Entering the final week of the regular season, the Cincinnati Bengals had one mission left to accomplish. By beating the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, the Bengals earn their spot in the postseason, claiming the sixth and final seed and their third ten-win season in seven years. If the Bengals lost on Sunday, they needed help from around the league to, at the very least, back themselves into the playoffs.
And that’s exactly what happened. Miami’s 19-17 win over the New York Jets immensely helped Cincinnati’s playoff scenarios if the Bengals lost to the Ravens. The only thing remaining was a loss by either the Denver Broncos or the Oakland Raiders. Around 7:12 p.m. EST, the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Denver Broncos 7-3 and the Cincinnati Bengals were guaranteed a spot in the 2011 NFL Playoffs.
Let that soak for a moment. The 2011 Cincinnati Bengals have claimed a berth for the 2011 NFL playoffs. It’s like an orgy rolling off the tongue, fireworks exploding in the Queen City as a second New Year party is in store.
That being said you don’t want Cincinnati ending the regular season with a 24-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. After quickly establishing a lead after Ray Rice exploded through the line of scrimmage on a 70-yard touchdown, Cincinnati went three and out. Baltimore put together a 59-yard field goal drive that extended Baltimore’s lead to 10 points. Baltimore eventually built a half-time lead of 17-3 and the Bengals, largely due to self-destruction (and a little help from the officials), appeared dead in the water. But then that’s how these predators trick their pray; unimposing, unthreatening to their enemies as they coil to strike in the second half.
But Cincinnati would fall short.
Thanks to a strong defensive outing to start the third quarter, forcing four straight punts, Cincinnati’s offense made a valiant comeback effort reducing Baltimore’s lead to four points. Andy Dalton and the offense pushed the football to Baltimore’s 43-yard line with 7:26 remaining in the game when Terrell Suggs forces a Jermaine Gresham fumble that was recovered by the Ravens. Three plays later and Ray Rice explodes down for a huge 51-yard touchdown to eventually beat the Bengals 24-16.
The Cincinnati Bengals will head to Houston next weekend for a rematch against the Texans, who won the regular season contest on week 14. Cincinnati held a nine-point lead into the fourth quarter when the Texans put together consecutive possessions of 13 plays to beat the Bengals 20-19.
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Yay
BamaBengal - January 1, 2012 via mobile
Hope we don't have to face those ref's again!!!!
BamaBengal - January 1, 2012 via mobile
+1
how the hell can we expect to beat the ravens when reff’s in both games call plays agianst us!
Christian Gaarde Nielsen - January 1, 2012
How in the hell could they miss that interference call at the end against AJ.....
the ref was standing a few feet away. They must have been cold and just wanted the game to be over, rediculous. Oh well, we’re in.
The Van Buren Boys - January 1, 2012
I do not like to complain about the refs
Because it’s our job to take care of business regardless. Now having said that, this was by far the worst officiated game I have ever seen. It was so bad I feel Marvin actually needs to file a complaint with the league office (not that it will do anything). If I was a Pittsburg fan (which I’m not) I’d thinking about filing a complaint as well. It was just horrible.
With that said, it’s time to move on because we are in PLAYOFFS!!! Here we come Houston Who Dey Baby!!!
biggie22 - January 1, 2012
Well said…I was at the game and it was unreal!! Hard to beat the Ravens & the refs…
Bdub14 - January 1, 2012 via mobile
Brutal
Just brutal.
DrainBamage - January 1, 2012
HOUSTON SHOULD BE SCARED.
These Bengals are going to be dangerous next week.
Jordan G - January 1, 2012
F@$( yeah
quickslant - January 1, 2012 via mobile
I agree.
Hou has their star wide receiver playing. However, bengals have played well on the road this yr. it would be sweet to beat a team, after we let them in on a win.
HEZ_MAN - January 2, 2012
I wonder if the playoff game was at home
would it sell out?
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
Sloppy game. We don't deserve it
njbengalstat - January 1, 2012
14 straight losses to playoff teams
going into next weekend’s game.
THat’s almost a whole season!
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
huh, wasn't it 14 straight losses to teams with winning records a week ago?
Pretty quick change of tune there, y’know.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
it's about the same
What matters in other cities is beating good teams and winning Super Bowls.
Not here.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
Hey, the Jets made the playoffs two years ago at 9-7 and look where they got.
With a rookie QB who’s a lot worse than ours, no less.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
you're ridiculous
Of course we want superbowls.
We’ve been battling the ineptitude of a shitty owner who thinks nepotism and lackeydom for 20 years.
We’ve suffered with squads that have depth consisting of second stringers off of midlevel college teams. We had Bresnahan and Bratkowski and players mired in themselves.
I know it ain’t popular to defend Marvin, but something has gone better over the last decade… losing seasons are the minority (3). Yes, there have been two miserable 4 win seasons (and a kind of miserable 10 win season in 2009 ;)). He has built a team with a pretty decent defense and some depth at multiple positions.
I think we still need to reconsider the offensive line coaching situation… that seems to be one consistent underperforming area for the Bengals. This cat is riding the coattails of Max Montoya and Anthony Munoz still… he’s had superb lineman in the last 10 years and can’t patch a fucking hole. (why do we always seem to have two or three lineman who are starters at positions they never saw in college?)
supergrover - January 1, 2012
+1
emeybee - January 1, 2012
I think you mean he can't make a ****ing hole.
/gogorunblocking
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
I stand corrected...
let my emotions get me there… I did edit one out of the subject line
supergrover - January 1, 2012
haha it's cool
malor does that to me pretty easily with unbiased flacco love
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
Isnt about deserving it
Win a sloppy game next week then what?
keithp - January 1, 2012
then we set off fireworks!
obviously.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
Haha
SCbengalsfan - January 1, 2012 via mobile
You think MB
will splurge for fireworks? He has changed some things this year…
WHYUS!! - January 1, 2012
sparklers for everyone!
*valid only in sections 340 and 315. Recipients must be left handed and allergic to peanuts
supergrover - January 1, 2012
+1
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
LOL
Have to get them thru Season Ticket Holders too…
WHYUS!! - January 1, 2012
doesn't matter
win or go home from here on, we made the playoffs with a ton of rookies, shoulda won Hou, S.F and Balt x2, to me, our path looks pretty good, Hou, then N.E, who has no D and a rematch with either Balt or Pitt, I like our chances…seriously
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
F**** it. We r in !
njbengalstat - January 1, 2012
Seattle didn't deserve it last year
And look at what they did.
KD1 - January 1, 2012
If we don't deserve it than witch team does?
Really witch team? They had their chance and blew it. So what team?
Bigcatdaddy - January 1, 2012 via Android app
witch team? I think that’s the Saints..they live in voodoo land
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
Nah, I'm thinking Denver.
Tebow’s faith is secretly a cover-up for black magic.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
lol…you may be right..
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
the eagles for one
but no one in the afc
andyfrombrooklyn - January 1, 2012
Ced sucks
On both sides of the ball we sucked
HEZ_MAN - January 2, 2012
People we fell in shit and came out smelling like a rose this year!
Ha Ha! Who Dey!!!!!!!!
D-Day77 - January 1, 2012 via iPhone app
Awesome!
This is their best chance to win a playoff game since 91’.
DonMegga - January 1, 2012 via mobile
Truth
SCbengalsfan - January 1, 2012 via mobile
Everybody wins
Bengals get in, Ravens get the bye.
