We want to be a little different. So let’s talk about quarterbacks, specifically the new Cincinnati Bengals quarterback who doubles as the old Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback, Desmond Ridder. How did he get here? Why is he here?

CINCINNATI --- Star pass rusher Maxx Crosby of the Las Vegas Raiders recently appeared on the Glory Daze Podcast. He provided insight into his recent offseason contract negotiations that saw the star edge player receive a three-year-extension worth $106 million with $91guaranteed.

The Cincinnati Bengals and first-round pick Shemar Stewart reached an agreement on his four-year, fully guaranteed deal on Friday afternoon, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported.

McPherson, drafted in the fifth round by the Bengals in 2021, had about as good of a rookie season as a kicker could hope for in the NFL. He became a weapon for Cincinnati’s offense with an 80 percent or higher success rate in each of his first three seasons.

The Bengals haven't won a Week 1 game since the 2021 season, which was receiver Ja'Marr Chase's rookie year. Since then, it's taken the Bengals at least until Week 3 (or in last season's case, Week 4) to win their first game of the year.