Cody Ford Makes Bengals Roster

[WhitewalkerInPhilly]

I think that speaks depths as to the quality of the Cincy  offensive line 

[Buffalo_Stampede]

Just now, WhitewalkerInPhilly said:

I think that speaks depths as to the quality of the Cincy  offensive line 

Quality of NFL offensive lines.

 

Heck, we just signed a guy most people think sucks but he’s started 83 games in 7 years.

[Not at the table Karlos]

9 hours ago, wettlaufer said:

Learns of the apparent roster spot while in the car with GF? wife? She's bubbly and he's not a big emotions guy. But both have every right to be pleased. Spent last year on IR and didn't have a contract beyond one year with the Bengals, having signed in March. 

 

We have the same vehicle. 

Edited August 30, 2023 by Not at the table Karlos

[Matt_In_NH]

That was awkward

[Florida Bills Fanatic]

This should tell us all we need to know about the real state of the Bengals' roster.  Cody might have been a nice guy but he was a waste of a roster spot in Buffalo.  Anyone who doubts that should go back and watch some of his games.  People with a superficial knowledge about the Bengals make these over the top pronouncements about their roster.  They have a good roster but not a great one.  They had to let some good players walk because of future cap commitments.  They lack good depth at many positions.  If they encounter injuries like Buffalo had last season, they will not be able handle it as well.  If things hang together for them, they can have another very good season.

[Straight Hucklebuck]

I hope things go so badly for them that he actually has to hit the field. 

[Matt_In_NH]

They can’t have someone call bubble guys to let them know they made it?   I mean the position coach would make the calls.  Seems so weird. 

[Royale with Cheese]

9 hours ago, Buffalo619 said:

He plays for a well run organization. Bengals and Burrow is what the Bills and Allen should’ve been. Now they bully our fragile mindset. 
 

Congrats Cody!!

 

https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2023/3/2/23621851/nfl-team-report-cards-jaguars-rat-infestation

 

Cincinnati is hell for player families

Despite being one of the best teams in the NFL, the Bengals treat their players like second-rate citizens compared to the rest of the league. The team ranked 27th overall, and while the training staff got high marks, the team tied for last place in how their families were treated.

Not only do children and significant others not have a dedicated family room to watch from during games, subjecting them to the cold — but several players note how horrible it’s been for wives with babies.

“The players who responded to the survey also complained that there is nowhere warm and safe for mothers and kids to go during the game because the Bengals do not provide a family room, unlike the majority of teams. Players reported that wives have sat on the public restroom floor to nurse their babies.”

That’s wrong beyond comprehension.

 

https://stripehype.com/posts/national-pundits-continue-take-shots-bengals-owner-mike-brown

 

 

However, none of this absolves the Bengals of their shortcomings. They have grades of F, F-, and D- in the treatment of families, nutrition, and training room categories, respectively.

The organization should absolutely look into improving those areas. Each team in the bottom half of the list should contact the Vikings and ask what they are doing, how they are doing it, and how much it costs to implement. Then the teams that rank low should figure out how to improve conditions in a way that will work for them and the players. 

Nevertheless, it would appear that no matter how successful the Bengals are on the field or which team du jour is below them in these sorts of rankings, for most outside of Cincinnati, the Bengals can only change their stripes but so much. Even though from the looks of this report card, there are a few teams who look more penny-pinching in this report, the Bengals will likely remain the face of the “cheap” organization in the eyes of the national pundits. 

 

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/feb/07/cincinnati-bengals-owner-mike-brown-nfl-super-bowl

 

“We didn’t have bottled water or Gatorade and when we first got it, guys would be taking bottles of Gatorade home,” former Bengals wide receiver
TJ Houshmandzadeh told Colin Cowherd in 2018. “The year before I got there, Willie Anderson was telling me they didn’t even have jockstraps. They would get a bunch of used jockstraps and throw them in the middle of the locker room and say ‘Here you go’”.

