Lol

3 hours ago, Le Tigre said:

Not saying you are off-base…but unless he comes aboard with a twin…wouldn’t expect much impact

Oh for sure one guy isn't going to make such an impact that things are completely different. However when you're drafting at the top (right now we hold the 10th pick) rather than the bottm of the draft you have a higher chance at getting guys that can make an impact sooner rather than waiting 3 years on Miles Murphy to finally look like a good football player. I agree though, we need to be doing more in FA to cover these holes while the young guys learn. Starting so many young players on D was really apparent that they were struggling. Hopefully they all continue to step up next year, but we should be adding some vets to the D to help imo

11 minutes ago, Jamie_B said:

Oh for sure one guy isn't going to make such an impact that things are completely different. However when you're drafting at the top (right now we hold the 10th pick) rather than the bottm of the draft you have a higher chance at getting guys that can make an impact sooner rather than waiting 3 years on Miles Murphy to finally look like a good football player. I agree though, we need to be doing more in FA to cover these holes while the young guys learn. Starting so many young players on D was really apparent that they were struggling. Hopefully they all continue to step up next year, but we should be adding some vets to the D to help imo

Vets like Geno Stone or Sheldon Rankins? This team could use a Dhani Jones or two. Even a Kaesviharn.

9 minutes ago, T-Dub said:

Even a Kaesviharn.

Don’t let Dr Tibor read this! 😄

27 minutes ago, T-Dub said:

Vets like Geno Stone or Sheldon Rankins? This team could use a Dhani Jones or two. Even a Kaesviharn.

No disagreement. They need someone who can line everyone up and teach the young guys to do that too, a Josh Bynes type. Our big issue is when Bates left, Logan took over he clearly wasnt a guy who took on the role of teaching how to get guys lined up

9 minutes ago, Jamie_B said:

No disagreement. They need someone who can line everyone up and teach the young guys to do that too, a Josh Bynes type. Our big issue is when Bates left, Logan took over he clearly wasnt a guy who took on the role of teaching how to get guys lined up

Definitely need a defensive leader

37 minutes ago, Jamie_B said:

No disagreement. They need someone who can line everyone up and teach the young guys to do that too, a Josh Bynes type. Our big issue is when Bates left, Logan took over he clearly wasnt a guy who took on the role of teaching how to get guys lined up

Wasn't he? Knight sure seemed to take a step back when Wilson got benched. He was voted a Team Captain. That doesn't sound like a lack of leadership. Maybe he wasn't "buying in" enough for Golden.. Then all of a sudden Logan sucks and is an "asshole" to boot (according to some)? Yeah, ok.

Overall I think they were trying to avoid starting a bunch of rookies but what they had wasn't getting it done, then JB went out.. Like they wanted to turn over the roster but also make a playoff run at the same time, & have effectively done neither. We were talking about a rebuild in the preseason, though no one wants to call it that. Now a bunch of vets that were ass for the entire season, if not longer, suddenly turn it on & we're to believe they're going to be awesome from now on. Most of them are going to turn it right back off in 3 weeks, knowing they've done just enough to get by, again.

It's not a scheme problem and it's not going to be fixed by adding this or that player. Cutting a few would be a start, DGAF if their replacement is effectively no better so long as they can act like a fucking pro. That's where it starts. Free agency, trades, draft board and everything else needs to reflect that one standard. Otherwise none of it will matter. WTF are the Cincinnati Bengals? Are they about football or is that more of a side hustle? Things need to happen on a scale I don't think they're comfortable with, at least not yet.

15 minutes ago, T-Dub said:

Wasn't he? Knight sure seemed to take a step back when Wilson got benched. He was voted a Team Captain. That doesn't sound like a lack of leadership. Maybe he wasn't "buying in" enough for Golden.. Then all of a sudden Logan sucks and is an "asshole" to boot (according to some)? Yeah, ok.

Overall I think they were trying to avoid starting a bunch of rookies but what they had wasn't getting it done, then JB went out.. Like they wanted to turn over the roster but also make a playoff run at the same time, & have effectively done neither. We were talking about a rebuild in the preseason, though no one wants to call it that. Now a bunch of vets that were ass for the entire season, if not longer, suddenly turn it on & we're to believe they're going to be awesome from now on. Most of them are going to turn it right back off in 3 weeks, knowing they've done just enough to get by, again.

It's not a scheme problem and it's not going to be fixed by adding this or that player. Cutting a few would be a start, DGAF if their replacement is effectively no better so long as they can act like a fucking pro. That's where it starts. Free agency, trades, draft board and everything else needs to reflect that one standard. Otherwise none of it will matter. WTF are the Cincinnati Bengals? Are they about football or is that more of a side hustle? Things need to happen on a scale I don't think they're comfortable with, at least not yet.

Being a captain doesn't mean you know how to teach young guys

1 hour ago, Jamie_B said:

Being a captain doesn't mean you know how to teach young guys

I'd say it's indicative of more than that but I can't speak to his teaching abilities. They never seemed to have these problems in all his previous years while playing at a respectable level. I can believe he was slowing down, or was a "Lou guy", maybe didn't fit. This sorry-ass defense is in no way on Logan Wilson, though. Why don't we trade whoever drafted Stewart to Dallas instead?

