Jason Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shebengal Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2019/07/15/benglas-guard-clint-boling-retiring-nfl/1734106001/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whodey365 Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griever Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Well then...as if the line wasn't already a big concern, it is more so now. Jeez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Montana Bengal| Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UncleEarl Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 I know someone who had a serious blood clot in his leg. It destroyed a lot of muscle tissue and his leg is permanently weakened. I'm not saying this happened to Boling, but it's possible. Also a good chance he will always be susceptible to more blood clots. Glad he made the right decision for himself and his family. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Wow! That sucks! All the best to him but damn! Our GM needs to make a big move or 2 to try and sure up the weakest position on the team! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Just so happens we may have an opening for OL coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 24 minutes ago, oldschooler said: Wow! That sucks! All the best to him but damn! Our GM needs to make a big move or 2 to try and sure up the weakest position on the team! What does Boling have to do with their LBs? Did you not notice how many guards they acquired in the offseason? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 They've got to bring in FA's that can halfway compete for the starting roster. Some bodies with a ceiling above the usual camp shlub blocking dummies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I_C_Deadpeople Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, oldschooler said: Our GM needs to make a big move or 2 to try and sure up the weakest position on the team! Nonsense, Mikey just saved another $5M this season. We will go to war with what we have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gupps Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 I wish him the best and don't blame him but damn that's gonna hurt. Andy is in for a very short year I'm afraid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|High School Harry| Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 Sorry to see him go but glad he is looking after his heath. I wish him nothing but the best. If there is some sort of silver lining, I hope Westerman gets a real and honest shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|High School Harry| Posted July 15, 2019 Report Share Posted July 15, 2019 1 hour ago, Jason said: What does Boling have to do with their LBs? Did you not notice how many guards they acquired in the offseason? Does make you wonder who knew what when. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inigo Montoya Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 Sucks for Boling to have it end this way. There's been rumblings that something was amiss the past few months so I can't say I'm shocked by this news. It's another major blow to the weakest unit on the team following Williams' shoulder injury. I'm not sure who replaces Boling yet, but Westerman might get the first chance. John Jerry and Michael Jordan could also be in the mix. Depth was already a major issue at tackle and now guard isn't so deep either. Not sure what moves could be made at this point but it's not looking good right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted July 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 1 hour ago, High School Harry said: Does make you wonder who knew what when. I think they knew since Boling did, they just kept it quiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Passepartout Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 Wish him well. And hope nothing but the best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tigre Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 Clint Boling will be fine--he's set for life financially. Good on him. You are now going to see if The Bully has any ability to earn his paycheck. If he has any, lemonade will be made. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|SF2| Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 11 hours ago, Le Tigre said: Clint Boling will be fine--he's set for life financially. Good on him. You are now going to see if The Bully has any ability to earn his paycheck. If he has any, lemonade will be made. Yep, impossible to blame Boling. Blood clots are killers, he has zero reason to continue playing after earning over $24mil in the NFL. Best of luck to him. Well, the bully is gonna need some lemons first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|OneHeartBeat| Posted July 16, 2019 Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 I sure as hell hope they make some moves to improve the line for the upcoming season. I have no idea who is available, but we can't go in to the season having lost our #1 draft pick and now losing Boling to retirement. C'mon MB!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 On paper, the OL has somehow managed to get worse over the offseason. That's kind of amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Tigre Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 OTOH, on paper, they added some potentially good parts who may soften the blows. Miller was brought in as an upgrade at RG--and until shown otherwise, will be. Jerry has been above average for most of his career, so if he shows that again, he will be no worse than Boling. Jordan has talent. Glenn has been a very good LT in his time..it is just the injury concerns there. Hart is Hart...just hope I reckon. Price will improve, I have no doubt. Westerman could become Superman. Hopkins is OK. There is no depth at tackle. Basically, on paper, the present line is a push from a year ago...with a possibility of improving a bit. Who really knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschooler Posted July 17, 2019 Report Share Posted July 17, 2019 On 7/15/2019 at 4:47 PM, Jason said: What does Boling have to do with their LBs? Did you not notice how many guards they acquired in the offseason? I was actually talking about the O-line and not just Guard. And while I admit the LB corps is pretty weak, I would argue (actually this is my only attempt at arguing) that this team would win more games with good to great O-line play over good to great LB play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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