ArmyBengal

Best of luck? Absolutely Thanks? I'm not that big of a person COB, but thanks for being that guy !!

Some teams go all in and some don't. Remember when the Rams went all in? They acquired star players and burned through draft picks like crazy. All in all, they won the Super Bowl , obviously beating our Bengals and then missed the playoffs the following year with 5 wins. I don't know if the Bengals are right or wrong in their approach or how much has changed through the years. However, the results speak loudly. Maybe they've changed and still had the same end result. I can't even begin to pretend I know. I think most people do though. I think they see only the end results and make the determination that nothing has changed. Hell, they may be right, but there's no way to truly make that determination as a fan without any access to the front office. Look, I just hate fucking losing anything. I've been hyper competitive my entire life and losing just doesn't sit well with me. I just want them to win. Maybe I'm just getting older, but screaming at the sky for being blue isn't really helping anymore. Bring on the draft.

Dude, I don't want to hear the name Matt Eberflus attached to a Bengals conversation ever again.

The point of the article is some hack at Sportskeeda taking something someone else said and then not presenting any original content and simply regurgitating what Schlereth said. Schlereth last played 25 years ago and he played Guard. What the hell does he know about the structural operations of the Bengals? He doesn't know any more than we do. He passes his opinion off like there's no disputing it, no room for discussion or counter points. He's just a douchebag and has a history of hating on the Bengals. Tell you what, go back and take a look at the Super Bowl winning QB's and tell me which one of them wasn't the face of the franchise needing to carry and lead the team? Did Peyton and Eli Manning, Brady, Brees, Roethlisberger, Mahomes, Stafford or Rodgers take a back seat and say "Someone else needs to represent this team"? No, they all led from the front and carried the weight of the organization. That's what QB's do right or wrong. That's not to say they didn't have solid to great defenses, great o-lines, or anything else, but at the end of the day, the QB stands in front of everyone to answer questions. Wade York hitting the upright is part of the systemic issues of the organization? Really? Or maybe it was a poor snap, misstep, bad hit, wind, the fucking sun in his eyes. I don't know, but it sounds to me like someone who would rather see Burrow playing anywhere else but in Cincinnati. You know, like what happened leading up to that draft? But hey, thanks Sanu Abraham from Sportkeeda, that's some really insightful shit. Postgraduate degree in "Creative Writing"? Not much creativity to be found in that garbage. That might be me being a dick, but whatever...

Here’s what I won’t do. I won’t let my contempt for Mike Brown and the approach this franchise typically takes, cloud what they have at least tried to do. They have made some solid draft picks, even if initially I didn’t care for them. They drafted Higgins with Burrow and then gave Burrow another weapon in Chase the next year. They already had Mixon, but drafted Chase Brown, who had a great season this year. They have spent money to bring in free agent o-linemen, tight ends, and made a trade for Herbert before the trade deadline after Zack Moss went down, which they never do. They have also brought in contributors on defense as well. Hendrickson, Reader and Hilton were all above average additions. While the coaches haven’t gotten the results they should be getting, we just saw the willingness of the team to hold them accountable. I wasn’t expecting to see that happen that quick, if at all. Not sure where there’s a 90% change that nothing happens comes from when change is the hot topic today with coaches get canned. Again, I hate Mike Brown, hate some of the coaches they brought in and hate the results they’ve gotten. Well, outside of getting to two AFC championship games and a Super Bowl over the last five years. There are plenty of teams in the league that can’t say that. However, I won’t sit here and claim they’ve done nothing to at least try to help build around Burrow. Yeah, everyone has an asshole but some are dumber than others. Not pointing that at anyone here specifically, but I think at least a little hate is misguided.

What degree of failure was Lou's fault? I don't honestly know, but there are guys here he had direct input on bringing in that have failed. He had input on free agents and was responsible for installing the defense the guys he does have can operate within it. I think it was like 2-3 weeks ago, we got word he "simplified" the defense to allow players to move around and communicate better. Did it take him 14-15 weeks to figure out that's what he needed to do? Just like anything else in the world, someone needs to be held accountable for the epic failure that was the Bengals 2024 season. Anarumo was at the top of that list for me. Pollack, Hobby and the linebackers coach were just added bonuses. Especially Pollack and his inability to develop ANYONE.

HOLY SHIT... Was someone from the front office hanging out on Bengalszone ?? I didn't know they had it in them to pull the trigger. Wonder who made that call?

