03-15-2017, 07:00 PM
(03-15-2017, 11:23 AM)fredtoast Wrote: No they don't.
If the Patriots had decided that a guy Whit's age was not worth $13 million guaranteed they would have been called brilliant. The only way you can say the decision was stupid is if you just automatically say any move is stupid if the Bengals do it.
The Pats also have cheaper, younger, competent players waiting in the wings when the Logan Mankins' and Sebastian Vollmer's are let go. Insert Marcus Cannon, don't miss a beat. The Bengals do not consistently replace talent with cheaper talent on the o line, as do the Pats. The Bengals replace talent with cheaper contracts. Hence, the downgrade in line play when the Dennis Roland/Eric Ghiuichuc/Nate Livings/Christian Westerman/Cedric Ogbuehi's of the world get inserted into starting roles. Sometimes, the Bengals do have younger, talented guys ready to plug in, but nowhere near like the Pats. Belichick >>>>>>>Brown as GM.
Through 2024
Mike Brown Owner/GM record: 34 years 232-311-4 .419 winning pct.
Playoff Record: 5-9 .357 winning pct.
Zac Taylor coaching record: 6 years 46-52-1 .470 winning pct.
Playoff Record: 5-2 .714 winning pct.
Mike Brown Owner/GM record: 34 years 232-311-4 .419 winning pct.
Playoff Record: 5-9 .357 winning pct.
Zac Taylor coaching record: 6 years 46-52-1 .470 winning pct.
Playoff Record: 5-2 .714 winning pct.