Quote:Getting a 7th round pick for a player he was going to cut?

Nelson was definitely no fan favorite in Jax, that's true. But, even though he struggled here, he had more value than that (just my opinion, I know). I thought the pick was conditinal. Did the Jags even really get to use that pick? I can't remember.

Regardless, my opinion of that deal was that the Bengals fleeced Gene, not the other way around as many on this board believed. They gave up a 7th rd pick for a player that has: started ever since they got him,, played very well (not near an elite guy, but has been a decent "ball hawker" getting INTs and creating fumbles),,and has been a good contributor to a stout Bengals Def.


I didn't like the deal Gene got. But, in response to the OP topic, it was the first time I had a little doubt about him. I still had faith. It wasn't until much later that I turned away from liking him (Alualu, Anger, sticking with Gabbert). I did, however, give Gene credit for moving up into draft to get Gabbert when this team needed a franchise guy. But, after Gabbert's first horribad season and unimprovement, I would've liked to see Gene draft another QB or try to sign a good Vet (much better than Henne), instead of sticking with the Gabbert train.

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