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And again when the Reds don’t play the Brewers, they win. 6-5 against the Dodgers in the series opener.

That does suck.

I thought she was still in training camp?

I’m fucking sick just watching that shit.

Yeah still going to go throw up

I look at Mike Brown how I have looked at Chad Johnson through the years. It's been a love hate relationship. I'm cool with Chad (no more fuck yous) and am glad he was voted into the Ring of Honor. I hated the 90's and hated Mike Brown and get why others do, but I will admit it would be fun to see the old man holding the Lombardi as well. Trench coat, stupid hat and all... Winning really does cure all.

I don't ultimately care how anything comes to be when on the road to the Super Bowl, but it does intrigue me as a fan. From my perspective and wanting to figure it out, any one who has given even a little bit of their time to this franchise can figure out the reasons for change. Mike Brown has further distanced himself as a decision maker, the influence of others stepping into that void are better than he was. Marvin Lewis brings in some changes and sees some success. They make a change to bring in a young coach, with a different mindset and seemingly gave him a ton of latitude in how he's going to build the culture of the team. They don't get cute in trading the #1 pick and take Burrow. The team continues to be a player in free agency without braking the bank with the highest paid guy out there, but solid players that fit the culture. Burrow gets him knee imploded, which ends up putting them in a position to draft Chase. The choice between Chase and Sewell was correct (in my opinion) and this team was moving like it never had before. They have continued to make smart player decisions in who to keep and who to let go. Changed philosophy on naming rights, sponsorships, restructuring contracts, extending key players smartly and cultivating a way to keep super stars. So maybe I do care in how things come to be, but again, for others outside the organization to just yell "MIKE BROWN" is simply ignorant. WHOFUCKINGDEY !!!

Yeah, totally get what you are saying for sure.

I get that TJ, but my issue is I no longer view Mike Brown as having much power behind decisions being made anymore. However, the minute an argument is made about the Bengals, it's because their owner is this or that. It's a lazy viewpoint that no longer holds water. Two things can exist simultaneously and should be viewed in that manner. Mike Brown was a horrible owner, who was cheap and more than likely was a large reason the organization failed more than succeeded. However, the organization that is minutely influenced by Mike Brown, has had great success in it's recent past. What I take issue with is when people makes comments like, the Bengals are going to fuck up the Burrow contract because Mike Brown. That again is simply lazy and not true.

Stupid, cheap ass Bengals...

I know Burrow, Higgins, and Wilson need to be done, but I want Reader back as well even with him just turning 29 a month ago. Like T-Rex, Reader has done nothing but come in here and be a pro. Not a guy I want to lose in the middle of the D-line at this point. Still so stoked right now !!!

I heard something on the radio that I thought was cool, but with no guarantees... With the Back Together Weekend coming up and Saturday's big practice in the stadium, it would be cool if they started things off by going live inside the front office with Joe signing his brand new deal in front of the crowd !! Make it happen Bengals !!

This really is a great time to be a Bengals fan. Fucking great move !!

Yeah, anyone still thinking the philosophy of this team hasn't changed and it's the same old, same old, haven't been paying attention. His extension also takes another one off the plate for when Chase is going to be due his new deal as well. The gift that keeps giving !!

I love that move !! Happy T-Rex will be here for a while longer through 2025 !!

Glad that’s been resolved before camp got too far into it…

Other teams and fans have nothing but bad things to say about Burrow's contract. They are simply hoping the Bengals won't be able to do anything else. Those teams and fans only wish they had a QB capable of actually winning a Super Bowl. I would rather be in a position of having to pay one of the best QB's in the league than having to figure out if we had a QB that will be a long term solution. Fuck those guys !!

His fate was sealed with the late game punt right down the middle of the fucking field in the AFCCG.

He knows he lost the starting job and maybe a roster spot so who cares ?

Well the Reds finally get a win over the Brewers. They take a 4 run lead into the 9th inning only to have it cut to 4-3. Half a game back with the last game of the series happening this afternoon.

Yeah, kind of where I'm at. "Everyone" certainly has to have a limit. I think Boyd is on the wrong side of that limit. The Charlie Jones pick is their stab to cover that loss. He will be 29 toward the beginning of next season and still have at least another 3 year deal to expect. It wouldn't surprise me to see his contract exceed his last 4 year deal despite closing in on 30. Couple that with massive deals for both Higgins and Chase and it gets dicey at the WR position. Maybe I'm looking at it wrong and they find a way. God knows that would not upset me a bit. Tyler Boyd is a Cincinnati Bengal through and through. Love that dude.

They will obviously being paying Joe more than Herbert and Joe is saying they think they will be able to keep everyone. I am VERY interested to see how they are going to structure his deal to make that happen. I don't have a reason to doubt him, but his confidence in this matter intrigues me greatly. Make it happen front office !!!

Game on. Get above that and move on.

I saw that Norwell was released and thought the same thing TJ. Don’t know if he beats out the other OG’s at this point but worth the look for sure. It would be a good story !!

I can't stand that dude either. Not like his absence is going to hurt Michigan against those initial teams on the schedule.