Bengals following Pats lead

[CBin2k7]

Just read an article on ESPN that speaks about the Bengals and how they have drafted very well since Marvin Lewis came to town and that they are one of the best teams in developing their own players. It says nobody has acquired more talent than the Bengals have in the last few years.

It is very similar to the success that the Pats are having.

It says as soon as the talent develops the Bengals will be competing reguarly for AFC North titles.

it's an insider article, don't really know the rules about providing links or posting quotes.

[skyline]

it's an insider article, don't really know the rules about providing links or posting quotes.

Yeah, it's against the rules to post it here, but just knowing an article like that exists makes me feel pretty good

[BengalszoneBilly]

it's an insider article, don't really know the rules about providing links or posting quotes.

You can basically tell us what it said translated into your words, (kinda like you've done already) but I wouldn't copy/paste more than a sentence or to directly. Links won't work unless you're already a subscriber.

[CBin2k7]

Thanks,

The article was from a guy who was a scout for 10 years.

An AFC player personnel director says the Bengals are not on the level of the Ravens or Steelers yet, but in a few years they will be and may even surpass them. Also speaks highly of the coaching staff in their ability to develop players.

On the other end of the spectrum was the Rams who haven't developed a quality starter in 4 years.

All in all, I am very excited about the future of this team, and their ability to compete long term, by developing their own draft picks.

[DC_Bengals_Fan]

Thanks,

The article was from a guy who was a scout for 10 years. 

An AFC player personnel director says the Bengals are not on the level of the Ravens or Steelers yet, but in a few years they will be and may even surpass them.  Also speaks highly of the coaching staff in their ability to develop players.

On the other end of the spectrum was the Rams who haven't developed a quality starter in 4 years.

All in all, I am very excited about the future of this team, and their ability to compete long term, by developing their own draft picks.

It's the only way to stay competitive for more than a few years in the NFL. You have to draft well consistently, and you have to know when to let players go. With regard to the last half of that, we'll see what happens when certain aging Bengals with degenerative chronic injuries come up for free agency.

[redsfan2]

Just read an article on ESPN that speaks about the Bengals and how they have drafted very well since Marvin Lewis came to town and that they are one of the best teams in developing their own players. It says nobody has acquired more talent than the Bengals have in the last few years.

All together on 3 now ...... 1..2...3... " Thank You Mr. Tobin ".

Definitely one of the coachs' better pick ups.

[HairOnFire]

I wonder if Peter King agrees with the opinions expressed in that article.

[skyline]

I wonder if Peter King agrees with the opinions expressed in that article.

I wonder if I care what Peter King thinks...

[The_Next_Big_Thing]

I wonder if Peter King agrees with the opinions expressed in that article.

I wonder if I care what Peter King thinks...

Peter King THINKS?!?!?!?!

Call ESPN QUICK!

[The Big Orange]

If I were to compare Peter King's real knowledge of football to how pretty a girl is...I'd describe the girl as having a nice personality.

[DesperateDerelict]

If I were to compare Peter King's real knowledge of football to a pretty girl...I'd describe the girl as having a nice personality.

.....and she's really funny!

[bengalsLB]

am i the only one that smells dynasty

[WorldBFree]

I wouldn't use the "D" word quite yet, especially with the state of the... uh... D.

There have been some personell gaffes, specifically getting rid of Foley and Thompson, but not every move is going to look good in hindsight.

Safety is an issue that is going to take at least another year to solve, then there are the upcoming free agents on the offensive line to worry about. Marvin and company aren't out of the woods yet.

[Ox]

If I were to compare Peter King's real knowledge of football to how pretty a girl is...I'd describe the girl as having a nice personality.

AHHHH so you mean she's a fatty! I loved when my girlfriend (wifey now) would try and hook up my frat bro's with her fat friends.

"But she's so nice!!"

Um no amount of Amberbach could persuade me to go that route.

[Bobcat Bengal]

If I were to compare Peter King's real knowledge of football to how pretty a girl is...I'd describe the girl as having a nice personality.

AHHHH so you mean she's a fatty! I loved when my girlfriend (wifey now) would try and hook up my frat bro's with her fat friends.

"But she's so nice!!"

Um no amount of Amberbach could persuade me to go that route.

Hows about some Absinthe?

[KiLBurn]

If I were to compare Peter King's real knowledge of football to how pretty a girl is...I'd describe the girl as having a nice personality.

AHHHH so you mean she's a fatty! I loved when my girlfriend (wifey now) would try and hook up my frat bro's with her fat friends.

"But she's so nice!!"

Um no amount of Amberbach could persuade me to go that route.

Hows about some Absinthe?

Anything short of a tranquilizer gun and an overdose of Viagra and she ain't gettin' no lovin' from me.