ArmyBengal

Shit TJ, we got that here in Anderson. Although we call it Spam though. Just close your eyes, it’s the same thing.

Great point about the Colts game.

I like opening the season at home. I don't like 4 of the first 6 games being on the road. I hate the bye week placement. I like seeing them in primetime games. I like 3 of the last 5 games (and the last 2) being at home.

I think most would agree that a key factor to the team's success in 2026 is improvement to the defense. Did they do enough to get back to being a competitive team? Well, they can't be much worse. Knight and Carter's development heading into their 2nd year is the key to that defensive improvement. I'd like to think the addition of Dexter and Cook for the defense will help. I'm not sold on Mafe yet. They face 6 quarterbacks ranked in the top half of the league in QBR rating. They also face many QB's ranked in the bottom 3rd. They face 6 offensive lines ranked in the top half of the league. They also face many offensive lines ranked in the bottom 3rd. "IF" they can start early (I'm doubtful) and they stay healthy, they could dominate an easier schedule. I really hate getting my hopes up, but on paper they should have a great season. Best case- (15-2) Worst case- (10-7) I'll take the upper end of that average and say 13-4 as my best guess. If they fuck this season up, many things should be on the table. FIRE EVERYONE !!!

On a positive note, Shemar gave Dexter #97 and the legacy of Geno should bear better results. Shemar is now wearing Hubbard’s #94.

The Texans and Jags would be the only other game I would have interest in, but I'm going out to LA the end of that same month to catch the Ohio State/USC game at the Memorial Coliseum. As much as I would like to do both, things start to get rather costly quick. Depending on when it hits the schedule, I'm pretty sure we are hitting up the Texans/Bengals game in Houston as well. Pretty sure Mrs. ArmyBengal is going to put the clamps on the sports travel after those two, but we will see. Her and the youngest ArmyBengal in the house both have fallen in love with seeing Buckeyes games up in Columbus, so there will be a 2-3 of those on the slate as well. I love football !!

I have been amused for quite some time that of all the American fast food burger joints there are to choose from, one of the ones you can find in Madrid is a Steak and Shake. Whenever traveling over that way, the last thing I want is American food. Glasgow... you did well in being kind. All the things to see, the culture, the food, just everything. I love Madrid and would absolutely consider going. However, right now I have other travel plans and not sure if things will open up. I'm hopeful, but realistic. Sort of like being a Bengals fan...

A “Wee bit more” ?? Understatement of the century !! LOL

Oh I think it's in Burrow's head and he himself has alluded to that. This may not be the popular take and I have no proof, but I think the only way he works through what he has said is happening with him in those early games is to be more prepared. To your point Hoosier, he's a man of many different tastes and interests. I have no issue with any of that stuff, minus another one of our QB's sponsoring an item with them stuffing a huge wiener in their mouth. I just hope he's taking enough time to do the things which need to be done in order to work through those mental hurdles. If they start cold again, I'm putting it on Burrow. Again, may not be a popular take.

Knowing this team can't start fast to save their own lives. No matter who they play, I expect that trend to continue. It's mental and it's real.

Through my life I’ve been called many things, but even I have my limits… Also, the Hookers and Blow plan is thought to be therapeutic in nature so I don’t think that’s the best course of action. Might I suggest an alternative approach and try the Horse Show and Fentanyl plan?

Whatever

Hopefully they don’t have the same stupid shit they did with Shemar last year. Just get the shit done and get the guys in camp. That was beyond frustrating last year.

I’ve seen much written about him and I went back to take a look at him play. He’s super tall and really light in the ass. A solid weight lifting regimen will do him worlds of good.

Way to step out on that limb COB !!