 

https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/bengals-joe-burrow-contract-01h64p99v6g8

 

Bengals owner Mike Brown probably doesn't feel that way as the guy who has to cut the checks. At the very least he did not sound particularly optimistic about the idea that the Bengals would pay up to keep the band together. When asked how the Bengals were going to manage the financial side of things Brown chose to explain how the salary cap works before stating that the nature of the cap means they're going to come up short in some negotiations.

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

1 hour ago, Royale with Cheese said:

 

https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2023/3/2/23621851/nfl-team-report-cards-jaguars-rat-infestation

 

Cincinnati is hell for player families

Despite being one of the best teams in the NFL, the Bengals treat their players like second-rate citizens compared to the rest of the league. The team ranked 27th overall, and while the training staff got high marks, the team tied for last place in how their families were treated.

Not only do children and significant others not have a dedicated family room to watch from during games, subjecting them to the cold — but several players note how horrible it’s been for wives with babies.

“The players who responded to the survey also complained that there is nowhere warm and safe for mothers and kids to go during the game because the Bengals do not provide a family room, unlike the majority of teams. Players reported that wives have sat on the public restroom floor to nurse their babies.”

That’s wrong beyond comprehension.

 

https://stripehype.com/posts/national-pundits-continue-take-shots-bengals-owner-mike-brown

 

 

However, none of this absolves the Bengals of their shortcomings. They have grades of F, F-, and D- in the treatment of families, nutrition, and training room categories, respectively.

The organization should absolutely look into improving those areas. Each team in the bottom half of the list should contact the Vikings and ask what they are doing, how they are doing it, and how much it costs to implement. Then the teams that rank low should figure out how to improve conditions in a way that will work for them and the players. 

Nevertheless, it would appear that no matter how successful the Bengals are on the field or which team du jour is below them in these sorts of rankings, for most outside of Cincinnati, the Bengals can only change their stripes but so much. Even though from the looks of this report card, there are a few teams who look more penny-pinching in this report, the Bengals will likely remain the face of the “cheap” organization in the eyes of the national pundits. 

 

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/feb/07/cincinnati-bengals-owner-mike-brown-nfl-super-bowl

 

“We didn’t have bottled water or Gatorade and when we first got it, guys would be taking bottles of Gatorade home,” former Bengals wide receiver
TJ Houshmandzadeh told Colin Cowherd in 2018. “The year before I got there, Willie Anderson was telling me they didn’t even have jockstraps. They would get a bunch of used jockstraps and throw them in the middle of the locker room and say ‘Here you go’”.

 

https://www.thebiglead.com/posts/bengals-joe-burrow-contract-01h64p99v6g8

 

Bengals owner Mike Brown probably doesn't feel that way as the guy who has to cut the checks. At the very least he did not sound particularly optimistic about the idea that the Bengals would pay up to keep the band together. When asked how the Bengals were going to manage the financial side of things Brown chose to explain how the salary cap works before stating that the nature of the cap means they're going to come up short in some negotiations.

And we thought Ralph was cheap!

[Saxum]

1 hour ago, Royale with Cheese said:

 

https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2023/3/2/23621851/nfl-team-report-cards-jaguars-rat-infestation

 

Cincinnati is hell for player families

Despite being one of the best teams in the NFL, the Bengals treat their players like second-rate citizens compared to the rest of the league. The team ranked 27th overall, and while the training staff got high marks, the team tied for last place in how their families were treated.

Not only do children and significant others not have a dedicated family room to watch from during games, subjecting them to the cold — but several players note how horrible it’s been for wives with babies.

“The players who responded to the survey also complained that there is nowhere warm and safe for mothers and kids to go during the game because the Bengals do not provide a family room, unlike the majority of teams. Players reported that wives have sat on the public restroom floor to nurse their babies.”

That’s wrong beyond comprehension.

