04-02-2020, 10:41 PM
(04-02-2020, 01:25 PM)Joelist Wrote: This offseason we did some overpaying to start to dispel the bad reputation. If they turn around now and draft well and have a successful season it will become easier to attract free agents going forward. It's all about establishing us as a legitimate destination franchise.
It’s also about generating excitement with the fan base. It’s depressing going to a game with lots of empty seats. It’s like watching a game in a tomb. You’re right: Cincinnati has not looked like a legitimate destination and this appears to be changing. Mike Brown has gone on record with respect to his loathing of free agency but he finally realized he has to mix it up with other teams and with player agents to make the Bengals better.