ArmyBengal

Yeah my son and I do all sports things together. ArmyBengal Jr. is now 16, driving and a full 3 inches taller than me.

Well I woke up this morning to a phone call from my brother and law who can’t go to the game and offered his two tickets for free. I asked the wife if she was willing to fuck with fate to that degree and is that 3 year old even going to miss me drinking myself into a mess while following the game in the guest bathroom ?? She gave me one of those typical, “FINE, go to the stupid game”. Something tells me I’m going to pay for that, but I’m willing to deal with those repercussions to make the game. Let’s fucking go Bengals !!!!

That’s pretty much where I will find myself on Sunday Stripes !!

I so want to be at the game Sunday, but again, other things going on. I don't know what the hell is wrong with people scheduling things when they know damn well the Bengals are playing. I'm serious in saying that it really irks the shit out of me. Then the wife wonders why I'm in a bad mood. Is it wrong to bring a bottle of bourbon to a 3 year old's birthday party full of kids ?? Checking for a friend...

It was a bitch move on his and the Ravens part. I mean God forbid someone take accountability for what they put out there. He said it, just own it and move on. A big whatever.

Side note… Hoosier, wasn’t it you that like me, advocated for Marcus Jones in the draft ?? Kid has next level speed and just put the Pats up on the Bills.

Let’s find out !!!

Not that I don't love watching football any other time, but i'm really looking forward to the game this weekend !! It's nice being in a position that doesn't include discussing who we are taking in the top 5 of next year's draft.

I couldn’t figure what I wanted to eat a couple days back and went to Arby’s. I just ordered random shit that caught my eye and ended up with: Jalapeño Poppers Mozzarella Sticks Curly Fries Cherry Turnover Pepsi The kid read my order back to me and I literally couldn’t understand anything they said. I said again what I wanted and he responded with “Bet”. Thank God my son was in the car and let me know that was a good thing. I was about to tell them I wanted to put $20 on the kid if he fought the girl working fries. Confusing times !!

As usual, it will depend on how they tackle free agency. The emphasis may be on the in house players hitting the market. All of the following are unrestricted free agents after the season: S- Jessie Bates S- Vonn Bell CB- Eli Apple TE- Hayden Hurst RB- Samaje Perine LB- Germaine Pratt And there are more depth guys, but those are the ones getting constant snaps week in and week out. Then there are the big ones coming due shortly thereafter. Take a look at the 2024 options they will have to address: QB- Joe Burrow (club option) RB- Joe Mixon (club option) DT- DJ Reader (UFA) WR- Tyler Boyd (UFA) CB- Chidobe Awuzie (UFA) LT- Jonah Williams (UFA) WR- Tee Higgins (UFA) LB- Logan Wilson (UFA) DT- Josh Tupou (UFA) LB- Akeem Davis-Gaither (UFA) That doesn't include Chase's contract which will follow all of that as well. BIG decisions will be coming for the team after this season. Who stays? Who goes? The above is what you call the window closing on this group.

They are filling spots and that's about all that can be expected. Not many 6'2 DE's killing it in the league. Any WR not making Houston's roster is cause for concern. Wishing them the best while they are Bengals !!!

Great seats as Mem was gracious enough to provide his preseason game and I took my son and his two friends. I have plans around the game which will keep me from going or I would be all in at that price point. Nice of you to offer !!

Shit, forgot about Mixon. Yes, quite the accomplishment.

Agree that things have evened out for Taylor. It certainly was NOT that way to start the season, but that seems to be a long time ago in comparison. Another thing that helps the offense with Chase going down is having the equivalent of two #1 WR's on the roster. Higgins has been stellar in Chase's absence and has only proven that many teams should be looking at him in free agency as their new #1 WR if the Bengals can't retain him. Without going to look and make comparisons, I would find it surprising to find teams be able to continue winning after losing both their #1 WR and #1 CB for a period of time. Good on this coaching staff for keeping up !!

Great. Grand. Just don't let Chrisman get away when you have the answer to the position in your hands.

The Titans were just pissed because the Bengals have, now twice in a row, come into their house and smacked them right in the fucking mouth. They have literally bullied the Titans when most see the Titans as a very physical team. That being said, I agree with you guys. Cheap shot bitches. SCOREBOARD MOTHERFUCKERS !!!

I'd rather them waste a spot with two punters than to send him back to the practice squad personally. I like Chrisman and Huber's time has come (with all due respect). It would be nice not to have "Punter" on the list of things to deal with in 2023. There are far greater things on that list.

If we are talking AFC North crown, the main problem is the Bengals are 1-3 in the division where the Ravens are 2-0. We need the Ravens to drop some of their remaining division games. Even if we split, they would have a better division record which is the first tie breaker. They still have the Steelers twice and the Browns before us. Not to say they will just sweep all those games, but the Bengals will need some help if we end in a tie. All that being said, JUST FOCUS ON BEATING KC !!! Everything else will play itself out.

HUGE !!!

Thanks Mem !!! That's what I was saying in the other thread. This team feels different at this point. It's going to be fun watching it play out !!

Watching those clips makes you feel like something special is happening again with this team. I don't want to get ahead of myself, but damn that was a fun game to see them play that way. Get after KC boys !!!

Agree Hoosier, but it’s not like I would turn up my nose at the latter if it results in a win !!!

Salute returned. It’s Miller time !!!

Whatever they did in the postseason last year needs to be repeated here. Forget today and focus on next Sunday !!!

Fucking fuck yeah !!! About as much as you could hope for. Play of the game ?? Has to go to Stripes for looking into the face of superstition and saying “Come at me bitch” when starting this thread instead of Hoosier. His calm demeanor, poise in the face of insurmountable odds, and fuck it attitude show great credit upon him, the Bengals organization and the United States of America.