 

 

From NFLPA Report Card:

https://nflpa.com/nfl-player-team-report-cards

 

 

No grades on their legal departments on how well they are at helping players keep out of jail which is very important to NFLPA.

 

 

Edited August 30, 2023 by Limeaid
Added reversed image for readability

[HereComesTheReignAgain]

11 hours ago, Buffalo619 said:

He plays for a well run organization. Bengals and Burrow is what the Bills and Allen should’ve been. Now they bully our fragile mindset. 
 

Congrats Cody!!

 

[Royale with Cheese]

4 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said:

And we thought Ralph was cheap!

 

There was a former player that said the Cardinals would subtract the cost of shipping from your contract when they delivered it to you.

Your signing bonus is $5 million...actually it's $4,995,000 because of the $5 for the stamp.

[Saxum]

1 hour ago, Royale with Cheese said:

 

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/feb/07/cincinnati-bengals-owner-mike-brown-nfl-super-bowl

 

“We didn’t have bottled water or Gatorade and when we first got it, guys would be taking bottles of Gatorade home,” former Bengals wide receiver
TJ Houshmandzadeh told Colin Cowherd in 2018. “The year before I got there, Willie Anderson was telling me they didn’t even have jockstraps. They would get a bunch of used jockstraps and throw them in the middle of the locker room and say ‘Here you go’”.

 

 

IMO players need to willing to spend to keep themselves in football shape.

It is not like they need to work 2nd jobs nor are their kids on Free and Reduced Lunch food plans at their schools.

A case of Gatorade or even large jugs does not cost too much.

[Low Positive]

12 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said:

And we thought Ralph was cheap!

Ralph was cheap. Mike Brown is poor (for an NFL owner).

[Royale with Cheese]

11 minutes ago, Limeaid said:

 

IMO players need to willing to spend to keep themselves in football shape.

It is not like they need to work 2nd jobs nor are their kids on Free and Reduced Lunch food plans at their schools.

A case of Gatorade or even large jugs does not cost too much.

 

I think the point is they are a billion dollar organization and these players are the ones who put fans in the seats and buy their jerseys....you can't give them free Gatorade?  

 

When I was in college, a mid major school, I didn't have to pay for Gatorade, gum, sunflower seeds, granola bars etc....

[Saxum]

6 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said:

 

I think the point is they are a billion dollar organization and these players are the ones who put fans in the seats and buy their jerseys....you can't give them free Gatorade?  

 

When I was in college, a mid major school, I didn't have to pay for Gatorade, gum, sunflower seeds, granola bars etc....

 

That is their point but that is always point with their "partner" NFLPA.  I have no issue with players who in training camp without multiyear contracts having a palette of items delivered but there are plenty of players who have been paid hefty signing bonuses who can pay for these items themselves.

[Roundybout]

3 hours ago, Coach Tuesday said:

Maybe not as an organization but their threadbare pro personnel dept has been running circles around Beane’s for several years now, objective fact, look at the FA hits they’ve had compared to our misses.

Hayden Hurst? Eli Apple? 
 

Their biggest hit is probably Hendrickson. Collins was a guaranteed thing that they paid out the nose for 

[Coach Tuesday]

3 minutes ago, Roundybout said:

Hayden Hurst? Eli Apple? 
 

Their biggest hit is probably Hendrickson. Collins was a guaranteed thing that they paid out the nose for 

Awuzie and Hendrickson were grand slams for them - bargain FAs at premium positions who have overachieved relative to their contracts.

[Royale with Cheese]

1 minute ago, Coach Tuesday said:

Awuzie and Hendrickson were grand slams for them - bargain FAs at premium positions who have overachieved relative to their contracts.

 

Hendrickson is the 3rd highest paid DE.  Only Maxx Crosby and Myles Garrett make more per year.  Hendrickson is not a bargain FA.

 

We have had bargain FA's that became grand slams for us too....Micah Hyde and Jordan Poyer immediately come to mind.

 

[C.Biscuit97]

Good for him.