Not to mention that if they are picking top 10 (as they currently are), I'd bet they'll find a couple of impact guys in the first few rounds, including an elite athlete edge rusher since there's not a Burrow/ Chase that they should be taking at the top.

The frustrating thing for me is that they never play in the deep waters really. Hendrickson was a bit of a 2nd wave guy. They need to really swing high for me this offseason. I agree that it feels bleak, but if they were to go after a big $ DT, Edge, and Safety, then I'd expect a higher hit rate.

That Superbowl run and the following year losing in the AFC title game raised the stakes in a major way. The FO needs to recapture some of that goodwill by making the important decisions to compete.

I bet they would since things have gotten more dire. They have to win out to get into the playoffs (and they know it), so put a claim in so you can start to work on fixing the Defense before the offseason.

Yes, yes, and yes. So many reasons for this and it's simple.

It's really where they are still cheap/ a "poverty franchise." People like to say that's changed, but it hasn't. They're more willing to spend but not spend wisely/ evolve with the rest of the league. It was so stupid to let Bates walk

Rest up over the bye week. Time to run the table through February. #extremeoptimism

Or if you're feeling spicy: #Bengals

What are your go-to cheesy Xmas movies?

Don't rely on kickers. Go score TDs/ go for it on 4th down when you have this terrible of a defense. Even if the D is playing well in a particular game don't trust it. They have to hit 40 to win games.

Tetris. Simple controls and very fun

Lou and Pollack had better not survive this season. Zac is going nowhere

I'm so tired of yelling at OSU DBs, but especially Burke, to find the ball when it's in the air. I know they coach them to play through the hands, but it's stupid.