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July 27, 2023. A day that will live in infamy. On that date Trey signed an extension and raise he had been requesting. He wanted the extra millions, he got the extra millions. Had he not asked for that extension, he’d be a free agent right now. The bengals had a lot of nerve, giving Trey what he wanted. I’ve really had it with this dude. Playing the victim in the press when he’s completely under contract for one more year under terms he negotiated and agreed to. NFL teams are not charities that hand out millions of dollars just to be nice. There are a ton of examples of teams signing free agents then the player gets hurt or doesn’t play to the level. It’s tough shit and the teams just pay. Trey can play the choirboy all he wants, what I see is a duplicitous, greedy, entitled, little brat.

I googled ML football and it appears to be a fake bullshit account.

“EXCLUSIVE” I’m surprised they could even spell it correctly.

There is no way this dude deserves that label. We’ve had our share, for sure. The tackle from Clemson we just unloaded comes to mind. But Shemar is known for his strong work ethic. He also openly talks about about his belief that hard work and dedication are what get you places in life. He does not take plays off, and plays hard all the time. I’m thrilled with this pick and the closest comparison I can think of is Higgins. Tons of potential, a game that really transfers to the NFL. I’m sending a couple gallons of kool aid to your place TJ, if I don’t drink it all first.

wtf. Is this common now, fully guarantee these dudes? This guy could turn out to be a bum. First rounders bust all the time.

We didn’t get the Spain game. I’m disappointed, won’t be heading over there to watch these scrub teams, Washington and Miami.

I’m completely falling for it. Our first round guy who had 1.5 sacks in college? He now looks like Hendrickson’s replacement to me. Part of it is wishful thinking on my part. I want them to be world beaters so I have a prism through which I view all the post draft news.

Jadeveon Clowney is available if anyone wants him. Dude is still essentially getting paid for one play he made in college. Has a cousin playing for one of the North Carolina schools named Demon Clowney. Yes, they named him Demon. Anyway Jadeveon has been a high level good player, probably has a few miles left on him. Jadeveon Clowney for the win. Alright chums, let’s do this. LEEEEEEEEROOOYYY JENNNNKINNS!!!

This is actually pretty funny. Drumroll please. The league just announced they’ll now be announcing the international schedule of games on May 13th!! Hold the fucking presses. The rest of the schedule will be announced on the 14th. Looking forward to the announcement that explains the announcement at the draft when Laura Rutledge and complete smoke show Colleen Wolf announced the schedule release date was just an opportunity to allow fans to save the date in their calendars. Also, that announcement had a build up that had me thinking the NFL had cured cancer or something. It was comical.

I do this every year. I read about the draft picks and there is inevitably a ton of praise and I totally fall for it. Then the season rolls around and I thought we had 4 all pros but you look around and they’re not even starting a rookie anywhere.

Just came across the amazing headline: “Justin Tucker Released.”

Pratt’s over here right now sealing my driveway.

Pickens will need a full size moving truck to haul all his red flags with him down to Dallas. it really is perplexing how Jerry Jones can’t figure anything out. Pickens is an absolute cancer and I’m sorry to see him leave the Steelers.

I’m looking to see if they play in Spain. If so, I may go. I’ve never been to Europe so why not tie my one visit to the most American thing possible- a football game.

No one seems to want to step up and say it, so I will. That’s one situation for Tucker that did not have a happy ending. Tip the veal.

Must mean Trey is over feeling “disrespected.” He negotiates a big raise and an extension, plays on it for one year, then says he will not honor that contract.

That article quotes someone calling Hill “the ultimate chess piece.” Moronic hyperbole. Give the guy a break, setting him up as some all pro when he’s really still finding himself as a player. Also - not to be a grumpy old man but I’m absolutely tired of the stories about the Sanders kid’s draft. Every day, more takes and more perspective, blah blah blah. It’s tired and stale.

Just watched Chris Simms talk about our two defensive picks, the edge and LB. It was on Rapien’s podcast. He was pretty convincing. Thinks the picks were solid, particularly the edge.

My past sickens me.

Cap’n Crunch is getting straight up scapegoated and he’s not even around to defend himself.

Post of the year so far.

Bowls of Cap’n Crunch have basically wrecked our defense the last two years.

Right. I just tell myself the story that makes me feel good. Been creating my own reality for a while now. It makes being a bengals fan a lot easier.

“Legendary” is kind of this youngster’s go to word. When a prankster called and told him he was being drafted, his response was “legendary.” His dad will wreak havoc on the psyche of the Browns team, so I’m very glad he ended up there. Haslam never learns.

I do this even when I know it is coping.