ArmyBengal

Considering that 12 years ago he bought the team for $1 billion, I’d say that’s a pretty good return on investment. We all should be so unfortunate…

Jackson was designated to return, so there's some silver lining.

Sucks for Jackson. I was hoping to see him this year.

I will have the DVR running for that one. It's ArmyBengal Jr.'s senior year in high school and we are opening the season in Indianapolis to watch his Texans take on the Colts. I have really grown to love the Texans over the years of my son rooting for them. Going to Indy and Houston with him is a lot of fun. I'm selfishly hoping he decides to stay close to home for college, so we can keep going to games together. He's a good kid !! However, if we wouldn't have been in Indy, we definitely would have been at the Bengals home opener.

Perrine's value "to me" was as a blocking back more than anything. More than that was just a bonus. That being said, he's a hell of a blocking back so I always liked him. No, I don't want the Chiefs having another player that affords Mahomes more time in the pocket. I hope you suck Perrine !!! lol

But but collusion... All players should have fully guaranteed contracts right? Stupid Browns.

Yeah, I don't think there was much of a sniff for Tee, not because he wasn't worth top end money, but because they would have had to given him top end money, while also giving up draft capital in the process. I don't think I would be in favor of the Bengals doing that for another player either. Bet if Tee has another solid season this year, someone, some team will back the bank truck up to his place. Like I said, I could be wrong, but if the cap keeps going up, there's no way contracts go down. Agents won't let that shit happen. When the cap goes up by $30m, teams aren't worried about another $5m more for someone. Most know that over the course of the next season or two, that contract is going to be viewed as a bargain. Honestly, it's a shitty cycle.

I don't blame any player for wanting what they are worth and Chase is worth FAR more than he's being paid this year. I understand the risk of injury and how that could impact future earning potential. So again, I don't blame Chase for that. What I do blame him for is the cat and mouse bullshit we are now seeing. Either practice and play or stay the fuck away. It's really irritating at this point. I think the price always goes up. The players and agents are surely aware that the cap continues to go up and with it, so will contracts. Look at QB's. Anyone think Jordan Love needs to be the highest paid QB in the league at the time of his signing? NOPE, but that's where the market is. I could be wrong, but I'm thinking today's $32 million a year will be next year's $35 million or more.

Switching WR gears... I am honestly pretty intrigued with the thought of Yoshi getting more snaps from the slot position. While thinking the slot is going to be a carousel of players, to include Gesicki, Yoshi stands to have a much improved season.

Agree. Such is life. Moving on.

As much as I think it may weaken the foundation, thoughts of what we could get in trade start to creep in.

Ok not yet.. The fucking practice squad ?? I mean seriously, there wasn’t some scrub we could dump off the G*damn practice squad to take a flyer on him? The only reason I keeping from being totally pissed is part of me wonders if Burrow and Chase had information and shared with the team. Ok now I will shut up.

Well, I will shut up about Terrace Marshall now. https://www.49erswebzone.com/news/amp-183227/

Maybe Anarumo has something up his sleeve and they are changing up what they are doing. Now I'm guessing that's not the case and should get a NT as well, but just saying is all...

Jesus Christ, up the TE total count again TJ !! From a Carolina Panthers article I read: Yes, I'm trying to will this shit into happening.

Henry is an interesting pick up. When drafted he was thought to be an above average rotational guy (see backup), which we could certainly use with or without Murphy being out for a bit. Maybe teaming him back up with Murphy helps both of them out moving forward. Nothing on Marshall going anywhere at this point. Still hoping until I can't, even though I'm not expecting it.

It was Katie upholding the family tradition.

Well I guess we know how this will unfold for the Bengals. The vote was passed 31-1. I will give you one guess who the one team that voted against was...

Marshall is a guy I've been talking about for a couple seasons now, waiting for him to become a free agent. I've honestly been hoping Carolina would continue sucking and him not produce because of it to make it happen. Well, here we are. Some would say he's a bust and he may be, but I don't think any fan can look at the situation in Carolina and think that's been a stable situation for a young player to come into. Now, put him on a team with Burrow and Chase, who he played with in LSU and was productive and you have a instant bond that can continue to improve in a stable setting. I think they kept so many TE's because they know they got two in the draft that will both be good pros, along with guys that have known roles in Sample and Hudson. Add Gesicki to the mix, who I believe will be dynamic in multiple alignments and it's a recipe for success from a position group that SUCKED BALLS last year. More than likely Gesicki is a one year and gone guy. Hudson is a free agent after the season as well. It's probably why I'm not working for an NFL front office, but I'm serious when I say I would try to get Hudson onto the taxi squad and bring in Marshall as the 7th WR. If someone snatches Hudson, he was a free agent next year anyway. I think there's more potential in what Marshall could turn into, especially considering Higgins and Irwin are free agents next year as well.

Just stop TJ. Not funny. Well... kind of...

What ?!?! Irv Smith Jr. got cut by the Chiefs ?? Say it ain’t so… Garbage

Speaking of the trend of former Bengal o-linemen getting the axe. La’el Collins is back on the street. Glass eater huh Pollack ?!?!

If you don’t want to watch Marshall, then just watch Burrow. https://youtu.be/VQsx3tGuvV0?si=JDPoLWEoHvX8jNSH Try to sneak Hudson onto the taxi squad and carry 7 WR’s. Not like they don’t have enough TE’s…

No real surprises and not much else out there super intriguing either. Maybe a depth guy but wouldn’t surprise me to see no action either.

Oh I'm WELL aware. For as much as I have spoken about him, you knew when it hit, I was thinking about it. Unfortunately, I'm not sure who he would replace on this roster. While I think teaming him back up with Burrow and Chase would have a profound effect on him, I don't think it's in the cards.