Pittsburgh plays Big Ben and gets the shaft!
Good luck in NE (since I already have you guys penciled in as beating Houston)
3r1c - January 1, 2012
I'd just be thrilled to beat the Texans
Against the Patriots? One word: bloodbath.
cesarhernandez - January 1, 2012
Their D is so bad
you may have a chance.
Down 17 – 0 against Miami and down 21 – 0 against Buffalo
3r1c - January 1, 2012
I just have visions of Gronk and Aaron Hernandez
shredding the Bengals defense
cesarhernandez - January 1, 2012
totally
but I don’t think the Bengals can beat the Texans on the road, either.
It would be unprecedented in so many ways!
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
well
one play and they could be out, couple of tips here or there…you never know
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
Not the way Mediocre Marvin manages a game
he gets up by 7 and it’s Ced Benson off tackle on every frickin’ play. Bengals have very few blowout wins during the Mediocre Marv era.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
dude
call the suicide hotline. it’s not all that bad
supergrover - January 1, 2012
Am with you.........
for a team no one expected anything out of, all of a sudden everyone is down because we made the playoffs. This isn’t 2009, we have some weapons, we have a good D and we can play on ST. We have just as good a chance as anyone, we have no pressure on us because we have already exceeded so many expectations. This is a young team, they don’t care about our history and current streaks. It’s time we start writing new ones………….
The Van Buren Boys - January 1, 2012
Once again we compete against a top level team and fall just short in the 4th quarter.
I will blame it on a young team needing to gain experience on how to play against the top teams in the NFL. This Ravens game and the upcoming Playoff Game on the road will be great experience for this team!
C1ncy4Life - January 1, 2012
+1,000.........
this team was expected to do nothing and now has a great chance to advance past round 1. No one could’ve asked for more prior to this season. Who Dey?!!
The Van Buren Boys - January 1, 2012
Oh and we should also add that this season brought us extra picks including
2 First rounders or a first and second rounder. Add that to a young exciting team and there is a ton to be excited about.
C1ncy4Life - January 1, 2012
Who cares how we got in, we're in..........
we can’t be picky about a playoff berth. I would rather be riding a 4-5 game win streak, but how about starting that streak next week……..and then, who knows? Packers last year, Steelers couple years ago…worked out pretty well for them. Who Dey?!! We’re still alive!
The Van Buren Boys - January 1, 2012
Packers didn't limp into the playoffs.
They won towards the end of the year. Poor play calling and clock management, the staple of a Marvin Lewis offense.
sgiridharan1982 - January 1, 2012
Very true
An undefeated season means absolutely nothing now. We’re in now and should be happy for this young and exciting team.
WHO DEY!
C1ncy4Life - January 1, 2012
AFC field is so flawed
that you guys have as much a chance as everyone else
3r1c - January 1, 2012
+1
It’s wide open on the AFC side…….
The Van Buren Boys - January 1, 2012
+1
brisd - January 1, 2012
The AFC is still a little better than the NFC in my opinion, though.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
??
Whos beating, GB, NO or maybe even……Det
quickslant - January 1, 2012 via mobile
who cares, we're in the playoffs....enjoy it
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
Actually, now that I thought about it more, I take that back.
The NFC has gotten good.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
Oh man
It reminds me of 2009. One and done. But AJ Green was robbed on the PI.
sgiridharan1982 - January 1, 2012
You don't think we have a shot against Houston?
I’d disagree. I think Houston is very winnable. We may not win, but I think we have a much better shot this year then we did in 2009!
C1ncy4Life - January 1, 2012
Absolutely.........
we should have beat them 2 weeks ago, they are down to like they’re 5th string QB and all the pressure is on them. Great situation for us to advance……….
The Van Buren Boys - January 1, 2012
And they lost 3 straight games...
WHYUS!! - January 1, 2012
I think we have a great shot
But remember this is the Bengals. I’m a big fan but we aren’t a consistent team. So I’m going to taper my expectations.
sgiridharan1982 - January 1, 2012
I agree. We aren't to the point where any game is a gimme.
We could easily lose, but we are in and have a great shot at winning.
In the end this season is a HUGE success in my opinion because we found an elite WR, Young QB that has potential to be a Franchise QB, gained some extra high draft picks, gained Playoff Experience, etc…..
C1ncy4Life - January 1, 2012
now i will be cynicial again
I wanted to be positive but it ain’t working.
OK I do see this – the wild card teams both win and that means CIN-NWE and PIT-BLT in the divisionals.
I like our chances all of a sudden.
Then again – won’t surprise me if we lose to Delhomme (fourth QB to starter for HOU this year)
david in upstate SC - January 1, 2012
Delhomme was not the first string
The game was meaningless to the Texans, they were playing their backup. They’ve been injured enough at QB to not risk Yates.
miniglik - January 1, 2012
Yes, unfortunately, Yates is playing next week.
DTFCPDX - January 1, 2012
if the bengals would have scored touch downs insted of 3 point marvins
thay would have won. HAY MARVIN GROW SOME NUTS.
mike111 - January 1, 2012
YES!!!
sgiridharan1982 - January 1, 2012
Dude just had his best season,save that shit for another day!!
keithp - January 1, 2012
I agree with you about being a good season.
But my expectations are high. And I want a consistent product. I don’t think that’s too much to ask.
sgiridharan1982 - January 1, 2012
+1
WHAT IS HAPPENING TO PEOPLE….
How can there be so many so called “fans” on this site that complains when their “favorite” team is in the playoff!
How’bout cheering and support the bengals team or join another team instead?
WHO DEY!
Christian Gaarde Nielsen - January 1, 2012
no shit. driving me nuts
see my sig:
supergrover - January 1, 2012
Did u even watch the game
njbengalstat - January 2, 2012
too late for that
he should just be moved up to GM/director of football operations
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
man the refs almost
Made this game unwatchable. How is green not interfered with on the 2nd to last play of the game. But I could care less I just wanted to get in. I knew once jets got beat we would make it. I was confident that atleast one of denver or Oakland would get beat. Turned out they both did sweet! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Jasonistheman11 - January 1, 2012 via mobile
man the refs almost
Made this game unwatchable. How is green not interfered with on the 2nd to last play of the game. But I could care less I just wanted to get in. I knew once jets got beat we would make it. I was confident that atleast one of denver or Oakland would get beat. Turned out they both did sweet! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Jasonistheman11 - January 1, 2012 via mobile
agreed
The refs calling the weakest penalties on us and not calling obvious ones on the Ravens made this game much easier for Baltimore. If not for that fumble we may have got the win despite the refs favoritism.
anotherSmith - January 1, 2012
Yup.
Nate Clements putting his hand a on a Baltimore TE’s hip = penalty.
AJ Green getting absolutely mugged in the end zone = play on.
The upside to this is that Pittsburgh has to go to Baltimore to make the AFC Championship game, and that benefits us. There ended up being nothing for the Bengals to gain by winning this game. Now, we get Houston (which we should win), at New England (best possible 2nd round matchup for us), then at Baltimore, which is a much better matchup for us than at Pittsburgh. This team continues to grow up, has a great core of young players, and a bunch of draft picks the next few years to help supplement the core. WHO DEY!
BLee2525 - January 1, 2012
I was at a sports bar in Clearwater, Florida and we had a corner of the bar full of about fifteen Bengals fans.
It was a blast. Too bad we couldn’t win the game, but it was awesome being able to watch the Broncos and Raiders games as well. Our little Bengals section exploded when Tebow threw that pick.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
whats the place called?
