Let's talk about the Bengals [and Hamburger Helper]

[TLO]

This one is huge as far as the #1 seed goes.

Let's talk about it.

[Kiimo]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

I definitely don't have discerning taste buds, relative to the number of people who say certain foods or restaurants are terrible... I think the last time I couldn't even finish a meal because it was so bad was a BBQ food truck in LA a couple years ago.

It was next to the Smog City taproom and knew I was taking a chance on it... but damn, it was bad. Some of the tangiest sauce ever, completely drenching fatty burnt ends or mystery meat. And they were bragging about it like it was OK Joe's.

Out of all the amazing food in LA, I figured it would at least be edible, but should have known better.

Of all the types of cuisine in Los Angeles, BBQ is far and away what they are worst at.

Some New Yorkers would say pizza but that's nonsense. There are plenty of pizza places that are great here, there are zero BBQ places that are edible.

Good thing Joe's ships out here.

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by mililo4cpa

I think their front four is fairly decent at times to be honest, but overall I don't think they're better than the Browns front four.

Browns front 4 is a fair comp. The difference is that Garrett is an all time great (likely) and Hendrickson is just a really damn good player.

The story of Hendrickson’s season is consistency.

He doesn’t have more than 3 QB Hits in a game this year, but only has 1 game with 0. He only has one game with 2 sacks (none over), but also only has 2 games with 0 sacks.

I have a hard time seeing the Bengals winning without Hendrickson having a huge game like he did last year with the Saints. Our OL is better this year, he isn’t playing an injured Fisher, and the Bengals don’t have the supporting cast on defense that the Saints did.

[chief4life]

Everyone on the Chiefs active roster has passed the COVID-19 protocols, Andy Reid said.

— Sam McDowell (@SamMcDowell11) December 29, 2021

[Marcellus]

Pete Sweeney - Andy Reid confirms all active players on the 53 man roster have passed their covid tests.

[Mr. Plow]

Originally Posted by Mosbonian

Sorry...I would rather eat Spam than Hamburger Helper. Like others on here, I had way too much of it when I was young. If I was a convicted felon and they wanted me to confess to a crime, all they would have to do now is threaten to make me eat hamburger helper.

We ate it a lot growing up as well. We don't eat it often, but with 3 kids at home it's a quick easy dinner.

[smithandrew051]

I fairly typical game for Hendrickson is 1 sack, 2 QB Hits, and 3 pressures.

Don’t get me wrong, that’s a good game. I just don’t see that being enough to wreck our offense. Especially, since that’s pretty much his average line. Our OL is well above average. Our QB is more mobile than most. Our HC is one of the best offensive minds on the planet.

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by Marcellus

Pete Sweeney - Andy Reid confirms all active players on the 53 man roster have passed their covid tests.

LFG!!!!

[Bearcat]

Originally Posted by Kiimosabi

Of all the types of cuisine in Los Angeles, BBQ is far and away what they are worst at.

Some New Yorkers would say pizza but that's nonsense. There are plenty of pizza places that are great here, there are zero BBQ places that are edible.

Good thing Joe's ships out here.

Yeah, I've had the Z-Man kits shipped for the past couple Super Bowls and they turn out great.... nothing but the best will do.

There's supposedly one BBQ place in Phoenix (Little Miss BBQ) that's legitimately good and it gets great reviews, but I haven't talked myself into trying it.

[HC_Chief]

Originally Posted by Kiimosabi

Finally someone on their board gets it

Yep, that was a solid take.

There is no way in hell they are playing man coverage all game. They may try to start the game with it, but Reek is going to kill them if they stick with it. If they combine man with single high coverage, KC may hang 50+ on their D.

Smart move is to play zone with a high shell and keep EVERYTHING short. Give KC the underneath and make them go 10 plays per drive. Hope they make mistakes. That chews clock and ensures the Chiefs don't break both feet off in your ass. Keep them to 31 or less, and you were successful, defensively.

