That's the whole point with CIN if you guys bother to read. In regards to substance and facts, CIN has NO business being favored over a SB team. CIN hasn't even sniffed at winning a big time "wow, that was an incredible win!" kind of game in YEARS, heck, DECADES! Why the love then? Because they throw up gawdy stats? So what, so did the run and shoot. So does Indy. So, why the respect? What have they done to deserve it?DerangedGridironGeek said:Agreed. More substance and facts with less Cheerleading would be really good.Traders2001 said:SproutDaddy said:
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fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Here is where I disagree with you. The oddsmakers do not take into account how good a team was 2 or 3 years ago. Yes the Pats won a superbowl 2 years ago and 3 years ago, etc... but that does not mean they should be favored in every game they play this year. The Bengals were playing better football than the Pats prior to the game and thus were favored. Don't keep calling the Pats a SB team because that was in the past........That's the whole point with CIN if you guys bother to read. In regards to substance and facts, CIN has NO business being favored over a SB team. CIN hasn't even sniffed at winning a big time "wow, that was an incredible win!" kind of game in YEARS, heck, DECADES! Why the love then? Because they throw up gawdy stats? So what, so did the run and shoot. So does Indy. So, why the respect? What have they done to deserve it?DerangedGridironGeek said:Agreed. More substance and facts with less Cheerleading would be really good.Traders2001 said:SproutDaddy said:
Jagerbomber
Footballguy
Here is where I disagree with you. The oddsmakers do not take into account how good a team was 2 or 3 years ago. Yes the Pats won a superbowl 2 years ago and 3 years ago, etc... but that does not mean they should be favored in every game they play this year. The Bengals were playing better football than the Pats prior to the game and thus were favored. Don't keep calling the Pats a SB team because that was in the past........That's the whole point with CIN if you guys bother to read. In regards to substance and facts, CIN has NO business being favored over a SB team. CIN hasn't even sniffed at winning a big time "wow, that was an incredible win!" kind of game in YEARS, heck, DECADES! Why the love then? Because they throw up gawdy stats? So what, so did the run and shoot. So does Indy. So, why the respect? What have they done to deserve it?DerangedGridironGeek said:Agreed. More substance and facts with less Cheerleading would be really good.Traders2001 said:SproutDaddy said:
The Bengals were favored because the Pats were playing like crap up until yesterday. The Pats definitely looked great yesterday but calling them a SB team is just a bad case of homerism. I still don't think they're a SB team
Franknbeans
Footballguy
What do you mean, they would have gone all the way if it wasn't for Palmer's injury last year.
I don't know the Q asked to get those replies and think that's important. They can't have the attitude that they can't beat the Pats and expect to make the Supe.
Not to create a sole target for blame but last week Holmgren owned Coughlin. Seems this week BB owned Marvin. That said I would bet $ neither Holmgren nor BB would expect a rematch to be so easy.
Not to create a sole target for blame but last week Holmgren owned Coughlin. Seems this week BB owned Marvin. That said I would bet $ neither Holmgren nor BB would expect a rematch to be so easy.
Sheriff66
Footballguy
They got their early Christmas gift last week and thought they were the new bad boys around town, then realized teams aren't going to hand them the game every week and got CRUSHED. Palmer might not make it through the season with all the hits he is taking, how many times has he fumbled in the past 2 weeks, 4-5 ?? The Ravens should have lost as well, Marty played not to lose instead of letting Rivers play ball and try to win the game, shame on him. I can't wait for the Steelers to play the Ravens and Bugholes again... 
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regular season vs postseason=Different animal.This was not a playoff game with the nerves and intense focus of the press on them. Marty's Chiefs were regularly favorred in the regular season and not in the postseason. That was correct as the Chiefs would have an excellent record then lose in the playoffs.
