Cincinnati, OH - The days after a Super Bowl can be a surreal experience for those who played the game. For the winners, it is a whirlwind of celebrations, of tears, parades, and probably more than a few adult beverages, some of which may or may not include avocado. For those that come up short, it is a far different feeling.
“This [Easterby] blows, man!!!!” was a common lament from many of the Bengals players as they cleared out their home lockers for the final time this season. The full impact of the last-minute loss to the LA Rams in Super Bowl LVI had not yet settled in for most.