'It’s time for the Bengals to alter their offseason mindset.'

[*SHRacerX*]

(01-17-2018, 11:01 AM)fredtoast Wrote: And at that time we also thought we would have to pay a lot to re-sign Eifert.

Zeitler was very good, but like Eric Steinbach years ago he was not worth the money the Browns were willing to pay him.  The big mistake was letting whit walk, but again this is what good teams do.  They let older players walk a year too early instead of a year too late.  Our problem was that the young guy we had drafted as a replacement was a complete flop.

Although I agree that letting Whit walk was a mistake, I can't help but think the team has zero more wins with him in 2017.  Why?  Because the inside of the line still sucked.  The personnel decisions all over team team were moronic.  Alexander was still the offensive line coach.

So, in order to improve this team, I am finally able to say that I am ok with the fact that Whit wasn't re-signed.  Like so many said about Palmer quitting (which I friggin HATE HIM FOR...big difference when you are under contract), changes were made in wake of him leaving.  

Here's to hoping that those changes lead the Bengals to the promise land....but no one should hold their breath.