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 happens when an NFL coach breaks team trust? Coach Schottheimer publicly criticized a player. He mentioned the player's role in the running game. This was not typical for that coach. My perspective is simple. If I was on that team, I would know he was lying.

Is the NFL too soft on quarterbacks now? Tom Brady weighed in after a controversial roughing the passer call in the Packers-Lions game. He said it was not a penalty. Referees are throwing more flags than ever. Our host mentions officials watch team stats.

Can Patrick Mahomes win five more Super Bowl rings? Tom Brady set an incredible standard with seven Super Bowl titles. Mahomes currently has three by age 30. To surpass Brady, Mahomes would need to win five more. That would bring his total to eight rings.

Is the college football playoff expansion a good thing for the sport? My take is that this expansion is less about competitive balance. It is more about financial balance for the conferences. The SEC and Big Ten are losing roughly $80 to $100 million each.

Where do the Chargers go from here after their 0-6 start? The coordinator definitely has to go. The quarterback is regressing. He is playing slower. He is too good of a talent for this. It is not a good fit right now. Harbaugh also has to take some responsibility.

How much has CJ Stroud developed since last season? He is playing at a level above last year. We are seeing a better version of Stroud on the field. The recent addition of Marvin Harrison Jr. is already paying dividends. He was immediately integrated into the game plan in London.

What is the core problem in Dallas? Their offensive players were talking big. They aimed to break the NFL scoring record in the preseason. They had not done anything together to back that up. They are not a good team. They cannot run the ball.

What is really going on with the Rams? My take is they wasted their first-round pick. They could have used another offensive lineman instead of Tye Simpson from Alabama. The NFL is the ultimate team game. All-Star teams have never been successful.

Is college football letting boosters pick players? Bryce Underwood was committed to LSU. Boosters, like Portnoy, then offered him a $12 million deal to come to Michigan. These individuals often lack any expertise in player evaluation.

Should Notre Dame have been given one more play? First and goal, 10 yards out. CJ Carr's final pass to Jaden Greathouse fell incomplete. The game was called over. But the Big 12 confirmed time remained on the clock. The replay officiating crew incorrectly cleared the play.

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.