ArmyBengal

When you really have to pin it down, which positions do you think a rookie could come in and have an immediate impact? I only ask because it seems to me, that there aren’t many. Here’s where I was thinking. OT, TE, DT Maybe CB, LB, or RB My reason for bringing it up is (and so don’t typically think this way) maybe a trade up is in order.

If we are suggesting putting muzzles in, can I put the Cincinnati Mayor on there? I don’t really think the Rams would outright cut Ramsey and I certainly don’t want to be trading picks for him AND that contract. I think he really doesn’t fit the culture here as I mentioned previously as well. I just saw the write up and thought it was interesting.

I love those two players in Kancey and Wright. I would call the draft an A+ without knowing the other picks.

Agree with that thought as well Stripes. I'm all in with whomever Zac thinks is a good fit for the Bengals culture to bring in. Not sure Ramsey fits when looking at it from that standpoint. Him and Awuzie are still intriguing to think about.

While I have always hated the sacks, there are many reasons for that happening that any typical fan simply cannot pinpoint. Hell, even Burrow doesn't care about sacks because he is fully understanding of that point. Even if we were to consider the feasibility of a "soft camp" (COUGH injuries COUGH) there's simply no correlation to sacks given up. If there is, I would like to hear more in all seriousness. I think the philosophy of hard nosed camps is an old line of thought. Between the players union and league wanting to limit contact and increase safety, it's a miracle they are in sync by week 3. Not to mention they are now only playing 3 preseason games.

Speaking of free agency, did anyone else see the write up about if the Bengals would/should consider CB Jalen Ramsey, if cut, in free agency? https://bengalswire.usatoday.com/2023/02/15/bengals-sign-jalen-ramsey-free-agency-rams-cut/ Not sure the price involved in a signing like that, but color me intrigued. An AJ Green celebration during the home opener with highlights could be interesting !!

So a tight end that has issues catching the ball when Joe Burrow is the QB ?? That's a easy PASS from my side of things, good blocker or not, when considering how high we would have to select him. Did we learn nothing from drafting Sample in the 2nd round ?? Just no...

That's why mock drafts (ESPECIALLY THIS EARLY) are less than worthless. Players projected in the 3rd and 4th round now can easily find themselves in the 1st and 2nd when it's all said and done. I had a mock draft today on Profootball network and walked away with TE Dalton, DT Kancey and CB Eli Ricks as my 1st - 3rd round picks. Regardless of which one I use, I just enjoy reading the takes on the players. I will head over to YouTube and watch highlights. I watch a f*ck ton of college football, so there are many players I'm familiar with. My love of the draft is well documented over the last nearly 20 years I've been here.

That's a shame. Hoping he doesn't continue that upward trend, but I'm guessing he won't stay a secret for much longer, if he still is at all. BEAST

If you were to substitute Kancey for Robinson in the first, those first 4 rounds are sick !! I like Robinson though.

So, some of you might know my youngest has autism. Unfortunately, there are real life implications with both the bullying and the converse, where some try to make his accomplishments be equivalent to that of a brain surgeon. It really is sad to see how he's impacted by each opposing force. We are constantly just trying to keep things on an even keel from one minute to the next. Finding that happy medium where things are just chill is the ultimate goal. I try to find humor wherever the opportunity presents itself. All of this is an absolute truth. That being said, when considering what COB wrote, I have only one suggestion. JDAM's.... That's right, I said it, JDAMS bitches. I introduced my youngest to JDAM video's on YouTube and he is awestruck at how massive the devastation is. So might I suggest finding a way to work 2-3 2000lb JDAM's into the story? Nothing big. Maybe take out a few city blocks somewhere. I mean, if you are going for gore, maybe drop them on a nursery school. I'm just spitballing here....

LMAO… I just don’t have it in me to be more argumentative at this point. I’ve moved into draft mode at this point.

It must be a soft camp

Look… injuries… THAT was the issue. It’s not hard to figure out. On top of Burrow and his appendix, Collins was just cleared to practice right before the 1st preseason game. Out for the 2nd preseason game was Carman, Collins again, and Prince. This is where the rookie Volson starts coming into play more at LG. Then Volson gets dinged in week 2, sitting in week 3, which gives Carman the start and plays most of the game. Karras was getting Veteran rest as well and then week 1 hits. Damn near every starting o-lineman and backup had missed preseason games with minor dings. There was simply no way there was going to be continuity or 100% readiness at this point. Has nothing to do with a soft camp. At least not when looking at the focal point heading into the 2022 season.

Injuries suck. We should all be VERY used to that concept. Heading into week one in 2022 was exactly that. I would rather be cautious to start the season, knowing we might struggle than risk further injury extending deeper into the season. Instead of dropping games at the beginning, that could have been extended. It’s an ebb and flow but not something you can pin on the way camp is ran in my opinion.

God damnit, can someone help me stop getting older?

While TE might not be my #1 sitting at 28, I really like Kincaid and think he would continue to thrive in this offense. There would be many more picks that would irritate me more than Kincaid here.

If it doesn't work out for Germaine to stay, I wish him nothing but the best. Thanks for that interception against the Raiders in the Wild Card game to seal the win and break the "curse" !!

Callahan wouldn’t really bother me leaving seeing as how he doesn’t call the plays, Lou would have been a tough loss.

Great news for us fans and the Bengals !! Sorry Lou. You deserve a head coaching gig.

Agree in that I don't know quiet yet what to think about Mauch either. I've been hesitant to take him when I'm doing mock draft simulations. I'm addicted to those damn things. Truly my go to when I have a minute of time to pass.

Agree within reason. I don't mind the approach of Zac with TC "for the most part". I think last year was a bit of an anomaly in that Burrow had an appendectomy and some of the o-line was dealing with minor dings. I don't think they had enough time to work on chemistry early and it showed in the first couple of weeks of the season. Without Zac killing the guys, I would simply like to see them get playing time together earlier. But again, injuries really dictate how that's going to work out. What I don't want is a TC like the Ravens where their all out assault approach leads to many injuries, impacting the entire season negatively. Find that happy space !!

The thing I hate about the Super Bowl and why I typically don't watch, is that they have made it all about the celebrities in attendance. You can't go more than a couple of breaks before the camera men point out all the "important" people that have shown up for the Super Bowl. Gone are the days when an average Joe could spend a little bit more and splurge to go catch the Super Bowl. Now spending a little bit more equates to thousands of dollars per ticket. Had the Bengals went, I was considering looking at tickets for my son and I. Then you go and see that the absolute cheapest tickets, in the absolute worst seats in the house, are still over 5k a piece. That just sucks. But hey, at least when you tune in to watch the game, you get guest appearances, by Jay-Z, Elon Musk, and Paul McCartney. I mean, that's fun... Maybe I'm just old and bitter. That's equally believable.

For “letting them play” that was one of the worst calls at the worst time. In a Super Bowl nonetheless.

Great points Stripes !! It really has been a fun time to be a Bengals fan. Here’s to hoping we continue to see more of it !!