BlackJesus

Perfect timing for the new hairstyle ... (this is real, not a meme) VOTE HERE https://people.com/sexiest-men-alive-poll-2023-7964300

Fresh fade means fresh cash money ...

New haircut ... It's on now Bengals 82 Ravens 7

There is a saying "Week 1 is a liar" ...

^ I fear the Bengals are going to regret passing on Dawand Jones, hell I already do and did on draft day. How could any scout, but especially one for a team with this OL, look at Dawand Jones (the largest wingspan in the NFL) and think, "nah, doesn't look the part". At some point it is just basic geometry. It takes too long to run around his arms.

... Or he knew they would be the last reps he would win all year, because backups.

This sentiment is true. But your weeks are off. Rodgers had 2 calf issues, he had one on May 24 and again on August 15. Then he tore it on Sept 11. (4 weeks apart). Burrow had his calf issue on July 27, this next game will be Sept 17, so about 50 days since the injury (7 weeks). So yes, Burrow is arguably almost "twice" as rested as Rodgers was. He is also 13 years younger, and doesn't have a history of calf problems like Rodgers did.

Burrow is a warrior, so he will want to play regardless. Because of that asking him if he's "good to go?" doesn't do any good. He will always say yes. So it's really up to the training staff to assess if there is ANY increased risk, like AT ALL. Because the entire season and the hopes of a millions of Bengals fans rests on their calculation.

^ Jordan Love's knee is currently screaming "Nooo".

- I can mentally survive losing week 2 with Browning or Grier at QB. - But I can't mentally survive seeing Burrow rupture his achilles in week 2. I would go full Howard Hughes / Unabomber recluse and likely need whatever they gave Michael Jackson to sleep when he died. Now, if I knew that Burrow's calf didn't increase his chances even 1% of an Achilles injury then fine, but I don't know that. Do the Bengals doctors? If they do, then ok. Let's roll.

No panic. But it does no good to just pretend a possibly increased risk isn't there. I'm sure Rodgers would love a time machine and to sit a few more weeks.

"Throw the damn towel!" in New Jersey ...

I think the Bengals could go 0-4 and still make the playoffs, as long as Burrow was healthy. But that's probably the limit, not sure they could overcome 0-5. Now would resting Burrow another 2-3 weeks fully protect him from an Achilles injury based on his calf? I'm not sure. But I think it's worth considering the issue after the Rodgers injury. I saw the trainer using a band on Burrow's calf on the sideline in Cleveland, so they must think it's strong. But I'm sure the Jets thought that about Rodgers.

... 8-8-1 ? But without Burrow this is more likely a 5-12 team.

Aaron Rodgers had a calf injury in August, and on Monday night we watched his achilles tendon rupture. Kevin Durant is famous for having a calf injury and coming back in the finals, which led to an achilles tendon rupture. So the question becomes, should Burrow rest his calf more before taking the field and not play vs the Ravens? The Jets season is essentially over now without Rodgers, and the Bengals season would be over without Burrow. However, the Bengals could start 0-2, or even 0-3 and still make the playoffs with a healthy Burrow. So is the risk of an achilles injury worth the reward of winning a single game in week 2?

With headband ... Without headband ...

The current style requires a headband at all times ...

I was thinking that Burrow wanted to return to his longer look from year 1 of LSU ... but I guess not

Many on social media didn't like his longer hair ... tying it to his performance last week

He may be gone, but the memories he made at Kenwood Mall live on for eternity