JFC if you think obj is an upgrade, you're in for a rude awakening

It's gonna be fun when they realize they have to scheme like crazy to protect Orlando..if they just leave him on an island, especially against speed, Burrow will be hit a ton.

Bengals being excited about OBJ is like Donks being excited about Mike McGlichey.

At least we're honest about what to expect from Donovan Smith and don't pretend he's an anchor here to rescue our OL.

Hi I'm Mike McGlinchey and I somehow have parlayed being an average player into being a top 10 draft pick and getting a near 100 million dollar second contract.

Even average tackles are extremely valuable in this league. Pass first league means there need to be 64 tackles that can pass block at an even average level.

Not many guys that big, long and athletic coming out every year. Even fewer guys that have that and average technique.

Kinda surprised these guys aren’t pushing to make $30 million APY like the DL. They have the leverage.

Man Cam Jordan has no idea how they make any money, what are you talking about?

He's so cool......

Yeah but imagine if he looked like Macaulay Culkin and never threw TDs in the 4th quarters of all his playoff games. Now THAT would be cool!!!!

Fixed it for you

LMAO

Hulk Smash Burrow? Half the people on this board could probably kick his ass. LMAO

Pollack will be sending in the foxtail to sub for OBJ

I enjoy the Bengals and Bills fans who come over here to talk trash. They're in the same boat we were for decades.

But like, it isn't lookin great for either fanbase.

Will Orlando Brown, Jr. be an upgrade?

That's an excellent question. I understand Bengals fans think so. But guys... as a pass blocker I don't think he's an upgrade from Jonah Williams.

Brown's limited athleticism IS a factor that he and the team have to prepare for. Quicker passes, shorter drops, help to his side... all things the Chiefs learned they had to do over the past two seasons to make him viable. As a pass protector, he has to chase guys up the arc. The Chiefs made it work. But he regressed this past season (or opposing teams got more tape on him in the Chiefs O and became better at attacking him).

He's a better run blocker than Williams simply because he's massive. But he's not leading anything to the outside or getting far downfield on the second level to extend runs.

Jonah Williams struggled against power rushes but was pretty good against athletic guys, right? Well, how does an OL look when the RT is getting pushed into his QB's lap consistently, and the LT is trying to chase speed guys up the arc? Can't drift back, can only step up and to the left. Better hope that LG-C combination is as good as Thuney-Humphrey, because if they're not...

I've never said he's an anchor to save the line. He's a domino that allows other pieces to fall in place and he's an instant upgrade to a guy that gave up the most sacks for a LT last year and the 2nd most the year before.