DerangedGridironGeek
Footballguy
Hey, I'm a Pats fan and I understand your arguement. However, Cincy is a legitmate playoff team that would have beaten Pitt with Palmer at QB last year. They came off a tough division road win against Pit, to play at home against a NE team that just got beat at home by Denver. They were favored at home, what's the problem? I also took issue with the CJ comment. No way is that kid overrated. CJ, Palmer, & Rudi are very talented and great players. Marv Lewis has done a great job with a bad franchise, but he does need to gain better control over his players...probably the understaement of the year. Henry might have helped yesterday.That's the whole point with CIN if you guys bother to read. In regards to substance and facts, CIN has NO business being favored over a SB team. CIN hasn't even sniffed at winning a big time "wow, that was an incredible win!" kind of game in YEARS, heck, DECADES! Why the love then? Because they throw up gawdy stats? So what, so did the run and shoot. So does Indy. So, why the respect? What have they done to deserve it?DerangedGridironGeek said:Agreed. More substance and facts with less Cheerleading would be really good.Traders2001 said:SproutDaddy said:
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Hey, I'm a Pats fan and I understand your arguement. However, Cincy is a legitmate playoff team that would have beaten Pitt with Palmer at QB last year. They came off a tough division road win against Pit, to play at home against a NE team that just got beat at home by Denver. They were favored at home, what's the problem? I also took issue with the CJ comment. No way is that kid overrated. CJ, Palmer, & Rudi are very talented and great players. Marv Lewis has done a great job with a bad franchise, but he does need to gain better control over his players...probably the understaement of the year. Henry might have helped yesterday.That's the whole point with CIN if you guys bother to read. In regards to substance and facts, CIN has NO business being favored over a SB team. CIN hasn't even sniffed at winning a big time "wow, that was an incredible win!" kind of game in YEARS, heck, DECADES! Why the love then? Because they throw up gawdy stats? So what, so did the run and shoot. So does Indy. So, why the respect? What have they done to deserve it?DerangedGridironGeek said:Agreed. More substance and facts with less Cheerleading would be really good.Traders2001 said:SproutDaddy said:
Here we go again. Keep em coming please.......Don't you know that Palmer's stellar 2-3 record against the Steelers would have guaranteed a win?Hey, I'm a Pats fan and I understand your arguement. However, Cincy is a legitmate playoff team that would have beaten Pitt with Palmer at QB last year. They came off a tough division road win against Pit, to play at home against a NE team that just got beat at home by Denver. They were favored at home, what's the problem? I also took issue with the CJ comment. No way is that kid overrated. CJ, Palmer, & Rudi are very talented and great players. Marv Lewis has done a great job with a bad franchise, but he does need to gain better control over his players...probably the understaement of the year. Henry might have helped yesterday.That's the whole point with CIN if you guys bother to read. In regards to substance and facts, CIN has NO business being favored over a SB team. CIN hasn't even sniffed at winning a big time "wow, that was an incredible win!" kind of game in YEARS, heck, DECADES! Why the love then? Because they throw up gawdy stats? So what, so did the run and shoot. So does Indy. So, why the respect? What have they done to deserve it?DerangedGridironGeek said:Agreed. More substance and facts with less Cheerleading would be really good.Traders2001 said:SproutDaddy said:
They sure as hell look closer to being a SB team than CIN after yesterday's *** pounding.Here is where I disagree with you. The oddsmakers do not take into account how good a team was 2 or 3 years ago. Yes the Pats won a superbowl 2 years ago and 3 years ago, etc... but that does not mean they should be favored in every game they play this year. The Bengals were playing better football than the Pats prior to the game and thus were favored. Don't keep calling the Pats a SB team because that was in the past........That's the whole point with CIN if you guys bother to read. In regards to substance and facts, CIN has NO business being favored over a SB team. CIN hasn't even sniffed at winning a big time "wow, that was an incredible win!" kind of game in YEARS, heck, DECADES! Why the love then? Because they throw up gawdy stats? So what, so did the run and shoot. So does Indy. So, why the respect? What have they done to deserve it?DerangedGridironGeek said:Agreed. More substance and facts with less Cheerleading would be really good.Traders2001 said:SproutDaddy said:
Highly doubt it. What's the excuses in the previous years and yesterday?What do you mean, they would have gone all the way if it wasn't for Palmer's injury last year.
