Notes From Training Camp 2025

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(08-03-2025, 04:49 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: First off, I am both thrilled and relieved that Coach Golden thinks that highly of Shemar Stewart this early in the game. It really speaks volumes of what Coach knows compared to a guy like me. Secondly, it really gives me hope to be one of the many with egg on their faces for not liking the pick from the get-go. I guess the contract holdout/dispute didn't really help, but he's on the field now and apparently making his presence well known. That's a huge win for the Bengals Defense.

(08-03-2025, 06:07 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: Too early for anyone to have egg on their face. I did not like the pick draft night and infzct prior to said please don't pick Shemar Student. Once I have learned more, the more I think less chance of a bust. I think his early work is commendable and love the way talks about how versatile he is as Golden values goes who go play differet positions. The offense can't assume when he and guys like him are on the field they will be LDE or a specific position making it harder to call the best offensive play against us.

I am trying yo temper my early excitement because it is very hard for any mid first round pick to ne a huge contrinutor in year 1. I am excited to see all of the guys Thursday in a preseason game to get a guage on what we have bot only as starters, but the all important depth.

Looking at first depth chart, interior OL starters worry me still. Then next worry is depth at OT and also safety. It would not rea my heart to bring in a vet like Simmons, but I am trying to trust Golden sees something he likes in the group. On paper, I think our CB room is loaded with talent, same for WR room.

Egg is the preferred outcome right now. Man, just the thought of him actually getting coached up and learning some moves on top of his athleticism and hustle is enough to make your mouth water. I'm trying to temper my expectations as well, but it's getting harder because i don't remember talk and tape like this with MM. I just wanna see him wreck the Eagles, i don't care if it's 1s, 2s or 3s right now because any development is positive development. 

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