Bengals Hidden Gems, AFC North News Ft. Steelers QBs, College Football Playoff Predictions

On today's show, we go around the AFC North and react to the latest news ft. the Steelers QB situation and Bengals extension talk. Plus, 5 Bengals who could be hidden gems and predictions for the college football playoffs. The Stone Shields Show sponsors: Book an appointment at Richter & Phillips today: https://richterphillips.com/chatterbox Learn more about our friends at QC Kinetix! Call (513) 655-3356 or visit qckinetix.com  Anthony Muñoz 78 Cigars! Get your box today: https://www.anthonymunoz.com/anthony-munoz-78-cigars   Apply today at Sharefax Credit Union: Sharefax.org or call 513-753-2440 The Cincinnati Bengals enter the final stretch before the 2026 regular season with plenty of optimism, but also a few health questions. Cincinnati is coming off an unbeaten preseason, capped by a convincing 30–13 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Aug. 28. The Bengals' depth made a strong impression throughout the preseason, helping create some difficult decisions when the roster was trimmed to 53 players. One of the biggest storylines heading into Week 1 is the health of star wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Chase has been dealing with a hyperextended knee, while Higgins has a bruised heel. Both were limited in practice this week, but head coach Zac Taylor has indicated that both receivers are expected to be ready for Cincinnati's Sept. 13 opener against Tampa Bay.  The Bengals' revamped defense remains another major source of excitement. Cincinnati made significant offseason investments, including acquiring defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence II, while adding veteran leadership elsewhere on defense. The goal is clear: give Joe Burrow and an explosive offense enough defensive support to make a serious postseason run.  Cincinnati also finalized its 53-man roster with several intriguing young players earning spots. Wide receiver Dohnte Meyers and defensive tackle Landon Robinson were among the notable camp standouts who made the team. The Bengals subsequently continued building their practice squad and added offensive-line depth, including former Eagles tackle Myles Hinton.  The Bengals now have a little over a week to prepare for Tampa Bay. With Burrow leading the offense, Chase and Higgins expected back, and a significantly strengthened defense, expectations are high in Cincinnati. The team's immediate priority is simply getting healthy and turning preseason promise into regular-season success.  Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Holy (Trap). Music from #InAudio: https://inaudio.org/ Track Name Exercise (Rock). #Bengals #Reds #TheStoneShieldsShow