(08-18-2025, 11:22 AM)Truck_1_0_1_ Wrote: Just goes to show how little Americans know about Sumo Wrestling.

Shiiiiiiit. Your Canadian ass probably doesn’t even know about the GOAT. A one Mr. E. Honda.

(08-18-2025, 11:53 AM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Shiiiiiiit. Your Canadian ass probably doesn’t even know about the GOAT. A one Mr. E. Honda.

(08-18-2025, 11:22 AM)Truck_1_0_1_ Wrote: Just goes to show how little Americans know about Sumo Wrestling.

Akebono Tarō was an American-born Japanese professional sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining sumo in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990. After two consecutive yusho or tournament championships in November 1992 and January 1993 he made history by becoming the first non-Japanese-born wrestler ever to reach yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo.



I was a fan of his and watched many matches on TV live.

    

(08-18-2025, 11:53 AM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Shiiiiiiit. Your Canadian ass probably doesn’t even know about the GOAT. A one Mr. E. Honda.

His actor in the film was Samoan, so he ain't shit!

(08-18-2025, 02:38 PM)BengalsBong Wrote: Akebono Tarō was an American-born Japanese professional sumo wrestler and professional wrestler from Waimānalo, Hawaii. Joining sumo in Japan in 1988, he was trained by pioneering Hawaiian wrestler Takamiyama and rose swiftly up the rankings, reaching the top division in 1990. After two consecutive yusho or tournament championships in November 1992 and January 1993 he made history by becoming the first non-Japanese-born wrestler ever to reach yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo.



I was a fan of his and watched many matches on TV live.

I'm glad to see a fellow lover of the sport, but Chad was a merchant of the corruption and seediness of the sport at the time, so his legacy is a bit tainted as a result.

I'm a Hakuho guy: I saw him toss... Someone (I can't for the life of me remember) on his ass, live in 2016 in Nagoya and it was one of the best sports moments I've ever witnessed live.

Hakuho is just the best ever, those Mongolians are something special 

-no starters will play on Saturday
-Drew Sample, Yoshi have been added to the players who are dinged.  They are liste as day to day
-as noted in multiple posts, Volson out for the season
-Patrick not injured as badly as they first thought...he is day to dat
-Jalen Rivers took first team rg snaps.  
-Hill, Stone, Gesicki, and Burton all returned to practice

-Don't worry about the defense per Zac...they showed nothing in preseason.  I'm not worried about schemes.  Even in vanilla schemes they can't be blown off the line like they've bee,n but I guess time will tell
-The team is further ahead than they were last season

-not Bengals, but Lamar Jackson got hit during practice and left the field 40 minutes early wth the trainers and team doctor.  He was flexing his hand.wrist

(08-20-2025, 06:28 PM)pally Wrote: -no starters will play on Saturday
-Drew Sample, Yoshi have been added to the players who are dinged.  They are liste as day to day
-as noted in multiple posts, Volson out for the season
-Patrick not injured as badly as they first thought...he is day to dat
-Jaden Rivers took first team rg snaps.  
-Hill, Stone, Gesicki, and Burton all returned to practice

-Don't worry about the defense per Zac...they showed nothing in preseason.  I'm not worried about schemes.  Even in vanilla schemes they can't be blown off the line like they've bee,n but I guess time will tell
-The team is further ahead than they were last season

-not Bengals, but Lamar Jackson got hit during practice and left the field 40 minutes early wth the trainers and team doctor.  He was flexing his hand.wrist

Glad to see Jalen's brother getting first-team reps. I think he's currently our best option

Duke said in an interview that the D was purposely showing nothing, but IDT, you could look as bad as they have if you tried

Glad to see the players coming back

(08-20-2025, 06:53 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Glad to see Jalen's brother getting first-team reps. I think he's currently our best option

Duke said in an interview that the D was purposely showing nothing, but IDT, you could look as bad as they have if you tried

Glad to see the players coming back

If they are purposefully not showing anything on defense, to confuse and win the 1st game at Cleveland, what happens when the cat is out of the bag. Do they really think the Jaguars won’t be able to figure out an offensive game plan in one week.  Who are they kidding, that’s a pretty poor excuse for lack of execution.

(08-20-2025, 06:28 PM)pally Wrote: -Don't worry about the defense per Zac...they showed nothing in preseason.

Yeah nothing encouraging.  :)

(08-20-2025, 06:53 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Duke said in an interview that the D was purposely showing nothing, but IDT, you could look as bad as they have if you tried

Glad to see the players coming back

My only hope is the Burrow and other players like Chase have been giving the defense props. They are seeing Golden's schemes so let's hope. Good to see Burton and Gesicki back. I hope Burton gets some reps Saturday albeit with the second team if he is healhy.

(08-20-2025, 07:02 PM)Timanky12 Wrote: If they are purposefully not showing anything on defense, to confuse and win the 1st game at Cleveland, what happens when the cat is out of the bag. Do they really think the Jaguars won’t be able to figure out an offensive game plan in one week.  Who are they kidding, that’s a pretty poor excuse for lack of execution.

I think it is more than just game 2. There is a 4 day turn around for Jags though so not a lot of time to decifer new schemes. Also these teams have every stat in the book. On DC's that have been n he league for a while, I am sure they know with high degree of probability down and distance calls.

I also think Golden will use Stewart differnt ways thus the OC will call plays no knowing where he lines up and the defensice call. I know I am optimist and try and find positive outcomes, I hope I am right and the naysayers are wrong. I would not even call the naysayers comments overreacting based on the 2 preseason games. Game 2 was beyond bad by our 1st team defense.

