3 moves that makes us a major SB contender

[Isaac Curtis: The Real #85]

(08-16-2025, 09:49 PM)Soonerpeace Wrote: If we traded Burton for Strange the salary savings would pay for Risner too. Strange knows Peters system and the transition quicker.

Burton makes peanuts. That move won't pay for Risner. 

Strange is a C. We need G and OT more. 

[Soonerpeace]

(08-16-2025, 11:50 PM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: Burton makes peanuts. That move won't pay for Risner. 

Strange is a C. We need G and OT more. 

That’s right was looking at Burton’s total contract

[sandwedge]

(08-16-2025, 08:54 PM)007BengalsFan Wrote: I dont get it either.  People think we should give up picks or players for an average guard when Risner would give you the same but you wouldnt need to give up anything to sign?   That makes no sense.  Some of these guys still live off their draft hype vs actual NFL production.

But why is Risner still available? I mean, people could be getting upset for no reason.

[Bengalitis]

Burton is such a waste of space.... get rid of him already!!!!

Everyone loves the bad boy players....so it seems..

in the NFL they all end up the same.

[EatonFan]

(08-16-2025, 04:47 PM)HarleyDog Wrote:

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[Timanky12]

I saw an article this morning that the coaching staff might be a little worried about the OL, well da. No kidding

[Bengalbug]

(Yesterday, 08:50 AM)Timanky12 Wrote: I saw an article this morning that the coaching staff might be a little worried about the OL, well da. No kidding

Can you link it please?

Edit: may be this - https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/zac-taylor-says-what-everyone-is-thinking-about-bengals-ol/ar-AA1KFJLS

[Timanky12]

(Yesterday, 09:12 AM)Bengalbug Wrote: Can you link it please?

Edit: may be this - https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/zac-taylor-says-what-everyone-is-thinking-about-bengals-ol/ar-AA1KFJLS

Yes that’s it

[Isaac Curtis: The Real #85]

(Yesterday, 08:50 AM)Timanky12 Wrote: I saw an article this morning that the coaching staff might be a little worried about the OL, well da. No kidding

No shit. 

Our coaches were, in my opinion, a bit arrogant this offseason. I get wanting to give Peters a look at what we have first. But Cappa was shown the door fast. And NE's OL was crap last year. He should know he cannot turn water into wine. And Volson & Ford are crappy. 

A 3rd rounder, a fifth rounder, and a bargin bin FA/low end starter/backup was always gonna be underwhelming. And the backups are all totally unproven PS level dudes except for Ford, who is versatile but VERY mediocre everywhere he plays. 

Now, fortunately, Fairchild looks pretty good so far. Credit is due there. But RG is shaky. And OT looks beyond Rivers atm. The depth at OL is crap. Though Volson is not horrid as a backup, though he has been LG only so far. And he has been horrid in pass pro as a starter. 

OG and C (with Patrick in the mix) are bettercthan last year. OT is worse if you count a healthy Brown as OT3 (or another proven vet). 

[*bfine32*]

(Yesterday, 12:29 AM)sandwedge Wrote: But why is Risner still available? I mean, people could be getting upset for no reason.

Just ask, the only reason Risner is not signed to an NFL team is because the Bengals FO is "stupid".

Not because brilliant teams such as Philly and SFF have lost their starting guards and haven't brought him in.

Not because EVERY team in the NFL could use some upgrade/depth at IOL

Not because he just turned 30 and may be asking more than he's worth

It's because Bengals

[*rfaulk34*]

(Yesterday, 09:12 AM)Bengalbug Wrote: Can you link it please?

Edit: may be this - https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/zac-taylor-says-what-everyone-is-thinking-about-bengals-ol/ar-AA1KFJLS

That's a very poorly worded and easy to misunderstand article. 

Yes, there's an issue brewing at RG if things don't go well Monday night but that article has a distinctly negative assessment about a couple players that aren't an issue and anyone that says Cordell Volson is a "possible starter at guard", should have his keyboard taken away. 

[Isaac Curtis: The Real #85]

(Yesterday, 12:00 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: That's a very poorly worded and easy to misunderstand article. 

Yes, there's an issue brewing at RG if things don't go well Monday night but that article has a distinctly negative assessment about a couple players that aren't an issue and anyone that says Cordell Volson is a "possible starter at guard", should have his keyboard taken away. 

