ArmyBengal

I wouldn’t assume at this point that Burrow plays.

Well hell... maybe we should start him Monday. Seriously though, get Chuck Sizzle taking snaps out of the wild cat. That would add a wrinkle that hasn't been there previously.

If they would like to run a wildcat, I can think of at least a couple other players I would want to see taking that snap rather than Mixon.

I applaud your enthusiasm...

Yep. Not an epic failure due to his amazing ability, but rather they don’t have a backup to Browning if Burrow doesn’t play. I have read where they could just bring back Siemian. That dude is straight up dog shit.

Wait wait wait… New England signed Grier off the Bengals practice squad before they called him up ?? If so, that is an epic failure on the part of the Bengals.

If all things are equal, I endorse this comment 100%.

Hostetler started 83 games in his career and owned a 51-32 record. Not exactly an apples to apples, but I get it. I never thought much of him either. Honestly, I wouldn't care who quarterbacked the team to a Super Bowl victory. If they signed Colt McCoy off the street and he led them to a Super Bowl win, he would be the greatest Bengal QB of all time. I don't think that shit has a chance in hell either.

It's not about the QB. Got it. The Bengals are 0-2 with Burrow as the QB, but we expect some other QB to just win because of the rest of the team. The Ryan Finley example in 2020, was also the only game Finley started in his entire career that he won. That's called a fluke. It's all good though, I just disagree with the thought. No issue.

Happy that happened to another QB not named Browning in 2020. Has no bearing what might happen should Browning take a snap. Again, not wishing him ill or a Bengals loss, but to think he should still win just because? I'm just not there. If anyone else is, that's cool.

I have zero faith in Browning if he has to start games. Thinking he "should win" ?? Nope, not this fan. I'm thinking they should lose, while rooting for the win. Nothing would please me more than to see him tear it up, should he get the start. I'm just not expecting it.

Whatever helps soak up the alcohol

My point to saying "I'm old" is simply that I no longer wish to deal with stupid shit. However, the behavior noted has certainly increased and while hearing people say, "It's always been that way", I simply disagree. I can recall going to games and never smelling weed and fights rarely, if ever, happened. Now (see this past Sunday) you have to redirect your kids around the piles of vomit on the sidewalks, in bathrooms and concession lines. No one cleans it up either. The fan experience they put so much into, does not seem to take that into consideration.

People dying at a football game because they get into a fight is just ridiculous. Typically, when I sit down I look around to see if there are opposing fans around me. There were two dudes in Ravens jerseys close by Sunday and I spoke to them, wished them luck and told them I like to yell at the other team. We were all joking with each other and I made the comment that while I don't like the Ravens, don't take what I say personal. They all were pretty much the same way and through the game, we never had any concerns. My concerns were with the obnoxious Bengals fans around us just completely wasted and high. While I have always seen drunk people at the games, there seem to be more and the use of drugs is something that is now everywhere. It's whatever, I'm old. I will probably just limit things after this year if that's how this season continues when at the stadium.

That's racist !! LMAO !!

If his calf is truly injured and he's struggling, fine, sit him. Just know the season is over, minus Browning doing the impossible and leading this team to wins during Burrow's absence. I have no faith whatsoever that will happen.

It's been a while since I've seen an injury that fucking gruesome. I saw the close up when he got hit and if you have a weak stomach, it wouldn't end well. Wish him the best in his recovery. That's the kind of injury that ends careers.

Funny, I never pictured raptors to look like a 68 year old burned out chic with a bottle of whiskey and foul mouthed to no end.

If his calf is going to be an ongoing issue, the season is not going to end well at all. They simply can't afford more set backs at this point. People seemingly miss the fact that this year's 0-2 is different than last year's. This year, they are also already 0-2 in the AFC North. The 2023 Ravens are not the 2022 Ravens. They didn't have Lamar those last two meetings. If Lamar stays healthy, the Bengals overcoming that 0-2 start is going to be far more challenging then last year. I think that's why I hate hearing people say, "They did it last year". I think that's a false sense of security. It's also not the norm for how things typically shake out for teams that start slow.

Yeah, I already have tickets for the Rams, Seahawks and Texans. A couple of those are with military buddies coming into town. Hopefully those games are a little less stupid than yesterday's game was. I'm sure there's a bit to do with me being older, but the crowds seemingly get dumber and dumber. The drugs and alcohol aren't helping the matter.

On a side note, while could care less if people smoke weed, I don’t care for the smell. Honestly it gives me a headache. That being said, you can’t walk around anywhere down there without being overwhelmed by that smell. If it’s not that, it was the insane amount of drunks. The lady next to me brought in a bottle of crown and proceeded to kill it between her and her friend. Two wasted drunk bitches that were so obnoxious, my son was asking me if he could punch them in the face. Anyway, outside of them losing, that the worst experience I’ve had in the stadium in quite some time.

For some reason I agree with that Hoosier. Well… assuming Burrow plays and isn’t gimping around the whole time. If he doesn’t play, I wasted money to see them get blasted.

The refs absolutely sucked ass in this game. I don’t usually bitch about them, but the amount of holding the Ravens got away with was ridiculous. Shit penalties all around. Get more creative running the fucking ball. Drive the ball downfield more or at least try. That last TD drive was absolutely ridiculous. Down 10 and no sense of urgency AGAIN. Sure they got the TD, but they ran the clock and left themselves in a bad spot. Like hurry the fuck up and pretend the clock is running Zac. Thank you Chuck Sizzle. That 81 yard return for a TD was great !!

Well… AJ Green officially retired as a Bengal, signing a one day deal and he’s the ruler of the Jungle for the home opener today. My son and I are headed down and will be yelling and cheering like crazy !! WHODEY !!!

Agree completely Hoosier. It was suppose to be a cellar-dweller kind of season and here they are still in the mix with two weeks remaining. The fact they have done that largely with rookies at damn near every position speaks highly of the future of this team. YES, pitching. Get it however you can. Just get it and watch GABP sell out all season long as they continue to contend in the future. I wonder if ownership has pulled their heads out of their asses about the franchise being capable of profitability? Amazing how putting a winning product on the field directly correlates with butts in seats and merch sales.