{The Ultimate Bengals Offseason Extravaganza Thread}

[PCB Bengal Fan]

(03-09-2025, 03:30 PM)bfine32 Wrote: He doesn't seem the type/ 

Did'nt he demand a raise before the season started last year, not knowing he could'nt get it because of league rules? He's the type. Most of them are.

[*bengalfan74*]

(03-10-2025, 10:00 AM)CJD Wrote: At this point, I think I'm 100% numb to this team.

They had 3 objectives prior to beginning free agency.

And they failed in all 3 of those objectives.

Expecting even a single positive thing from them is unrealistic at this point.

I'm right there with you. I'm trying to stay positive but WOW is it hard. 

[*rfaulk34*]

(03-10-2025, 11:15 AM)Wyche Wrote: Beware the Red Storm of St John's come tourney time. The Rick is back!

lol. I was just thinking the other day...how great it would be to have a final 4 of Ky and SJU on one side and Duke and Auburn on the other. 

Have an instant classic where the cats beat Rick, then Duke beats Auburn in double or triple overtime, then the Cats take it home against the despicable, hated dookies on Monday night.

Ahhhh, to dream...

[TecmoBengals]

(03-10-2025, 12:03 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: Go easy broham. Eric only has 2 gears; Tee Higgins is always injured and no one knows what anyone is saying or thinking. 

Makes me wonder why he bothers to post on a message board that's designed for discussion on a myriad of things, including speculation.

My view on what makes a forum like this fun:

[PCB Bengal Fan]

(03-09-2025, 05:33 PM)bengalsboy Wrote: One of the greatest qb,of all time? Burrow isn't anywhere close to that.He may be some day.But not right now.Mahomes,has accomplished,far more than Burrow .

Mahomes found the perfect fit, if he gets drafted by any team that was'nt Pitt, Balt, Philly or KC he's not gonna be the same. You think he'd be Burrow good if he was drafted by the Bengals with this O-line?

[*ochocincos*]

(03-10-2025, 12:03 PM)phil413 Wrote: Less than an hour til kickoff

Oh, who's playing? Not the Bengals!

[RunKijanaRun]

Looks like twitter/X is down. Poor timing.

[Luvnit2]

Those trashing our FO, Mack just signed a 1 year deal for guaranteed 18 miilion. it appears to me our FO did a hell of a job with Trey's former contract.

[*ochocincos*]

(03-09-2025, 07:32 PM)Nepa Wrote: Loveland isn't adept at blocking either. I don't think we need another TE that doesn't block. Warren is a complete TE in that he blocks well, for the QB or RB, but unlikely to be there at 17.

With Gesicki signed to a 3-year deal, I agree.
If a TE is going to be drafted, they need to fit the Erick All mold. Someone who can block but isn't a liability as a receiver.
Warren is my preferred, but I also like Mason Taylor out of LSU on Day 2 and Mitchell Evans out of ND early Day 3.

[phil413]

(03-10-2025, 12:31 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Oh, who's playing? Not the Bengals!

Punt pass and tire kick competition starts at the same time 

[*rfaulk34*]

(03-10-2025, 12:03 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: Go easy broham. Eric only has 2 gears; Tee Higgins is always injured and no one knows what anyone is saying or thinking. 

Makes me wonder why he bothers to post on a message board that's designed for discussion on a myriad of things, including speculation.

(03-10-2025, 12:15 PM)TecmoBengals Wrote: My view on what makes a forum like this fun:

AND hot takes!

Makes me think of hot cakes. mmmmmmm

[KillerGoose]

(03-10-2025, 12:15 PM)PCB Bengal Fan Wrote: Mahomes found the perfect fit, if he gets drafted by any team that was'nt Pitt, Balt, Philly or KC he's not gonna be the same. You think he'd be Burrow good if he was drafted by the Bengals with this O-line?

I think this greatly oversimplifies the situations. We have to ignore the fact that Mahomes was drafted in 2017 because that screws everything up, but if Mahomes replaces Burrow and everything else stays the same (Tee Higgins, Chase, etc.) then I absolutely think he becomes one of the best QBs in the league still. It just wouldn't be via the same manner. 

They are elite QBs for different reasons. Burrow is better in-structure than Mahomes and Mahomes is better out of structure. If you put Mahomes on this team, he lights the league up because of how talented his weapons are and how good he is at evading pressure. 

There are definitely teams where Mahomes doesn't turn into this guy, though, just like there are teams where Burrow doesn't turn into who he is. If Joe was drafted by someone like the Lions or Browns where they put Joe under center, heavy play-action and condensed sets, then I don't think he is the guy he is today. A notable part of Joe's success has been the coaching staff's willingness to implement an offense that Joe already excelled in during college. For the faults they have, they have done that very well. 

[CJD]

(03-10-2025, 11:00 AM)ERIC1 Wrote: because your objectives  were  not satisfied does not mean the team is going down the wrong road..Mike Gesicki really is not a tight end but more of a large receiver and the bengals needed one and signed him to a 3 year deal..pretty cool..the rest will work ouyt ..maybe not to your satisfaction ..or mine..but this team has made the necessary coaching changes and I am confident they know what needs to be done..have a great day

Here's hoping.

[*rfaulk34*]

As Scott Hanson says...the witching hour is upon us.

[CJD]

(03-10-2025, 12:59 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: As Scott Hanson says...the witching hour is upon us.

Twitter seems to have crashed.

At least for me.

I wonder if the two events are related.

[*rfaulk34*]

(03-10-2025, 01:01 PM)CJD Wrote: Twitter seems to have crashed.

At least for me.

I wonder if the two events are related.

Twitter and PFF are down, at least.

Typical hacker stuff. What can i do to create the biggest pile of shit and ruin people's day. 

[CJD]

(03-10-2025, 01:02 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: Twitter and PFF are down, at least.

Typical hacker stuff. What can i do to create the biggest pile of shit and ruin people's day. 

Is it a hacker or is it a traffic volume issue?

[*rfaulk34*]

(03-10-2025, 01:03 PM)CJD Wrote: Is it a hacker or is it a traffic volume issue?

Never seen a traffic volume issue on FA day before.

[coachmcneil71]

(03-10-2025, 09:25 AM)pally Wrote: Also known as the start of free agency week

For Bengals fans it is a day/week of high anxiety so make sure you are ready.  The must haves include

1) bottle of antacids
2) bottle of Tylenol
3) adult beverage of your choice
4) Xanax
5) and of course, that smidgen of hope that will quickly be doused when the FO does something stupid (er) than they already have

Not your first time aye?   Spot on!

[*ochocincos*]

(03-10-2025, 12:59 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: As Scott Hanson says...the witching hour is upon us.