Girevik

My big concern is that the Bengals fall in love with a guy like Herbert at the Senior Bowl. He's got all the physical tools and will look amazing throwing against air in practice. My fear is they'll trade down to someone else and end up with the 3rd or 4th best QB in the class.

I agree that the staff is high on Finley and think he has a chance to start, but don't read too much into the trade up. It's not line they gave up a first round pick for him; the Bengals had more 6th round picks that could ever dream of making the roster so they used some of them as capital to get who they had targeted (just add I said I hoped they would before the draft). The trade for Finley was a far cry from trading up in the first for a guy whos sure to be given a lot of leash like a trade for a guy like Rosen......oh, wait.

Girevik - Dwayne Haskins - 87

Can't say, but I'm pretty sure he didn't have the first overall pick to throw in and provide energy either And for the record, I'm not defending the hire. Just wanted to be accurate.

Taylor served as OC for the Dolphins for 5 games. Comparing 1/3 of a season to 2/3 is splitting hairs.

I find that troubling. Wonder if he's regretting that decision now. Anyone have John Fox's phone number?

It was widely reported that Capers was offered the job, and Del Rio talked to Taylor and said "no thanks". Del Rio may have been mutual, but it sure sounded like he didn't want the job regardless. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cincyjungle.com/platform/amp/2019/2/6/18211119/dom-capers-declines-bengals-offer-per-report

I didn't think they could block an interview for a job that would be a promotion.

If that's the case, why interview in the first place? Both Capers and Del Rio were reported as highly likely until they interviewed. I understand reports can be wrong, but the fact both seemed to cool after taking with Taylor makes me wonder.

I'm starting to wonder why he's having such a hard time finding a DC. Evidently both Del Rio and Capers said "no thanks". Why is he having such a hard time finding an established guy to work with him?

With a first time head coach, they're my preference for coordinators.

Well, crap. Is John Fox still an option? Not sure I'm crazy about Capers.

I'm a bit surprised to see Pollack go, but I have to wonder how much of the false start issue lands on his shoulders. The pre snap penalties were ridiculous.