03-21-2018, 06:28 PM
(03-21-2018, 05:43 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: Yeah, the '03 offseason was probably the best until now IMO. They also added Reggie Kelly and Carl Powell, along with the names you mentioned.
They were pretty active in 2012 as well, although it didn't work out quite as well as '03: Wharton, Allen, Anderson, Harvey, Bell, Green-Ellis and Newman.
For me, this offseason now has to rank as the best - regardless o how it works out - just in term of being aggressive and making meaningful changes.
The mere fact that both Alexander and Bodine is enough to make you do a double take, but combining that with some good new coaches and very solid players acquisitions...and all of sudden, I've got a renewed optimism about this season.
I've given Mike and Marvin plenty of grief and criticism since 2013, and I feel it was justified, but I also give them credit for what they've accomplished so far this offseason. Color me impressed!
No doubt. Lots to be excited about and look forward to. Heck, my interest in the draft is even renewed. I can't wait to see what Center we get.
Been a long time since a Bengal offseason had me this optimistic. Again, it'd probably go back to 2003 for me with Marvin Lewis and the heavy involvement in FA. This might even top that.
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