Brian Baldinger

Baldinger said the Bengals' defense will keep them from a one-and-done playoff exit.

“I feel like when they get to the playoffs, they're not going to be a one and done because of their defense”

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Baldinger praised J.J. McCarthy's deep-ball touch with the Giants.

“The best thing he does – is he's got great touch on the deep ball”

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Baldinger predicted the Vikings could regress in the second half because of poor quarterback play.

“I would say that's the team that might go backwards here in the second half. The quarterback play just is not good enough”

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Baldinger called Dallas letting Micah Parsons go the dumbest thing the organization has done.

“Like they still miss Micah Parsons. Like it was still the dumbest thing they've ever done as an organization”

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Baldinger said the Chargers' struggles stem primarily from a lack of offensive talent, compounded by offensive line injuries.

“Like they don't have a talented roster offensively. They don't have a tight end that can really beat you”

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Baldinger called Jeffrey Simmons the best defensive lineman in football and said he elevates the Bears' front.

“Oh, definitely. I mean, he's the best defensive lineman in football. I mean, you can say Miles Garrett”

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