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Hate to say it, but solid TE draft class this year. All looked like a player and it sucks his knee gave out again. The recovery/rehab of those is tiresome.

Interior O Line Nuggets: Jax State guard (Webb) was very impressive from what I watched. Overall the Interior DL was very good thus alot of interior oline guys struggled. Other odds and in from around the webb: North Dakota players impressed just about everyone.

Starting if off with Bengals.com nugget. Once again the coaches aren't scouting in depth as in former years at the Senior Bowl games.

Overall explosive Interior DL seem to be deep this year at the Senior Bowl.

Looking good at the Senior Bowl so far.

Ultimately the judge of what makes sense will be in the season results. Lou had no shortage of pointing the finger a communication issues, guys not ready etc. Went through cycles of blaming/benching bona fide starting NFL players. Also, Murphy and Battle were buried on the depth chart week 1 of TC. Defense in training camp had the world believing Burrow was washed up (right before a MVP caliber season). Defense played great in shared training camp practices by all reports. Interject game planning etc. They couldn't stop shit with any consistency during the entire season. So maybe there is something to practicing with a purpose not just having extended field trips during OTAs? The health of Burrow during TC has also been an early season factor.

It would be tough to argue against any defensive pick regardless of position after this year. Offensive guard and I'll throw tackle in there as well because there's always the groom at guard then bump out scenario. My devilish joys this year will Mathew Golden - WR Texas. Jeanty Boise State RB. Penn State RB Singleton.

Lol we ended up with Punter and he's pretty goo.

I'm going to enjoy some Operation Mindcrime this afternoon.

Right before the COVID shutdowns. I went in cold for Poison/Cheap Trick concert. Price was under $20. My mind had completely forgotten about Cheap Trick until they started playing. Brett Michaels for all his faults from being a Steelers blow hard, puts on a great show still. I caught Aerosmith, they popped up in the lawn for about 5 of their best know hits it was awesome. There are about a handful of 80s bands I wish I could go see in their prime. Unfortunately, I have heard nightmares about Motley Crue shows and how expensive bad they are. My older brother used to tape his ticket stubs up on a wall, sometimes even burn them a little with a lighter. So bad ass. So metal. It'd be funny to see the names and prices on those.

You got to question what these Bengals fans that talk about Mike Brown; what they truly watch and understand on a weekly basis about the NFL. In 1-4 start. 3 teams were in the Division round. 2 are in the Conference Champ round. They have destroyed the other AFC participant in the most recent match ups. In that 1-4 start all were 1 score or less losses, 2 came down to the last play, all decided in the 4th quarter. Then they win 5 in a row. No matter your opinion on the quality opponent when you factor in the first 5 games and the last 5 games that does not happen without talent. Yeah Burrow may never make a 2nd Superbowl. Too bad. There's been 34 individual Superbowl winning QBs. 50 something individual starters. 2 Heisman winning QBs to win a Superbowl. Out of the thousands that have started NFL games. Yeah its hard. This is historical of the NFL. Warren Moon? Kenny Anderson? Hell Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers have been NFL MVPs multiple times. Played in 3 Superbowls combined? Lamar Jackson? Of course Marino. Its not a HOF QBs birth right to win a Superbowl or go to multiple Superbowls. Quit crying and making Burrow out to be some victim. He's a great QB and surrounded by great play makers. Needs a better line and personal mentality to cut out 15-20 sacks or negative plays a season. Then a competent defense. He'll be on a team this August that will be among the favorites to win the AFC with Vegas.

