This kid continues to impress me more and more. He's taking the "Now or Never" mentality into the season, even though it's only his second year:

Quote:Bengals second-year running back Jeremy Hill has only been there for the most recent playoff loss, but Hill is still taking a "now or never" attitude heading into the season. On Monday, Hill told ESPN's Coley Harvey that changes are needed in Cincinnati this season.

"It's been four years in a row and if it doesn't happen this year then it's probably never going to happen," Hill said. "That's the mentality and the sense of urgency that we bring in every day. Something has to change."

Quote:Hill called the lack of playoff success a "burden."

"For me, it's just a burden that we really need to get lifted from this city, from this team, from this ownership, from this coaching staff and for coach [Marvin] Lewis," Hill said. "It's something that everyone in this locker room really wants to do and it's just about us going out there and doing it. We can talk about it every day. We can say this and say that, but at the end of the day, we've just got to go out there and get it done."

As Hill put it, it's "now or never" for the Bengals this season.

While most football fans will always picture him as a 49er, former Bengal Justin Smith decided to hang up his cleats today.

The Bengals have signed Marcus Hardison, Josh Shaw, and PJ Dawson today.

Our top three picks are left unsigned right now.

Part of my being a bengals and nfl junkie is that I love the actual stadiums themselves (my latest thing is trying to replicate old nfl stadiums from the past in detail by using minecraft, this kinda helps me through the offseason). Anyway, my question is if anyone has done the PBS tour, and if so, is it extensive and comprehensive enough to make a 2hr plus drive worth it. Thanks.

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2015/05/17/bengals-bill-polian/27479191/

This actually reminds me of a poll I posted back on the old message board, about whether or not it was necessarily relevant that the Bengals haven't won a playoff game in over 20 years.

Polian seems to agree with my opinion that being a consistent playoff contender is the most important step towards getting to and winning a Super Bowl. 

Drafting for depth and building a powerful roster is the most effective way to build a team, IMHO. And with New England and Denver seemingly going through their own troubles with their quarterbacks and rosters our time may come sooner than later.

Who do you think does not make the 53 man roster this year that may shock some people?

I'll go with Margus Hunt.

I think his age and lack of development and with MJ's return and the drafting of Hardison makes him a candidate.

I know this has been a discussion before but I was wondering who do we keep after this season? and who is gone? heres the list per ESPN.

Unrestricted*

WR Green,- No way he is gone if we dont sign him there is a serious reason

WR Mohamed Sanu - This one is a little tricky, I think he will be here with a small one year deal

WR Marvin Jones- Given his production before I think we keep him we have no other viable options at WR

OT Andre Smith- With the drafting of 2 OT's in the first round I think Oghbuei(SP) will take his spot

OT Whitworth- I dont know about him after his tweet, I know it was kind of tongue in cheek but we could possibly sign him to a one or 2 year deal, maybe to mentor the rookies. I wouldnt be upset if he goes, but I am a big fan of BigWhit

DE Wallace Gilberry- Hes probably gone if will clarke and Margus hunt show up

DT Brandon Thompson- He will prbably re-sign

LB Vincent Rey- Probably gone

LB Chris Carter- Probably gone, with dawson here

CB Hall- gone with dennard and kirkpatrick here

CB Adam Jones- see above

S Nelson- Maybe a one or two year deal

S Iloka- He will probably re-sign

Just my opinions on what is going to happen, what do you guys think? What are the projected spots we draft in the first and second round next year? what are our biggest need? Gimme some insight! (didnt list the restricted because they are pretty much PS players)

QB
Andy Dalton
A.J. McCarron
Terrelle Pryor

RB
Jeremy Hill
Giovanni Bernard
Rex Burkhead

H-Back
Ryan Hewitt

Wide Receiver
A.J. Green
Marvin Jones
Mohammed Sanu
Denarius Moore
James Wright
Mario Alford

Tight End
Tyler Eifert
Tyler Kroft
C.J. Uzomah

Offensive Tackle
Andrew Whitworth
Jake Fisher
Andre Smith
Eric Winston

Offensive Guard
Clint Boling
Kyle Zeitler
Trey Hopkins
Tanner Hawkinson

Center
Russell Bodine

Defensive End
Michael Johnson
Carlos Dunlap
Margus Hunt
Wallace Gilberry
Will Clarke

Defensive Tackle
Geno Atkins
Domata Peko
Marcus Hardison
Brandon Thompson
Devon Still

Linebacker
Vontaze Burfict
Paul Dawson
Rey Maualuga
A.J. Hawk
Emmanuel Lamur
Vinny Rey

Cornerback
Leon Hall
Dre Kirkpatrick
Darqueze Dennard
Adam Jones
Josh Shaw
Troy Hill

Safety
Reggie Nelson
George Iloka
Derron Smith
Shawn Williams

Punter
Kevin Huber

Kicker
Mike Nugent

Long Snapper
Clark Harris