They are going to have to do something about their pass protection. That is what would be my primary concern. Cincy HAS to be nails offensively to have a shot. The skill players are there, but you have to get the ball out super fast, else the Chiefs pass rush is going to destroy plays before they can develop. Quick drops, release in 2 seconds, slants and crossing routes. Gotta go for the YAC. Mix in screens and draws. Counters may be effective, but KC is much better against misdirection now that CJ is back inside (he bit on misdirection every goddamn time when he was at DE).

[KCUnited]

ayyyy oooh ay! you mean to tell me a ****ing shrimp fried this rice?

[notorious]

Originally Posted by Kiimosabi

Finally someone on their board gets it

Damn, dude is laying down knowledge. I am impressed.

[smithandrew051]

Originally Posted by HC_Chief

Yep, that was a solid take.

There is no way in hell they are playing man coverage all game. They may try to start the game with it, but Reek is going to kill them if they stick with it. If they combine man with single high coverage, KC may hang 50+ on their D.

Smart move is to play zone with a high shell and keep EVERYTHING short. Give KC the underneath and make them go 10 plays per drive. Hope they make mistakes. That chews clock and ensures the Chiefs don't break both feet off in your ass. Keep them to 31 or less, and you were successful, defensively.

They are going to have to do something about their pass protection. That is what would be my primary concern. Cincy HAS to be nails offensively to have a shot. The skill players are there, but you have to get the ball out super fast, else the Chiefs pass rush is going to destroy plays before they can develop. Quick drops, release in 2 seconds, slants and crossing routes. Gotta go for the YAC. Mix in screens and draws. Counters may be effective, but KC is much better against misdirection now that CJ is back inside (he bit on misdirection every goddamn time when he was at DE).

Here’s why I like this matchup so much for us.

Like you said, holding the Chiefs to 30 or less is a victory defensively for the Bengals. However, the Bengals still need to score 30+.

Their pass protection is terrible. They’re going to have to make plays down the field to put up that many points. That plays right into their weakness: pass protection.

The Bengals are a bottom third rushing team, so I don’t see them grinding this out. That goes against their nature. Plus, this isn’t the 2018 team. When we’re healthy our run defense is solid.

If this is a shoot out, one team has Patrick Mahomes and an elite OL. The other has Joe Burrow and a trash OL. You have to believe Jones will kill a key drive of two for the Bengals.

[TimBone]

Originally Posted by Bearcat

Yeah, I've had the Z-Man kits shipped for the past couple Super Bowls and they turn out great.... nothing but the best will do.



There's supposedly one BBQ place in Phoenix (Little Miss BBQ) that's legitimately good and it gets great reviews, but I haven't talked myself into trying it.

Well...get to it. Give us a review tomorrow!

[jettio]

Originally Posted by Clyde Frog

I’ve hated the bung holes since Robert Gaethers gave Trent Green a lobotomy which started the QB carousel that gave us the likes of Damon huard, Tyler thigpen, Ricky stanzi, Tyler bray, etc. and ended with the shit cherry on top with the name of matt ****ing assell. **** cinnamon spaghetti chili, and WKRP but The Kelce family and Steven Spielberg are cool.


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That play was Trent Green's fault for not protecting himself and also Herm Edwards fault for running a soft training camp that did not prepare Trent Green and his teammates for NFL football as it was played at the time.

Watch the play and you see a lollygagging Trent Green running like a schoolgirl who has a rumor to share with her friends playing hopscotch.

I thought he was dead. There was no penalty assessed on the play and no fine because it was a legal hit according to the rules at the time.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=2586507

That game sucked, Herm Edwards had the team wear white on white for the season opener at Arrowhead because he thought it would help his little darlings stay cool if it were a hot day and it was 67 degrees outside.

[TimBone]

You football guys cut the shit. This is now a Shrimp Fried Rice/BBQ/Hamburger Helper thread.

Edit: Oh, and also a Carcosa shitting himself thread.