Trey Hendrickson- Can we get him?

[Stout]

I get it, and to be up in arms about it in September makes sense. I guess I'm just wired different. It's just the Darksiders MO.

As I remember there was some optimism during last season when we won a few games from several Darksiders. Then it all fell apart. Hell I even got in on some Darksiders stuff last year

It's just frustrating being told by the board FA will be different this year, be told we were going to be aggressive, and literally sign one guy that improves our starting lineup. So, it started well, but then ground to a halt. The Zay Jones idiocy just made things worse.

 

[WisconsinCard]

It's just frustrating being told by the board FA will be different this year, be told we were going to be aggressive, and literally sign one guy that improves our starting lineup. So, it started well, but then ground to a halt. The Zay Jones idiocy just made things worse.

But really this is the cards every year. So what the "board" says really is a big nothing burger. Just wishful thinking. So I won't let that rule my emotions. Your just setting yourself up for more frustration. There was improvement last season so I hold out hope we continue to improve. Cuz hope is all we got.

 

[oaken1]

It's just frustrating being told by the board FA will be different this year, be told we were going to be aggressive, and literally sign one guy that improves our starting lineup. So, it started well, but then ground to a halt. The Zay Jones idiocy just made things worse.

But actual free agency doesnt start until today. There are still lots of deals to be made and lots of players to make them with... Hendrickson isnt a free agent, that situation is on its entirely own time scale.
But I would expect something during the draft if its going to happen

 

[az jam]

The reality of free agency this year is that the quality of players is nothing special. Hard to be really aggressive with what is out there. It was much better last year. I like the signing of Sweat and he will help the defense but he is not an elite pass rusher just one of the best that was available.

 

[GatorAZ]

I'm going off reports that Cincy was looking for a day 2 pick. A day 2 pick and cash would just be a no brainer. I get that it may not be possible to do. What I do NOT get is posters talking like it wouldn't make any sense.

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We don’t know exactly what they’re asking for. He’s an elite player that’s available yet hasn’t been moved. If it took just a day two pick he’d be gone.

I’d start with Beej + 3rd then shift to a 2nd as negotiations go.

 

[BulldogCard]

17.5 sacks two years in a row and he's 30. The Cards are faced with the typical trap. The odds he gets 17 again; slim to none, and he if does not, how much less? 10, 8? They have to be aggressive which makes this a tough call with the money part of it. A 3rd would be great. A 2nd is likely what they get.

 

[slanidrac16]

I get it, and to be up in arms about it in September makes sense. I guess I'm just wired different. It's just the Darksiders MO.

As I remember there was some optimism during last season when we won a few games from several Darksiders. Then it all fell apart. Hell I even got in on some Darksiders stuff last year

Hey WC. I was a lifelong kool-aider until recently. You’re welcome to jump on board anytime!

 

[Chopper0080]

Okay?

I guess I don't understand this question unless you didn't intend to add the "?".

 

[slanidrac16]

But really this is the cards every year. So what the "board" says really is a big nothing burger. Just wishful thinking. So I won't let that rule my emotions. Your just setting yourself up for more frustration. There was improvement last season so I hold out hope we continue to improve. Cuz hope is all we got.

However , MO was crowing about being aggressive this year in free agency. It was a much different narrative than last year. HE invoked the hope and excitement in the fanbase.

 

[Chopper0080]

However , this year MO was crowing about being aggressive this year. It was a much different narrative than last year. HE invoked the hope and excitement in the fanbase.

I agree with this. If the message was "stay the course" the reaction might have been different.

 

[Stout]

But really this is the cards every year. So what the "board" says really is a big nothing burger. Just wishful thinking. So I won't let that rule my emotions. Your just setting yourself up for more frustration. There was improvement last season so I hold out hope we continue to improve. Cuz hope is all we got.

The frustration really stems from the "Monti is always right" crowd. Believe it or not, it was better when everyone knew our GM was sucking, as we could mostly agree on stuff

 

[Stout]

The reality of free agency this year is that the quality of players is nothing special. Hard to be really aggressive with what is out there. It was much better last year. I like the signing of Sweat and he will help the defense but he is not an elite pass rusher just one of the best that was available.

Which is a damning statement on Monti's capabilities.

 

[PDXChris]

Just read that the starting price is a 1st and a 2nd day pick. No thanks!

 

[Stout]

Just read that the starting price is a 1st and a 2nd day pick. No thanks!

That would definitely change my mind. No way! The original reports said a day 2 pick only, which is what I was basing everything on. Good luck, Cincy!

 

[Chopper0080]

Just read that the starting price is a 1st and a 2nd day pick. No thanks!

Where are you seeing that?