(03-20-2022, 06:23 PM)AtomicBlaze Wrote: No doubt, I feel good about the line except Carman, I have a feeling since it is a Mike Brown pick Carman will stick around way longer than he should.

I can live with Carman being the starter. We invested a 2nd rounder. He was a good college player. With 4/5 the line being good, I don’t mind rolling w Carman and another rookie (1-3 rounds). However I think our focus now needs to be another edge player. But that’s a whole new discussion! I’m celebrating Collins!!!

Just spoke with La'el Collins who told me the first thing he said to Joe Burrow: "Your new bodyguard is in town, no one's touching you."

— Marisa Contipelli (@BengalsMarisa) March 20, 2022

(03-20-2022, 06:07 PM)Frank Booth Wrote: Let’s see if they fix the actual weakest link in LG, or if somebody steps up and plays ok

I assume you are meaning weakest link at this point since RG and C were definitely the weakest links last season. I have not seen the actual rankings but I have seen it stated that Carman looked far better at LG than RG which could have something to do with him being comfortable on the left side of the line from college.

(03-20-2022, 06:50 PM)jeremydc Wrote: Now, get Spain back in the mix for Carmen’s insurance.

No. Spain is the one who totally whiffed on Aaron Donald on that last offensive play in the SB. If he had even just fallen down in Donald's way, Burrow may have had the second he needed to see Chase running all alone after Ramsey fell down. Spain was borderline serviceable. He can stay gone.

(03-20-2022, 06:55 PM)casear2727 Wrote:

Just spoke with La'el Collins who told me the first thing he said to Joe Burrow: "Your new bodyguard is in town, no one's touching you."

— Marisa Contipelli (@BengalsMarisa) March 20, 2022

Love this!  What an off season! The AFC champs will go in to next season drastically improved!

(03-20-2022, 06:56 PM)OSUfan Wrote: I assume you are meaning weakest link at this point since RG and C were definitely the weakest links last season. I have not seen the actual rankings but I have seen it stated that Carman looked far better at LG than RG which could have something to do with him being comfortable on the left side of the line from college.

C was weak but it wasn’t awful. Carmen/Adeniji at RG were the weak links. Prince at RT as well. When Reiff was healthy, he was at Trey Hopkins level.

(03-20-2022, 05:52 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote:

Finally, the saga is over.

Was I the only one who was hoping she would fall overboard when she stood on the railing to throw the diamond into the sea?

I think Collins is going to get a lot of love from a lot of Cincinnati Bengals fans from around the world

From what I could tell, there was some fans stalking him around the city

(03-20-2022, 06:57 PM)Beaker Wrote: No. Spain is the one who totally whiffed on Aaron Donald on that last offensive play in the SB. If he had even just fallen down in Donald's way, Burrow may have had the second he needed to see Chase running all alone after Ramsey fell down. Spain was borderline serviceable. He can stay gone.

Woah 1 bad play from a decent guard against the best dt in the league and you completely sour on the guy? He was cincy’s 2nd best lineman all year

Bring him back.

(03-20-2022, 06:17 PM)CincyKid Wrote: 4th and 1 sure looks a lot better today

So I'm not the only one who is thinking about shotgun on 4th and inches

(03-20-2022, 06:55 PM)casear2727 Wrote:

Just spoke with La'el Collins who told me the first thing he said to Joe Burrow: "Your new bodyguard is in town, no one's touching you."

— Marisa Contipelli (@BengalsMarisa) March 20, 2022

Absolutely love this. This team is made of peope who are very self confident but don’t go about it in an arrogant way IMO. I love the mojo they all bring. Let’s get the season rolling already!

(03-20-2022, 07:02 PM)thompson19osu Wrote: Absolutely love this. This team is made of peope who are very self confident but don’t go about it in an arrogant way IMO. I love the mojo they all bring. Let’s get the season rolling already!

Well, except for Eli

(03-20-2022, 07:02 PM)psychdoctor Wrote: I think Collins is going to get a lot of love from a lot of Cincinnati Bengals fans from around the world

From what I could tell, there was some fans stalking him around the city

Opening home game, player announcements..... last 4 in order...  Karras, Cappa, LC.... Burrow.

Really opens up the draft for us, I wouldn't be opposed to shopping the RD 1 pick for later picks in RD 2 to really improve the roster depth. Dream scenerio for me:

Bengals trade #31 to Jacksonville

Jaguars trade #33(2) and 106(4)

-Jaguars secure Their guy , while we have multiple guys were interested in and get an extra pick to boot, giving us #33, #63, #95, #106, #136 in first 4 rounds!!

Not buying it till Jack Mehoff confirms.

(03-20-2022, 06:57 PM)Beaker Wrote: No. Spain is the one who totally whiffed on Aaron Donald on that last offensive play in the SB. If he had even just fallen down in Donald's way, Burrow may have had the second he needed to see Chase running all alone after Ramsey fell down. Spain was borderline serviceable. He can stay gone.

If getting beat by Aaron Donald is the standard to cut offensive linemen, there wouldn't be any OL left in the NFL

(03-20-2022, 07:04 PM)casear2727 Wrote: Opening home game, player announcements..... last 4 in order...  Karras, Cappa, LC.... Burrow.

That gives me chills man

(03-20-2022, 07:02 PM)thompson19osu Wrote: Absolutely love this. This team is made of peope who are very self confident but don’t go about it in an arrogant way IMO. I love the mojo they all bring.  Let’s get the season rolling already!

Bad thing about LC though..... if we had him in the SB there is no way he would last the entire game.  He has a serious lack of concern regarding ejections. 


Especially when it comes to his QB, of course Von Miller would had been out too and in that medical tent next to OBJ.....

(03-20-2022, 05:43 PM)Au165 Wrote: It’s more about the sky is falling and immediate vitriol that occurs every time people here don’t get what they want immediately. It’s the same toxic culture of the game day thread. I’ll sit here and call it out and continue to do so each time it happens which is more and more lately.

Well ain't you special,  Mr hall monitor!

(03-20-2022, 07:07 PM)casear2727 Wrote: Bad thing about LC though..... if we had him in the SB there is no way he would last the entire game.  He has a serious lack of concern regarding ejections. 


Especially when it comes to his QB, of course Von Miller would had been out too and in that medical tent next to OBJ.....

Hmm yea I can see some future issues between him and Pittsburgh