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Yeah, I saw that as well. Interesting and disturbing at the same time. Of course, that's all you've been hoping for in life as well so that works.

A bit of personal news: I may soon be joining Army in gifting a portion of my tax dollars to an NFL billionaire! Ain’t life grand? https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/47977218/indiana-unanimously-passes-bill-lure-bears-away-chicago

Risner? Ha ha ha fuck no we got KENDRIC PRYOR because we got our PRYOR-orities in order, amirite fellas? Fuck oline MOAR WIDE RECEIVERS! (this post produced with assistance from MikeAI)

Tyreek Hill? Ha ha ha sorry fellas, you'll get Kendric Pryor and like it! Championship!

Sounds like he's headed for a reunion tour in KC.

Just sign Tyreek Hill to a 1 year deal, stick him in the slot, Let Burrow cook for 5,000 yds and 50 TD's and keep trying to outscore everyone. Because same Head Coach, same D-Coordinator, and same Fake GM drafting won't change this D in 1 year, let alone this decade.

Saw an interesting thought on trading for safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. Wouldn’t take much and is certainly better than anyone we’ve had these past few years.

Bengals resign WR Kendrick Pryor to a one year deal. Just a depth piece. Whatever I guess. What about Risner ?? Can we get that done please?

Did a quick 4 round mock with Lomu and here's what I came up with: 1st- Caleb Lomu, OT, Utah 2nd- A.J. Haulcy, S, LSU 3rd- Will Lee, CB, Texas A&M 4th- Dontay Corleone, DT, Cincinnati In all seriousness, I love the above. Corleone might be the most underrated DT in the draft.

Restructure?? What's that?? A new kind of toilet going in down at Paycor?

As always when mocks start appearing, I'm left to wonder what the coaches real take on players is. Meaning, do the coaches think that Dax Hill and DJ Turner are your starting outside corners? I'm guessing they do and don't have much concern with that. Based on the conversation with the extension of Jalen Davis yesterday, it sounds like the coaches view him like Mike Hilton where he will be the starting nickel back. However, I would guess (hope) they don't bring back CTB as a free agent, which will leave things a little bare. How bare and when to fill that opening is the question. There are CB's which can probably be had into the 3rd round and give you back up quality from day one with the thought of seeing them continue to develop. There are probably a handful of guys that I could see filling that role through the first three rounds. With that being the case, maybe they don't go CB in the first. I'm left thinking an OT might be the better way to go when considering the OT draft class. That's thinking that Downs and Bain are gone. There really isn't a DT I like at #10 as I think Woods is being overhyped. After Bain and Bailey at DE, I don't think there's another worth the #10 pick. While another linebacker in the draft won't bother me, I think I'd rather see a veteran brought in. That is unless the unbelievable happens and Reese drops to #10. Long story short, when looking at the players thought to be there, the depth of certain positions, along with how the coaches view the current players on the roster, OT is making more and more sense to me. It's not even my favorite direction to travel, but it's what I'm thinking in February. Lomu would be my guy because he's a pure LT who could handle the swing tackle role initially. That and Orlando Brown Jr. is an unrestricted free agent in 2027. Lomu could learn and fill in where needed in 2026, taking over LT in 2027. Again, would not be upset with Delane. He's the top rated CB in the draft, so there's worse things.

That's because KC owner Clark Hunt isn't a moron who just puts his child, his childs spouse, and other family in charge. He actually hires real GM's, VP's, Executive VP's, VP of Football Administration, etc. People who know how to run a franchise and work a salary cap. Clark Hunt lets his daughter Gracie do marketing because she's an absolute smokeshow, but again, he's smart enough to know what role is best for everyone.

Pre-combine mock from USA Today. Another nod for Delane with Downs, Bain and Bailey all gone before 10. In this scenario I would be happy with Delane, McCoy (as long as he's healthy) or Mauigoa.

Sorcery! Just posted here for reference when the Bengals start hobsonizing the numbers and claiming they don't have room to sign anyone.

It's been a minute since I have cared much about Trey. I loved what he has done while he has been here, but I simply think it's time to move on. He isn't happy with the way the Bengals front office handles contracts and they aren't changing. The only thing that leads to is what we saw last year with mudslinging and hold ins. Not saying his hold in led to his injury, but he wasn't himself. With slow starts being an issue for the team as a whole, that was less than helpful. Then there's still this thing about him that irritates me to no end in that he has always taken the money offered by the Bengals and then complained about it not being enough. At any point in time he could have bet on himself, turned down the money and hit free agency. He never once did that. I know it's a business and they are trying to maximize profits while they are in the window to do so, but we aren't talking about some guy who's only gotten paid on a rookie deal here. Trey has made nearly $100m in his 9 years in the league. With all due respect and appreciation, I will watch him walk away and move on.

