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As much as I hate the idea of taxpayers funding large portions, this is something I could get behind when considering linking in more of the city and the economic impact it would bring. Tear down Paycor and just start fresh. Something about potential problems when adding something to a structure that wasn't originally built for that purpose that just makes me question that approach. Obviously, I'm not some structural engineer, so I could be way off there. Also, I think about what the Bears stadium looked like when trying to do an update last time. The whole spaceship landing on the old stadium always looked stupid to me and now they too are looking at something brand new.

Remember when the Bengals traded first rounder Billy Price for some 3rd round DT? Yeah, this is what was brought back to the defense that had been missing. Stay healthy BJ !!

I agree with that as well. Start somewhere though. The extra revenue from one will help build the others. Typically when that type of investment is made you see that city hosting a Super Bowl. They are years scheduled out already so that would allow time for the other improvements to take place sooner. My thought is it has to start somewhere. It doesn’t have to be the stadium but since that is something that has to be addressed, it sounds just as good as any other.

Cleveland's problem isn't their defense or their o-line by any stretch. They have actually done a good job building that roster in my opinion. It's their never ending quest to find a QB worth a shit. Watson is clearly not the QB he was in Houston, minus the happy endings. While he might play well enough to win a game here and there, he has been absolute garbage this year. The Brown just won't move on because of how much they are paying him. The Bengals just haven't been able to get them off their back.

Lucas Oil Stadium is incredible. The ability to open the side wall of the stadium to view the city is absolutely brilliant. We were up there for the Colts Texans game earlier in the season. Always a great time. I was back down in Houston and NRG is the same way. The Raiders new stadium in Vegas is always really cool to see. That being said, I like football in the elements as well. You just know going into it that you can't do the same things a dome affords you opportunity to do. For how much money they want from the public these days, having something which has the ability to bring in more revenue throughout the year is ideal. Concerts, other sporting events, the draft, so on and so on. A dome is the smart thing.

I just enjoying thinking about the Bengals trading for any player that would represent an upgrade. All while knowing there isn't a chance in hell that any of this comes to fruition. I'll tell you what though, if they lose a couple more stupid games, they may as well see what they can get for Higgins this coming year, as opposed to a 3rd round comp in 2026.

I have seen the Bengals be mentioned in a couple places about a potential trading partner for Hasson Reddick from the Jets. No real truth to the thought, just speculation. I can't say as I would mind seeing them make a swing to add some additional pass rush to this defense. Myles Murphy has contributed ZERO to this defense at this point and as much as I hate to say it, I don't think Hubbard has much left. He has a role, but apparently it isn't getting to the QB.

Yeah I have no idea about this game. Dare I say a win ??

Agree but my main take away is that having our projected starting DT’s in Rankins and Hill made a big impact overall. No matter what else was going on with the defense, those two were visibly active up front. It also appeared that Anarumo was switching things up with how they were bringing pressure last night. Just hoping it continues.

There might not be another song in the history of music that I hate more than that one. It’s the kind of song killing sprees are born from.

No, no Geno jersey. Last week’s game landed that back on the hanger. I didn’t wear any Bengals gear. When they can put more than a single win together I might go back to that. In the meantime, I will take the win and hope Rankins and Hill stay healthy because they made a difference last night.

It was nice having competent DT’s in the game tonight. It’s a win and you just keep your head up. Get ready for next week.

Pull your heads out of your ass and don’t go fucking up yet another game you should win. Jesus please keep the Bengals from stepping on their dicks tonight in prime time. AMEN…

This. Undeniably this. The offense goes and puts up mad points and they can’t stop anyone. The fact this team isn’t 4-1 falls squarely on the shoulders of the defense. I don’t give a shit about players only, closed doors meetings. Who fucking cares? Is that suppose to mean something? If it is, then that bullshit should produce results on the field. If it doesn’t then it’s nothing more than verbal masterbation and I’m not buying that shit from a team that should be killing it.

Sounds really insightful on the part of the Athletic…

And if not, the 2025 draft thread starts now.

I have no reason whatsoever to feel this way and will probably be let down again, but does anyone else feel like this team is due to just kick the living shit out of someone? Maybe it’s my lack of sleep lately…

Well credit to Mike Hilton stepping up and addressing what’s going on with the defense. Granted he simply said what we already knew, but at least it’s not Burrow being obviously frustrated when having to discuss the team. ”We’ve been playing like shit, for real”.

Easy guys… Geeesh, what happened to all the good vibes from training camp? I’ll tell you what, let’s talk about something really important that has seemingly gotten lost in all this losing. Burrow’s hair. I mean it’s really growing out well. Almost an early 2000’s nu-metal frosted tips look to it. I can only imagine what he’s going to be wearing in the coming weeks while walking into the stadium to go with that hair style.

We don't have much of anything on that side of the ball.

I had to look up flouncing, so I probably wouldn't be a good fit there.

I remember Stueber from the draft. Picked him in some of my mock drafts late. Don’t have a take on him but I guess. Sucks to lose Dax. I can’t find much to be excited about knowing the defense is not going to get better this year. Hate to say it, but I really believe the season is over. It’s like the Reds. Once you know they’ve hit their potential and it won’t improve, I find it hard to watch. Not sure I even watch. No one cares if I do or don’t but for as mad as I was, I find myself in a state of don’t care. Sad because I was really hopeful for Tee’s last season here.

Agree Hoosier… Burrow ripping the defense isn’t going to help and would probably make it worse. It just would have made ME feel better. I mean, why are they forgetting about how I feel about this? Ok here’s another idea then… Who are the defensive team captains for 2024? Well that would be Sam Hubbard, Vonn Bell and Germaine Pratt, and ADG (although he’s for special teams). How about the next time (and you know it’s coming) they shit the bed, instead of Burrow going out there to answer questions, one of those “Captains” handle that? Bell is called “The General” and was brought back for his leadership. Well Vonn, show some leadership and don’t leave your QB having to answer for you and your defensive teams screw ups. Yes it is what it is.. An absolute abortion of a defense. 2024 in nutshell. Yes, I’m really angry.

Much like Hoosier, I expected a loss so I’m right where I thought I would be. However, the twist now is how I got here. If you told me Burrow was going to go 30-39 passing for nearly 400 yards, 5 TD’s and they score 38 points, that’s a fucking win. Hell that’s a win for damn near ANY team in the league. Then the Bad News Bears defense goes out there and proceeds to give up 41 G*ddamn points and they lose the game. Sorry, but regardless of where I expected to be, this is horseshit. I agree that I thought Burrow was going to throw the D under the bus in his presser. Regardless of being a professional, I think he should have. You send the guy out there who just fucking torched a division rival but took the loss and ask him stupid ass questions about how he feels after that. I would have felt better had he just said, maybe you guys should ask Lou and the defense because me, Chase, Tee and the rest of the offense crushed it, and then walk off the stage. There is no silver lining, feel good, cliche filled verbal masturbation to explain what the fuck just happened today. Make putting up 38 points against the Ravens, while taking the loss make sense and then I will listen.

I have no words for this fucking team. Oh wait, yeah I do. Fuck these guys. Seriously… FUCK THEM. Lou should be fired immediately. Playing for a field goal in overtime was a bitch move. This team is fucking soft. I hate them so much right now. Hey Rehkow, fuck you too.