Temper your expectations

[*SHRacerX*]

(07-22-2017, 12:25 PM)THE Bigzoman Wrote: Not going  over the flaws of this team because they've been talked about to death.

Yes, we have many promising rookies to look forward to. But they're still rookies.

I plan to enjoy watching their development and looking forward to next year. But I find it hard to be optimistic about a good showing this year from the bengals.

The fastest WR in the history of the NFL is now lining up on the same side of the line of scrimmage opposite AJ Green.

Tyler Eifert and Vontaze Burfict are in contract years, and Burfict appears to be in awesome shape.

They drafted what some referred to as the best receiving RB in the draft, and a few referred to him as the best overall RB in the draft.  

They have Jeremy Hill in a contract year.  For RBs, that is HUGE as most don't get a third contract.  

They drafted the fastest DE in the draft that is also the one with the highest "explosiveness score" (bench reps at 225 plus vertical, plus long jump).  

They also drafted another DE/OLB that has similar traits that fell to the fourth round due to injuries.

They have an incredibly accurate and strong legged kicker.

Their OC is in his second year, and history shows that Gruden and Hue both had significant growth in year two in terms of production.

Billings is 100% healthy, as is WJIII....it is like getting two more first round picks this past year, but they have been in-house for a year and know their roles.

Fej...nuff said.


I can see the reason for the skepticism.  History.  But if you look forward instead of backwards, you will see this team is ready to roll.