Originally Posted by
Jom112
I definitely understand that Colbert and Rooney have a lot of power in the organization but I wasn't just complaining about one bad pick. After round 3 your whole draft strategy was suspect. You guys should have been more aggressive and moved up to take Anthony Collins before we did, and you should have added someone to the D-Line. Tomlin has to take some fault for those decisions because ultimately he will be the one taking the majority of the blame.
Similarily, Mike Brown deserves some of the blame for the "poor quality individuals" but what you read and hear for the past two seasons is that Marvin Lewis is a coach on the hot seat and his draft selections are partly the reason. Personally I blame Mike Brown more than Marvin but perception is reality. Mike Brown unfortunately isn't going anywhere, Marvin hopefully isn't but you never know.
I think it all depends on health with our O-Line. IF Levi and Willie can stay healthy this season (And I see no reason why Levi wouldn't), they have a very good chance to make the Pro Bowl. Levi was a pro bowl alternate last season and he was playing hurt the first half of the season.
And although Bobbie Williams probably won't ever make a pro bowl I look at him like many Steeler fans look at Aaron Smith. A very under-rated player that produces every season.
Going into last season, I wouldn't agree with you. But Ben played very well last season, so I can see the logic behind the argument. Obviously I would still rather have Carson. Everyone looks at Chad and TJ and thinks that Carson has it easier than most QB's in the league but I think that is a common misconception. A lot of teams we're putting only 7 in the box and using cover 2 schemes that hurt our passing game. If our running game can become effective again then I think Carson will regain the title as the best QB in the division in everyone else's eyes.
The writer though loses all credibility by bring Derek Anderson into the conversation. He is not even close to Carson and Ben's level yet...
Actually, after round #3 we tried to trade up and work a deal with Dallas (right before your pick), from what rumors have been going around... But I do agree, and I wasn't thrilled with it from that point on. As for not taking a D-line pick, I am still befuddled over it... As for Marvin, he has really dug his own hole with the media with the egotistical attitude in which he treats them. And I am curious, the latter pick at #5 I believe. ...Shirley... Wow, during his first PC he states that he can't be at OTAs due to a court date.... Is that on Brown or Lewis? Maybe blame Katie?... Seriously though, I do somewhat like Marvin, at least I did till he whined and cried about Roethlisberger and such.
Levi, as you said, has no reason not to be healthy. Willie, I'm not so sure... He is a wonderful lineman, but he has been hampered... I have not heard any positive words about his condition. Have you?
As for Carson, even though I like the guy, he simply had a poor season... Alot of teams are faced with 7 or 8 in the box. Ben faced it quite a few times. When Carson is pressured and has to scramble, he will sometimes cough-up the ball... Hell, he did it several times against us alone. I personally view his problem as being the line in front of him. He hasn't had enough time to find his targets without being hit/knocked down/pressured.
As for your running game, I have heard that Rudi has returned to his "previous" playing weight. If so, he could most definitely be a force to be reckoned with.
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But I'm a bit pis
sed because my grill-out was rained out today. (I'll grill in snow, but not rain...) So I've just been hitting the beer alot today... As
AS pointed out in another thread, I am the poster boy for hating the Bengals due to being stuck here for work and being innundated with crap.
Jts knew this, so that's why he enjoys it. I respect him alot, and he's a good sh
it...I enjoy the banter with you even though it is tough this time of year with limited material and no action.
Actually, if you make your way down from the windy city for the match-up this year, I will gladly buy you a beer or welcome you to my tailgate festivities. (Have been doing it for the last 11 years for every match-up since I moved here, and put out quite a spread...)
......But as you said before, this particular smack forum is turning a little too soft for my preferences... As your Friendly Neighborhood Bungle Basher, it's time to mix it up a bit... Just for fun... Besides, I'm bored...
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What's up with your mascot?... Pretty pathetic.
But I guess ous isn't much better...
Your O-line looks a little under weight. They probably play alot like they look...
Maybe this should be your "poster boy"...
At any rate, The Bengals are the little dog yapping on the porch. But when the big dog shows up, they hide with thier tail between thier legs...
But I forgot... The Bengals are the "new era" according to Chaddy....
...Either way, it still inevitably ends up looking like this...
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