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This defense appears as weak as I've seen them in quite some time. They lack an aggressive attitude and there's no one that an opposing offense has to plan for. No difference maker. Trey might be the closest thing they have, but since there's no one else, his impact isn't huge. BJ Hill and Rankins haven't been there. The DT backups provide minimal to no impact. Outside of Trey, there is no pass rush. Hubbard appears done and then no one. I like Pratt and Wilson and ADG, but with the DT's and DE's not doing much, they don't make much of an impact either. The secondary seems completely ineffective. Opposing offensive players seemingly have tons of space to make plays downfield. The defense is going to keep this team from making the post season. I'm watching, but they sure are making it hard. If I'm Burrow, I'd be asking someone else to take the post game interviews. He's in no position to answer for why the defense sucks.

It’s not every year we have a punter leading the league in punting average either. The nickname doesn’t hurt.

I can't help it. Call it the dork in me, but every time I hear the word "Calamities" I think Bilbo Baggins speaking to Smaug the dragon. "The chiefest and greatest of calamities". That scene, whether you like that nerd fest or not, is fun to watch. I rather enjoy all that shit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ2gCi9caL8

It's all yours RICO !!!

Yep much love for Pete. As a youngster during the 70’s, he was baseball to me. Met him a few times and was always good to my family and I. Still have Pete Rose cards and bats from when they would do Bat Day at Riverfront stadium. RIP Hit King !!

I literally have not heard the name Geno Stone since training camp. Actually had to think who was playing next to Vonn Bell.

I think 2025 is going to see a fairly large change in Bengals players. The free agent list has a handful of starters and contributors on it. I think this draft is going to be a really important one to them. All drafts are important but with Burrow now having and Chase probably getting the big money, draft picks are going to have to hit. I can’t even begin and don’t really want to think about the names out there in the draft but have no issue with it being heavy on linemen. D line needs to be addressed multiple times.

They should totally play that song when he comes on to punt.

That's hilarious that you put Rico Suave out there like that, because I heard the announcer say his name during the game and I thought to myself, "Who the hell is he talking about?", as I always thought there was an "N" in his name. "Renkow", not ""Rehkow" and certainly didn't know that's how to pronounce it. When I heard it, Rico Suave was the first thing that came to mind. We got Rico Fuckin' Suave punting for us now. Robbins who? Oh yeah, just another wasted draft pick. What's new? Rock on Rico !!! Not to be confused with Rock in Rio. That's totally different.

Side notes... Can someone please pat our rookie punter Ryan Rehkow on the head and tell him he's doing a nice job or something. Seriously, give him a hug from me because that dude is killing it. Next, can someone please smack the shit out of Cam Taylor-Britt? That dude must have been reading his own headlines last year or something, which led to him talking this year. Well, he has sucked big fat dog balls to this point, minus one INT in a losing effort. Cam... put your head down, STFU and get back to work.

I would like to know how the o-line rated in yesterday's game. Not giving up a sack was a really nice change of pace. I thought Mims play was encouraging.

The only thing I can hang a hat on for this game is they know what they are up against and have had some success here and there. I don't think the plan is going to change much this time around. I think the execution of that plan is where it all comes apart for the defense. My only hope is for a shootout we come out ahead on. That being said, I don't expect that to be the case. I'm expecting a two TD loss, but won't be shocked if they win either. Not exactly what I was expecting out of them heading into week 5, but here we are. 1-3 instead of 3-1. Stinks.

I watched Burrow's presser after the game and thought to myself... Who's taking questions for the defense ?? I don't need to hear from Burrow today. I know what and why I saw what I did from the offense. I have no idea WTF the defense is doing and why they are that bad. Sure two starting DT's are out. Got it. Really though? Can't figure out a way to the fuck off the field? The two starting DT's being out has nothing to do with guys not tackling and taking poor angles. Come up with some other excuse Lou, because this looks really pathetic.

Regarding the game today… Our defense sucks. That’s all.

No worries, I took it off after the game and it’s hanging in wait for next week !! I’m going to put this team on my shoulders and get us to the post season even if the smells takes out my family !!

Thanks Geno !!

Well I was thinking and I’m ditching my Burrow jersey and going back to my Geno Atkins jersey for week #4. A win is on the way.

My wife wants to retire in Florida and I'm not feeling that at all. I more of a sit on my back porch and see mountains kind of guy. Honestly, I love Cincinnati, but hate the winters here. Not even snowy anymore. Just overcast, rainy, depression for 4+ months. No thank you. Just get a win Bengals !!

Yeah, then there's that. What's the outcome of doing that? Is it really changing much on the field? Again, he always just struck me as someone who WOULD be more vocal and I was surprised to hear that. However, as the QB of the team and getting paid as one of the best in the league, he SHOULD be vocal. Wins would be nice at this point.

No worries, apparently Burrow is going to be "a more vocal leader". Not sure what he has been doing, but that's something I thought he would have done understanding he is, well... the leader of the team. Said he picks his spots. While not making an apples to apples comparison, that took me back to Carson and his laid back approach. It's not me being critical of him either. I just thought he was more vocal. I caught me off guard.

Now you did it. Burrow shows up in a pair of Temu jeans, they unravel while walking in and he breaks his leg. Chase gets attacked by a rabid gang of sexually frustrated racoons. The entire o-line gets shingles. Zack Moss suddenly decides to retire to pursue a career in gay porn. Logan Wilson gets trampled by a horse while back in Wyoming for a quick visit. I don't want to worry anyone, but I mean there's 5 for you right there....

Mims is actually one of the players I'm looking forward to watching as the season goes forward. Just hoping and praying he stay healthy. That would be a surprise bonus to the o-line season.

How about 7 picks of nothing but offensive and defensive linemen? and a linebacker…..

So another rookie that has had moderate success coming into this game (Legette). I should go ahead and pick him up in my fantasy league as he’s about to go 25 receptions for 300 yards and 5 TD’s.

Hey, we have to have "our" thing. I'm not on Tic Toc or any social media and my buddy said there was a clip out there saying the Bengals are 0-3 because Joe Burrow is a lesbian. Now, I must say on one hand Burrow is no lesbian. However, that shit sounds hilarious. People do tend to focus on his outfits an awful lot. That and many times he looks like one of the high school kids I see walking around.