Cincy Jungle

Zack Moss trashes the Cincinnati Bengals: ‘Worst franchis...

Moss calls the Bengals the worst franchise in sports.

So much for that

le sigh
See you next year...

1 hour ago, Griever said:

9 hours ago, LostInDaJungle said:

Cincy Jungle

Zack Moss trashes the Cincinnati Bengals: ‘Worst franchis...

Moss calls the Bengals the worst franchise in sports.

I saw that and went minor ballistic.

I don't even remember Zac Moss he was such a scrub

and why would you, I or anyone else give a rat's ass WHAT

he thinks about the Bengals.

He probably called in his "report" when he was on break at

the Howdy Car Wash on Reading Road where its his job to

give a spritz of Poopperee™ to the interior at the end of the line.

4 minutes ago, High School Harry said:

I saw that and went minor ballistic.

I don't even remember Zac Moss he was such a scrub

and why would you, I or anyone else give a rat's ass WHAT

he thinks about the Bengals.

He probably called in his "report" when he was on break at

the Howdy Car Wash on Reading Road where its his job to

give a spritz of Poopperee™ to the interior at the end of the line.

I'll wait a few days for you to post how much you always liked Zac Moss and hope he figures it out real soon instead of responding.

NFL Mock Draft 2026: Projecting the current Top 10 picks

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/nfl-mock-draft-2026-updated-draft-order-and-projected-top-10-picks-after-week-15/ar-AA1SkPjc?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=a671755564654879a978dbd26311f7ae&ei=84

NFL Draft Order	Mock Draft Selection
1. New York Jets (via trade with NYG)	QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
2. Las Vegas Raiders	QB Dante Moore, Oregon
3. Tennessee Titans	LB Arvell Reese, Ohio State
4. Cleveland Browns	WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
5. New York Giants (via trade with NYJ)	WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State
6. Arizona Cardinals	OT Francis Mauigoa, Miami (FL)
7. New Orleans Saints	EDGE Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (FL)
8. Washington Commanders	EDGE David Bailey, Texas Tech
9. Cincinnati Bengals	S Caleb Downs, Ohio State
10. Los Angeles Rams (via ATL)	OT Spencer Fano, Utah

Not sorry, but no more "The Ohio State ..." players before the 3d round.

Edit: not a knock on Ohio State, but on the Bengals.

First attempt and way too early to know anything about most of these guys.

2 hours ago, Jamie_B said:

First attempt and way too early to know anything about most of these guys.

Sarratt is a big kid. good athlete, made a lot of plays for Indiana.

Dennis-Sutton is a pass rushing DE. Like his game a lot. He’s very noticeable (In a good way) when you watched Penn St play.

1 hour ago, texbengal said:

Sarratt is a big kid. good athlete, made a lot of plays for Indiana.

Dennis-Sutton is a pass rushing DE. Like his game a lot. He’s very noticeable (In a good way) when you watched Penn St play.

Mcdonald is phenomenal and a big riser on many draft boards

Two or three dead cat bounces, drop to 15+/- draft pick and take a wide receiver.

1/2 🥷🏼

On 12/14/2025 at 5:35 PM, I_C_Deadpeople said:

Or an over rated POS…

On 12/15/2025 at 7:07 AM, Montana Bengal said:

Embarrassing..

Zach Moss wasn't lying....

On 12/15/2025 at 9:02 AM, Griever said:

Wouldn't SOS put the team above all other 4,-10 teams since their the most difficult?

20 hours ago, Arkansas Bengal said:

NFL Mock Draft 2026: Projecting the current Top 10 picks

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/nfl-mock-draft-2026-updated-draft-order-and-projected-top-10-picks-after-week-15/ar-AA1SkPjc?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=a671755564654879a978dbd26311f7ae&ei=84

NFL Draft Order	Mock Draft Selection
1. New York Jets (via trade with NYG)	QB Fernando Mendoza, Indiana
2. Las Vegas Raiders	QB Dante Moore, Oregon
3. Tennessee Titans	LB Arvell Reese, Ohio State
4. Cleveland Browns	WR Jordyn Tyson, Arizona State
5. New York Giants (via trade with NYJ)	WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State
6. Arizona Cardinals	OT Francis Mauigoa, Miami (FL)
7. New Orleans Saints	EDGE Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (FL)
8. Washington Commanders	EDGE David Bailey, Texas Tech
9. Cincinnati Bengals	S Caleb Downs, Ohio State
10. Los Angeles Rams (via ATL)	OT Spencer Fano, Utah

I think Dant Moore is staying at Oregon

As much as If love to draft Caleb Downs

15 hours ago, New Jersey Bengal said:

Mcdonald is phenomenal and a big riser on many draft boards

Yes he's a load..

TJ Staton isn't doubled much.

That's a huge problem.