I will reiterate what I and others have said before. I think they should all be fired. Not really even a discussion when looking at expectations vs. results for the 2024 season. I would at least be a little encouraged by seeing both Anarumo and Pollack being shown the door. Just give this team a top 15 defense. Middle of the road type shit. Give Burrow a line that doesn't result in him being in the top 10, if not leading the league in sacks. (NO, I don't care what he says about sacks) However, as mentioned, I have no faith they will hire someone that is worth a shit or gave me real faith that things would improve. If things don't improve with a fresh look on those two areas and they falter again in 2025, Zac shouldn't even make it to the end of the season. This team just doesn't work that way. It is content bringing back everyone and expecting better results. I don't want to hear shit about close wins and if only McPherson this, or some other minutiae. Burrow finished 2024 tied for 4th in sacks taken and the defense was towards the bottom of the league. During four different games this year they scored: 33, 34, 38, and 38 and fucking lost. Has that ever happened in league history in a single season? But no, you check out the official site and you get a story about how the Bengals are "Looking to funnel '24's furious finish into '25". FUCKING SERIOUSLY ?!?! Does anyone REALLY believe how they ended this season will carry over when the season starts next September? If so, you need to go play in highway traffic.

Sportskeeda is garbage and that article is someone talking about what someone else said. There's simply no way to determine what will or won't happen with any team in this league. There are still other teams that have never won a Super Bowl. There are still three teams that have never even been to the game. There are great QB's that have never won a Super Bowl and mediocre QB's that have won it. In regards to the person making the comments, Mark Schlereth, he's a total dickbag. Next...

Yep, I will root for them and cheer for them. I will keep up with the draft and through it all. I will just no longer being doing that at the stadium or in Bengals gear. No longer giving my money to this team. I was offered tickets for the Broncos game and turned them down. Free tickets mind you. Not because I couldn't go, but rather because I wouldn't. Even though the tickets were free, there was parking, walking, and something to eat and drink. All of a $100 day and for what? No thanks Bengals. When they hold someone accountable above the level of cleat scraper, I will think about coming back. Until then, I will be attending Texans games with my son. HERE WE GO TEXANS, HERE WE GO !!!

Couldn’t agree more

Although wanting to, I didn’t watch any of the games today. Checked scores… FUCK

Checked in on scores… FUCK

Sounds like my first marriage. Maybe my first wife and your second were the same person. Was she a midget, missing all her teeth ?? Hell of a woman until she fell off that stool in the bathroom and hit her head. Such is life.

Yes, always good to beat the Steelers. Especially on the road in front of their stupid ass fans. It's nice to be interested in the outcome of the games today to see if the Bengals can sneak in. I will be watching both of those games for sure. GO JETS, GO CHIEFS !!!

I saw the Burrow interview last night as well and thought the same thing again. Good for Burrow to speak up for his guys. Gesicki was targeted 83 times this season (nearly 5 times per game) and had 65 receptions on the season (nearly 4 per game). So 78% of the time, when the ball was thrown his way, he came down with the catch. Just for comparison sake, Ja'Marr caught the ball 72.5% of the time and Tee caught the ball 67% of the time. Yoshi had 61 targets for (59%) and RB Chase had 65 targets for (83%) which was incredible for Chase this year. The argument to keep Gesicki isn't based on his redzone production of TD's, but rather his ability to get open and come down with the ball. Additionally, 38 of Gesicki's 65 receptions went for a first down. This was the 2nd best season of his 7 year career. BRING HIM BACK !!

Lambeau Field is legendary. Couldn't tell you anything about the area but I’m going to see a game there at some point just because.

I’ll say it again… Hey TJ Houshmandzadeh ?? Come get your boy. He’s a fuck up and you gave all kinds of thoughts about how much he’s matured and focusing on turning things around for his mom and sister. Well, either you were full or shit, he was full of shit, or he really doesn’t think much about his mom and sister. Maybe a combination of all of those. Either way I really thought he would have had a positive impact with the opportunity given to him. Nope, nope and nope. I was wrong and he’s a throw away pick. Hate seeing talented people piss away opportunities.

Anyone else happy we are playing an 8pm game Saturday evening? I love when the Bengals play on Saturdays.

Mixon made it for the Texans…

That freshman receiver, Jeremiah Smith, for those who haven't or don't watch the Buckeyes play, is as the young kids say... THE TRUTH !! I hope they keep up this playing intensity against the Longhorns. Honestly, I think Penn State will beat either Notre Dame or Georgia. However, the backup Georgia QB isn't some newbie either. He's been in that system for a minute. GO BUCKS !!!

Buckeyes just dominating the Ducks tonight. If you didn’t know, ESPN2 has McAfee and his crew doing the announcing. Totally ad lib and hilarious !!

Sitting watching the Texas Arizona State game now, while waiting for the Buckeyes game. Cannot fucking wait !!

Well the Dolphins are starting Huntley again this week against the Jets. The Jets at least have the 5th overall total defense and may disrupt things a bit more than a bottom half Browns defense.

I like Burrow putting the pressure on the front office. Good for him.