Tampa_Bengal - January 1, 2012
Hopefully the guys still remember the agony of losing at the last second to Houston. Time to return the favor in their house.
anya - January 1, 2012
Fricking Katy Perry just knocked on your door, took out them tittays and a bottle of wine. She got you drunk. She got you high. She rocked your jock and you have it on videotape
and some of you effers are complaining about it being skunk weed.
jfc, the whole season matters. They didn’t back in.
supergrover - January 1, 2012
HA HA
Since we also have a bright future I’d add that she told you she’d return tomorrow, and yet people are still complaining!
C1ncy4Life - January 1, 2012
perfect
supergrover - January 1, 2012
Also did it even matter than the Bengals sold out Paul Brown
This is exactly what the fans don’t want. A poor performance on the field.
sgiridharan1982 - January 1, 2012
Good Lord
Are you done whining yet? We’re going to the playoffs with rookies and a brand new OC and no offseason.
miniglik - January 1, 2012
+10
emeybee - January 1, 2012
I'm sorry I'm not jumping on the band wagon
I want consistency. Be my guest with being happy with a playoff berth. This is no different from 2009. I’m sorry but Bengals haven’t done anything to prove to me that they are anything more than an average team.
sgiridharan1982 - January 1, 2012
Uh, no
2009 we had an established team that was expected to win.
2011 we had a rookie QB, rookie WR, rookie OC, and were generally expected to fail miserably.
Very, very, VERY different.
emeybee - January 1, 2012
Oh, and no off season.
emeybee - January 1, 2012
No b/c in 08 we had a bad year
and everyone thought we were going to have another bad year in 09.
WHYUS!! - January 1, 2012
2009 expected to win? You kidding me?
The 2009 the Bengals weren’t expected to win anything. In 2008, the Bengals were 4-11-1.
2011 is a definite surprise, but again I’m not convinced. Limping into the playoffs doesn’t instil confidence that the Bengals are a better than average team. The 49ers for example also did not have an off season, with a new head coach and a QB that was on the verge of being cut.
Your point is moot.
sgiridharan1982 - January 1, 2012
No, sir, your point is moot.
Do you expect the 49ers to repeat this season?
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
Huh?
sgiridharan1982 - January 1, 2012
Do you expect the 49ers to repeat this level of quality next season
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
This is exactly why I'm bringing up the 49ers
I’m not saying they’ll repeat or they’ll flounder. Similarly with the Bengals, I want a bigger sample size than just every other year. I will be happy with a consistent product of success.
sgiridharan1982 - January 1, 2012
Don't get me wrong
I’m happy with the Bengals this year (I’m very surprised). I think there is a future with this group of players. But I’m not going to be overly happy with mediocrity.
sgiridharan1982 - January 1, 2012
Oh alright
I understand your patience to jump on the bandwagon. But I side with people saying don’t rain on the parade. Wait till tomorrow or Tuesday, today’s a celebration. We made the playoff.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
I completely understand
I am happy. Trust me, as a Bengals fan you know all too well with different coping strategies. But I’m here reading this blog and posting. So you know I’m a Bengals fan who cares about this team.
sgiridharan1982 - January 1, 2012
yes
Good coach, successful everywhere he’s been.
Crappy division too.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
I got my years mixed up
I haven’t slept in 2 days, so sue me. We still had most of the pieces from our successful years and should have been expected to do well, all things considered
emeybee - January 1, 2012
And the 49ers
actually have a younger opening day roster than the Bengals.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
No one really expected us to win in 2009.
This year is different, yeah, but we were supposed to suck back then as well.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
How is it the same as '09?
We have a rookie QB and WR who can only get better, a potential at drafting a dynamic rookie back to take our offense to another level, we have a young TE and a young receiving core on a whole that can make this offense explosive for years. Signs are not pointing down. They were for Carson.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
and a third place schedule for 2012!
supergrover - January 1, 2012
If only our young TE could stop getting penalties and hold on to the ball...
SMH
emeybee - January 1, 2012
Yeh, I expect better too.
I hope Marvin guts the position coaches this year on the offensive side of the ball. That guy we got from Philly can stay but holy shit does Alexander need to go and maybe Hayes too.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
I think the OL did a good job today
But I agree that PA needs to go.
sgiridharan1982 - January 1, 2012
pass blocking, for the mostpart
run blocking was consistently bad
(actually, Dalton was often moving away from defenders, although not heavily most of the time until the very end)
supergrover - January 1, 2012
+1
njbengalstat - January 2, 2012
Oh, and the Fighting Tebows are DONE in the playoffs.
I don’t see the Steelers falling for the triple option.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
the Steelers will just grind Denver into powder
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
I wish I shared your optimism man…this is a classic “Steeler trap”
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
I'm willing to guarantee that your team wins in the first round.
I could easily see Tebow going around the edge on an option and James Harrison ending his career.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
Yeah this is one of the few times I can say this
GO STEELERS!!!!
cesarhernandez - January 1, 2012
Why would you want the Steelers to ever win?
I’m rooting for the Broncos and everybody else to beat them!
BonnieBengal - January 1, 2012
why?
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
Because they are the Steelers of course
I want them to lose.
BonnieBengal - January 1, 2012
lol. That sucks…
You hate them more than the Ravens?
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
Yes.
But I have no love for the Ravens either.
BonnieBengal - January 1, 2012
lol Ok… It’s too bad. hate doesn’t do anyone any good
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
I classified the Steelers as a franchise I hated for a while, but I'm finding it tougher.
I always want them to lose for divisional purposes, don’t get me wrong. But they’re a truly great franchise, and I think the dirtiness is overplayed.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
I agree with it being over played (and it’s not a homer comment, I’d have no problem facing it if I thought it was true)
But yeah.. I don’t know..I’m kind of with you..I just don’t get the hatred.
If I did hate one team..it would be the Browns, and even then, it’s only their fans. Cheering injuries etc..plus go look at their site…all they care about is hoping other people’s lives can be as miserable as theirs…sad stuff
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
Order of hate
1. Pittsburgh
2. Houston
3. Cowboys
4. Baltimore
the rest I care less about, go Broncos just to see the towels turned into snot rags
brisd - January 1, 2012
Why would Cowboys be that high? or Houston? The mean nothing to you guys…
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
hou used to be the oilers
cowboys…just being the cowboys
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
but, they weren’t really. It’s a whole new team, the Oilers are in Tenn now.
But whatever, people have different reasons for different situations .It’s all good
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
Just like the Browns are in Baltimore now, right?
Oh wait…
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
I hate the real Browns in Baltimore more than I could ever hate the fake Browns.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
well..that’s the same team…
The Texans are a whole new team.
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
Hmmm, that makes no sense to me.
1. Pittsburgh
2. San Francisco
3. Baltimore
In terms of who ruined more Bengals seasons…
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
Pitt. Then jets We fells 4 the clev browns
njbengalstat - January 1, 2012
Order of hatred
1. Pittsburgh
1a. Baltimore
2. Jets
3. Indy/NE
4. Chicago
Being a closet Lions fan adds Chicago to the list. The Browns are too pathetic to hate.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
mine
1.AFC North as a whole
2. rest of league
that simple
david in upstate SC - January 1, 2012
I wasn't alive or even close to it for those Super Bowls against SF, but I still cringe at the thought of them.
Ugh
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
you hate the Broncos that much?
