Can we please just sign 1 impact free agent this year? PLEASE MIKE

[BoboFett]

Please mike brown, sign 1 impact free agent this year. I'm so sick of year after year, we dont do anything in the offseason to get better. We get the same thing EVERY year in the draft, we get 1 impact player, 1 mediocre player, and 1 guy who is a GREAT backup for depth. WIth that formula mike, its going to take you 22 years to build through the draft, and by then 7 of ur draft picks have retired. DO SOMETHING in the offseason PLEASE. We're sick of losing, and i'm sure you're sick of your TICKET SALES and MERCHANDISE SALES gonig down the drain. SIGN CHANNING CROWDER, U SHOULDA SIGNED VINCE YOUNG, YOU COULD HAVE GOTTEN HIM ON THE CHEAP LIKE YOU WANT! Bruce FRIGGIN Gradkowski and THOMAS HOWARD are NOT THE ANSWER TO WINNING CHAMPIONSCHIPS. Pathetic idiotthumbsdownthumbsdownthumbsdownthumbsdownthumb sdown

[JungleRock85]

Well we now know he won't sign an impact free agent for at least two more years because there is no minimum to spend until 2013. Back to the 90's for at least the next couple of seasons.

[Abspara]

We did.

Gradkowski will lead us to the promised land.

[KevininCincy84]

Hey, as you said, it will take 22 years to build through the draft. Wait 2 more years and the genius plan will come to fruition!!! As much as I hate it, there isn't much to go after in this free agent class. My guy would be Clinton Portis, play him as a 2nd back to B Scott and he's known as the best blocking RB in the game and he could be an asset to this team. I'm sure Mike wouldn't see it, he can only look at so many players by himself.

[Tigerbait]

I hate to beat a dead horse, But I'll say this in case no one remembers.....
MICHAEL BROWN doesn't give a rat's patootie about the fans. I'm not some overzealous fan. Palmer, Joseph, Chad all knew this. Everyone on the team knows this. Marvin NOW knows this. Zimmer just found out. We are all screwed.
Every season, I usually take 2 trips to 'Natti to catch games. I fly all the way from NOLA to go watch the only NFL team I've ever loved play. I own 4 authentic Bengals jerseys: Carson, Chad, J.Joe, and P.Dub. All goners. MB is running this team into the ground.

[BoboFett]

Originally Posted by kevinincincy84

hey, as you said, it will take 22 years to build through the draft. Wait 2 more years and the genius plan will come to fruition!!! As much as i hate it, there isn't much to go after in this free agent class. My guy would be clinton portis, play him as a 2nd back to b scott and he's known as the best blocking rb in the game and he could be an asset to this team. I'm sure mike wouldn't see it, he can only look at so many players by himself.

no clinton tortoise! :(

[BoboFett]

Originally Posted by Tigerbait

I hate to beat a dead horse, But I'll say this in case no one remembers.....
MICHAEL BROWN doesn't give a rat's patootie about the fans. I'm not some overzealous fan. Palmer, Joseph, Chad all knew this. Everyone on the team knows this. Marvin NOW knows this. Zimmer just found out. We are all screwed.
Every season, I usually take 2 trips to 'Natti to catch games. I fly all the way from NOLA to go watch the only NFL team I've ever loved play. I own 4 authentic Bengals jerseys: Carson, Chad, J.Joe, and P.Dub. All goners. MB is running this team into the ground.

Seriously, When I see an organization like the falcons, who have 3 guys who not only know what they are doing, but are classy, well run and respected from the top, it makes me wonder why the EFF I ever chose the bengals. Ahh yes, I lived in cleveland at the time and was from cincy, and all I could think about was how bad the browns were, and even though my bengals went 2-14 that year, I stuck by their side. We hired marvin lewis and it seemed I had made the right choice. Looking back, I may have been better off choosing the browns. Atleast they have an owner who changes his formula if he doesnt win.

[OSUfan]

Originally Posted by meganxjordan

Please mike brown, sign 1 impact free agent this year. I'm so sick of year after year, we dont do anything in the offseason to get better. We get the same thing EVERY year in the draft, we get 1 impact player, 1 mediocre player, and 1 guy who is a GREAT backup for depth. WIth that formula mike, its going to take you 22 years to build through the draft, and by then 7 of ur draft picks have retired. DO SOMETHING in the offseason PLEASE. We're sick of losing, and i'm sure you're sick of your TICKET SALES and MERCHANDISE SALES gonig down the drain. SIGN CHANNING CROWDER, U SHOULDA SIGNED VINCE YOUNG, YOU COULD HAVE GOTTEN HIM ON THE CHEAP LIKE YOU WANT! Bruce FRIGGIN Gradkowski and THOMAS HOWARD are NOT THE ANSWER TO WINNING CHAMPIONSCHIPS. Pathetic idiotthumbsdownthumbsdownthumbsdownthumbsdownthumb sdown

What is a championschip? Not sure what one is so is it a good thing to win a championschip?