Jagerbomber
Footballguy
Let me put it this wayAfter week 3 NE looked like a first-round playoff loser to me (and the only reason they'd make the playoffs was because the rest of their division isn't up to snuff)They sure as hell look closer to being a SB team than CIN after yesterday's *** pounding.Here is where I disagree with you. The oddsmakers do not take into account how good a team was 2 or 3 years ago. Yes the Pats won a superbowl 2 years ago and 3 years ago, etc... but that does not mean they should be favored in every game they play this year. The Bengals were playing better football than the Pats prior to the game and thus were favored. Don't keep calling the Pats a SB team because that was in the past........That's the whole point with CIN if you guys bother to read. In regards to substance and facts, CIN has NO business being favored over a SB team. CIN hasn't even sniffed at winning a big time "wow, that was an incredible win!" kind of game in YEARS, heck, DECADES! Why the love then? Because they throw up gawdy stats? So what, so did the run and shoot. So does Indy. So, why the respect? What have they done to deserve it?DerangedGridironGeek said:Agreed. More substance and facts with less Cheerleading would be really good.Traders2001 said:SproutDaddy said:
After yesterday they look like a legit playoff team.
I still think they have too many holes to be called a true blue SB team, but Bellichick has time to get all his pawns in place.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
No offense man but you don't seem to be very good at detecting sarcasm........Highly doubt it. What's the excuses in the previous years and yesterday?What do you mean, they would have gone all the way if it wasn't for Palmer's injury last year.
I don't see how anyone can really honestly believe that. They have talent, I won't argue that but so does Indy and last time I looked they haven't gone to a SB with Manning.By the way, Manning has played in all INDY postseason games so to say if CIN had Palmer last year for the entire game they would have beat PIT is 100% false. As Indy has proven, you can have a top flight QB and still lose.Hey, I'm a Pats fan and I understand your arguement. However, Cincy is a legitmate playoff team that would have beaten Pitt with Palmer at QB last year. They came off a tough division road win against Pit, to play at home against a NE team that just got beat at home by Denver. They were favored at home, what's the problem? I also took issue with the CJ comment. No way is that kid overrated. CJ, Palmer, & Rudi are very talented and great players. Marv Lewis has done a great job with a bad franchise, but he does need to gain better control over his players...probably the understaement of the year. Henry might have helped yesterday.That's the whole point with CIN if you guys bother to read. In regards to substance and facts, CIN has NO business being favored over a SB team. CIN hasn't even sniffed at winning a big time "wow, that was an incredible win!" kind of game in YEARS, heck, DECADES! Why the love then? Because they throw up gawdy stats? So what, so did the run and shoot. So does Indy. So, why the respect? What have they done to deserve it?DerangedGridironGeek said:Agreed. More substance and facts with less Cheerleading would be really good.Traders2001 said:SproutDaddy said:
DerangedGridironGeek
Footballguy
Sorry, but IMO CIN was the better team with Palmer and were a lock to win that game. CIN's defense was much better last year, when they were at the top of the league in takeaways. So defensively, both teams were good. However, Palmer & that offense were on FIRE and IMO had the better offense by a wide margin. As soon as Palmer went down....it was over.I don't see how anyone can really honestly believe that. They have talent, I won't argue that but so does Indy and last time I looked they haven't gone to a SB with Manning.By the way, Manning has played in all INDY postseason games so to say if CIN had Palmer last year for the entire game they would have beat PIT is 100% false. As Indy has proven, you can have a top flight QB and still lose.Hey, I'm a Pats fan and I understand your arguement. However, Cincy is a legitmate playoff team that would have beaten Pitt with Palmer at QB last year. They came off a tough division road win against Pit, to play at home against a NE team that just got beat at home by Denver. They were favored at home, what's the problem? I also took issue with the CJ comment. No way is that kid overrated. CJ, Palmer, & Rudi are very talented and great players. Marv Lewis has done a great job with a bad franchise, but he does need to gain better control over his players...probably the understaement of the year. Henry might have helped yesterday.That's the whole point with CIN if you guys bother to read. In regards to substance and facts, CIN has NO business being favored over a SB team. CIN hasn't even sniffed at winning a big time "wow, that was an incredible win!" kind of game in YEARS, heck, DECADES! Why the love then? Because they throw up gawdy stats? So what, so did the run and shoot. So does Indy. So, why the respect? What have they done to deserve it?DerangedGridironGeek said:Agreed. More substance and facts with less Cheerleading would be really good.Traders2001 said:SproutDaddy said:
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Palmer played in the first two games and they split. How was the playoff game a lock?
