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Cowherd goes nuclear on Beane again today.

Waddle also plays in an offense that will pass the ball. Didnt Diggs start wanting out because the Vikings became more run heavy? I don’t think Diggs, pre-trade, is head and shoulders above Waddle.. different players.. but Waddle is also in an Offense that has a competent downfield passing attack.

True, but in retrospect I’m glad we played them at full O strength. Needed to see we can keep up with a team like that, and while their defense is trash, that offense in the form we saw, might be the best in the NFL … might not even be close.

Diggs was maybe a notch or two above what Waddle is thought of before the trade to Buffalo. We’ll never know what Waddle could’ve turned into with Allen. But I’d agree that Diggs had more of a complete skillset. Big play ability along with elite route running. Waddle is more explosive than Diggs ever was but isn’t as polished of a bucket getter.

Let’s see what Diggs does the rest of the season. As of now, he’s on the same pace he was with us for his final two years. Monster for the first half, role player in the second half.. disappear in the playoffs.

Somewhat hilarious that the Patriots got the Bengals without Burrow, Chase and Higgins (half the game).. then, somehow, we managed to get - perhaps - their only full strength game the rest of the season.

With all these injuries, I’m pretty sure every practice is just the game I shall not name that Bijan referenced last night.

Not as bad as Palmer looked walking into the stadium last week and somehow he’s potentially playing this week. Seems minor, but given his importance, I’d be suprised if he plays given he’s clearly got a hitch in his step on a Friday.

This year it is. We’re tied with the Giants for most PS call ups needed to play. I’ll take issue with those that act like we’ve lost so many pieces. Eh, no, not really. If we get Oliver back, and the end of season is predicated upon making sure core guys stay healthy, we’re only down Hoecht, Rapp, Jackson and Carter. One impact player and 3 role/depth players. What we have had, is an INSANE amount of 1-4 week injuries. Every week is friggin whack a mole with this team. We went a 3 game stretch with 3 practice squad guys and a rookie at DT. Bosa back, Benford out. Shaq back, Bernard out. Kincaid and Palmer living life as Gameday inactives due to injury. A 3 game stretch with Dawkins/Brown injured or out. Samuel out, Hardman in, Hardman out. Never ending. It’s comical at this point.

Tre and Hairston might be ok on the outside against Hollins, Boutte etc IF we can generate any semblance of pass rush. Johnson and Lewis have been abject disasters this season. We desperately need Taron Johnson to get to even 80% of what he used to be.

No idea why people are disagreeing with this. Tre White has been ok and it’s time to see what our RD1 Pick can do.. he’s been getting ramped up for weeks now. There are a handful of players on this Defense we can’t afford to lose for playoff run… and Benford/Bosa headine that group. Maybe people keep forgetting that this dude is never available for our elimination games. I’d like for that to change, and then maybe we don’t actually get eliminated.

This is fair.. and as we’re seeing, teams that pay their QB (Philly aside) have major holes due to that. Burrow defenders will justifiably point to how unbelievably well he played before those picks and in the drive after (accurate, he was amazing). But when you make what he makes, and furthermore advocate for a huge chunk of cap to go to your top two WR’s, you can’t be the one who makes those mistakes. You shouldn’t expect your defense to bail you out. You knew the deal when you signed your contract and went above and beyond to advocate for Chase & Higgins. I don’t blame him if the injuries are getting to him. And the Bengals, prior to this year, are responsible for not protecting him. But in terms of this singular game, you know the deal. You’ve got to outscore people. You can’t throw a pick six in the 4th Q and expect to beat another elite QB (who’s also covering up for holes on his team).

If it’s a close Buffalo win, I think the Pats would take it - provided they bounce back against the Ravens. Then they’ll focus on closing out the division against NYJ and MIA. If we beat them in convincing fashion, I could absolutely see it resonating in their psyche, and then if they lose to Baltimore… hoo boy. I don’t think this is a “just win” type of game. This should be a dominate them type of game. Not saying we will, but if we want to put that doubt in their collective conscience, that’s what it will take.

Al Michaels 10 Ambien deep on that game winning kick.

He’s had this opinion for a while now, and it’s correct. The most deflating thing for me was hearing Pats fans talk about how their FA signings and draft picks have been such a hit this year. Outside of Bosa, Hawes and Walker, we’ve gotten next to nothing. Hoecht, PED suspension then immediately done for the year. Hairston, injury, still getting acclimated. Sanders, injury, playing out of position now. Jackson, nothing, then hurt. Palmer, basically hurt all year. Ogunjobi, suspended, just a guy. This year was supposed the be the year we “took our medicine” on the Diggs trade for and it’s been one miss after another… at least this year so far, I certainly hold out hope for guys like Hairston & Sanders.