3 hours ago, theguru said:

@Sycamores57 what do you think of Orlando Brown Jr.?

He isn't very good. Bottom 1/2 left tackle in the NFL. He also has the worst stance I have ever seen in my entire life.

Love what I'm seeing defensively with getting more aggressive, this needs to continue. WHO-DEY!

Defense showed up when needed. O-line still has massive issues. Wouldn't be shocked to see the coaching staff have a lineup of pentential linemen at the office tomorrow looking for a spot.

24 minutes ago, Tranquility Base said:

Defense showed up when needed. O-line still has massive issues. Wouldn't be shocked to see the coaching staff have a lineup of pentential linemen at the office tomorrow looking for a spot.

Decker is the only O-lineman that might (and I do mean might) be able to come in and really help. BUT, you have to wonder why he isn't already on a roster. While there are probably depth help still available, there is No One walking into the locker room that will move the needle. The o-line is on the coaches to find ways to game plan to help them. One other thing of note is that the Texans are really good at defense, especially at rushing the passer off the edge, so maybe it isn't time yet to overreact about the o-line.

59 minutes ago, FatNate said:

Decker is the only O-lineman that might (and I do mean might) be able to come in and really help. BUT, you have to wonder why he isn't already on a roster. While there are probably depth help still available, there is No One walking into the locker room that will move the needle. The o-line is on the coaches to find ways to game plan to help them. One other thing of note is that the Texans are really good at defense, especially at rushing the passer off the edge, so maybe it isn't time yet to overreact about the o-line.

This!

I have been most concerned about the offensive line as a unit more than anny other position group. Still am! My earlier point is that the opportunity to address the o-line was the spring. Now it's about working with what you have and finding ways to hide your weaknesses.

7 hours ago, theguru said:

We held the Texans to a FG and there is 117 left in the half which is plenty of time but we already burnt two timeouts. @Voice of Reason

Sorry G, I usually comment on the action but I golfed today.

55 minutes ago, FatNate said:

I have been most concerned about the offensive line as a unit more than anny other position group. Still am! My earlier point is that the opportunity to address the o-line was the spring. Now it's about working with what you have and finding ways to hide your weaknesses.

Coming into the season I was most concerned about our linebackers, but now I am most concerned o-line. But we must add that the Texans have arguably the best pass rushing tandem in the NFL and a great defense. The Texans had 2 sacks and 13 pressures last week against the Bills.

14 minutes ago, Voice of Reason said:

Sorry G, I usually comment on the action but I golfed today.

What did you shoot?

12 hours ago, FatNate said:

I have been most concerned about the offensive line as a unit more than anny other position group. Still am! My earlier point is that the opportunity to address the o-line was the spring. Now it's about working with what you have and finding ways to hide your weaknesses.

When the Bengals draft 32nd this year in the 1st round after the Super Bowl. They should be in a good spot to get a top guard, and or still a good tackle.

I also want to add, I see why now the Bengals probably decided not to do the 5th year option on Murphy. As its not that Murphy is bad, but more so the Bengals are going to have to break the bank to pay Mims. As Mims is going to be paid like one of the top tackles in the league probably starting next year. As he should be our Willie Anderson on the right side of the line for the next 10 years or more. He has been dominant two weeks in a row, while going against very good pass rushers.

14 minutes ago, futurecoach said:

When the Bengals draft 32nd this year in the 1st round after the Super Bowl. They should be in a good spot to get a top guard, and or still a good tackle.

I also want to add, I see why now the Bengals probably decided not to do the 5th year option on Murphy. As its not that Murphy is bad, but more so the Bengals are going to have to break the bank to pay Mims. As Mims is going to be paid like one of the top tackles in the league probably starting next year. As he should be our Willie Anderson on the right side of the line for the next 10 years or more. He has been dominant two weeks in a row, while going against very good pass rushers.

Murphy is a solid pro but the Bengals shouldn't be the team that over pays for him. I agree, addressing the o-line sounds like a good draft plan. Figuring out how to pay Brown, Turner, and Mims are good problems to have. I just wish I trusted ownership to figure it out.

7 minutes ago, FatNate said:

Murphy is a solid pro but the Bengals shouldn't be the team that over pays for him. I agree, addressing the o-line sounds like a good draft plan. Figuring out how to pay Brown, Turner, and Mims are good problems to have. I just wish I trusted ownership to figure it out.

I agree on not over paying Murphy, but I did think they should have did the 5th year option on him, as that wouldn't have been that expensive, and much cheaper than the going rate for DL these days. However, with all the guys they need to extend, I see why they didn't now.

I really like Chase Brown, but if they can only pay 2 of the 3. Then I would focus on Turner and Mims. I honestly would prioritize Dax Hill over Chase Brown too, only because it is still easier to find RB's then it is to find DB's.

27 minutes ago, futurecoach said:

When the Bengals draft 32nd this year in the 1st round after the Super Bowl. They should be in a good spot to get a top guard, and or still a good tackle.

I also want to add, I see why now the Bengals probably decided not to do the 5th year option on Murphy. As its not that Murphy is bad, but more so the Bengals are going to have to break the bank to pay Mims. As Mims is going to be paid like one of the top tackles in the league probably starting next year. As he should be our Willie Anderson on the right side of the line for the next 10 years or more. He has been dominant two weeks in a row, while going against very good pass rushers.

Only way the Bengals draft 32nd is if they trade for that spot.

12 minutes ago, MaddenCurse44 said:

Only way the Bengals draft 32nd is if they trade for that spot.

Agree to disagree. I do know one thing we can agree on, and that is no way the Steelers are picking 32nd.

26 minutes ago, futurecoach said:

Agree to disagree. I do know one thing we can agree on, and that is no way the Steelers are picking 32nd.

Agree the way the Steelers have looked the first two weeks and with Rodgers already blaming the offense on the coaches they will probably be having a draft pick somewhere between 5-10 next year. Hey maybe they can draft another QB and have 5 on their 53 man roster.🤷‍♂️