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Well then it's settled and now I"m convinced. There is no conceivable way the Steelers could have won that game with Palmer in. After all, the Bengals did dominate that first play (with Palmer in the game).Sorry, but IMO CIN was the better team with Palmer and were a lock to win that game. CIN's defense was much better last year, when they were at the top of the league in takeaways. So defensively, both teams were good. However, Palmer & that offense were on FIRE and IMO had the better offense by a wide margin. As soon as Palmer went down....it was over.I don't see how anyone can really honestly believe that. They have talent, I won't argue that but so does Indy and last time I looked they haven't gone to a SB with Manning.By the way, Manning has played in all INDY postseason games so to say if CIN had Palmer last year for the entire game they would have beat PIT is 100% false. As Indy has proven, you can have a top flight QB and still lose.Hey, I'm a Pats fan and I understand your arguement. However, Cincy is a legitmate playoff team that would have beaten Pitt with Palmer at QB last year. They came off a tough division road win against Pit, to play at home against a NE team that just got beat at home by Denver. They were favored at home, what's the problem? I also took issue with the CJ comment. No way is that kid overrated. CJ, Palmer, & Rudi are very talented and great players. Marv Lewis has done a great job with a bad franchise, but he does need to gain better control over his players...probably the understaement of the year. Henry might have helped yesterday.That's the whole point with CIN if you guys bother to read. In regards to substance and facts, CIN has NO business being favored over a SB team. CIN hasn't even sniffed at winning a big time "wow, that was an incredible win!" kind of game in YEARS, heck, DECADES! Why the love then? Because they throw up gawdy stats? So what, so did the run and shoot. So does Indy. So, why the respect? What have they done to deserve it?DerangedGridironGeek said:Agreed. More substance and facts with less Cheerleading would be really good.Traders2001 said:SproutDaddy said:
DerangedGridironGeek
Footballguy
Again, IMO.....the way Palmer was playing last year. He was the X factor and gave that entire team a lot of confidence. My feeling going into that game, was that Cin was going to win convincingly. Just my IMO based on how both teams played ALL year.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Such compelling evidence here to support your opinion. OK so let me try to digest this....The Bengals offense was "on FIRE" going into that game so advantage Bengals. The defenses were basically equivalent so advantage NEUTRAL? Yeah when I think of the Bengals from last year I certainly think of a very good defensive team.......Sorry, but IMO CIN was the better team with Palmer and were a lock to win that game. CIN's defense was much better last year, when they were at the top of the league in takeaways. So defensively, both teams were good. However, Palmer & that offense were on FIRE and IMO had the better offense by a wide margin. As soon as Palmer went down....it was over.I don't see how anyone can really honestly believe that. They have talent, I won't argue that but so does Indy and last time I looked they haven't gone to a SB with Manning.By the way, Manning has played in all INDY postseason games so to say if CIN had Palmer last year for the entire game they would have beat PIT is 100% false. As Indy has proven, you can have a top flight QB and still lose.Hey, I'm a Pats fan and I understand your arguement. However, Cincy is a legitmate playoff team that would have beaten Pitt with Palmer at QB last year. They came off a tough division road win against Pit, to play at home against a NE team that just got beat at home by Denver. They were favored at home, what's the problem? I also took issue with the CJ comment. No way is that kid overrated. CJ, Palmer, & Rudi are very talented and great players. Marv Lewis has done a great job with a bad franchise, but he does need to gain better control over his players...probably the understaement of the year. Henry might have helped yesterday.That's the whole point with CIN if you guys bother to read. In regards to substance and facts, CIN has NO business being favored over a SB team. CIN hasn't even sniffed at winning a big time "wow, that was an incredible win!" kind of game in YEARS, heck, DECADES! Why the love then? Because they throw up gawdy stats? So what, so did the run and shoot. So does Indy. So, why the respect? What have they done to deserve it?DerangedGridironGeek said:Agreed. More substance and facts with less Cheerleading would be really good.Traders2001 said:SproutDaddy said:
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Can I borrow your crystal ball when you're done with it?
