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I'm going to disagree with PFF. Despite the early thoughts that Joe was an out of box superstar. I think he was a superstar that needed to improve. I think he learned to get check downs more often. I think that light came in Baltimore. From that point the offense started getting back into gear while the line got reps with each other. I'd be shocked if Burrow went back to taking that many negative plays again. 49 sacks or more? That just bad O-line coaching or reckless QBing. Without a bunch of injuries along the line they should run Pollack out of town if he's the among the top 5 sacked.

True the Bengals don't have to. But it seems likely they will get one done soon. I'm just wondering IF the cloudly no information on a return is linked to finalizing the final details of his deal. Certainly there had to be some healing time from the injury. I would not have been shocked if every party had a collective "oh fuck" when Burrow pulled up lame not just in terms of playing, but all the work that has transpired on a deal. Would not be a shock to me if they (Bengals and Burrow) are slow walking a return to the field in part trying to get the deal finalized. If I was Burrow and/or his agent there's no way in hell I'm stepping on the field without that deal. Wouldn't have done it at the of start of TC and now that they've gotten the scare I would hope they learned a lesson.

No injuries, 1st Qtr TD, and win. These things happen and no matter what else happens everyone seems to have positive things to say afterward.

His jokes suck too, I guess.

I'm guessing Burrow returns shortly after whatever deal they are working on is signed. Tweaked his calf and reality hit his team and agent what buffoons they are running around a practice field playing touch football when a huge pay day in on the line.

Turner got some sort of 98 grade from the practice yesterday. Which is it always awesome to hear positives about players from your team. However, these grades aren't worth a shit. I've been to practices several times at those fields. The best view you can get is almost ground level sideline view. How the hell is anyone putting analysis on quality of play in the moment? NFL coaches go back an analyze film that's taken from the eye in the sky. Most of the time you have to look through people standing around the field etc. Also alot of the time jersey numbers are not visible. Ridiculous someone would put a grade out unless they sat down with that film.

Didn't Mixon mysteriously miss practice during his contract talks a few years ago? Then magically returned once the deal was done. Just wondering out loud IF that might be clouding up the Burrow return timeline. He's walking around no boot just compression stuff. No comment on the timeline to return is weird, IMO. If I was Burrow or his agent. My advice would have been not to be on that practice field in the first place. He's scheduled to earn $5.5m this year. IF a deal was that close he would be cashing for $80-100m. Just too much money to risk a non contact injury or someone rolling into you etc. No comment on contract talks is cute and all IF it gets done in an immediate timeline. Now its dragging on? Then there's basically a "no comment" on return. Just weird.

Happy to see Burrow walking around out in the open. It felt like they were hiding him in the belly of Paycor. Still not encouraged by the Zac "several weeks" from the time I said "several weeks" comments. Overall Burrow will be fine. But I would love for him to have a fast start to the season and get the MVP talk going early.

Reports from various sources about today's joint team practice with the Packers 1. Jonah Williams thrived at RT. Won many match ups 2. Trey Hill running with the 1s at RG while Cappa out. 3. Defense dominated the day vs. Packers offense 4. Myles Murphy got snaps against Packers 1s and flashed as did Sample. Mixing in my camp observations from Sunday this D-line might be a top 5 unit. They just look big and fast. 5. Packers D frustrated Bengals offense and from the sounds of it the blame falls at the QBs. Don't think Higgins participated.

Burrow surfaced on practice fields today. Which is a good sign. I hope he gets some reps in before the opener.

Super bored of sports gambling content flooding sports coverage. All the hacks putting forth their prop bets, under/overs = boring. The best handicappers are the ones making the lines and taking the bets. Sports betting would a much better product if it was pari-mutel. People are just lining up with their gut feels against a player that has an incredible amount of data and methods to analyze.

I don't think so. Just based on last year's camp reports it was obvious the line was going to get whooped week 1 vs. the Steelers. That happened. The daily updates about the line last year and previous have been brutal.

Good for him. 7th rounder hanging on.

I think Jonah is mid tier and I think the Bengals think that too. Supposedly they refused trades lower than 2nd round pick because they feel he'll get a contract that will bring them back a decent comp pick. We'll see on that front. I hope/feel like Williams is the best RT Burrow has had. Adeniji not being mentioned in any line battle is more the mystery and question of Pollack. That and the fact he started La'el Collins off two practices and watched him play completely like shit the first two weeks. Also it seems like the 3+ sack game is becoming the norm. Remember the old line coach that everyone thought was a goof? He is miles better so far, IMO. But you give Pollack benefit of the doubt considering the personnel turnover. But I think he's all out of excuses starting September. Cleveland has owned his line's ass for far too long.

I got a close up look at the D-line. They did their tech/position drills on the kicking/rehab field. Overall an impressive looking bunch. It doesn't surprise me Murphy may have to work his way up the depth chart. Keep in mind, I've worked 0 hours as NFL anything.

got a chance to go to camp yesterday. The most fans I have ever seen for a practice on the practice fields. Overall, I though the offense looked sloppy. Several balls on the ground. Orlando Brown gave up a sack. However, IF Irv Smith stays healthy he will produce the best TE season we've had since Eifert 2015.

Apparently there is a twitter beef a brewing between Joey Porter Jr and Burfict. Porter Jr let it be known they did not like Burfict. OK. Burfict's response "Fuck Your Daddy" lol. That's classic. Burfict very dirty player but I absolutely love how he is still in the heads of Steeler fans. Of course Steeler fans believe Porter Jr gonna lock down Chase. OK good luck. But ALL Steeler fans loved the head hunting Shazier. How's he walking today?

Mixon - done Wilson - done Half way home of the bold prediction. Extending Wilson and Pratt seemed like a long shot during last season. Yet here they are.

Punishment is not going to deter a gambling addict. Just like the alcoholic that drinks their way through the substance abuse program and out of the league. The NFL might as well hire outside firms to conduct constant investigation into its employee pool. Then bust and remove. IMO, should be a life time ban if caught betting on NFL. From what I've heard the NFL policy trys to walk the line too much.

Bengals encouraged by Jonah Williams progress. X reports Mixon had a great run in part thanks to JW at RT. Compliments - Charlie Goldsmith.

Just saw Lou jogging around the riverfront. New Ribbon boards look like they'll be awesome. It looks like they got new video score boards too.

Then Mayor McCheese shows up with a deep fried pie and saves the day before anyone skins their smoke wagon.

Flash back to River Downs. Some shirtless dude yelling at poor Jose at Monmouth Park for fixing a race. This is what I envision expanded sports betting inside sports stadiums to feel like. Bunch of college athletes are getting popped now. NFL and other leagues are trying to walk the line of increased revenue through sponsorship but limiting their employees participation. Just a bad idea. They should have zero tolerance and banishment in place. The states have made sports gambling legal and so accessible issues are going to continue to pop up. Now I would welcome a Pharaoh gambling table inside Paycor only if the dealer dressed like Wyatt and Doc Holiday.

It seems universal that the CBs have impressed so far in camp. Radio talking head opined Jonah Williams looked natural at RT so far.

drive some nails in the back of Nick Wright's hands.