ArmyBengal

I don't know what the Bengals are waiting on here when it comes to Chase. With every passing day, that contract gets more and more expensive. While trying to figure out how to cut costs, the price continues to go up.

I like Nico Collins and am happy for him, but they just gave that contract to a WR that, until 2023, had never had a 500 yard receiving season and no more than 2 TD's in a season. Stroud goes a long way to seeing him achieve the numbers he did last season, but damn. If I'm Higgins, I'm asking for $30m a year now.

I thought Tupou was good depth. Don't like that he went to the Ravens. It's whatever though.

When taking a look at the WR depth chart there in Philly, I would say he has an equal chance as some of the other names of making that roster. Picking him really hurt this team when considering others on the board in that draft, but I wish him luck.

Bengals former 1st rounder Billy Price is retiring at 29. Apparently he’s undergoing treatment for a pulmonary embolism and is thankful to be alive. Pretty scary shit right there and understand why he’s calling it quits. Too bad he never lived up to his draft status here. I loved him at Ohio State and was happy when we drafted him. Without him we wouldn’t have BJ Hill here either. Wish him health and the best of luck to him and his family.

I would have no issue with Lapham either, due to his overall meaning to the team and how much fans love him. Give me three for this season: Parrish Dillon Lapham

Parrish should be in the Hall of Fame. Absolutely should be one of the ones selected this year.

Not because he pops off about it every year but Dillon should be one of them.

So taking a closer look, the Bengals got Trent Brown as our starting right tackle and Amarius Mims in the first round for about what the Cardinals paid Jonah Williams for the next two season ($30m). Brown gets $4.75 for this season. Mims should sign a deal a touch more than $25m for the next 5 years. For perspective, last years #18 pick got a 5 year deal for $25m. LB Jack Campbell from the Lions. I like how that all turned out for sure !! Well done Bengals !!

So Jonah Williams will be staying at right tackle for the Cardinals in 2024 since they decided to move first round pick from last year, Paris Johnson to the left tackle spot. Johnson started at right tackle for the Cardinals last year.

Is there another Bengals podcast outside of Locked on Bengals with James Rapien that is more boring to listen to ?? Don't get me wrong, the content is solid, but just listening to him and Jake Liscow makes me want to take a nap. Nothing personal. I want to like the podcast because they talk about the Bengals, but I just can't.

Ok, here's my initial thoughts on wins and losses for the year... Week 1: Sun. New England Patriots, 1 p.m. - WIN Week 2: Sun. at Kansas City Chiefs, 4:25 p.m. - LOSS Week 3: Mon. Washington Commanders, 8:15 p.m. - WIN Week 4: Sun. at Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m. - WIN Week 5: Sun. Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m. - WIN Week 6: Sun. at New York Giants, 8:20 p.m. - WIN Week 7: Sun. at Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m. - WIN Week 8: Sun. Philadelphia Eagles, 4:25 p.m. - WIN Week 9: Sun. Las Vegas Raiders, 1 p.m. - WIN Week 10: Thurs. at Baltimore Ravens, 8:15 p.m. - LOSS Week 11: Sun. at Los Angeles Chargers, 4:25 p.m. - WIN Week 12: BYE Week 13: Sun. Pittsburgh Steelers, 1 p.m. - WIN Week 14: Mon. at Dallas Cowboys, 8:15 p.m. - LOSS Week 15: Sun. at Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m. - WIN Week 16: Thurs. Cleveland Browns, 8:15 p.m. - WIN Week 17: Denver Broncos, (time TBD) - WIN Week 18: at Pittsburgh Steelers, (time TBD) - WIN HOLY SHIT, that's 14-3. Give or take the two games I always factor in and the range is 12-5 to 16-1. Jesus please help this team stay healthy this year. If we win the Super Bowl, I promise not to make fun of TJ's dead gramma anymore.

Nope, nothing to get really irritated about when looking at this. I know the players don't care for the Thursday night games, but I enjoy them as a fan. Agree, no reason they don't smash this schedule if health is on their side. The makings of an MVP season for Burrow.

It's been over a year since we've heard Mike Brown's thoughts and since we just had the draft, I thought we'd check back in... "Pumpkin, come in here please." Katie walks into Mike's Paycor Stadium office only to find him feverishly building a coffin for himself. "DAD !?!?, what the hell are you doing building a coffin?" Mike looks at her with a crazed, yet completely serious look and mutters.... "I've finally done it, I have found a way to be immortal and I fooled EVERYONE. MUAAAAAHAAAHAAA !!" "Dad, what are you talking about?" "I can't believe even you didn't see my master plan and way to live forever." "I DRAFTED A VAMPIRE !! MUAAAAAHAAAHAAA !!" "What the hell are you talking about Dad?" "The first round kid we took, he's a vampire." "No he's not dad, I think you are confused." "NO, I've never been more clear. After watching the documentary "Queen of the Damned", I learned about "Marius" the elder vampire." "He's going to turn me and my rule over the NFL will be FOREVER !! MUAAAAAHAAAHAAA !!" "I've installed windows throughout my office that will automatically filter out the sunlight during the day and we will have a constant stream of homeless people in for "dinner" MUAAAAAHAAAHAAA !!" "No more exoskeleton's, no more plans to save my head in a persistent state, NO MORE FUCKING RASCAL FREEDOM POWER WHEELCHAIR !!" "I will finally have my revenge on that TJ fucker from the Bengalszone board as well !!" "Dad, I hate to tell you, but his name is "Amarius", not Marius. Not to mention "Queen of the Damned" is a made up movie, not a documentary." "***damnit... can you get my rascal and a Boost drink from the refrigerator?" "Tell me then, who the hell is Amarius Mims?" Mike proceeds to piss himself as he stares blankly out the window...

Oh, Jayden Daniels first game? Going to have to get to that one for sure if it happens. I like that kid.

Ok, if it's a non-division game to open the year, I'm calling the Broncos week 1. Bo Nix and the Broncos in the jungle.

Tomorrow isn't that far, so I won't lose any sleep waiting to find out. On a side note, this coming season will be the last one for ArmyBengal Jr. before he's a senior and may go away for college. We are planning on a few road trips this year to catch both the Bengals and the Texans. Texans at home against the Bears, Texans on the road against the Packers and then one more in Indy. We will figure out the Bengals slate depending on which home games we decide to hit up. Couple all that with Buckeyes games at the Shoe and it's going to be a great football season !!! WHODEY !!!

I’ll take that matchup to start the season.

Steelers then? Surely a division round game, as has been the standard for some time.

I honestly don't mind KC earlier than later. I didn't want them playing week 17, only to have to play them again so soon in the playoffs. Just need to have the team ready and not overlook whoever the week 1 opponent is.

Merged. Almost forgot how to do that. It's been a while. Back in the early days, that was an every day occurrence.

Good to see Trey showed up for voluntaries despite his current trade request.

Couldn't agree more Hoosier.

So who are we rooting for in that game... KC or the Ravens? I suppose the Chiefs since the Ravens are in our division. God, the thought of either makes me want to vomit. I don't care who we play, as long it wasn't the Ravens. That shit was getting old on week 1. Bring on either the Steelers or Browns in the jungle week 1 !!! Just have the team ready to start the season fast this year Zac !!!

No doubt. Injury is the concern I'm raising. Other position groups seem to have at least "adequate" depth. Not linebacker, but again, I know how this goes. I don't get upset about it any more.