Possibly the worst move in the history of the team

[SunsetBengal]

(11-10-2018, 03:05 PM)samhain Wrote: Once again, an example of the disaster that was the 2015 draft.  Drafting 2 tackles high all but sealed the fate of Smith and Whitworth in Cincinnati.  Too bad both of the young guys were unable to become even serviceable NFL players.  Thanks for standing on the table, PA.

The Walsh decision was definitely the worst in the team's history, but the 2015 draft and the fallout that this team continues to see from it might be second.

Yeah, the problem with bargain shopping, when it comes to acquiring top-notch talent, is that if it works a time or two, it seems to become a way of life for guys like Mike Brown.  Because PA struck "gold" a time or two with undervalued talent, he led Mike to believe that he could do it on the routine basis.  

Mike Brown definitely has a problem, when it comes to relationships.  He gets comfortable because someone shows him limited success, and allows them to build tenure and trust.  When the relationship fails to yield continued positive returns, he holds on, in hopes that like a troubled family member they will bounce back.  (see examples Paul Alexander, Marvin Lewis)

Relationships are great for building organizational unity and such, but for putting together a championship NFL team?  Not so much..