A positive thread...

[BenZoo2]

(03-09-2017, 11:23 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: I gotta admit that the negativity is a bit overwhelming right now. I fully understand where people are coming from, and I've participated in the venting some myself. That said, I think it'd be nice to get some actual discussion going that isn't just venting or complaining. So...even though our already bad o-line got substantially worse today, I do like that (a) we retained LaFell and Kirkpatrick and (b) the o-line is still the only massive problem with this team, player-wise.

Having those two on board not only opens up the draft some, but should also enable the team to part with Pacman. So since we know what our main problem is, name 3 things you think the Bengals could do to get this team back in the playoff hunt. It could be free agents or maybe you have your eye on some particular guys in the draft.

So what can we do to fix this team for 2017?

I'll play along, shake.

1.  We need a vetera, stopgap lineman.  Andre smith perhaps.  Someone with versatility.  Perhaps trade a late pick for Allen Barbre of philly, he's cheap, versatile and decent.

2.  Since this draft is lacking in online help, at least at tackle, I continue to build up our defense.  I resist the urge to reach to fill a need.  I may look into packaging  2 later round picks to move up for o line help if someone is there they like.

3.  And perhaps most difficult.  Trading McCarron becomes more vital.  An extra second or third rounder this year could really help. 

I have no illusions of a playoff berth this year.  We don't need aj to get us a few wins if Andy gets hurt. I also see teams needing a qb drying up so this may not happen this year