(08-20-2025, 06:28 PM)pally Wrote: -no starters will play on Saturday
-Drew Sample, Yoshi have been added to the players who are dinged.  They are liste as day to day
-as noted in multiple posts, Volson out for the season
-Patrick not injured as badly as they first thought...he is day to dat
-Jaden Rivers took first team rg snaps.  
-Hill, Stone, Gesicki, and Burton all returned to practice

-Don't worry about the defense per Zac...they showed nothing in preseason.  I'm not worried about schemes.  Even in vanilla schemes they can't be blown off the line like they've bee,n but I guess time will tell
-The team is further ahead than they were last season

-not Bengals, but Lamar Jackson got hit during practice and left the field 40 minutes early wth the trainers and team doctor.  He was flexing his hand.wrist

I was hoping Murphy and Ford would return. Glad to see Hill back, hopefully he is ready for the Browns.

(08-20-2025, 07:02 PM)Timanky12 Wrote: If they are purposefully not showing anything on defense, to confuse and win the 1st game at Cleveland, what happens when the cat is out of the bag. Do they really think the Jaguars won’t be able to figure out an offensive game plan in one week.  Who are they kidding, that’s a pretty poor excuse for lack of execution.

Yeah, I'm just reporting what Duke said last week on Sirius. As I said, you cannot look as bad as our starters on D have; oddly enough, the 2nd/3rd team hasn't been so bad. 

(08-20-2025, 06:53 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Glad to see Jalen's brother getting first-team reps. I think he's currently our best option

Duke said in an interview that the D was purposely showing nothing, but IDT, you could look as bad as they have if you tried

Glad to see the players coming back

lol...my typing just randomly renames players!

new team sponser

NEWS: #NFL legends Travis and Jason Kelce’s beer brand Garage Beer is now an official beer partner of the Cincinnati #Bengals.

???@drinkgaragebeer will be available in Paycor Stadium this season.

This is really cool ??? pic.twitter.com/shRJikia6A

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) August 20, 2025

(08-20-2025, 07:40 PM)pally Wrote: new team sponser

NEWS: #NFL legends Travis and Jason Kelce’s beer brand Garage Beer is now an official beer partner of the Cincinnati #Bengals.

???@drinkgaragebeer will be available in Paycor Stadium this season.

This is really cool ??? pic.twitter.com/shRJikia6A

— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) August 20, 2025

I would have refused this deal. F the Kelseys. I feel this is embarrassing TBH.

2. The coverage by Logan Wilson is excellent. But the Joe Burrow to Chase Brown throw and catch is even better.
“Listen, if you’re in good coverage, that dude is going to put it where only his guy can get it,” said Wilson. “Sometimes they make good plays and that’s part of it.” pic.twitter.com/OEe33krapu

— Dan Hoard (@Dan_Hoard) August 20, 2025

 

4. A great camp and preseason continues for Charlie Jones who has 7 catches for 5 first downs and a touchdown in the two preseason games.
“I’m definitely more confident,” said Jones. “I’ve been healthy this camp, which is a big part of it.” pic.twitter.com/5fhP3VS2jA

— Dan Hoard (@Dan_Hoard) August 20, 2025

 

 

5. LB Demetrius Knight hasn’t flashed in the two games, but Zac Taylor doesn’t sound concerned.
“There’s learning to be done, but he’s had an outstanding camp,” Zac said.
“Demetrius is a guy that sees something once and you make a correction, and the next time he’s lights out.” pic.twitter.com/51Eulwa7CQ

— Dan Hoard (@Dan_Hoard) August 20, 2025

  

(08-20-2025, 07:43 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: I would have refused this deal. F the Kelseys. I feel this is embarrassing TBH.

I've seen that beer at the store several times.  I always shrugged it off thinking at first glance it was Garbage Beer instead of Garage Beer.  The name just seems to me like cheap beer I'd store in my garage fridge to give to my neighbors.   Not something I would ever buy and that was before I just found out it was a Kelce product.  I agree the Brown family taking money from a Kelce product is a bit disappointing.  But I suppose someone has to chip in for the Bengals end on that new lease agreement..  

(08-20-2025, 08:14 PM)George Cantstandya Wrote: I've seen that beer at the store several times.  I always shrugged it off thinking at first glance it was Garbage Beer instead of Garage Beer.  The name just seems to me like cheap beer I'd store in my garage fridge to give to my neighbors.   Not something I would ever buy and that was before I just found out it was a Kelce product.  I agree the Brown family taking money from a Kelce product is a bit disappointing.  But I suppose someone has to chip in for the Bengals end on that new lease agreement.  

Should not be allowed through the gates, and anyone who buys that garbage should be banned from PBS. I don't think they are truly a sponsor. How can they be? It's more like a few well-known individuals in the NFL tried to offer beer to our organization. And, instead of saying no thanks, our stupid foolish org says yes. 

That should be coffin, nails, when it comes to the discussion that the Brown family only cares about money instead of winning. MB or Katie is trying to jump in on the backside of the Taylor train.

(08-20-2025, 07:02 PM)Timanky12 Wrote: If they are purposefully not showing anything on defense, to confuse and win the 1st game at Cleveland, what happens when the cat is out of the bag. Do they really think the Jaguars won’t be able to figure out an offensive game plan in one week.  Who are they kidding, that’s a pretty poor excuse for lack of execution.

They don't run the same game plan from week to week and they're not just limited to one game's worth of plays. 

That's not a defense of this defense, which has been offensive, just to say one game against Cleveland isn't going to give the Jags the answer to the defense.