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Score aside, I thought the backups did better than I thought they would against the Colts starters. Anthony Richardson looked like crap for them. Outside of that, I still enjoy seeing the young players getting snaps. Burton is going to play a part in this offense. If not this season, certainly in the coming years. Very vanilla offense and defense which is what you expect in preseason game 3. Not much to hang your hat on and not much to get upset about. It was perfect football weather and we had a good time hanging out at the stadium for the evening. Armybengal Jr. is a senior this year and the high school has their first game tomorrow night. Next Saturday we wilL be up in Columbus for the Buckeyes season opener against Mother Mary of the Blind I believe…

I saw a new report that Murphy is now out 4-6 weeks. That’s definitely missing regular season games. Kind of a bummer !! Hope he heals up sooner rather than later.

Yeah I want to see how our backups fare against their starters. Certainly worth checking out the game for that reason. Hoping to see the alphabet linebacker, Njongmeta get more snaps tonight.

I personally don't care if he ever hits 1600 yards as long as his whole body of work continues as it has to this point. Again, we have a WR that has produced in the post season and a Super Bowl. He's established from that perspective and knowing that has it's own value. The moment isn't too big. He doesn't shrink when his number is called. The closest Jefferson has been is winning a college National Championship. While that is something, it's not the same. Do I think he would fail in that area? No, but it's not established. Chase needs to be signed now. He doesn't need to get $40m per year either. Just on par with whatever the top of the market is at currently. He's a top of the market WR and the Bengals may lose more than just the player if not resigned. Have to think Burrow won't think too highly of the front office's decision if he's not extended. Just don't let that become a problem when it's not needed. I would love for them to have both Chase and Higgins, but that's a pipe dream. No way the Bengals devote that much of the cap to one position group. NO. CHANCE.

Well was there anyone thinking he didn’t want top of the market contract? Of course he said that, but that’s because he probably knows (or should) that he’s not getting that. The number will be lower for sure. Again, yards are one small stat. Chase has actually played in multiple playoff games and a Super Bowl. Something Justin Jefferson can only dream of at this point regardless of his personal stats.

I’m headed down to watch the backups and enjoy and evening hanging out at the stadium. Should be a nice night for football. Hoping for nothing more than no injuries. Go Bengals !!

Former Bengals TE C.J. Uzomah back on the street after being released by the Jets. That dude should have never left Cincinnati, but I get it. I like our TE room going into the start of this season though. Good luck CJ...

Yes it could have. Seeing as how we are still 2 1/2 weeks from the opener, maybe he only misses a game or two. Heal up quick Myles, you will be needed this year !!

So from all reports, the Bengals won’t be playing starters and the Colts will be playing most of their starters. At least we get to see how our backups fare against the Colts first team. Murphy walked off the field on his own? I don’t like the sound of that…

I need to clarify... The hope and pray strategy is that there is no injury, not saying there is and the season is lost. For the record, I'm all about bringing in MacGyver if that would be of assistance. Could all be nothing more than clickbait type crap, but which of us truly knows the answer? I'm good with the "nothing to see here" approach at this time.

Yeah, it's out there among mainstream reporters at this point. I guess we are back to the "hope and pray" strategy. Get some super glue, cortisone shots, and a paper clip to MacGyver his fucking wrist to not break into pieces this year.

Jesus help us

There’s always hoping !!

I'll take whatever good news there is to be had about the o-line. As much as I enjoy the preseason, I always take it with a grain of salt. Much like the UDFA linebacker that has been blowing up the preseason, Njongmeta from Wisconsin. You would think he's the next coming of Dick Butkus with all the talk. If he's simply solid depth, that would be a steal in and of itself. That and any more would all be gravy. I like gravy...

He's not touching the field only goes so far. If Chase honestly thinks (I don't think he does) he's going to outlast the Bengals front office, him and his agent obviously aren't aware what team they are dealing with. Please understand, that's not an endorsement of the front office and how they do business. It's them wanting to be cheap for another year they have the ability to do so. While I don't blame them for wanting that, I think it's a mistake in this particular situation. In the most disinterested voice as possible, "just get it done already"...

These jokers have got to clean up the penalties as well. Yeah, preseason, but clean it up.

There were 12 WR’s taken ahead of Burton. Honestly I liked every single one of them. Agree he may suffer from the glut of receiving options at Burrow’s disposal, but he has that ability to really shine in this offense. I still stand by thinking that Gesicki is going to swallow up his fair share of snaps from the slot as well. As much as I loved Boyd, his time was up here. I wish him the best in Tennessee and think he will have a better season there than he would have had here. Well, at least more opportunities. I cannot wait to see this offense in all its glory week one. Just stay healthy men !!

Burton could be the surprise WR this year that surpasses many WR’s drafted ahead of him. I love what he brings.

Now you did it...

Torn Patella Tendon for D. Smith as well. Out for season…

3 year extension. Couldn't be happier for him. Well deserved. Let's go Bengals !!!

Well, that's kind of the problem. D'Ante Smith was the #3 on the official site's depth chart. However, we all know he was carted off the field yesterday as well. If you weren't aware, he was heard "Screaming in pain" on the field and needed an air cast prior to being carted off. I'm not expecting better news on his injury today. So that leaves us with.... DRUM ROLL PLEASE.... Carman, who is currently the #2 LT or Ford, who is currently the #2 RG to get snaps at the RT spot. Well, unless they want to get Kirkland, who is currently the #2 LG or one of the unknowns further down the pecking order. I would rather see Ford get RT snaps, but that's like saying you want Syphilis instead of herpes. One is less painful than the other, but you want don't want anything to do with either.

I would guess about the same if Brown and Mims remain out, in that either Ford or Carman get the start at RT. That fills me with about as much joy and pleasure as getting kicked in the nuts by a mule. With Browning out, it looks like Woodside and whoever is after him getting all the snaps. Just don't play anyone in the first two strings. There's simply no point in risking any more injuries at this point. The o-line depth is "maybe" a step above complete dog shit, but not by much. Looking closer, I think I should have said, a step "below"...

Evans was the 4th string RB at best. Not a huge loss in and of itself, but really sucks for him. Hope he heals up quick. They have a couple of rookie UDFA’s that could get more looks for that spot.

So I love stats as much as the next guy but they don't always paint the appropriate picture either. Take this conversation. If we are solely looking at yards as the measuring stick, I absolutely do not think Chase should be in the Jefferson range for a contract. Maybe just south of that. However, the bigger picture (which there is) paints things differently. For example, in the 3 years Chase has been in the league, he has 29 TD's and has eclipsed Jefferson in that stat in each of his 3 years in the league. With all WR's he was top 5 in 2 of his 3 season for TD's. He has been #5, #7 and #13 for yards per game in each of his 3 seasons as well. Not bad. He's only lost 3 fumbles throughout his career to this point. Yards after the catch. 2 of 3 years in the top 10, with a top 3 finish his rookie year. Then there's the postseason. That's a huge measuring stick when handing out career honors like the Hall of Fame. Chase has nearly 600 yards and 3 post season TD's. Not huge, but Jefferson has zero. Also, as Stripes indicated Chase has played in an offense loaded full of pass catching talent. He has done that despite those weapons. Jefferson, until Addison, has been the sole source of targets for the most part. Oddly enough, Addison had more TD's than Jefferson last year. Chase is deserving of top end money and they should pay him.