HoosierCat

I think Knight and Carter will be fine. Their was a noticeable uptick in their play in the second half of last season, and they will have a much better line in front of them. That said I don’t think they are long term answers. Knight’s age will be an issue by the time his rookie deal ends and Carter’s ceiling is probably average-ish starter. Going to have to go back to that draft well again in the next couple years. I would also be surprised if they didn’t scoop up a vet when roster cuts start to come down. There’s been some speculation Queen could shake loose from Pitt, which would be an interesting conversation.

Is our Bengals learning…? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7387460/2026/06/24/bengals-offense-under-center-joe-burrow/ I mean, we’ve only been yelling about this for like 3-4 years.

Let the record show that this thread has now reached the “nursing home nookie” level. Looking down, I believe the next stop is Avernus (the first layer of the nine hells). Prepare to abandon all hope…

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh…so bored (kicks back of seat several times, whines at Army, “Are we there yet? Is this stupid off-season over yet?”). C’mon Bengals, step it up! No one has punched a woman or gotten a DUI or bitched about their contract in FOREVER. So…freakin…borrrrrrrrrrrrrrrred.

Go for it. Would join you but I’ve been stuck on this boat for like 45 minutes…

On the plus side it’s two fewer days they have to eat the reportedly horrible Bengals cafeteria food…

Club Zac is back! Saying that the players snd coaches have accomplished everything they wanted to accomplish in the off-season, Taylor today cancelled the rest of minicamp (which began yesterday and was scheduled to end tomorrow). I guess they can all get a jump on 4th of July festivities!

Hey it worked out (more or less) for Pete!

So, about that “long-term backup QB who might be a starter if Burrow keeps having injury issues” we were contemplating before the draft… https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49074711/2026-nfl-supplemental-draft-brendan-sorsby-quarterback-gambling-eligibility

Yes I’d expect them to use the space to extend Turner. And the fact they did the restructure is probably a good sign for the negotiations. This FO certainly would not have spent 10 million actual dollars earlier than they had to if they didn’t intend to use the resulting space this year.

Joe Burrow, off-season theme:

Well if you want drama just pop over to Frisco: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49002414/brandon-aiyuk-appears-imply-49ers-scared-release-him

Please. Arby’s serves only the finest horseflesh.

Bengals go 0-17 Entire coaching staff shot Entire roster cut Mike admits The Family has no clue what it’s doing, shuts down franchise forever Stadium demolished, replaced by world’s largest Arby’s Bengalszone rebranded to Arbyszone

Great news everybody! The Bears Board of Directors has voted to advance its plans for a stadium in Hammond. So in just a few short years I may be able to hand some tax money to a billionaire nfl owner every time I go to the local bar.