Gosh, I hope the Bengals can gather enough information at the combine to figure out “where things stand on the Hendrickson front.” If they really don’t grasp where they are right now with Hendrickson, after all these several years of contract re-dos and hold outs and tags, I don’t have any idea what to say. Hendrickson’s agent should be reading “The Delicate Art of Hostage Negotiation.”

I'm one of the few who still want Trey around and hope somehow that happens. Mainly because i have Zero faith in the front office to draft or bring in a free agent who will put anywhere near the pressure Trey would on opposing QB's. Throw out a 3yr $75m and guarantee the first 2 years. I'd rather pay Trey $25m than a 5 sack guy like Ossai $15m, or worse, have El Cheapo's hold onto the money and call it "Profit" The Salary Cap is going up $20m+ every year now because of the media contract. Come the f*ck on.

Yeah Davis posted it to his instagram.

Bengals apparently are extending CB Jalen Davis I saw a minute ago.

The Reds spring training starts this weekend and we are about a month away from opening day. Baseball means spring and the end of winter to me, so color me happy about that. The 2026 version of the Reds? I actually think they may be good this year and have a shot at the NL Central. Not sure they did enough, but it will be interesting to watch them play. Their starting rotation may be the best in the division and if not, it's really close. Same thing for the bullpen. This is nice to see from the Reds. The infield is pretty solid as well and they brought back Eugenio Suarez in free agency. The outfield is probably my biggest concern with the team and what they bring to the plate. That group needs to bring more in 2026 if they are going to contend. Overall I'm excited to see the season start. I will be catching the Sunday game of the opening series against the Red Sox. Let's go Reds !!

I keep seeing this trade, or something similar, suggested. This is from Barnwell at espn: Works for me. Not a game-changer but would upgrade the interior DL and gives them more flexibility in rounds 2-4.

What would make the Bengals think they could pull off a tag and trade with Trey? Consider if you will the fact they have never once in their existence tagged and then traded a player. Like in forever. For ever ever. Here's another thought to consider... if no one would give up a 3rd or 4th last year AND pay Trey, what would make the Bengals think they would this year, while paying him more than last year and knowing he missed more than half the games last season with an injury? At this point, the Bengals should let him walk and hopes a team gets desperate and signs him to a big deal, which would result in a higher comp pick in 2027. Agree with Hoosier, just let him go and move on with improving the defense without the sheer stupidity that will surely ensue if they tag him again. The Cincinnati Bengals. The physical embodiment of not seeing the forest for the trees.

And right on cue, the dumbfuckery begins. In the Enquirer today, Kelsey Conway writes this: The only way there's a "market" for the Bengals regarding Hendrickson is the "tag and trade" scenario. If I am another team, I am definitely saying I'm interested even if I'm not, because Cincy tagging Trey immediately hamstrings them in FA by instantly chewing up half their cap space. Just let him go.

My true feelings are that I have no faith the organization does enough to consider all the options. Does anyone think they have a group of people that contemplates all variables for free agency and the draft? Burrow will turn 30 during the season. Can you believe that? Ja'Marr Chase will turn 26 before the season. Tee Higgins just turned 27 last month. Chase Brown will turn 26 before the season. I know people love to hear Burrow say his window is as long as he's playing, but that's not entirely true. While QB's tend to have a longer lifespan in the NFL, other players do not. That core of players I mentioned has about 3-4 seasons of a window together. What will it take the team to capitalize during that window? "Free agency costs too much"... Ok when won't it? Is it not worth it during this window? "We build through the draft"... Ok agree, but when it takes 4 years to realize talent, what good is it? "We have to watch the cap"... Ok but there's no time where you might consider kicking things down the road? At what point in time do you expect to have the offensive talent you do right now to make a run? Is this not a good time to consider making trades? Give up draft picks and players if need be? Have some flexibility how you handle the cap later down the road? Maybe devote a larger group of scouts to evaluate both free agent and college players? Just like last year when when it was reported teams had offered a 3rd rounder for Trey and the Bengals held onto him despite knowing he was not going to be enough to make up for how bad the defense was across the board. Hell knowing what they knew, a 4th rounder this year would be welcomed, but they will end up with nothing and out $30m from last year. The players know it, the fans know it, the analysts know it, everyone knows what this team needs to address for the defense. Apparently everyone except for the Bengals front office. I expect mid level, average players in free agency, being concerned about pushing cap dollars into the future they won't spend on anything big to help the team, an average at best draft and much of the same in 2026 regarding on field play. If they do nothing again, this is a 6-7 win team in 2026. Slowly wasting the talent this offense has and needing to start all over by 2030.

Yeah, another year in which they sit on their hands and draft another underwhelming edge player like Faulk at 10 after losing Hendrickson and failing to sign anyone better than Ossai in FA is all too likely. Maybe they surprise us. Maybe they throw a Brinks truck at a good pass rusher. I would applaud. But I'm not expecting it.