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Post by Bengals GM (Darryl) on Feb 18, 2014 0:02:33 GMT
Bengals "All IN"... Looking to continue competing for a championship title...
For the last two consecutive seasons, the Cincinatti Bengals won the AFC North Division Title, finished the season at 10-2, and were ousted in the 1st round of the playoffs. Despite losing key players RB Joique Bell and CB Alterraun Verner to FA this year, their hopes remain high in pursuit of the ultimate title. "I strongly believe that if we can get a few key players like Locker, Blackmon, and Hankerson back into the line-up, and maintain a relatively healthy line-up for the most part, we'll overcome that bump in the road", says Darryl Ray. Of course much of this will hinge on their success to re-sign RFA's WR Torrey Smith and LB Ryan Kerrigan, which is there main focus at moment.
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Post by Bengals GM (Darryl) on Apr 23, 2014 17:41:33 GMT
Since the start of the league in 2011, the Cincinatti Bengals have amassed a regular season record of 27 Wins against 9 Losses. They've also had 2 playoff appearances (2012 and 2013) but has yet to win a playoff game. Including the playoff losses, the Bengals overall record is 27-11. When asked if the Bengals pursuit for the ultimate Title this year was just as high as it were a couple of months ago, Darryl Ray had this to say;
"Being among one of the most winning-est teams in the league up to this point, which I believe qualifies us as being a true dynasty, it's hard at this point and time, because of recent trades, expiring contracts, injuries, and player salaries among other things, to concentrate efforts specifically on the Title. Especially when the greater goal of being able to continue as a dynasty is at stake. of course that being said, I believe this year, not being different than the last two, we have the players and the ability to compete".
From his response, it leaves to question whether Cincinatti remains "All IN", or whether they will be looking forward this year toward a future rebuild of the franchise. Being left open, he was then asked, what was meant when he said, "the greater goal of being able to continue as a dynasty", and does that thought correlate with possible future trades?
"Although we haven't decided on a definite course of action, trades, waivers, and bringing in competition is possible. Sometimes when dealing in such matters, sacrifices have to be made. If we decide to sacrifice this year, it will be for the greater good of continuum in the future. Any teams that may be seriously considering competing this year are welcome to inquire and send serious offers for players who are not in our long-term plans."
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Post by Bengals GM (Darryl) on Nov 15, 2014 18:31:46 GMT
For the first time since the inception of the league, the Cincinatti Bengals (4-6) are faced with having a losing season. With a competitive spirit, and in efforts to build a franchise, they basically had to sell out future draft picks, take on high salaries, and waive multiple players with long undesirable contracts. They are now on the tail end of paying the high cost of waiver hits, freeing up some salary cap for the future.
Entering the league with one of leagues worse rosters (if not the worst), they were able to put together a 7-5 season their 1st year in the league. In their 2nd (and 3rd) year, finishing each of those seasons with a regular season won-loss record of 10-2 and winning the AFC North Title, they were able to make the playoffs. There 3rd year they were in position to compete for the ultimate title, but was held back due to multiple injuries and suspensions.
This year the losses, whether due to trade, injury or suspension, included: QB - J. Locker, RB's - R. Jennings and R. Mathews, WR's - J. Blackmon and L. Hankerson, DE - C. Long, LB - W. Woodyard, and S - Eric Berry. All had high expectations of contributing this year.
As it now stands, being in the first year of their rebuild, they have hopes of being competitive again in 2016.
In reference to the rebuilding efforts Coach Darryl Ray says, "being in the position we were in upon entering the league, the first year is always the hardest because it is a year of sacrifice. Unlike teams that sell out with hopes of gaining the next year's top picks, we fought hard week in and week out so that our fans could see the effort we were putting forth. We expect to continue this trait in the future".
Next year doesn't offer much hope to the lowly Bengals, as they will have to work hard in the off-season to find rookies who will hopefully make an immediate impact.
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