Duke Tobin on why the Bengals didn't trade veteran players

[oncemoreuntothejimbreech]

Well, Duke, this team’s Super Bowl window is closed. Hell, the playoff window has been closed since you let the O-line decline three years ago. The team has only gotten worse with your recent draft classes and free agency additions. So while some of your veteran players are good they are also aging. By the time this team is ready to compete again those players most likely won’t be with the team. So you trade them to get something of value to help you win in the future.

I don’t think Duke is stupid so I’m sure he knows this so I don’t understand the need to blow smoke up our asses. Reason #237 this team’s front office sucks.