Week 17: Cardinals @ Bengals

[Prophecy]

Just called Dionne Warwick's Psychic friends Hotline and they predicted that the Bengals will go 11-6 next season, give Zac Taylor an extension, and then proceed to go 8-9/9-8 in 2027 & 2028. Everybody screams fire Zac Taylor, but they wont because he will have multiple years left on his contract.

I just wasted $15 on that call for something I already knew was going to happen.

[COB]

We need defensive line help.  Bottom line.  Draft here, draft there, free agency, etc, doesn’t matter.  If we field the same level of defensive line, especially interior line, we’re doomed.

[ArmyBengal]

No defensive help equals another losing, non-playoff season in 2026.
There's simply no reason to believe otherwise.

I already heard the bullshit on the way to work this morning with the talking heads mentioning how well the Bengals are playing lately, certain players really stepping up and how it bodes well for 2026.

Literally the dumbest shit I've ever heard.
We won't be playing the Dolphins, Cardinals and Browns every game next year.

This organization fucking sucks.  Not sure why I bother.

[Stripes]

All you have to do is get Joe Burrow into a playoff game. The rest of the team can be a trash can, and he'll elevate them.

Fail to do even that three years in a row (two of which have him healthy when it counts) and retain your job?

Must be the franchise known for 16 years of Marvin Lewis.

[TJJackson]

7 hours ago, ArmyBengal said:

Will be making the trip to Houston for that game with my son.

Make sure to bring us all back some ribs and brisket from Corkscrew BBQ

[ArmyBengal]

The BBQ joints down that way just put anything to shame here in Cincinnati. If you have been, you know.

Got a really good in with the Texans team and great opportunities for my son. They have become my 1b team and are *this* close to becoming my 1a.

[TJJackson]

There is some really good bbq in Cincinnati at places not named Montgomery Inn (which actually isnt bbq at all)

Some folks thinks Elis is overrated.  It isnt.  At all.

Harmons in NKy is very good

Webbs in Newport is only open on Fridays but is amazing

[ArmyBengal]

I like Eli’s as well. Drive by there every day in my way to work and take in the smells.

[COB]

Pick 6 by Jessie Bates off Stafford on Monday Night Football.  Ok!

27th career pick for Bates.  Who by all rights should be playing for us.

[Stripes]

1 hour ago, COB said:

Pick 6 by Jessie Bates off Stafford on Monday Night Football.  Ok!

27th career pick for Bates.  Who by all rights should be playing for us.

And then another pick six by the safety we didn't pick: Xavier Watts.

[Stripes]

Well the "six" part was called back by penalty. Whatever.

[Stripes]

I've won my fantasy league over my old asshole Air Force friends.

That does nothing for any of you, but whoop-dee-doo for me.