Howard is a good signing for this franchise. If people would do some research rather than just assuming things these boards would be much more interesting.

Howard over his first 4 seasons averaged over 78 solo tackles and 16 assists. He has 2 TDs on Int. returns. The guy ran a 4.42 - 40 at the combine (best among LBs in 2006). Unfortunately, he was the victim of a defensive scheme change by the Oakland Raiders in 2010. This guy, make no mistake, is a very good 4-3 LB.

[OSUfan]

Originally Posted by meganxjordan

Seriously, When I see an organization like the falcons, who have 3 guys who not only know what they are doing, but are classy, well run and respected from the top, it makes me wonder why the EFF I ever chose the bengals. Ahh yes, I lived in cleveland at the time and was from cincy, and all I could think about was how bad the browns were, and even though my bengals went 2-14 that year, I stuck by their side. We hired marvin lewis and it seemed I had made the right choice. Looking back, I may have been better off choosing the browns. Atleast they have an owner who changes his formula if he doesnt win.

The option is still there for you.

[BengalUSCfan]

Why is there not more talk here about Nate Clements? In fact, he's hardly getting mentioned on NFL network.

Isn't he more our speed now that he's slightly out of his prime?

(Never mind the fact that we could have probably traded Carson for him before he was released.)

[Goat Green]

Originally Posted by OSUfan

The option is still there for you.

Same old stale inaccurate response.

How many times have you been told?

Changing team allegiance is not like changing the channel. Stop acting like it is. Your "love it or leave it" act is being tired, especially during this offseason.

It is possible to be a fan of the team, but also be disgusted with the way that team is operated.

I'll never know why that is so hard for you to understand. But hey, to each their own. I'll never understand how someone can drop 300 down at PBS for a team owner that isn't even trying to win. But to each their own, I guess.

[p53]

If he isn't going to match an offer for Jonathan Joseph why would he sign an impact player.

Mike doesn't care about the bengals fans. He only cares about maximizing profits.

[JungleJuice]

Originally Posted by p53

If he isn't going to match an offer for Jonathan Joseph why would he sign an impact player.

Mike doesn't care about the bengals fans. He only cares about maximizing profits.

You do realize JJ himself said the Bengals offer was great.

He CHOSE Houston.

jus sayin

[M.W.]

Originally Posted by Goat Green

Same old stale inaccurate response.

How many times have you been told?

Changing team allegiance is not like changing the channel. Stop acting like it is. Your "love it or leave it" act is being tired, especially during this offseason.

It is possible to be a fan of the team, but also be disgusted with the way that team is operated.

I'll never know why that is so hard for you to understand. But hey, to each their own. I'll never understand how someone can drop 300 down at PBS for a team owner that isn't even trying to win. But to each their own, I guess.

I agree, I have loved this team for roughly 20 years and I am trying to will myself to find a secondary team (Panthers) I can love and transition over to that team to save me money and heartache. I love the Bengals, it is a shame MB doesn't.

This team needs a lot more than a journey man QB, a back up LB and a decent to good OG especially after losing the starting QB and great CB. This team won 4 games last year and is waaaaaaaaay under the cap!! This is very clear evidence that ownership doesn't even come remotely close to caring about winning, their sole concern is monetary gain.

thumbsdown Who-Dey?? Everybody-Dey!!

[bengalsbeast]

Originally Posted by meganxjordan

please mike brown, sign 1 impact free agent this year. I'm so sick of year after year, we dont do anything in the offseason to get better. We get the same thing every year in the draft, we get 1 impact player, 1 mediocre player, and 1 guy who is a great backup for depth. With that formula mike, its going to take you 22 years to build through the draft, and by then 7 of ur draft picks have retired. Do something in the offseason please. We're sick of losing, and i'm sure you're sick of your ticket sales and merchandise sales gonig down the drain. Sign channing crowder, u shoulda signed vince young, you could have gotten him on the cheap like you want! Bruce friggin gradkowski and thomas howard are not the answer to winning championschips. Pathetic idiotthumbsdownthumbsdownthumbsdownthumbsdownthumb sdown

how can you beg for a good player and then totally contradict yourself by saying we could have gotten vince young ......im thinking you and mikey boy are in the same mental category

[ohyea1]

Originally Posted by meganxjordan

Please mike brown, sign 1 impact free agent this year. I'm so sick of year after year, we dont do anything in the offseason to get better. We get the same thing EVERY year in the draft, we get 1 impact player, 1 mediocre player, and 1 guy who is a GREAT backup for depth. WIth that formula mike, its going to take you 22 years to build through the draft, and by then 7 of ur draft picks have retired. DO SOMETHING in the offseason PLEASE. We're sick of losing, and i'm sure you're sick of your TICKET SALES and MERCHANDISE SALES gonig down the drain. SIGN CHANNING CROWDER, U SHOULDA SIGNED VINCE YOUNG, YOU COULD HAVE GOTTEN HIM ON THE CHEAP LIKE YOU WANT! Bruce FRIGGIN Gradkowski and THOMAS HOWARD are NOT THE ANSWER TO WINNING CHAMPIONSCHIPS. Pathetic idiotthumbsdownthumbsdownthumbsdownthumbsdownthumb sdown

Easier said than done. With the history of every good bengals player wanting out what makes you think that any impact free agent wants to come here. That's why we can only sign college free agents. The only free agents that would come here are the ones LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY IN THE NFL (Bruce Gradkowski). Need I say more

[GodFather07]

Originally Posted by meganxjordan

Please mike brown, sign 1 impact free agent this year. I'm so sick of year after year, we dont do anything in the offseason to get better.