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
I hate Tim Teblow
and the media slobbering over him.
cesarhernandez - January 1, 2012
I like the guy
He seems likeable enough. And I certainly would never root for the Steelers just so Tebow would lose. Ever.
BonnieBengal - January 1, 2012
I actually don't hate him.
But I want the Steelers to destroy him so all the Bronco love ends. I mean, I’ve never seen an average team with a below average QB get this much coverage. And I want them to get murdered as a message that the triple option won’t work long in the NFL.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
Who care about Bronco love
More important that a strong team like the Steelers be eliminated from the playoffs no matter who does it. This is about making the Bengals chances better.
BonnieBengal - January 1, 2012
you really think the Steelers are the Bengals biggest obstacle?
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
I do
I think we beat bmore twice this year on level playing, you guys tore us up 2nd meeting
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
true..but there is a strong possibility that the Steelers won’t make it out of the first round
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
lol
no way you guys don’t crush Den and rest your starters after halftime
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
lol, did you happen to catch today’s Steeler game against a MUCH weaker opponent?
It’s the Steelers… yes, they win games, but it’s ALWAYS a nail biter
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
but, it's the Browns/Steelrers
always hard fought and good D all around inn the afc north
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
your force is no good in here
obi wyt
supergrover - January 1, 2012
lol…my force? I’m being serious
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
was a star wars reference :)
supergrover - January 1, 2012
yeah I know…But I was wondering why you referenced it in that situation
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
oh, just messin'
supergrover - January 1, 2012
The game comes down to defense.
A lot depends on Denver getting their defense back up to the level they were playing at during their win streak. If they can do that, it’s a tough, tough game for you guys. If they can’t, it should be a relatively easy win for you guys.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
I think the Bengals have a lot of obstacles
But if a weaker team (Broncos) manages to eliminate a stronger team (Steelers) that is good for the Bengals.
BonnieBengal - January 1, 2012
that makes sense. Thank you for explaining
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
Doesn't matter
I love the Bengals, but I don’t give them a chance in hell of going to New England and beating the Patriots (after a win against the Texans)…..I don’t care how bad their defense has been.
cesarhernandez - January 1, 2012
They said the Giants wouldn't beat the Pats the year they won the SB. I'm just sayin.
BonnieBengal - January 1, 2012
That Giants team came into the playoffs
having won about 6 or 7 straight, including a bunch of tough games on the road.
This Bengals team has lost 14 straight games to playoff teams.
You can’t tell there’s a huge (grand canyon size) difference?
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
They actually lost their last game of the season to New England.
BonnieBengal - January 1, 2012
But I understand what you mean.
BonnieBengal - January 1, 2012
-1
dude go home
Christian Gaarde Nielsen - January 1, 2012
waah! mommy!
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
no shit, what's his problem... the bengals are in the playoffs
and that just sucks
supergrover - January 1, 2012
Giants were a lot more solid
defensively, and a more experienced team than these Bengals. Giants was also a neutral site game won on a fluke play at the end, and the Giants nearly beat the Pats in the regular season.
cesarhernandez - January 1, 2012
Fair Point
BonnieBengal - January 1, 2012
Did you see the Patriots play the Redskins?
They were outplayed, and the Bengals are better at pretty much everything than the Redskins.
Doncosmic - January 1, 2012
+1
Get the Steelers out as soon as possible. They are still the best team in the AFC.
California Bengal Fan - January 2, 2012
I'm never rooting for a Pittsburgh team
Tebow or no Tebow.
KD1 - January 1, 2012
THANK YOU!
That’s what I’ve been saying.
BonnieBengal - January 1, 2012
+1
njbengalstat - January 2, 2012
I would
At least the Steelers have done plenty to earn their respect. Teblow’s team pulls a couple games out of their butts and suddenly he’s the second coming….the fact that they have lost the last three games hopefully has put the damper on the Tebow deification
cesarhernandez - January 1, 2012
understandable… At the same time..I don’t think it’s Tebow’s fault..so I can’t hate him personally.
I can however say….he is a freaking godawful QB
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
Well, I appreciate that of course…but still..it’s “Good” vs “Evil”…
our offense has been….what’s the word…..
never mind, can’t think of a good enough word to describe how awful they are right now
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
looks like you guys
get your rematch with bmore
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
assuming we can win a game…the way the offense looks..I’m not so sure.
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
Honestly, I don't think you're going to need your offense to do a whole lot.
I’d be shocked if the Steelers scored more than 10.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
And by Steelers I mean Broncos.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
yep
they scored 3 in a must win…against KC
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
all I can say is..I hope you’re right.
I still say they need to be up at least 2 scores with less than 2 minutes
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
I think the teams that fall into the Teblow
effect don’t realize that the key is stepping on Denver’s throat for the 3 quarters of the game where Teblow is 3 of 15. Steelers generally don’t play like that. They will keep scoring and not step off the gas against that kind of opponent. The teams who get caught up by Denver are teams that get a small lead and just go all conservative.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
Or the teams that don't have a good offense
See: Bears without Cutler
cesarhernandez - January 1, 2012
All teams are 0-0 now. this is a new season.
D-Day77 - January 1, 2012 via iPhone app
Saw a great line on Twitter:
Carson Palmer has now taken the Bengals to the playoffs for the third time. LOL!!! I guess he did.
BonnieBengal - January 1, 2012
+100000
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
Great stuff...........
Great stuff, thank you again Oakland Raiders.
The Van Buren Boys - January 1, 2012
Great!
keithp - January 1, 2012
I'm "rec" that..
WHYUS!! - January 1, 2012
+1
Christian Gaarde Nielsen - January 1, 2012
Love that!
emeybee - January 1, 2012
HAAAAAAAAA
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
That’s awesome.
BLee2525 - January 1, 2012
Excess Baggage!
The Bengals are carrying far too much dead weight in too many key areas on the team. Let’s see what trash is hauled out in order to establish a real and purposeful new beginning for this team as it moves forward. It appears to be the same highly-touted “usual persons of interest” continuing to live by their standards and not the higher standards of the organization. There must be a change of the guard with the right type of go-getters on every snap of the ball, it’s very apparent that all personnel are incapable of getting it done. Just a thought!
BrunoSr - January 1, 2012
Well put
Theyre close though! Bring on Houston
quickslant - January 1, 2012 via mobile
Only positive thing is that Balt won division instead of Pitt
That is worth a victory in my book any day. Win or lose the game we were still headed to Houston. 9-7 record that I predicted when they were 4-2 equals a playoff win, and 9-7 at the beginning of the year seemed unachieveable. Congrats to Bengals and hope they go all the way.
a 3rd SF/Cin superbowl?
brisd - January 1, 2012
Two positive things: 1) B-more won division 2) We made the playoffs anyways
The Van Buren Boys - January 1, 2012
If we can win one game and get this playoff monkey off our back I will be happy.
Everything else is a bonus. As far as Pittsburg and Baltimore, it is hard to beat a team three times. New England has been knocked our early the last few years. Anything can happen.
D-Day77 - January 1, 2012 via iPhone app
Amen
As I said, a win in the playoffs in super unprecedented right now. 21 years since the last one, and 14 straight losses to playoff teams since early 2010 (last win over playoff team was over the Ravens early last year)
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
I am usually the last person to complain about officiating but HOLY GOD that was some horrible officiating
I didn’t see, but did those refs ask for Ray Lewis’ autograph before the game?
eric nyc - January 1, 2012
Too bad this is only your first or second Ravens game this year.. It’s been that way all year
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
Was the same way for you guys huh?
inb4ravenspackerssuperbowl
Seriously, some of that officiating was like HOLY HELL MAN. Four straight penalties on one drive was ridiculous, the no-call PI at the end of the game….