Better team doesn't always win and you can't predict what would have happened the remainder of that game. To say so is laughable or can we go ahead and go back with most games and play that card? Yanks in a million years would have never blow that HUGE lead to Boston so remove the Red Sox title. The Oilers would have NEVER lost that big time lead vs. Buffalo so remove one Buffalo SB appearance.Again, go look a lot of game where the "better team" was leading only to lose the game. Oilers/Bills is a prime example. If Moon had gone down, you would have heard Oiler fans to this day saying they should have won but as we all know, ANYTHING can happen going forward.Sorry, but IMO CIN was the better team with Palmer and were a lock to win that game. CIN's defense was much better last year, when they were at the top of the league in takeaways. So defensively, both teams were good. However, Palmer & that offense were on FIRE and IMO had the better offense by a wide margin. As soon as Palmer went down....it was over.I don't see how anyone can really honestly believe that. They have talent, I won't argue that but so does Indy and last time I looked they haven't gone to a SB with Manning.By the way, Manning has played in all INDY postseason games so to say if CIN had Palmer last year for the entire game they would have beat PIT is 100% false. As Indy has proven, you can have a top flight QB and still lose.Hey, I'm a Pats fan and I understand your arguement. However, Cincy is a legitmate playoff team that would have beaten Pitt with Palmer at QB last year. They came off a tough division road win against Pit, to play at home against a NE team that just got beat at home by Denver. They were favored at home, what's the problem? I also took issue with the CJ comment. No way is that kid overrated. CJ, Palmer, & Rudi are very talented and great players. Marv Lewis has done a great job with a bad franchise, but he does need to gain better control over his players...probably the understaement of the year. Henry might have helped yesterday.That's the whole point with CIN if you guys bother to read. In regards to substance and facts, CIN has NO business being favored over a SB team. CIN hasn't even sniffed at winning a big time "wow, that was an incredible win!" kind of game in YEARS, heck, DECADES! Why the love then? Because they throw up gawdy stats? So what, so did the run and shoot. So does Indy. So, why the respect? What have they done to deserve it?DerangedGridironGeek said:Agreed. More substance and facts with less Cheerleading would be really good.Traders2001 said:SproutDaddy said:
That's why the CIN should have won if Palmer hadn't gotten hurt bit is 100% false.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Deranged nobody is saying that the Bengals wouldn't have won that game with Palmer in there. It's just amazing to me how anyone can possibly say that the Bengals were a lock to win that game. Their defense could not stop the Steelers and with Palmer in the game it would have likely have been a shootout. The Steelers subsequently went on the road to beat the Colts, the Broncos, and then Hawks in the superbowl. I know it's just your opinion but weren't you the least bit impressed with the Steelers run last year?
Because that sounds better than reporting the facts.
Jagerbomber
Footballguy
Does every thread about Cincy or Pitt have to morph into a pissing match about last year's playoffs and how Palmer would/wouldn't have taken the Bengals to victory?
Some general gambling rules to follow:
CIN favored in a big time game, bet against them and take the points.
Same with INDY
NE in a big time game, take the pts, always.
Won't always cover but for the most part you follow those three rules and you'll win more than you lose.
I don't understand the CIN hype at all when they haven't won a big time game since the Boomer years.
CIN favored in a big time game, bet against them and take the points.
Same with INDY
NE in a big time game, take the pts, always.
Won't always cover but for the most part you follow those three rules and you'll win more than you lose.
I don't understand the CIN hype at all when they haven't won a big time game since the Boomer years.
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It doesn't have to, but it usually does.
fred_1_15301
Footballguy
Pretty much......I actually contest that every thread (not even the ones about Cincy or Pitts) will morph into a pissing match about last year's playoff match..
