ArmyBengal

Yeah, I didn't mention him. I'm not all in on him sucking quite yet and will give him some more time. Last year was his first year and while it certainly went poorly, he inherited a crap fest of a situation. Hendrickson was well, Hendrickson with his contract and then injuries and never had an impact. Ossai was the other starting DE, with Stewart's rookie season basically over with the contract situation and injuries. BJ Hill and Slaton were the starters in the middle with no crap rotational depth. Knight and Barrett were thrown to the wolves and eaten alive over most of the season. There were still questions with the CB's heading into 2025 and the safeties were atrocious. There was literally next to nothing about the defense that resembled something solid. NOW, if after all the resources and money spent on the defense this offseason, they still struggle and end up near the bottom of the defensive rankings, he really needs to be shown his way back to the college ranks. It's been said many times before that this defensive unit simply needs to be in the top half and this team makes a deep playoff run. The bar is low for Golden to be considered successful. When looking at the additions and the subtractions of distraction and suckage, it's why I'm so looking forward to this season. Dare I say 2026 could be special?

Linebacker: noted... Slot corner: Agree there as well and another spot hoping for development with a guy like Newton and/or Jalen Davis. Unfortunately, despite using a draft pick on Tacario Davis, he doesn't really help with the slot conversation. Ja'Sir Taylor was brought in, but he's not high on my list to be honest. There isn't much out there on the free agent heap to help either, so maybe a cut down area to be addressed? Edge Rusher: While I am very interested in seeing what Howell brings to the game, the development of Stewart and to a lesser degree the addition of Mafe, my real hope for this group is what now mans the middle of the D-line. Dexter Lawrence and a rotation of Hill and Allen is light years ahead of last year and should make things more interesting for this group to run around. Still not sold on Murphy in the least.

They have made moves I like and appreciate the effort for sure. I know there is money which in all probability will be spent elsewhere, but I simply don't like this being the ALL IN answer at the linebacker position. The only hope is that Knight and Barrett become average and then stay healthy all season long with no let down along the way. I simply think that is being shortsighted when considering the moves they have in fact made and when looking at a depth chart that screams questions.

I still hate the linebacker situation. I know that probably comes as a complete shock to everyone on the board, but I really do. It's the one spot I'm concerned about the most. They placed all of their eggs in the basket of Knight and Barrett, neither of whom were good last year. I get they are hopeful for them ascending into average players in year two, but that is back to hope and pray. Our FA pick up from last year Oren Burks was an afterthought and depth is nothing more than questions. So in the event of injuries to one of the soon to be average starters, what then? I get that people may "feel good" about guys like Dingle and Gentry. That's serious hope and pray territory. Think Njongmeta at best at this point in time. Big flash, nothing to note and gone like a fart in the wind. I really hope I'm wrong and I AM rooting for Knight and Barrett, but if they suck again, I'm going to be pissed. SIDE NOTE: If you weren't aware, no one cares that I will be pissed so don't read too much into that.

COB I can totally relate. My divorced mother and father in law are in the same nursing facility. It's hilarious watching these two go back and forth with each other when they are around each other. That being said, some of the old ladies in that joint are next level with how they approach men. Just when I thought it was only a "Dirty Old Man" thing that happened, you hear these raunchy old women that say and do the same thing if not worse. Even offering candy and handmade items in exchange for favors. It's a shame I don't like Three Musketeers and scarfs or I might break some hips in that joint.

Spent the day with my wife and boys. Pretty much happy.

A happy Father’s Day to you dads on the board !!

Must have been running short on Gatorade.

Wonder how many days they got off during that national championship season at LSU because they had everything they needed ?? I’m going to take a guess and say ZERO. While getting time off may be something seen around the league more often, I could provide a list of things that could be done during those two days which may prove helpful. Remind me how many teams win the Super Bowl each year ???

I mean what could there possibly be to work on ?? We're not soft... you're soft. Jesus...

Well, if Sorsby turns out to be the Pete Rose of QB's, that would be surprising. Wish him luck in his path and should the Bengals decide that is with us, I will root accordingly.

That dude has some serious gambling issues and bet on his own team as well. I don't wish him ill or anything and he may be a really good QB, but I'd rather pass on the headache. Not to mention next year's draft has a lot of talent. Don't want to give up a pick there really.

Oh shit there’s a new Vice President of the Cincinnati Bengals. Oh wait, it’s just a family promotion… https://www.cincyjungle.com/cincinnati-bengals-news/193237/elizabeth-blackburn-promoted-vice-president Maybe that’s what they are spending the extra cap savings on.

And here comes rookie pool pissing all up in my Wheaties. I mean let the fans feel a little excited about the what if's and what could be's before kicking them in the balls. What about a Jordyn Brooks trade to help the linebacking corps with an all-pro player? What about an extension for DJ Turner to reduce the stress of contract negotiations in the future? What about adding Alvin Kamara to the RB room regardless of liking Chase Brown? FUCK NO, you will get injury contingencies and taxi squad chatter and you will like it. BICKETY BAM right to the dick tits.

Plus prices always go up. They aren’t letting Turner walk.