and never take a snap all year. Best job ever, right? But backup QBs only make it to that level if they have a burning desire to be on the field and NOT getting paid to just stand there and hold a clipboard.
People want promotions. If getting promoted to the Browns is career suicide then it is still up to the individual to decide that. I think the Browns stink, but I also think people overestimate how much players and coaches should want to stand in the shadows in Cincinnati.
How nice would it have been to be Gary Kubiak?? Back up Elway, make millions, get a couple Super Bowl rings, no real damage to your body, and basically learn to be a coach.