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
YES.
DOT YOU.
DOT YOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUU
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
LMAO
emeybee - January 1, 2012
It was…but I don’t like to go that rout when my team is in it. However, when I’m watching the team and my team isn’t in it, I have no problem with it. The amount of drives the Ravens have had this year in which they were basically walked down the field is staggering.
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
pretty much
Tampa_Bengal - January 1, 2012
the main call was the pass to AJ Green in the end zone
it’s clear pass interference – and that makes it 1st and goal with 2 seconds left. They can’t miss a call like that. Imagine if the Super Bowl was decided like that.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
Although
It looked like AJ was pushing off too….but yeah it was pretty bad. The refs were brutal this game.
cesarhernandez - January 1, 2012
He had him by the jersey and was yanking him down. It wasn't even close.
eric nyc - January 1, 2012
There was hand-fighting both ways
before the jersey pull-down…..I agree he definitely had the jersey
cesarhernandez - January 1, 2012
Nope it was clear interference
Not even a question
biggie22 - January 1, 2012
+1
Helmsy - January 1, 2012 via mobile
THeir second TD was basically gift wrapped by the refs
Started the ball 19 yards further down the field then they should have and then gave them about 40+ more yards on ticky tack nonsense.
eric nyc - January 1, 2012
Not to mention
The ball that was downed at the one, the penalty on nelson for making a good tackle, the penalty on clements for grabing the reciever’s waist for a split second, gresham’s pass interference for touching the defender,
and others
Tampa_Bengal - January 1, 2012
Bingo.
The illegal contact on Clements was bullshit, especially in light of the absolute mugging A.J. Green got in the end zone that was ruled a no-call.
Nelson’s hit was an absolute textbook on the correct way to hit a receiver. Pittsburgh makes at least 7 hits worse than that every game that don’t get called. Nelson went shoulder-pad-to-shoulder-pad and gets called. Polamalu (and Harrison, and Clark…) can lead with his helmet the entire game, and doesn’t draw a single flag.
Gresham’s offensive PI………………I don’t even know……………………you can’t even bitch about it, because there was literally nothing remotely close to drawing a call. I have no idea what was being watched there.
BLee2525 - January 1, 2012
+10000
Too as lesser extent I could even argue about them overturning Ced’s 1rst down in the 1rst half. When it’s that close it’s conclusive video evidence to overturn on replay and challenge and I think it’s really difficult to that on a spot
biggie22 - January 1, 2012
I thought that was a terrible spot when they made it.
I was 0% surprised when they overturned it. The only thing I kept clinging to while the review was happening was “They very rarely overturn a spot.” that was a bad spot in the first place.
Now, I’d have run a QB sneak on 4th down and picked up the first, but that’s a separate issue.
BLee2525 - January 1, 2012
just dropping in to say good game from a Ravens fan and our team still was able to get what we wanted in the end.
I was suprised that the ravens secondary kept AJ. Green in check well not too suprised but I thought I would see more from him
jazz20 - January 1, 2012
Well unflagged pass interference helps.
BonnieBengal - January 1, 2012
Clearly it was and the refs stared at it when it happened
and no flag.. WTF?
WHYUS!! - January 1, 2012
You may not have seen all your going to see of AJ this year,be careful there!
keithp - January 1, 2012
Where is the Raiders draft pick?
My guess is about 17th pick since they finished 8-8.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
Oh I was just wondering that too.
BonnieBengal - January 1, 2012
Me too
biggie22 - January 1, 2012
Also, what were reactions to that helmet-to-helmet call on Reggie?
I thought it was absurd. It was shoulder to chest, which is about as clean as it gets.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
It was absoulutely absurd.
Honestly, the NFL HAS to address those kind of ridiculous calls in the offseason. It’s getting tough to continue to watch the games with those kind of calls constantly!
C1ncy4Life - January 1, 2012
It was shoulder to chest
but they will turn it around and say he was defenseless. His helmet never touched the other helmet.
WHYUS!! - January 1, 2012
The thing is the refs have been told to throw the flag
if there is any question. That is resulting in WAY TOO many flags!
Has to be addressed!
C1ncy4Life - January 1, 2012
It won't.
If it was a Steeler, or a Patriot, or a Packer who drew the flag on a textbook perfect it, it would be addressed.
It was a Bengal, so it won’t be.
BLee2525 - January 1, 2012
Lol. you must not watch too many Steeler games. If you did, you wouldn’t have mentioned them in that comment.
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
But if it was a Steeler James Harrison would be sure to bitch about it to the media.
You have to admit that.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
I wouldn’t really call it bitching. yes..he has in the past, but most of the time he uses the opportunity to point out the hypocrisy of the NFL (which is true no matter who you root for, unless it’s the Pats, or Packers)
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
don't forget the ratbirds
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
Uggh…The calls they get make me actually consider believing that the NFL/Goodell does actually hate the Steelers…
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
I watch a ton of steeler games.
they absolutely do get called for a bunch of “lead with their helmet” hits. But, that’s because they consistently lead with their helmets. If they were judged by the same standard as the Reggie Nelson call, they’d have no less than 10 personal foul calls per game. But, they can’t do that, so they let most of the Steelers’ helmet hits go.
They don’t get called because they’re being targeted, they get called because they consistently lead with their helmets. They dont’ get called enough for it, honestly.
BLee2525 - January 1, 2012
lol, ok man.
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
this refutes
this
I think what you meant to say was “I read a ton of biased Yahoo articles”
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
lmao
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
Your argument is that Polamalu doesn't consistently lead with his helmet?
You probably think that Harrison hit on McCoy was just “Pittsburgh Steeler Football,” don’t you?
Problem is, the officials don’t allow the Bengals to play “Pittsburgh Steeler Football.” The flag on the Nelson hit is Exhibit A. There is a zero percent chance Troy Polamalu or Ryan Clark gets flagged for that perfectly legal, shoulder-pad-to-shoulder-pad hit. They only get flagged when somebody leaves the game with a concussion.
BLee2525 - January 1, 2012
now blee
to be fair, they do it, but, they get fagged early and often for it
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
Sounds about right
emeybee - January 1, 2012
dont even get me started on that horsehockey flag
that was terrible….fans were throwing bottles everywhere….looked like a darn Cleveland game
ticalcaldwell - January 1, 2012
Lol.. Keep going with the herd mentality boss.
Lol.. Keep going with the herd mentality boss.You imagined my argument.
If I had one, it would be simple. less than a tenth of a percent of the defensive plays isn’t “consistently”
Lol.. Keep going with the herd mentality boss.You imagined my argument.
If I had one, it would be simple. less than a tenth of a percent of the defensive plays isn’t “consistently”Way to try to put words in my mouth about the Harrison hit though.
BTW.. that is further proof that I am right about what I said. the (read a ton of biased yahoo articles part)
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
Having some trouble there?
emeybee - January 1, 2012
I’m not really sure what happened. That wasn’t me. I didn’t type that
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
I can't remember a single Yahoo NFL football article I've read this year.
