Stripes

It's Jake Elliot all over again. Why does Bullock get a free pass? He is the definition of unspectacular. If Brown is kicking his ass, then Brown should have a shot. Very irritating.

What the hell? I'm all for letting go of underperforming or aging players, but Iloka was a bright spot.

Yikes Barkley. Yikes.

I predict half of the show will be dedicated to 2005, the good and the bad.

If we're talking about a deep playoff run, then I'd say it'd have to be a career year by Andy Dalton above all else. If we're talking about notable improvement, then the offensive line.

If Ross continues to suck, then dump his ass. I don't care when he was picked.

I am put off by Marvin's mysterious presence.

I've seen too many Marvin Lewis playoff games to believe the first one was going to end differently even with Palmer. The defense took a glorious shit in the second half of that game as much as the offense did.

I agree that Ross is a lock, but I'm not sure he should be.

Brandt's methodology is pretty worthless. Based on his arbitrary rankings, inverse points are awarded and summed. Okay, I guess.

The line will absolutely be better. There's no way you add Pollack, Glenn, and Price without seeing improvement. I expect that it won't even be a glaring weakness -- just perhaps a bit inconsistent. They've really had a strong offseason, and the only thing that gets in my way when I try to experience any excitement is Marvin Lewis.

I'm okay with the huge number of players, because in the late rounds I really think this stuff is 95% crapshoot. You might as well bring aboard a bunch of them to maximize the probability that someone will impress.

Not thrilled with a running back though. Pointless luxury pick unless that kid is somehow better than Bernard.

Mike Brown just read this post and threw his dentures across the room. He thought he had you this year.

Things just haven't been the same at safety since we lost the great Ifeanyi Ohalete.