Allentown21

Opening day is always weird and I don't put much into it even though as fans we will That being said Cincinnati is my super bowl pick. I've said as a bills fan burrow is the best qb in the NFL and has been since 2021. I get the sense he's on a mission and the Bengals will have a historical year. Bengals 44 Browns 20

I understand you're being funny but seriously I think this is your year. The Bengals look pissed off

The Bengals are going to obliterate Cleveland opening day bro. Like 44-17

What's your opinion on the eagles? Their trenches are elite and have depth. Are you picking the eagles to represent the NFC again?

If Newton, Ivey and Turner struggle id seriously consider signing Gilmore.

The interior oline looked solid. Fairchild looks like a star. I think when the Bengals come to Buffalo it will be for the one seed. My problem with buffalo is I don't know if they have the elite perimeter talent at corner on defense or at wr on offense to keep up with Cincinnati. And if Allen has an off day it's basically over. In order for buffalo to get past a KC or Cincinnati, a few things have to happen 1. Someone on the defensive line has to emerge as a game wrecker. Could be the rookies, could be bosa staying healthy, maybe Rousseau breaks out as a 15 sack guy. But someone has to emerge as a true difference maker 2. Tre White has to stay healthy but hairston or strong as rookies need to emerge as man cover cbs who can help buffalo with specific matchups like a Cincinnati 3. Keon Colemani or Kincaid has to emerge as a true number 1 option or at least have a breakout season If buffalo even wins the one seed, I think buffalo will need a turnover or two to get past KC or Cincinnati in the playoffs. Or maybe a return for a TD. I personally don't quite see it. I just think KC and Cincinnati have those 2-3 difference makers buffalo doesn't have. But maybe Allen can elway it. Elway took some good not great bronco teams to the Superbowl

I'm not concerned about the defense because a lot of the starters including the starting CBS weren't playing. Regardless for my pick to manifest, I don't need the Bengals defense to be great, they could even be slightly below avg. I think it will be enough with what I think will be a 2007 patriots level offense Burrow is the best qb in the NFL.

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