HoosierCat

And so it begins... Translation: Bengals, Chase not close on money. What money specifically, you ask? It's the same old story Same old song and dance, my friend -- Aerosmith

Interesting to me mostly because he was the backup center. One more tea leaf re how they feel about our seventh round pick.

No argument, signing Chase now makes the most sense for both sides. We’ll see how it goes.

Scharping signs in Philly. https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/news/former-cincinnati-bengals-guard-max-scharping-signs-with-philadelphia-eagles-01hzfrpj3b9n

No idea if they get something done before the season starts, but it feels unlikely to me. Not hugely so, but, like 70/30 against. I'm sure the Bengals would prefer to wait until next year, and handing Chase a big bag while Tee is chained up by the tag (and with clearly no shot at a new deal here) would be...awkward. If they do deal Tee I think the chance of an extension before opening day increases substantially. Otherwise (and I don't think they will deal Tee, just sayin') I might look at December. If all is going well maybe they pull the trigger around Christmas like they did years ago with Palmer.

No more excuses now.

I’ll bring the big cooler of lemonade.

Looks like we are back up to speed! Thanks B24!

$76 million guaranteed for just three years (and basically a 90% guaranteed contract). Don't show Mike this story, his heart can't take it. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40244650/sources-dolphins-wr-jaylen-waddle-agree-8475m-extension

I dropped a DM to B24, hopefully he can take a look at it.

Yeah the site is slow as molasses. Takes about 30 seconds to respond to a request.

My guess is they don't have the cash on hand to cover the escrow for the $50 million-plus guaranteed Chase is going to get. They could borrow against next year's big fat shared revenues check from the league...but they would have to pay interest on the loan and that would come out of their pocket, so they'll wait until next year. Chase gets a bigger bag as a result but as far as the team is concerned that all comes from funds allocated for players, not the team's cut of the pie.

Speaking of WRs, Chase's price just went up again. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/texans-nico-collins-agree-to-massive-extension-that-will-pay-wr-more-than-stefon-diggs-in-2024-per-report/

Josh Tupou now a Raven. https://www.cincyjungle.com/2024/5/28/24166704/josh-tupou-ravens-bengals

Bengals former 1st rounder John Ross is un-retiring at 28. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40204353/eagles-sign-wr-john-ross-1-year-deal-tryout

The MNF game against DC in week 3 will be Ring of honor game this year. https://www.bengals.com/news/cincinnati-bengals-ring-of-honor-voting-2024-press-release This years nominees are: Jim Breech James Brooks Cris Collinsworth Corey Dillon David Fulcher Tim Krumrie Dave Lapham Max Montoya Lemar Parrish Bob Trumpy Reggie Williams If I had a vote it would be Reggie and Tim.

Interesting take by Goodberry. He’s got his own QB-based schedule analysis system that’s worked for him. Thinks 11 wins is the floor, 14 the ceiling.

Insert sad trombone sound here.

Fake game schedule: Week 1: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Saturday, Aug. 10, 7:00pm ET) Week 2: @ Chicago Bears (Saturday, Aug. 17, 1:00pm ET) Week 3: vs. Indianapolis Colts (Friday, Aug. 22, 8:00pm ET) Might have to take a trip in to Soldier Field this August.

I can't stand Rapien.

I think they split with Cleveland and lose to Tennessee, but beat Dallas. So I'll go 13. If they don't at least hit 11 in the win column some heads need to roll.

Yeah that three games in 10 days stretch in December is pretty brutal. Good news is that the first nine weeks are sedate as far as scheduling goes so they have a chance to pad the win column a bit before the grind hits. Looking at opponents, they should go at least 3-1 in September if they can shake their habit of poor starts. October is tougher, only the Giants look easy but they have to start beating some good teams sometime. November should be good for at least 2 wins. Dec/Jan looks at least 3-3. October looks like the key month to me.

Update: Pitt even more hella screwed. KC game is week 17 and the end the season against us lol.

Here’s the cbs sports leaks page if you want to track what’s out so far. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2024-nfl-schedule-release-live-updates-nfl-schedule-leaks-news-analysis-thanksgiving-and-christmas-games/live/ If the leaks are accurate Cincy is not playing on Thanksgiving, Black Friday or Christmas. Sked so far: Week 2 @ KC Week 6 @ Giants (SNF) https://nypost.com/2024/05/15/sports/giants-2024-nfl-schedule-dates-and-opponents-for-weeks-1-18/ Week 8 Philly Week 13 Pitt Week 17 Denver Week 18 @ Pitt Also Pitt getting megafucked this year apparently. Start with two straight road games, end with three of four on the road (vs us, Philly and Baltimore) and a final home game vs. KC.

Sorry, Army, no Munich trip this year. Bengals blanked on overseas games. https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40150773/jets-vikings-first-uk-game-jags-back-back-overseas