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I just don't like the idea that the Bengals are going to be playing their starters a lot longer in the preseason. If it was a team still trying to establish itself sure. But the Bengals are legitimate contenders and I don't buy the idea that there is any causation between playing in the preseason and starting fast or slow.

Good to hear daxton hill is back. He's an incredible athlete. The national media doesn't understand how many guys on the Bengals defense are either rookies, or going into their 2nd and 3rd yrs. There's going to be growth and a big jump in development...

The Bengals are a legit top tier top 3 contender in the AFC Chiefs - until proven otherwise mahomes is incredible Bengals - burrow reminds me of Brady and has been the best qb in the NFL since 21 imo. Bills - solid roster with this eras elway at QB. Defense has to show up in the playoffs.... Next tier is Baltimore and Houston imo. NFC is a different landscape with lesser QBs imo but the eagles are obviously stacked and possibly the best roster. Hurts is underrated

Even if the defense is like 18-20th in pts and yds allowed, that's still enough imo for Cincinnati to get to the Superbowl The ots must stay healthy tho or at the very least 1 ot stats healthy and rivers or Ford fills in But I think you should be optimistic.

Why are you not optimistic?

He's incredibly talented bro. Him , big trey and Murphy along with jenkins inside are going to close out teams because the Bengals are going to be running up the score on teams...

Ramsey has been a clown and overrated his entire career.

Shemar Stewart will be signed before camp or maybe a few days into camp

Bengals resume talks with Trey Hendrickson. Told you guys to relax. Bengals are my top pick for a reason B

I wouldn't be too worried about pass rushers. You can miss some time in camp and still hit the ground running as a pass rusher. I understand your general point tho

It's frustrating but it's still early posturing. Which is just business.... I wouldn't be worried until week 1

The Bengals secondary has a lot of young talent that could breakout.... Same with the dline.

I was hoping he would slip to buffalo. It's true he doesn't have the sack production but when you watch the tape, you see the elite traits and flashes of a true tier one pass rusher. Him, Murphy and hopefully Hendrickson will be a handful Jenkins inside at DT from Michigan I predict will breakout too.

I just have the feeling the Bengals are going to come out on fire. The guard play should be a little better with Lucas and Fairchild which can allow burrow to step up comfortably and hang in the pocket where he is most dangerous.

Every team even great ones will have bad games for whatever reason. It happens. You just got to find a way to grind it out and win 75% of them. To me the Bengals having a bad game early in the year vs a terrible pats team isn't really the issue. The giants game is a perfect example. Yeah it was a bad day, but Cincinnati won and that's all that matters. Not every game is going to be 2007 patriots and total annihilation of your opponent lol Just win the game.

They'll work something out with Trey.

The Ravens are very good but I just don't trust Lamar in the playoffs. I just don't. The Texans have a fantastic defense, but defense is tough to maintain year to year and it's possible cj Stroud is good but not great.

Everyone keeps hyping up Herbert and the chargers but idk. I like Herbert, he's obviously a franchise QB. But something is just missing. I can't put my finger on it

The 88 Bengals were so damn physical. One has to wonder how far the 05 Bengals go if Palmer didn't hurt his knee. That team was loaded too Too me , I don't think burrow will fade out similar to boomer. Burrow is a higher level QB, although boomer was incredibly underrated and just as talented as Kelly. Burrow is simply too good to not win at least a couple super bowls. He's the best qb in structure and from the pocket in the NFL. I do believe he's the best qb and Cincinnati just needs the oline not to fall apart with injury and the defense to be avg

Dec 7th vs Buffalo could be for the 1 seed. Similar situation to 2022 in December almost

Burrow was on fire winning 5 straight to end last year. I'm not sure we would've won if you guys got in...I fully expect the Bengals to be on fire to open the season. I think buffalo is a top 3ish team in the AFC but we're also depending on this rookie class to really contribute. Especially on defense. We're a bit different from you guys and have pivoted to a more ball control type offense that is probably not as explosive as Cincy is with Chase and Higgins. I'm really excited about Hairston and the other rookie cbs we drafted but chase and Higgins in a matchup for home field or in the playoffs is extremely stressful. Unless these rookie dlineman and rookie corners are stars quickly for buffalo, I just don't know if we have enough defensive prowess to beat you guys. Especially if in a one off playoff game and Allen is off

The Bengals needed defense and some young oline prospects. That's exactly what they did. They also took Stewart who has as much pass rush upside as anyone. Not sure what the issue is. Thought the Bengals draft was good

If the Bengals defense is just avg 14-18th , at minimum they'll be in the AFC championship. The Bengals are my favorite to win the afc

This is possible, I just think it's just about not losing vs the bad teams early more than whatever extra reps are actually helping in the preseason. Starting 4-2 vs 2-4 is everything with only 17 games. I don't think the Bengals will be screwing around early tho. I think they're going to come out swinging

What's up Bengals fans? I'm a buffalo bills fan looking for good NFL discussions and fun sports talk. Just wanted to start this account to tell you guys you're my pick to represent the AFC and win the Superbowl. I wanted to start an account to also follow my pick and just to make some new online friends during the off-season to help pass the time. I think you guys have all the pieces, and believe a lot of your younger talent on defense will step up. The Bengals don't really need a great defense to win it all, just some solid improvements. Guys like dj Turner, dax hill, the young linebackers drafted , jenkins at DT and obviously Stewart should bolster the defensive unit. Cam Taylor Britt is a top cb and one of my favorite players going back to his career at Nebraska The oline if healthy is talented at tackle and obviously the wr unit is the best in the NFL. Jamar Chase is the best non QB player in the NFL I also think burrow has been the best qb in the NFL since 21 and is very reminiscent of Brady / Montana. Allen reminds me more of Elway/ Big Ben Anyway just wanted to say I love NFL football and respect your team a ton. I was really hoping we didn't have to face you guys in the wildcard lol. I think we would've had to score 40 plus. I was way more nervous about you guys than the Ravens. Hopefully we see you guys in the AFC championship and the best team wins