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Sorry Army, no defensive ends yet. But living a virtuous life, characterized by wisdom, justice, courage, and temperance, is the next best thing to getting a good free agent tight end.

Zac’s like let’s enjoy our participation trophy, Burrow’s like dude I play for real, gtfo.

Read a report about Ramsey - long time dolphins beat reporter said Ramsey was a fuckhead who undermined the coaches and was basically a classic locker room malcontent. So the Steelers bring in Rodgers and this dude? Tomlin must be desperate.

Music Band t-shirt is the coup de grace.

Very dope. Very fresh. It almost defies reason that there is someone in the bengals’ org that thinks using the word phat would be current or relevant. It gives the impression that the team is run by a bunch of old people who don’t know anything about modern culture. And instead of hiring someone who does, or just being genuine about who you are, (example: the locker room phrase would read “Amortize, Itemize, Write-Off”, they just put no effort into it. They mean well, otherwise it would be patronizing.

Steelers trading Minkah. I’m so glad to not see this dude in a Steeler uniform anymore. He’s a very good player and it’s not a move that is improving the Steelers.

Also good for showing your mom’s new boyfriend (Rick left after being cut down to size) who the man of the house is.

Stadium decision is nigh. The bengals don’t have enough staff. From what I can tell, the same people are trying to negotiate a giant agreement with the county while at the same time maneuvering to get Trey to accept a raise/extension and get our first rounder signed. It’s no wonder the common complaint is “we just don’t hear from the bengals.” They need more competent people.

Giant dollar sign hat must be worn to his court appearance. Let the judge know who he’s dealing with.

I hope Trey signs soon. Then we get the rookie signed and Al Golden at least has a chance to 1. Have his best defender in camp and 2. Develop his first rounder, a pick he undoubtedly influenced. If the FO dithers around with these dudes and doesn’t get them in here until week one, ala Chase last year, it’s not just screwing the players and the fans, it is royally screwing Al Golden.

That about sums it up. I think it’s a point of pride with Mike that he just doesn’t give a fuck what anyone thinks. It’s ironic that I’m a bengal fan and a tribe fan. The tribe has José Ramirez, insanely good player, one other great player, then a bunch of guys. The owner doesn’t care. Just getting paid. Made the ALCS last year and responded by trading away the team leader, the heart of the team, Josh Naylor (only one year left in cheap deal then he’s getting big money) and their all star second baseman (also due to get paid). Now the Reds are better than us. The one difference - Mike is a Highlander who sees the team as his legacy and I believe has instilled a “never sell” ethos in his heirs. We’re stuck with the Brown family. The Dolans, who own the Guardians, have agreed to sell controlling interest in 2028 to some rich guy named David Blitzer who owns the 76ers and the New Jersey Devils. Supposedly he’ll spend like a real owner, we’ll see. At least there is hope.

I find it hard to believe the Bengals are only offering one year. But, if they are, it’s essentially an effort to kill the negotiations. Pretty much telling him play on your deal this year plus whatever PR driven raise we give you, then gtfo.

It’s a long-accepted fact that Mike is immortal. But in what form? Highlander? Vampire? Demon?

20 years ago? I had a five year old and a two year old. I’m pretty sure it was 2005 when I discovered this message board. Discovered message boards at all, really. I promptly posted some Pulitzer level ravings about Marvin. Man, that dude wore out his welcome. it was great to have found this board and I’ve really enjoyed it all these years. I hope Mike Brown falls over dead tomorrow.

I hope Hendrickson and his wife can have a baby now. Couldn’t have a baby with only like 60 million smackers in the bank.