I was on board with Lou leaving right about the time the Washington Monday Night game ended. I wouldn't be shocked if the Bengals concluded his departure sometime before the season. So? What really went into the search? You'll never know unless an "insider" drops some knowledge. I wasn't too thrilled with Myles Murphy and Battle. Early in camp they were running with the scrub unit, filled with players destined to be cut. Only reason MM moved up was injuries in TC, then he himself gets injured. Even thou Lou deserved to be fired. He's not incompetent. He's a bona fide NFL coach, debate the level you want (position, coordinator, head coach). So Battle and MM scream lack of professional duties, IMO. Myles Murphy, IMO, when he came back played like he was out of shape. His work out clips that make it too twitter scream that as well because they cut them off as soon as he completes the drill and he goes hands on hips immediately. Dax Hill? IMO, 100% Lou's fault. Bengal fans scream about Jessie Bates. Anyone ever compare Jessie's stats Bengals vs Atl? Jessie Bates whether Bengals fans want to admit it or not was a PFF warrior. He had very little impact stats. No one without PFF would ever declare him "elite". With Atlanta Jessie's impact stats are killing his Bengal days mostly because Jessie never had them. 0 sacks as a Bengal, Very few TFL. Very few Ints. Dax Hill has those talents (maybe needs to catch the INT). Lou too busy trying to make him into an invisible Safety. What Al does with Dax will be interesting because he's got ability, range, IMO. Murphy, Battle better shape up, IMO, or they could easily be cut in camp this year. Dax is one former draft pick that could blossom into an elite player, IMO of course he's gotten a shit deal. Could have played more as a rookie. Got thrown under the bus his second year and misused, IMO. Made position switch then hurt (played good)

Yeah I don't think Zac can throw up another season like this past year. Losing record at home. No winning record inside the division again. No playoffs. I also think with success, Golden isn't staying long.

Supposedly Al is moving towards finalization.

Al Golden would be an excellent add to the coaching staff.

Some nice praise for the new OL coach from McNally. Hope it works. Its critical to get some players or any player for that matter to perform in the top tier of OL. The 3 sack game has just become the norm for the Bengals since the departure of Alexander.

I'm in agreement with all Steeler and Raven fans. 1. Trade Watt 2. Trade Lamar, Andrews 3. Fire Tomlin 4. Fire Harbaugh These guys among others are easy to replace. Do it.

I don't see a problem at all. They made a great hire in 2020. Bengal fans upset because they know the name.

Al Golden would be a great hire. Bengal fans just mad because the Bengals made a great hire back in 2020 and they know the name. Nothing is for certain. They may not be able to hire him IF Notre Dame wins because of potential bigger opportunities. I think he stands a good chance to improve the shitty defense. Then probably moves on to a Head Coach spot.

He was on their AFC Championship and Runner up staff and he's now coaching in the National Championship game. What's the problem? Golden has been apart of improving defenses and teams for a long time as assistant and head coach. He's very comparable to any DC available. Especially in the last 4 years. I hope they can get him. Especially after seeing how well he's gotten college kids to play at that level and the fact he'll be dealing with a number of young defenders in Cincinnati.

Watching some ND/OSU previews film breakdowns. In summary NDs defense is well prepared, coached, disciplined. I guess secondary is one the best despite no 5 stars?

Usually the only Assistants the people get geeked up about are fired Head Coaches that are returning to the level they had most of their success. Patrick Graham is a guy I think could do a good job. His profile seems to be that of an up and comer and his experience has improvement through out.

SI sources are saying 2 people are in the running. Golden and Patrick Graham. With Golden being the favorite. Then goes on to speculate that Golden will be the DC. We'll see. I like both resumes so game on for either one. I think Bears are wanting to Interview Freeman so that throw a wrench in the works. Golden has led winning college teams as Head Coach. So if Freeman goes then would he have a shot?

Locked on Bengals podcast noted there hasn't been any movement with DC league wide. Referenced Dehner's opinion that the Bengals are the most desirable DC opening and people are waiting for the first chip to fall. My thought is they are waiting for a coach in the post season college or pro to finish up. Just a guess.

I generally like the Rams to do well basically because they were the main nemesis to Joe Montana and 49ers in that division. After Superbowl 16 and 23 I wasn't real fond of those guys. But now the Rams won Superbowl 56, so I guess I can hate them too.