Jagerbomber
Footballguy
I'd say it's 50/50 between that topic and how the refs screwed the Seahawks over in the Super Bowl
PatsWillWin
Footballguy
That goes to show you how classy Pats fans are for not constantly bringing up the phantom pass intereference calls as well as the touchback-that-never-was that screwed the Pats over in the Denver game.I'd say it's 50/50 between that topic and how the refs screwed the Seahawks over in the Super Bowl
Jagerbomber
Footballguy
high comedyThat goes to show you how classy Pats fans are for not constantly bringing up the phantom pass intereference calls as well as the touchback-that-never-was that screwed the Pats over in the Denver game.I'd say it's 50/50 between that topic and how the refs screwed the Seahawks over in the Super Bowl
Godsbrother
Footballguy
It's official. This thread is a 
shakeybarn
Footballguy
Looks like the Superbowl, which Pittsburgh somehow won... (AKA so what's your point?)OK, you tell me what this looks like.25 second half plays resulting in a total of 59 yards. If Colclough and Haynes don't hand them the ball deep in Pittsburgh territory they are 2-2 and everyone in Cincy is asking what's wrong with the Bengals.You can keep pretending that they played well, but the reality is that this is a team that's in troubleCode:CIN PIT1st Downs 15 273rd-Down Conversions 4-12 7-16Time Of Pos. 26:09 33:51 Total Net Yards 246 365Total Plays 57 80Average Gains 4.3 4.6Net Yards Rushing 87 170Rushes 25 38Avg. Per Rush 3.5 4.5Net Yards Passing 159 195Sacked-Yards Lost 6-34 3-13
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TEAM STATISTICS SEA PITTotal First Downs 20 14Total Net Yardage 396 339Total Offensive Plays 77 56Rushes 25 33 Yards Gained Rushing (Net) 147 181 Average Yards per Rush 5.5 5.5Passes Attempted 49 22 Passes Completed 26 10 Yards Gained Passing (Net) 259 158Total Returns Yardage 174 99Penalties 7 3 Yards Penalized 70 20Time of Possession 33:02 26:58
DerangedGridironGeek
Footballguy
I'm a numbers guy to, but I also don't need a formula or bunch of numbers telling me what I see. Palmer was playing head & shoulders above just about ALL QBs last year. The defense was also playing very well. Look up the darn numbers your self. I liked both teams, but I just felt that CIN was the better team for those reasons.
It doesn't but we all just know if your QB doesn't get hurt then you automatically win any playoff game or something like that.
Kit Fisto
Footballguy
I think Pats fans that live in reality realize that for every good call you get, you'll also get some blown ones.Did I think the Pats got hosed in Denver? Sure. But use it as an excuse as to why the Broncos beat us? Hell no.Some homers think their team should get ALL the calls.That goes to show you how classy Pats fans are for not constantly bringing up the phantom pass intereference calls as well as the touchback-that-never-was that screwed the Pats over in the Denver game.I'd say it's 50/50 between that topic and how the refs screwed the Seahawks over in the Super Bowl
Kleck
Footballguy
bryhamm
Footballguy
Cool. Then PIT is clearly better than CIN because Big Ben only played poorly because he was injured/rusty. Had he been 100%, we would have won 77-13.It doesn't but we all just know if your QB doesn't get hurt then you automatically win any playoff game or something like that.
Sheriff66
Footballguy
:TUCK:That goes to show you how classy Pats fans are for not constantly bringing up the phantom pass intereference calls as well as the touchback-that-never-was that screwed the Pats over in the Denver game.I'd say it's 50/50 between that topic and how the refs screwed the Seahawks over in the Super Bowl
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Sheriff66
Footballguy
One more time....I think Pats fans that live in reality realize that for every good call you get, you'll also get some blown ones.Did I think the Pats got hosed in Denver? Sure. But use it as an excuse as to why the Broncos beat us? Hell no.That goes to show you how classy Pats fans are for not constantly bringing up the phantom pass intereference calls as well as the touchback-that-never-was that screwed the Pats over in the Denver game.I'd say it's 50/50 between that topic and how the refs screwed the Seahawks over in the Super Bowl
Some homers think their team should get ALL the calls.
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PatsFanCT
Footballguy
One more time....I think Pats fans that live in reality realize that for every good call you get, you'll also get some blown ones.Did I think the Pats got hosed in Denver? Sure. But use it as an excuse as to why the Broncos beat us? Hell no.That goes to show you how classy Pats fans are for not constantly bringing up the phantom pass intereference calls as well as the touchback-that-never-was that screwed the Pats over in the Denver game.I'd say it's 50/50 between that topic and how the refs screwed the Seahawks over in the Super Bowl
Some homers think their team should get ALL the calls.
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ersonal foul. 15 yard penalty automatic first down:since you're keeping score.
