You never know could be the reverse Eli Manning Situation. Was San Diego really a horrible place to go to. More importantly I guess why would S.D try to draft him after a successful 2003 season by Brees.
I'm thinking Jimmy is using reverse Psychology. Put a good face/front. Work behind the scenes to get something done.
The Bengals being who they are think that if they get a haul of sorts then they won the day. There's a reason why the Bengals are who they are.