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The Bills use to be that way and are still considered “small market” But are owned by people that own other pro teams as well. I always looked at them as being the closest to the Bengals for a very long time. Now? I don’t know really. Cleveland? That dude is a complete fucktard. I never considered the Raiders that way simply because of the massive following they have even overseas. The Bears? Chicago? Don’t view them that way either. The Bengals seem like the only kid in an NFL special needs class.

For those keeping tabs, 4 weeks from today is the Bengals first preseason game. That is all...

Unfortunately this team has wasted a plethora of amazing WR talent.

They are all the same too. Shit really is annoying. It’s why I stopped reading almost anything. Agree training camp can’t get here soon enough.

Agree with Stripes

That shit reminds me of watching the Afghan troops when we were deployed.

For those keeping tabs, 5 weeks from today is the Bengals first preseason game. That is all...

Sounds like my loyalty to “Hookers and Blow”. Bone in. I’ll have to try that with a side of fries and sauce. I might have been missing out this whole time. Yeah, I’m never growing up…

For those keeping tabs, 6 weeks from today is the Bengals first preseason game.

Did you know that Bdubs wings are now the second leading cause of death for men over the age of 35? True fact, look it up. You should find it next to the Chase Brown extension report.

Let me give that a try.... Rest assured, the source is reliable !! There have been many recent discussions about a Chase Brown extension since the start of the off season, but word is things have heated up recently. Here's what I know. - The Bengals and Chase Brown have recently come to the table to discuss an extension. - The negotiations are happening and terms of the extension have almost all been agreed to. - Chase will get a slight bump in salary this season thanks in part to the money Burrow's restructure created. - Contract structure is in the final phase of being nailed down, but should follow traditional front loaded deals. - AAV and total value of Brown's extension have not been shared with me at this time. The thought is it will fall between $9 and $13 million per year. - The deal is thought to be a 3 year extension similar to the one being discussed with DJ Turner. See? Now we are in talks with Brown on an extension as well. Glad to take that worry off everyone's plate.

Who gives a shit in June? Find a hobby already. Dude could gain weight and make more of an impact then both Jenkins and McKinley put together.

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.