Mixon is frustrated with lack of carries

[*ochocincos*]

Knowing how the Bengals org typically operates, it's not a good sign that a Bengals player is speaking out like this.
They don't typically speak out about things like this unless they are really frustrated.

Sorry, Mike Brown.
You made the decision to have a smaller scouting department and force the coaches to have to do multiple roles in favor of saving payroll. You approved/allowed the decision to draft two bad OT prospects who are still terrible in their third year. You chose to keep an archaic OL coach that chooses to teach every OL the same way, not catering to an individual's strengths and addressing his weaknesses. You chose to allow two very proven OL walk in favor of saving money for extensions, risking the season on the two young OTs who have done nothing to prove they deserve to start. You were the one who allowed/approved the re-signing/retaining of aging and underperforming veterans because they "know the system."
This is on you.

What I hope happens this upcoming offseason:
The Bengals allow Marvin to leave after this year (or even fire him before the season to make a point).
An outside offensive minded coach becomes the next HC.
Cut aging vets like Michael Johnson, Brandon LaFell, and Adam Jones to free up some cap space to sign outside FA(s).
Sign one proven OL is brought in via FA and two OL are drafted high (two within first three rounds).

What I think happens this upcoming offseason:
Paul Guenther takes over as HC.
Kevin Coyle takes over as DC.
Bill Lazor stays as OC or Hue Jackson is brought in as OC again if fired from Cleveland.
Bengals retain Russell Bodine because he will be cheap but they will still overpay for him.
Michael Johnson, Brandon LaFell, and Adam Jones are kept through their last year of their contracts next year, and they will start games because "veterans."
Bengals draft just one OL in the first three rounds, but will likely be OT that will back up Ogbuehi and Fisher rather than supplant them immediately.