It's the worst time for the Bengals to be taking a stand on technical contract language
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The article critiques the Cincinnati Bengals for prioritizing profits and control over team performance, highlighting a long-standing culture of penny-pinching and rigid management practices. Former quarterback Carson Palmer criticized the team for putting financials above winning. Recent disputes, such as those involving players Ja'Marr Chase and Shemar Stewart, underscore a pattern where the Bengals' management focuses on contractual power plays rather than fostering team readiness. This approach, while maintaining profitability, potentially undermines on-field success. Despite these challenges, the team's strong performance is credited largely to quarterback Joe Burrow, but the article suggests that if management doesn't change, Burrow might follow Palmer's path and leave.
Originally by Mike Florioon June 14, 2025
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