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I have the choice of visiting Charlotte or Cincinnati for an away game as an away fan. Any thoughts on which city is cooler or which fans are better?

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edit: I specifically mean in term of the roster payroll. I understand the other ways the team is cheap off the field. However, in terms of winning games I would rather they spend money on the roster than the off field stuff.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/\_/id/48819165/nfl-oks-10-intl-games-27-teams-protect-games

Games can’t be protected? Screw them, we fund the stadium, we fund the improvements and they may move a Steelers or Ravens game somewhere else. FUCK THEM

Hello,

I will be travelling with a group of friends to the home opener against the Bucs.

Can someone give me a list of must-dos for pregaming/tailgating? Where is the best spot?

It is our first time visiting Cincinnati. The group is 7 guys in their mid 30s. Currently have an Airbnb booked in OTR - seemed like a decent spot for a home base.

Any other recommendations of activities for the weekend? Reds are unfortunately out of town.

Thanks and WHO DEY!

Not directly related to us (or is it?) but I love watching the Steelers becoming a clueless franchise. Bent their knees to a washed up QB who obviously has no desire to put in the effort to win a SB anymore. They always cling to the idea of a “winning” season with close to 0% chance of a real playoff run. Their defensive core is aging and very expensive. Keep having 9-8 seasons and picking in the 20s boys, you will never get a real QB.

This division is looking better and better for us. Lamar cant be trusted in the playoff and the Browns, well their franchise logo should be next to losers in a football dictionary.

The Madrid game is on my wife and I’s wedding anniversary, and we're seriously considering going! We've always wanted to visit Spain, so this could be a perfect opportunity.

Question: Does anyone know if the Amex pre-sale would be worth it? Not sure how tickets will look once general admission opens in July.

Any insights here?

“This is gonna be the trendy pick for a lot of people for super bowl out of the AFC.” -Peter Schrager

I don’t think I’ve ever seen this many people so high on the Bengals this early in the season?

Week 1 vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers -3½

Week 2 at Houston Texans. +2½

Week 3 at Pittsburgh Steelers -1½

Week 4 vs Jacksonville Jaguars -2½

Week 5 at Miami Dolphins -5½

Week 6 BYE

Week 7 at Baltimore Ravens +3½

Week 8 vs Tennessee Titans -6½

Week 9 at Atlanta Falcons (in Madrid) -4½

Week 10 vs Pittsburgh Steelers -3½

Week 11 at Washington Commanders -1½

Week 12 vs New Orleans Saints -6½

Week 13 at Cleveland Browns -4½

Week 14 vs Kansas City Chiefs -1½

Week 15 at Carolina Panthers -2½

Week 16 at Indianapolis Colts -1½

Week 17 vs Baltimore Ravens -1½

Week 18 vs Cleveland Browns -7½

I don't have much to say other than I'd like to welcome them to our team. Our sub keeps growing and we need another set of eyes - and they've been a valued member and contributor to the sub for years.

I'm grateful they joined - welcome!!

"They're going to keep getting great players to come play for the Bengals, and when they do that, then it's my job and Zac's job and the leaders of this team to bring the locker room together and then go execute on the field," Burrow said. "We have everything we need.

"We made a big trade for a big-time player. Signed a free agent top safety on the market, And, other additions. We'll see how the rookies end up … But first impressions, we've got guys that care about the game, care about their job, and want to be great. When you have young guys like that and veterans like we do, it's a recipe for success."