I'm optimistic

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(12-20-2020, 12:22 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: I just don't see Taylor miraculously figuring it out. He's been totally clueless. Burrow is the only thing that make any bright spot this past year and even in that our passing offense was below average and could score.

Then, there is the run game. It regressed. Last year they somehow figured out how to run midway through the season. This year, they couldn't.

Maybe they make an offensive line so good that any plays Taylor calls works, but this is the Bengals. Everyone assumes they'll just give Thuney $15 million a year. I'm not so sure they'll do that.

I can't imagine a better use of their funds than Thuney.  You take your biggest weakness and replace it with the best in the position.  And, he is a local guy that grew up a Bengals fan and has won Super Bowls.

Right now, I would give up Geno's dollars for Thuney.  I would give up AJ Green's dollars (we all know he is gone anyways).  I would give up a combination of Shawn Williams, Gio Bernard, and CJ Uzomah (although I really like the last two guys) for Joe Thuney.  

I am very close to saying I would like WJIII walk and sign Thuney, but only because I don't believe WJIII wants to play here.  If we do this, CB becomes a top priority (after OT) in the draft.  Personally, I hope they sign WJIII and Alexander, but release Geno.  I think the rest of the lesser "sign their own" like the P, K, and LS won't prevent them from getting someone like Thuney.