Burton

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(02-12-2025, 04:18 PM)wanga Wrote: I think he’s got his own check engine light that needs attention.

That’s funny — and true! +1

[ERIC1]

(02-11-2025, 12:36 PM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: Is Zach still giggling like a schoolgirl & slapping Duke on the back about Burton?

So stupid. Our FO/coaches have so little situational awareness.

What we needed around Burrow, 
Chase, Hendrickson, and Tee are dependable guys. Not high risk gambles.

But they were so focused on trying to hit a HR at WR/TE so they could let Tee & Gesicki walk that they took gambles when they should have taken more solid options.

We let Bates & Reader go and still have not paid Chase, Hendrickson, or Higgins.

Pay those guys. The guys you cut are the Rankins, Cappa, Hubbard, Volson, and Moss types. If we have to tighten further & waive McPherson, Stone, Pratt or let BJ Hill, Hilton, & Gesicki walk, so be it.

But don't cry poor. Burrow is willing to restructure. With that & common sense cuts, we'll have upwards of $90 mil. More than enough for Tee, Chase, & Trey to get deals done AND sign some significant FA's (OG, DT, DE, BJ, Hilton, Gesicki, etc.).

as long as we keep your Higgins @ 25 million a year ..we will be fine

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(02-12-2025, 06:50 PM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: Nothing to lose hanging on to him through training camp.

It might be a distraction to camp if he...well whatever the next thing he does. So yeah, there is something left to lose. 

I don't think the Bengals will but they need to distance themselves from him ASAP. And the idea that football is somehow helping him is also wrong. If this guy is ever gonna turn it around he needs to hit rock bottom so he can decide REALLY decide to live a different kind of life from the one he has so far.

And in any case, football is not his priority. 

[Clark W Griswold]

I think they might as well keep him and see if he gets his crap together. Exceptional athletes like Burrow/Chase etc aren’t going to let the drama of a third stringer affect their focus or play so I am not worried about that. I think they would be able to keep their teammates focused on what matters.
The contract situations would be bigger distractions if they are not resolved.

This latest eviction seems to have been caused by someone else staying at his place while he was gone so while he has been a knucklehead so far this latest incident shouldn’t really change what they do either way. Let him come to camp and see if hes learned anything. If they don’t see improvement then tell him goodbye.

[TigerStripes]

(02-12-2025, 06:50 PM)NATI BENGALS Wrote: Nothing to lose hanging on to him through training camp.

One last chance. Just don’t count on him for anything and plan like he will be gone.

If he shows up with the right attitude and proves he is committed, maturing, and capable of learning from mistakes then I’d let him compete for a roster spot.

I’m wondering if he got ahold of some lead paint chips or he was huffing gasoline or something. Because holy shit his IQ must he way down there.

A voice of reason.  Nothing gained cutting him.  He's already virtually gone...  The 2nd eviction was over friends staying at his place with dogs....  Not exactly "cut" worthy.  

He certainly needs to mature...  And I have very little expectations of him.  But treat him as if he already has two strikes, and see what comes about.  He either surprises and grows up, or you cut him at the first sign of strike three.