I like their college football writers a lot, and their fantasy writers (both MLB and NFL) are good, but the NFL writers I read most often are Peter King and Bill Simmons, neither of whom have anything remotely resembling a vendetta against the Steelers. My opinion on the Steelers is based solely on observation, not on anything I’ve read.
Despite the fact that you acknowledged my argument about the Harrison hit, you never gave me your opinion on it. Was that dirty, or just “Pittsburgh Steeler Football.” And, would you be OK with Carlos Dunlap putting the crown of his helmet on Roethisberger’s chin like that? Hopefully, we’ll get a chance to argue again in the AFC title game.
BLee2525 - January 1, 2012
How did I acknowledge your argument about the Harrison hit? I didn’t even respond to it, because you assumed you knew how I felt about it. Why bother with that? You’re imagination is very wild..
And yes..I hope you get a chance too…Then you won’t have anything left to say.
As far as whether or not I’d be ok with Dunlap hitting Ben. I’ve come to accept the fact that there are different rules when Ben is involved. I just move on.
You’re irrational arguments and ridiculous assumptions are quite boring. So. enjoy your Browns fan mentality
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
You said, "Way to put words in my mouth about the Harrison hit."
Therefore, you acknowledged the argument. If I was putting words in your mouth, feel free to tell me how I got your argument on that hit wrong. Do you believe it was a dirty hit?
And, if you belive (as I do) that it was a dirty hit, then obviously my argument wasn’t irrational.
However, if you don’t believe that it was a dirty hit, then it seems my assumption was not ridiculous (since the only assumption I made was that, as a Pittsburgh homer, you would likely have no problem with the clearly illegal hit James Harrison made on Colt McCoy).
So, if anybody here has contradicted themself, it would be you.
BLee2525 - January 1, 2012
are you kidding? You seriously think me saying “way to put words in my mouth” means that I’m saying you correctly called what I was thinking? ugggh…
Tell your parents I’m sorry.
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
No, that's not what I said at all.
In fact, it’s exactly the opposite.
By saying, “way to put words in my mouth,” you’re implying that I’ve mis-stated your opinion on that hit, not that I correctly called anything.
You acknowledged the argument. You didn’t say if I was right or wrong in my argument (and, tellingly, still haven’t), but you showed that you read what I said, then chose to ignore it.
BLee2525 - January 1, 2012
I’m not saying you mis stated, I’m pointing out the very obvious fact that you assumed that I would call the play a good football play. Why is this confusing?
My opinion on this matter means absolutely nothing. It is completely irrelevant to your “they consistently lead with their helmet” b.s It’s also irrelevant to the fact that, for some reason you think they get a free pass while “consistently leading with their helmets”
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
Your opinion on the matter means everything...
Since you’ve tried to make the assertion that the Steelers get unfairly flagged for legal hits. Yet, when I ask your opinion on a blatantly illegal hit, you say “my opinion on this matter means absolutely nothing.”
You can’t have that both ways.
BLee2525 - January 1, 2012
no…that was actually your assertion. Along with the assertion that they get away with it all the time, and consistently lead with the helmet. Do you have add?
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
You know the Steelers have a very nice site
You should invite BLee over there to continue this discussion so I can stop scrolling up the page.
emeybee - January 1, 2012
you don’t have to scroll..just click the name on the bottom right
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
Nope
I hit Z to go to the unread ones, so it scrolls
emeybee - January 1, 2012
I don’t even think that you know what your point is.
I’ll refresh you. You said Steelers players “consistently lead with their helmets”
All the other shit you’ve said is related to you venting. It don’t matter what I say, your comments will be the same.
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
My point was that Steelers' players consistently lead with their helmets
You argued that, on the contrary, the Steelers get unfairly flagged for legal hits.
I argued that you’re full of shit, and offered up the example that you probably think that the Harrison hit on McCoy, a blatantly illegal hit, was somehow clean.
You’ve made 5 (now 6, as I wrote this one) posts since I made that argument, and haven’t once offered your opinion on whether the blatantly illegal hit Harrison put on McCoy should have been flagged.
BLee2525 - January 1, 2012
Oh good lord you two
You’re both right, you’re both wrong, now go to sleep
emeybee - January 1, 2012
Do you have reading comprehension problems?
I said Clark has been unfairly flagged and fined for two hits this year. That is Clark. That is those two hits…that is the beginning and the end, the alpha and omega..that’s it…
the rest is (as usual) your imagination.
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
You tell me where my reading comprehension has gone awry.
I said, “If a Steeler got flagged for that texbook hit, the NFL would address it.”
You said, “If you watched Steeler games, you wouldn’t say that.”
I said, “I watch a ton of Steeler games, and the point stands. They often lead with their helmet, and get away with it.”
You said, “Nuh-uh, they get flagged for legal hits all the time.”
I said, “Do you belive the Harrison hit on McCoy was one of those ‘legal hits’?”
You still (what….8, 9 posts later?) haven’t answered.
BLee2525 - January 1, 2012
well..there you go. Clark got flagged and fined for a textbook hit on Dickson from Balt…nothing happened, so you’re wrong, case closed..
BTW..you didn’t ask whether I thought it was a legal hit, your words were, and I quote “you probably think….etc”
See the difference? Now respect the other posters on here and drop it.
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
cmon fellas
I know this is your touchy subject and I don’t think either of you are going to change minds.
it isn’t doing anything for your blood pressure. Lets agree to find the others to be reprihensible and move on to more jocular subjects, like the Browns.
supergrover - January 1, 2012
I'm happy to move on
As soon as this guy stops telling me that I’m mis-representing his position on the Harrison-McCoy hit while simultaneously dodging my direct question as to what his position on the Harrison-McCoy hit is.
I’m completely fine with agreeing to disagree. When somebody says I’m deliberately mis-stating his position (i.e. lying), I’d appreciate an explanation.
Sorry if I’m forcing unneccesary scrolling for other users here. I just really hate being accused of lying when I’m making every effort to understand the other side’s argument.
BLee2525 - January 1, 2012
Well, that's why I'm trying to establish a standard....
Was the Clark hit on Dickson “Nelson-on-Pitta” legal, or “Harrison-on-McCoy” legal?
We still haven’t determined what you believe to be a legal hit.
I’ve given you several posts to tell me if I’ve mis-stated your position on the Harrison-McCoy hit. You’ve responded to me now 9 times, and despite telling me why the way I’ve stated my position is wrong, still haven’t told me whether my position is wrong.
If you’ll just tell me whether you believe the Harrison hit on McCoy was legal or dirty, I’ll be happy to drop it.
BLee2525 - January 1, 2012
Man…what don’t you get? I’m trying to keep this civil out of respect for the other people on the site…but what is it you want?
I’m not arguing what’s legal and not legal. Just re read what I typed…
I haven’t responded to what you want me to respond to because there is no need, it is not in any way relevant.
You said if it was a Steeler player, it would be different…but that’s bullshit…that’s it…
Just re read everything..that’s all you have to do
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
What I don't get....
I’ll put it in all bold and caps, so you can understand.
WHY DO YOU TELL ME I’M FULL OF SHIT ON YOUR OPINION ABOUT THE HARRISON-MCCOY HIT WHEN YOU SIMULTANEOUSLY DODGE MY DIRECT QUESTION ABOUT YOUR OPINION ON THE HARRISON-MCCOY HIT
I’m more than happy to keep it civil out of respect for other people on this site. But, when I’m called out for mis-stating somebody’s position, I’d appreciate it if they’d actually lay their position out so I can see where I’ve gone wrong.