Seconded. It is a pretty innocuous quote. "It's a work in progress" is hardly ZT with his hair on fire. 

This may be the last chance to see guys play against starters from another team. If I am on the fence about "is this guy good enough to start" or not, this game is likely the last bit of live game info I get before real games start. 

Stone, Gesicki, Murphy, and Volson seem out. Turner & Burton likely out. IDK on BJ Hill & Cedric Johnson. Ford may be iffy as well, now. 

I think OL and safety struggles could trigger FA moves. G & S should have been made long since. OT3 is also an issue, but there is not much help out there. 

Big game for Patrick, Ford (if he plays) and the fringe OL guys: Lee, Cochran, McLaughlin, Kirkland, Stueber, etc. Even Rivers, can he play decently at guard or is this a total red shirt year? 

Ditto at S. Anderson, Anthony, & Jules. Simmons is still out there. 

Gotta say, CB looked shaky as well. Some cheap vet corners still out there. 

[Timanky12]

https://defector.com/why-your-team-sucks-2025-cincinnati-bengals

Nice article about the Bengals

[reuben.ahmed]

(08-16-2025, 01:15 PM)Bengalstripes9 Wrote: If burton could play in the preseason and shine im sure someone might want to trade for him.
Same with murphy.

Those two are certainly good trade bait for offensive line or free safety help.

Oh Mike brown isn't that smart to attempt that.

[phil413]

We as fans have high standards but we are a contender with Trey signed and playing. I'm concerned at at RG and S but Trey back could get us in the 20-24 range defensively and if they get some turnovers plus a top offense..they have a shot vs anyone.

[SunsetBengal]

(Yesterday, 03:40 PM)Timanky12 Wrote: https://defector.com/why-your-team-sucks-2025-cincinnati-bengals

Nice article about the Bengals

I disagree, a "nice" article about the Bengals would be titled "Why the 2025 Bengals are SB favorites", as opposed to "Why your team sucks"...

[THE PISTONS]

(Yesterday, 12:29 AM)sandwedge Wrote: But why is Risner still available? I mean, people could be getting upset for no reason.

Exactly.

[THE PISTONS]

(Yesterday, 12:00 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: That's a very poorly worded and easy to misunderstand article. 

Yes, there's an issue brewing at RG if things don't go well Monday night but that article has a distinctly negative assessment about a couple players that aren't an issue and anyone that says Cordell Volson is a "possible starter at guard", should have his keyboard taken away. 

I think he's a possible starter in the sense that he started the last few years. That said, he clearly is a poor starter and needed upgraded.

[THE PISTONS]

(Yesterday, 12:20 PM)Isaac Curtis: The Real #85 Wrote: Seconded. It is a pretty innocuous quote. "It's a work in progress" is hardly ZT with his hair on fire. 

This may be the last chance to see guys play against starters from another team. If I am on the fence about "is this guy good enough to start" or not, this game is likely the last bit of live game info I get before real games start. 

Stone, Gesicki, Murphy, and Volson seem out. Turner & Burton likely out. IDK on BJ Hill & Cedric Johnson. Ford may be iffy as well, now. 

I think OL and safety struggles could trigger FA moves. G & S should have been made long since. OT3 is also an issue, but there is not much help out there. 

Big game for Patrick, Ford (if he plays) and the fringe OL guys: Lee, Cochran, McLaughlin, Kirkland, Stueber, etc. Even Rivers, can he play decently at guard or is this a total red shirt year? 

Ditto at S. Anderson, Anthony, & Jules. Simmons is still out there. 

Gotta say, CB looked shaky as well. Some cheap vet corners still out there. 

The struggles SHOULD trigger moves. It was pretty easy to see that Guard and Safety were weak spots that needed addressed.

But, will they trigger moves is the question?

[THE PISTONS]

(Today, 12:26 AM)phil413 Wrote: We as fans have high standards but we are a contender with Trey signed and playing. I'm concerned at at RG and S but Trey back could get us in the 20-24 range defensively and if they get some turnovers plus a top offense..they have a shot vs anyone.

We're contenders in the sense that maybe 15-20 teams are contenders if things go right.

We had Trey last year and had a very bad defense. So bad that it negated having an elite offense.