knowledge dropper
Footballguy
One of the few intelligent postings in a sea of bitter Steelers fans still crying in their Iron City. All of the above moves would help quite a bit. The O-Line communication has been poor since Braham went down. I would also add to this the LB situation. The loss of Pollack and Jeanty has led to some shuffling. Landon Johnson did not have a good game at SLB. Jeanty and Jackson will both be back after the bye. You will see a much improved defense against Tampa.Remember, most "experts" had the Bengals starting 1-3 or 2-2. I would say we are playing with House Money right now.Who Dey...You people are pretty quick to sour on a team, eh? The sky is falling, the sky is fallingUltimately, the Bengals are showing 2 weaknesses - OLine and DLine. The OLine is because they've got Ghiaciuc starting at center while Braham is out with a leg injury. Everything that i've been hearing this morning is that over the bye week, they're going to bench Ghiaciuc and move Steinbach over to center and have Whitworth start at LG.As for the DLine, they brought in Sam Adams to try to help there, but it's pretty obvious that he's a fat lazy *******. The Bengals had to burn a timeout yesterday because he wasn't getting off the field in time and Brady was about to snap the ball and get a 12 men on the field penalty. Obviously losing 2 starting LBs and having a reserve LB out with an injury has made the Bengals pretty thin at LB. I think this puts even more pressure on the D Line to stop the run and they haven't responded.The reports I was hearing on the way into work this morning were that James would be benched and Jospeh would start at CB - meaning more run blitzing and single coverage for the DBs. Ultimately, I think if the Bengals offense can get in synch a bit better, then their D will be off the field longer and won't have as many opportunities to be exposed.Heck 4 weeks into the season, the Bengals are on pace to go 12-4...I'll take it!
The Commish
Footballguy
Not sure what this has to do with them getting completely dominated by an average NE teamAsk the Steelers what they think of the Bengals
Godsbrother
Footballguy
The Patriots.
Sullie
Footballguy
How many years did I walk around in my Bengals gear in complete shame? Anyone else remember when Corey Dillon would have rather "flipped burgers" than play for the most horrible, worst team in the league, Cincinnati Bengals? Hell, that was just a short 6 years ago!
Us Bengal fans have suffered through years and years of God-awful football, I mean disgraceful, meaningless seasons that were usually over before the bye week.
So the Bengals are a little cocky now. Are they ready for the next level? Maybe, maybe not but I'll tell you one thing, as a long time Bengals fan, I'll take cockiness over dejection and humiliation any day of the week.
And yes I know the comments are out of line, yes they got their asses handed to them but I'll take their arrogant attitude over their old "tail between their legs, heads down, defeated" attitude any day of the week!
Us Bengal fans have suffered through years and years of God-awful football, I mean disgraceful, meaningless seasons that were usually over before the bye week.
So the Bengals are a little cocky now. Are they ready for the next level? Maybe, maybe not but I'll tell you one thing, as a long time Bengals fan, I'll take cockiness over dejection and humiliation any day of the week.
And yes I know the comments are out of line, yes they got their asses handed to them but I'll take their arrogant attitude over their old "tail between their legs, heads down, defeated" attitude any day of the week!
Sheriff66
Footballguy
One of the few intelligent postings in a sea of bitter Steelers fans still crying in their Iron City. All of the above moves would help quite a bit. The O-Line communication has been poor since Braham went down. I would also add to this the LB situation. The loss of Pollack and Jeanty has led to some shuffling. Landon Johnson did not have a good game at SLB. Jeanty and Jackson will both be back after the bye. You will see a much improved defense against Tampa.Remember, most "experts" had the Bengals starting 1-3 or 2-2. I would say we are playing with House Money right now.You people are pretty quick to sour on a team, eh? The sky is falling, the sky is falling
Ultimately, the Bengals are showing 2 weaknesses - OLine and DLine.
The OLine is because they've got Ghiaciuc starting at center while Braham is out with a leg injury. Everything that i've been hearing this morning is that over the bye week, they're going to bench Ghiaciuc and move Steinbach over to center and have Whitworth start at LG.
As for the DLine, they brought in Sam Adams to try to help there, but it's pretty obvious that he's a fat lazy *******. The Bengals had to burn a timeout yesterday because he wasn't getting off the field in time and Brady was about to snap the ball and get a 12 men on the field penalty. Obviously losing 2 starting LBs and having a reserve LB out with an injury has made the Bengals pretty thin at LB. I think this puts even more pressure on the D Line to stop the run and they haven't responded.
The reports I was hearing on the way into work this morning were that James would be benched and Jospeh would start at CB - meaning more run blitzing and single coverage for the DBs.
Ultimately, I think if the Bengals offense can get in synch a bit better, then their D will be off the field longer and won't have as many opportunities to be exposed.
Heck 4 weeks into the season, the Bengals are on pace to go 12-4...I'll take it!
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