That’s what I want.
BLee2525 - January 1, 2012
I have actually answered that question 3 times now. I’m sorry you didn’t see it.
I just don’t know any way to make it clearer.
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
You could make it clearer by answering the question.
Because you haven’t. You haven’t even come close. The closest you’ve been to an answer was when you said, “You assumed I would call the play a good football play.” But that was in telling me why the way I framed my assumption was wrong. You didn’t tell me that my assumption was wrong, just the way I framed it.
BLee2525 - January 1, 2012
I have told you, my opinion on the Harrison his is irrelevant. That has nothing to do with your statement. You turned it in to an argument about your assumption that I would say it’s legal. It would help if you stayed on topic.
I could say “it was clean and legal” or I could say “it was illegal” it wouldn’t matter, just read your first comment.
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
I'm shocked.
You said that you answered my question.
When I asked you what your answer to my question was, your response was “It doesn’t matter what my answer is.” That only works if you’re The Rock.
So, I’m glad to see that even you recognize that your opinion is irrelevant. At least we can agree on something. Have a good evening.
BLee2525 - January 1, 2012
your assumption was that if it was the Steelers involved..special treatment would be given. That’s the one and only argument. You’re wrong.
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
Also..Clark has been flagged and fined for 2 perfectly legal hits this year.
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
x
supergrover - January 1, 2012
It was a textbook correct hit.
Polamalu leads with his helmet all game, and gets nothing. Nelson makes a perfect tackle, exactly the type of play the NFL should be showing…..“this is how you hit to not get flagged”……..and gets a penalty. ridiculous.
I’m a guy who thinks defenseless receivers need to be protected, and head shots should be outlawed. And, that was awful.
BLee2525 - January 1, 2012
All I have to say is I hope Marvin grows a pair before next week
Twice early in the game on 4th and short he should have tried to make a statement. When you’re at midfield, if you don’t trust your offense to get 6 inches then you shouldn’t be playing the game.
eric nyc - January 1, 2012
+1000
BonnieBengal - January 1, 2012
disagree
Bengals have been to inconsistent to go for it that early,where the ball was
have some faith in the defense
keithp - January 1, 2012
I get havign faith in the defense, but that first 4th down was 4th and a chain link.
You need to get that early in the game. It’s why we didn’t get ANY momentum until well into the 2nd half. We were playing scared and our coach wasn’t helping.
eric nyc - January 1, 2012
Down 7 at our own 30,if u dont get it,u give them 3 no matter what
i want a running game like that too,but thats just stupid to go for it then and there
keithp - January 1, 2012
You've been Marvin-ized
That’s what Marvin does. He plays the percentages and never takes chances and that’s why the guy is a .500 career coach almost on the nose. It’s like going to a caisno and always betting on red.
eric nyc - January 1, 2012
I dont ever want a coach that makes that call
Marvinized or not,like i said that’s just STUPID!
keithp - January 1, 2012
See that's the response I get from other Bengals fans all the time
It’s always “Make the safe call, make the safe call.” Try going to a Saints bar or a Patriots bar. Totally different mentality. Yes, they have better teams and have for a while, but the fans know you have to take chances to win in this league. If you just play the percentages, you’ll end up being a Marvin Lewis of a head coach.
eric nyc - January 1, 2012
Dude if you can find anybody who isnt playing some imaginary Madden football game
That say’s thats the right call
keithp - January 1, 2012
lol
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
Oh get over yourself
I’m not talking about going for it on 4th and 5 on your own 10 yard line. I’m talking about making a statemement in the biggest game of your NFL career on 4th and the laces of a football and saying to your VERY young offense “Don’t be scared of these guys, they’re not that tough.” If you can’t see why there’s value in that call in your own stadium then I dont’ know what to say…you enjoy a boring brand of mediocre football.
eric nyc - January 1, 2012
i can see it
Just the wrong call even if u get it its just at first down
keithp - January 1, 2012
69-74-1
and his record against playoff teams I believe is 14-45-1 (might be off by one or two in that count)
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
Today we are going to the playoff's
Never mind Marvin took over a franchise that had not had a winning season in 14 years
He’s not going to the HOF but he is by far and away the best coach we have had sense Sam Wysche
keithp - January 1, 2012
+1
He easily could be coach of the year again. If Marvin was HC in a lot of other cities he’s have a terrific recorfd.
C1ncy4Life - January 1, 2012
Yes, if he had a team with more talent, he would win more games...
What kind of a statement is that? So you know you have somewhat inferior talent, maybe you need to make up for it with some creative coaching from time to time. Or, you know, you could just coach the same team to a sub .500 record for almost a decade somehow…That’s always a viable option, apparently.
eric nyc - January 1, 2012
So which former Bengals coach do you prefer?
We’ve had so many after Paul Brown.
Point is, Marvin has came into an organization that done everything exactly WRONG and has took the laughing stock Bengals to the Playoffs multiple times, had multiple 8-8 years, and atleast one other year we lost the final game when we controlled our own destiny.
Marvin has been the major reason why we are no longer the laughing stock of the NFL. All while gaining more power in the Bengals organization and succeeding a little in helping modernize the Bengals!
C1ncy4Life - January 1, 2012
+1
I don’t always agree with Marvin’s game management, but if we have to take that to get all the other improvements he’s made, so be it. Would we rather have Jamarcus Russell, Crabtree and a coach who properly calls time outs, or AJ/Dalton/Geno/Dunlap and a coach who makes us cringe once in awhile?
emeybee - January 1, 2012
My wager is when he's done in Cincy
he never gets another NFL HC job. Like David Shula. The results just aren’t there. I mean results that would matter in almost every other NFL city where anything less than Super Bowl win means you aren’t good enough.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
Like Clevland,u just wanna bitch
keithp - January 1, 2012
You do realize that only, like, 6 different teams have won the SB since Marvin's been here, right?
Should every other coach in the league besides the coaches of the Steelers, Patriots and the occasional underdog who wins one get canned as well?
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
Good point!
keithp - January 1, 2012
look what happens in San Diego
yep that’s the way the league works. People except here expect Super Bowls.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
I think you mean expect.
But, alright, let’s say you get your wish and Marvin gets canned. Who replaces him?
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
Jim Mora??? LOL
DTFCPDX - January 1, 2012
I was thinking he could get old Ditka to go for us.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
Someone better with some credentials
How about Chip Kelly.
Not that he’d want to come here.
But he might want to come to a team dedicated to winning.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
>Better
>With credentials
>Team dedicated to winning if Marvin goes
PFFTAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAA
Ol’ Mikey may have made some insane moves but there’s no way he’s going to fire the one guy that he shows a semblance of trust and replace him with someone who gives that same amount of trust. There’s just no way. Firing Marvin would actually be a step backwards because that puts Mikey back in control again.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
Right
that’s why most places they hire GM’s to find good qualified NFL guys. Here they hire a dude from a local high school to run football operations.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
...so wait you're arguing to fire Marvin
despite knowing that?
i don’t even
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
that's what I'm sayin!
Wish I would have refreshed first.
supergrover - January 1, 2012
it's a separate argument
(a) Marvin is not good enough to win a Super Bowl
(b) THey need a GM to find someone who is good enough.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
so which would you prefer
taking a huge risk that could easily land us back in the dark ages
or continuing to accept the consistency of marvin in hopes that he puts together one incredible season?
