03-09-2017, 01:02 PM
(03-09-2017, 12:51 PM)Sled21 Wrote: While we watch our beloved Bengals lose their marquee players, Jones, Sanu, Nelson, now Whitworth and possibly Zeitler and Kirkpatrick, in order to keep from pulling our collective hair out let's remember what they did here. They, as a team, went out and laid 5 golden goose eggs in a row in the playoffs. Maybe letting them all walk will bring about the change to get guys in here who will win in the playoffs. Watching them all leave for "greener pastures" would be all so sweet were the Bengals to make it to the big game this year. Ya just never know......lot's of teams have done it with no name young guys..... (not saying I think this will happen, but one can dream)
Reggie Nelson was a straight up play-maker. He left for his chance to play for a team with a probability of going further in the play-offs than the Bengals. I don't think the Raiders would let Whitworth and/or Zeitler walk in the same off-season.
Sanu played in the Superbowl this past season and they almost won.
Jones is a #1 WR and has proven his place with the Lions this past season.
Whitworth, per Hobspins article, was not resigned mostly due to the fact that he is 35 and the FA did not believe in him having more than 1 season left in the tank.
Zeitler was likely offered a lowball number and he is truly deserving of a mega contract.
Kirkpatrick- not much is known about him other than the Titans and Steelers are interested.
I don't blame any of those players for leaving. This organization is a joke. They proved it by losing Whitworth and Zeitler. They proved it by letting JJo leave. They proved it by losing Sanu and Marv Jones.
