Some fans believe the Cincinnati Bengals have wasted opportunities for decades, even with elite quarterbacks. From Carson Palmer to Joe Burrow, the frustration has always been the same: talent without enough organizational support.

What does Julian Sayin’s injury do to his Heisman candidacy? Sayin was hurt on a sack and is out for several weeks. This will absolutely affect his Heisman chances for the season.

Does a journeyman quarterback have the right to critique young NFL talent? Ryan Fitzpatrick recently criticized Bo Nix's performance. He called it "disrespectful" to the position. Many questioned Fitzpatrick's authority because he was a journeyman.

Is Steve Sarkisian holding Arch Manning back? One of our hosts believes the head coach is the problem. Steve Sarkisian calls the plays. It is a pride thing for him. He cannot admit he failed to develop Arch Manning. Arch has the tools for development.

Is Jameis Winston a starting quarterback you can trust in the NFL? My take is clear on this. Jameis is not a starting quarterback in this league.

What is going on with the Philadelphia Eagles right now? A player will not take the field again this season. More blood clots were found in his lungs. The Eagles declared him done for the year. He should make a full recovery. But this news changes their franchise.

What happens when a player publicly contradicts their coach? Coach Carball claimed Cam Scataboo's lack of carries was not by design. Scataboo played six snaps but had no carries. Scataboo then told reporters a different story.

How good will Jahmyr Gibbs be in the long run? He just made history by passing Barry Sanders. Gibbs now has 58 touchdowns before his 25th birthday, surpassing Sanders’ 57. He ran for 151 yards and two scores in Detroit’s big win.

Who thought it made sense to fine NFL players for simple celebrations? Jamar Chase and T. Higgins were fined 14,000 and 11,000 respectively. Their crime? Doing the "People's Elbow" and pretending to drink a beer. Chase appealed the fines.

Why isn't Brian Flores an NFL head coach? My boy KO experiment is looking like the steal of the year. Kyler Murray had his cleanest game of the season. He went 24-30 for 2:29 touchdown and no picks. His rating was 109.6. Murray added 51 rushing yards.

What is truly happening with the Chargers at 0-5? The league is tough. Every game brings different factors. They can run and throw the ball. Their defense puts in good effort. But at the end, they make mistakes. They just do not know how to finish games.

How long do the Raiders wait to put Mendoza in as starter? I believe Mendoza will start games this season. The Raiders did not expect their 3-0 start, and now they face a challenging 5-week period. They could go 1-4 in that stretch.

What went wrong for Arch Manning against Oklahoma? Oklahoma won 27-24 with a kick at the horn. The game was tied 24-24. Courtland Gillroy's interception of Manning set up the winning play. Manning's fourth-quarter interception was a backbreaker for Texas.

How do you lose an NFL game with 8 seconds left when you just scored? The Eagles had taken the lead. Jake Elliott's field goal put them ahead. But the coach made a critical decision. He chose to keep the final kickoff in play. This allowed Amir Abdulla to break a long return.

How did Mike Ditka surprise people off the field? He was a beast on the football field. He became the first 1,000-yard tight end in a 12-game season. He was a legendary coach and Hall of Famer. But working with him at ESPN for nine years showed me something else.

Is Marvin Harrison Jr.'s trade to Houston a fresh start? He reunites with CJ Stroud, his Ohio State quarterback. Stroud called him "probably the hardest worker I've ever been around." This reunion offers a fresh beginning. I am happy for him.

What would Bill Belichick say after a big college win? He is known for his short, direct answers. His focus always remains on the next opponent. I think even a big win wouldn't change his approach. North Carolina just got their first ranked win under him.

Was the crucial down spot a bad call? A recent game ended on a critical fourth-quarter down spot. The officials ruled the player short of the line to gain. The call survived review because no angle definitively showed the first down. For me, understanding this situation was easy.

Is getting a driver fired more embarrassing than a bad performance? Our host details a situation where a driver for a contracted car service said the team's play was "embarrassing." The highest-paid player in the NFL overheard the comment.

Did Mike Evans really not know who Trayvon Diggs was? During a second-quarter argument, Evans grabbed Diggs. He spun him around by the shoulder. He looked at Diggs’ nameplate. Evans later admitted he legitimately did not know him. Diggs had only signed with Seattle in August.

Who is truly to blame for Washington's unbelievable overtime collapse? Jaden Daniels drove Washington to the Giants 24. There were 12 seconds left and no timeouts. He scrambled for no gain on second down. The clock ran out. The field goal unit never got on the field.