2 words for ya.........Rock Robinson

[TwoADay]

No "impact" free agent will come here for years. Mr. Brown shot himself with how he handled Carson Palmer.

Let's face it - if you're a top-flight player in the NFL, and the bengals offer you a 30 million contract, and Houston, Denver, Oakland, or other team that isn't a perennial contender offer you 22...Denver, Houston or Oakland will get those guys at least 80% of the time before Cincy, despite offering 8 mil more.

[twizbuck]

Originally Posted by OSUfan

What is a championschip? Not sure what one is so is it a good thing to win a championschip?

Howard is a good signing for this franchise. If people would do some research rather than just assuming things these boards would be much more interesting.

Howard over his first 4 seasons averaged over 78 solo tackles and 16 assists. He has 2 TDs on Int. returns. The guy ran a 4.42 - 40 at the combine (best among LBs in 2006). Unfortunately, he was the victim of a defensive scheme change by the Oakland Raiders in 2010. This guy, make no mistake, is a very good 4-3 LB.

Your spin techniques are... impressive.

[Bonnie Bengal]

Originally Posted by TwoADay

No "impact" free agent will come here for years. Mr. Brown shot himself with how he handled Carson Palmer.

Let's face it - if you're a top-flight player in the NFL, and the bengals offer you a 30 million contract, and Houston, Denver, Oakland, or other team that isn't a perennial contender offer you 22...Denver, Houston or Oakland will get those guys at least 80% of the time before Cincy, despite offering 8 mil more.

This is spot on. The only way Mike Brown can even begin to fix things is to trade Palmer, get some value for him, and apologize to the fans for his mistake. Of course, that will never happen, and good free agents won't come here for years. He has set the team back so far there may be no chance to recover. Good news is, he has pockets full of cash he's hoarding. He's a fricking disaster. He's ruined his father's team to the point that there may be no fixing it.

[Lolli]

So I went to the ESPN web site where they have the a ranking for the free agents. I sorted the players based on the ranking. Then I scanned down until I found the Bengal's big splash:

Thomas Howard LB Raiders, ranked as the 177th best free agent available this year.

Now I have seen where the MB apologists say that he is better than the 2nd player that he appears to be. Even if that is true and he was mis used in the wrong system, how much better do you think he is going to be, maybe 120th?

Our big splash was the 177th best free agent, and we have one of the largest cap spaces in the league.

[shaolinghost]

Originally Posted by bengalsbeast

how can you beg for a good player and then totally contradict yourself by saying we could have gotten vince young ......im thinking you and mikey boy are in the same mental category

He's got a 30-17 record as a starter. Titans went 15-18 without him. He'd be a better option than Bruce for sure. I'm not saying he's a great QB, but he's a winner.

[BoboFett]

Originally Posted by GodFather07

2 words for ya.........Rock Robinson

wtf are you talking about? Atleast offer some infortmation with your 2 words, I even tried googling this guy and nothing came up, soooo yeaaaaaaa..

[McC]

Originally Posted by meganxjordan

Please mike brown, sign 1 impact free agent this year. I'm so sick of year after year, we dont do anything in the offseason to get better. We get the same thing EVERY year in the draft, we get 1 impact player, 1 mediocre player, and 1 guy who is a GREAT backup for depth. WIth that formula mike, its going to take you 22 years to build through the draft, and by then 7 of ur draft picks have retired. DO SOMETHING in the offseason PLEASE. We're sick of losing, and i'm sure you're sick of your TICKET SALES and MERCHANDISE SALES gonig down the drain. SIGN CHANNING CROWDER, U SHOULDA SIGNED VINCE YOUNG, YOU COULD HAVE GOTTEN HIM ON THE CHEAP LIKE YOU WANT! Bruce FRIGGIN Gradkowski and THOMAS HOWARD are NOT THE ANSWER TO WINNING CHAMPIONSCHIPS. Pathetic idiotthumbsdownthumbsdownthumbsdownthumbsdownthumb sdown

Are there really any impact FA's left?

[McC]

Originally Posted by shaolinghost

He's got a 30-17 record as a starter. Titans went 15-18 without him. He'd be a better option than Bruce for sure. I'm not saying he's a great QB, but he's a winner.

He does win. He does have talent. Does he have the psyche to play here?