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asujbl · 10-09-2025, 08:47 AM

I like how The Athletic graded the trade...

Bengals grade: Worth a shot
Browns grade: Sure, why not

"In theory, Flacco looks like a better option than Browning, Rypien and Clifford because he should be able to pick up Taylor’s coaching points relatively quickly. Also, “just throw it to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins” would be advice worth heeding.

However, expectations should be managed. Yes, Flacco was terrific in 2023, but he’s 6-21 in his post-Baltimore Ravens career outside those seasons. And while the Bengals have elite skill players, they’re still not strong enough on the offensive line"

"It’s a good trade for the Browns. Flacco was no longer in their plans, so they improved their draft stock by an estimated round and a half with the pick swap. It’s the NFL’s version of free money"

10-09-2025, 08:47 AM	#58
asujbl Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 62,775 ohiosundevils	I like how The Athletic graded the trade... Bengals grade: Worth a shot Browns grade: Sure, why not "In theory, Flacco looks like a better option than Browning, Rypien and Clifford because he should be able to pick up Taylor’s coaching points relatively quickly. Also, “just throw it to Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins” would be advice worth heeding. However, expectations should be managed. Yes, Flacco was terrific in 2023, but he’s 6-21 in his post-Baltimore Ravens career outside those seasons. And while the Bengals have elite skill players, they’re still not strong enough on the offensive line" "It’s a good trade for the Browns. Flacco was no longer in their plans, so they improved their draft stock by an estimated round and a half with the pick swap. It’s the NFL’s version of free money" __________________ https://ohiosundevils.smugmug.com/ Browns/Cavs/Tribe/Buckeyes/Jackets/Devils TheFrenzy - “Blowout ain't a place for normies”