ArmyBengal

I loved seeing the Browns sweep the Bengals last year. Then, right as I was about to really have something positive to say about them, their stupid ass fan base makes their appearance and ruins the whole thing. I hope they lose every damn game this year and yes, I would be annoyed by them winning the North as well. I still have no idea who will win the AFCN when looking at all the changes for the teams.

In looking at the depth chart on ESPN, you'll find this at DE: Dunlap, Willis, Hubbard, Lawson You'll find this at LB: Brown, Vigil, Evans, Nickerson, Jefferson, and Worley You'll find this at OT: Glenn, Hart, and Perkins You could argue that OT is the #1 need and should be the priority. (I would argue that) I would also argue that more than half the linebackers are unknowns at this point. While I would not argue that DE is the #1 or #2 need, they could certainly use the help. Honestly, I would put DT right there with DE as far as need and maybe slightly ahead. There's just not much besides Geno there and if he goes down, they are screwed.

There are a ton of names on that list that interest me. I know there has been a lot of back and forth but I honestly think the Bengals are going to be sitting pretty with who will be on the board when they pick. For the record, I’m a huge fan of Jace Sternberger the TE from A&M.

Thing is, there are no guarantees that any player is going to be the next All Pro. All it takes is a look at the roster to see you have a hell of a lot more talent at DE than you do at either LB or the o-line. Why take a chance on a player that would not even present as the BPA when you could take a higher rated player at a position of need ?? If they were going to go the route of something different for the defense, I would recommend teaming Geno with Oliver on the interior of the line. Even THAT makes more sense then DE. i would root on Sweat and think he will be solid, but I would downgrade that pick from minute one.

The Steelers will look much different without both AB and Bell. I truly think they underestimated the impact that is going to have. The Browns don’t worry me at this point, but they are an improved team for sure. The Ravens seem to be very confused about their identity and what will their QB is going to be expected to do. Those are the reasons I say there are scenarios where the Bengals could contend. Many questions for all teams in the AFCN.

And why exactly would we do that ?? Seems like a luxury pick when we have so many players there. I’d rather roll with what we have there and build another position that is far more needy.

Oh there’s plenty of talk about the Bengals taking Haskins and have even seen trades suggesting they move to #3 to get him. Thing is, I hate Haskins game at the pro level and do not think he will be the best of this class. i don’t like Devin Bush either but if Taylor doesn’t fall he’s exactly who I expect them to take.

Do the Bengals get at least one impact LB ?? Do they get better on the o-line ?? Do the coaches start those guys ?? There are scenarios where the Bengals can contend. However, I’m not betting on that being the case.

Without seeing how they respond to the new coach I want to say this looks like 9-7 with a game in either direction not surprising me.

Jawaan Taylor is my pick for the player that falls lower than they should. Probably due to trades that take place. However, with this new coaching staff it’s hard to put too much into what they will do even though we are less than a week out. Still figure they go either OL or LB...

1 Sun, 9/8 @SEA 4:05 PM 2 Sun, 9/15 vsSF 1:00 PM 3 Sun, 9/22 @BUF 1:00 PM 4 Mon, 9/30 @PIT 8:15 PM 5 Sun, 10/6 vsARI 1:00 PM 6 Sun, 10/13 @BAL 1:00 PM 7 Sun, 10/20 vsJAX 1:00 PM 8 Sun, 10/27 vsLAR * 1:00 PM CBS 9 BYE WEEK 10 Sun, 11/10 vsBAL 1:00 PM CBS 11 Sun, 11/17 @OAK 4:25 PM 12 Sun, 11/24 vsPIT 1:00 PM CBS 13 Sun, 12/1 vsNYJ 1:00 PM 14 Sun, 12/8 @CLE 1:00 PM 15 Sun, 12/15 vsNE 1:00 PM 16 Sun, 12/22 @MIA 1:00 PM CBS 17 Sun, 12/29 vsCLE 1:00 PM

One prime time game at the Steelers. Open up on the road again at Seattle.

The only thing I have seen to this point is the Bengals at the Rams in London on October 27th.

Seattle just overpaid Wilson. He's good, but 35 million per ?? Jesus, the market just keeps getting more and more ridiculous. Remember when Haynesworth's 7 year 100 million deal was massive ??

I was expecting much more there. Oh well.... Tackle Zombie fades into the thread.