What is to be said of our franchise?

[bengals67]

incredibly stupid and poor decision to retain Marv after playoff meltdown against Pittsburgh in our own stadium setting unprecedented record of futility of 7 consecutive playoff losses with no accountability. Did that send a strong signal to top players that we are serious about winning and hold people accountable.

the idea that "guards" are not worth top dollar is outdated. If you have one of the best guard in the league you decide not to pay him top dollar because you want to pay a slightly above average CB or keep an average WR in  LaFell at $5 million a year?

Those silly old Steelers paid their guard. But they screwed up because they wont have roll over money or a fourth round comp pick.

Why in the world do you waste a first round pick on a position you know you are not going to extend if they guy turns out to be a great player.

Why did they not franchise Whit or Z. Because that isn't in the 25 year old playbook for running the franchise.

Do you really think Whit and Z would walk away from anything close to comparable offers if they thought we had a real shot at the Super Bowl.

Since they know that we don't because Marv is still here, why not take the best deal.

Bringing in some mediocre mercenaries like Fluker and keeping Marv is not going to make this team competitive in 2017.

I have no idea how this team keeps any season ticket holders.