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It’s hard to say no to the insane amount of money being thrown around.

Unfortunately, d lineman that can also cover a modern tight end are now unicorns. They are just too fast and light now.

I agree my point is the defense played great yet most people act like the TEAM played terribly. What actually happened was the freshman 3rd string QB that probably had 10 snaps in practice was overwhelmed. The days of having a good 2nd and 3rd QB are long gone. See Burrow, Penix and Ewers as examples. Too easy to leave for a starting spot.

Unfortunately, the rules are completely stacked against the defense and everyone wants offense. Better to lose 28-35 than 10-17. Think about it, Ohio State held the #9 team in the nation Missouri to 14 points, a team which averaged 32.5 pts/game in the SEC. Most people think Ohio State played terribly.

I can give a little love to the Lions. I had a bad experience at Veterans Memorial stadium (not Eagles related) so not a Philly fan.

Good take in my opinion. I have to admire what the Clowns have pulled off this year and the Ravens look damn good. As you said, the Stealers have always been cheap shot artists and I really don’t care at all about them.

And if there are incentives then they can tell the coaches they want to play. If they are denied they can talk to the players’ Union rep. And the Bengals are not know for intentionally screwing players like that. If you know of someone that is in this exact situation on the team then do tell, I have not heard of any such issue. My guess is the coaches and management are sitting down and making the best decisions for the organization and players concerning next weekend. Assuming ownership is evil gets old.

LOL, you actually think our starters care about their record if they are NOT in the playoffs? Did you watch the last game? The organization has to do what is best for the organization and that means not losing any more starters under contract to injury before the draft.

Callahan. The decision to play Burrow the first 4 games was a bad one and probably not his.

Good thing you are not routing for Pissburgh.

Well, all of the starters, to include Joe Flacco, will probably be sitting and he is supposed to be starting rehab so not sure what the issue is. Not that I care about him but this is a non story.

Did we give up when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? I think not.

I didn’t have a problem with going for it. I had a problem not blocking a guy coming right up the middle on a run play.

Considering our offense did almost nothing in the second half, I was surprised the defense held out that long.

Not disagreeing but the coach has to make adjustments and force the QB to throw shorter routes.

Horrible play calling in the second half. Horrible route running as well. So it’s either a screen or a 20 yard pass downfield?

But it’s a fun excuse!! Yoko Swift!! Kansas City has the same issue every mini dynasty has, their players on the lines and backend just get old. Old lineman get dinged up and the subs just ain’t good enough. Add in the horrible luck at the skill positions (SF2 manages a fake tear) and they become vulnerable.

I thought they renamed it Taylor Swift Arena?

But, but,…we are the Bengals! I could see a Colts v Texans flex with Stroud and Minschew mania.

I think a few teams would take on a portion of his contract. He is OK and some franchises would be happy with that.

That isn’t what the visual is. The visual is Russell wasn’t wanted by not only Pete Carroll and most of the players in Seattle, but now Denver and Sean Peyton don’t want him. Ownership is quitting on him because he is a shit teammate. Nobody on the Seahawks ever said a good word about him after he left, especially the future hall of fame defensive players on that team. Why is that? Because he was a Ciara’s little bitch.

Yeah, they pretty much have to find a suitor to take over part of that disastrous deal. It does save them REAL money going forward. So what do you figure? Atlanta, Minnesota, New England, Raiders, Giants??, Washington and Chicago (bridge QB).