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
uh
we’re discussing Mike Brown here. Are you blaming Marvin or the lack of GM? The GM thing probably will never change (fingers crossed) and Giggles is working, I think , pretty well given those parameters.
supergrover - January 1, 2012
I'm saying the parameters are pretty lame
we can’t fire the coach after he goes 4-12 because our owner is too stubborn to hire a GM who can find a decent coach… so we have to be happy with mediocre coaches at best because nobody else is ever going to be found who can do better.
In other cities that would not fly. Only here.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
I don't care if he's mediocre
He’s had as many losing seasons as winning and that’s not counting the 8-8 ones. He’s consistent. Brown trusts him. And you can tell that despite how far we’ve come we still need a playmaker at RB, better OGs, and secondary help at least.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
and I care if he's mediocre
because accepting mediocre coaches as the best we can do is being Bengalized.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
I agree.
But simultaneously, I’d rather take Marvin because he is the best we can do and is our best shot at winning now. you want someone else, you wait until Brown retires or dies and Katie takes over.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
I gif up
\okay, I jpg’d
supergrover - January 1, 2012
/clap
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
other cities
are at home watching us in the playoff’s
keithp - January 3, 2012
How's that Marvin's fault?
Your blaming a lot of stuff on Marvin that he’s actually fought against and made more headway in a few years then anyone else has made ever against Mikey!
C1ncy4Life - January 1, 2012
This guy isnt a Bengals fan
Your not married,
You never stop bitching
keithp - January 3, 2012
This is why
I responded to a post about 2 years ago and suggested Marvin for GM. Mikey trusts him. Probably never happen but I think that would complete this organization and the way MB wants to run it.
WHYUS!! - January 1, 2012
I would take that over the current situation
Marvin is not a good game day coach.
He certainly can’t run the organization any worse than Mikey.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
Marvin has a say in that, too.
Maybe he really likes being a coach and wants to continue. He’d have to accept that setup before it could happen.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
He does
want to stay a coach. He loves it, so saying he would move to a GM spot is reaching…
WHYUS!! - January 1, 2012
For FUKN Chip Kelly
dude your having severe concussion symptoms
keithp - January 3, 2012
LMAO
Expect Super Bowls
You have had ont 2 many hits on the head!!!!!!!!!
keithp - January 3, 2012
Thats just a dumbass remark
keithp - January 3, 2012
Marvin-ized?
The man is a .500 career coached becaused he has been Brown-ized. This is the first year I felt that Marvin had control of things and I’ll take the results.
And frankly, Rices last touchdown should have been nullified by and illegal motion penalty.
wilky - January 1, 2012
That's the thing.
He’s not even playing the percentages. You’re 90% plus to make that. The percentage play is to go for it.
He’s going for the path of least resistance. If you punt, they question your players. If you go for it, they question the coaching.
If you’re worried about winning the game, and not who takes the blame if you lose, you go for those.
BLee2525 - January 1, 2012
Caveat.
I like Marvin. I think he’s a good coach. He’s doing what 95% of NFL coaches would do in the same spot. I’d like a coach who does it differently, but they are extremely few and far between.
Marvin’s mistakes are mistakes that 90-95% of NFL coaches make in the same situation. Marvin’s strong points as a coach are a consistent, disciplined approach that yields results when given a solid personnel set. I’d take that 1000x over a guy like Rex Ryan, who plays a whole bunch of mind games that wear thin after the 2nd time you hear him “guarantee” a victory.
BLee2525 - January 1, 2012
dingding****ingding
I can’t wait for Sanchez to be out of football after this year. I wonder if he’ll take Rex with him.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
Well maybe they should stay
I don’t want the Jets to get better…
WHYUS!! - January 1, 2012
i don't care if they get better
as long as they actually understand what humility is. for how successful brady and darth hoodie are in ne, they’re at least respectful and don’t flaunt victory.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
I think your mistaken.
Your 90% plus to make it on MOST NFL teams. We’re playing the Ravens and Benson Rarely ever picks those up. Sure a QB sneak MAY work.
But say your right and we get it 90% of the time(well well above the NFL average on 4th and 1, btw). What’s that get you? First down on your own 30! Now what’s the odds that you continue your drive and get points?
If you don’t make it, your giving 3 points and a great percentage of the time 7 along with all the momentum.
C1ncy4Life - January 1, 2012
But the thing is
if Marvin “went for it” he’d have called “Benson up the gut” and that has gotten stuffed far more often than it has succeeded this year.
So it’s not clear what to do, if your coach goes years where he doesn’t appear to be watching the same games you are.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
1 yard is different than 2 inches.
Any QB sneak in the world should be able to get 6 inches. Dan Deirdorf was talking about it during the Jets game wondering why more NFL teams didn’t do it because it works about 90% of the time.
eric nyc - January 1, 2012
+1
WHYUS!! - January 1, 2012
It is, but then it comes down to the Refs spot.
Do you trust that? If you don’t get it, you’ve given the opponent 3 points and a lot of times 7 while completely giving them ALL of the momentum.
C1ncy4Life - January 1, 2012
Remember the Harbaugh challenge on the spot that called the spot back a whole foot?
YEP. BENSON CAN’T GET A WHOLE FOOT WHEN NEEDED.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
How did that go on TV?
Because at the stadium it seemed the ref announced that it was 1st down, then changed his mind and it was suddenly 4th down.
emeybee - January 1, 2012
They did announce a first down.
Ravens challenged. Replays didn’t show where the ball was, but it was clear that he didn’t get the first down though!
C1ncy4Life - January 1, 2012
No I mean after the challenge
The ref came out and said it was upheld, 1st down… and then they measured and said just kidding, 4th down.
emeybee - January 1, 2012
Oh, didn't see that but it was clear he didn't get it
I posted a comment that we got a great spot before any replays, and a few other posters posted “Lucky” or similar comments before the replay or challenge. He definitely didn’t get it though.
C1ncy4Life - January 1, 2012
I agree he didn't get it
It was just weird how the whole replay deal went down
emeybee - January 1, 2012
i disagree too
If they can’t make a 3rd and 1 why would they make in 4th and 1? Maybe if we had a better line, or a back who can move the pile, I’d be for it.
JCompton41 - January 1, 2012 via mobile
Put Peko or Pressley at running back for short yardage plays!!
DTFCPDX - January 1, 2012
need to do something because benson cant ygey it
JCompton41 - January 1, 2012 via mobile
get it done*
JCompton41 - January 1, 2012 via mobile
We should have won this game
The momentum shifted after the Scott TD. Crowd and players were amped up we got a Defensive stop and the ball on the 50 and Benson comes back in. Slow drive only getting 3 and then again on the next drive Benson 2 yd run and fresh fumble.
ExNFLScout - January 1, 2012
+2,000,000,
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
I was there
honestly, those 8 yard runs by Benson would have been Td’s by Scott, got caught cause he’s slow
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
so why if everyone on earth can see how
ineffective Benson is, are the Bengals coaches unable to see it?
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
I HAVE NO CLUE!!!
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
I noticed that
The Balt D was tiring at that point.
Scott opened up the running game and Benson closed it back up.
He is awful in short yardage situations as well.
Fumble get more playing time, score a TD get benched.
ExNFLScout - January 1, 2012
I think the Bengals still lead the NFL
running on 1st and 10. For two yards.
I cannot tell why everyone is so in love with the Gruden offense. Under Bratworst, they ran all the time on 2nd and 10. Under Gruden, they run all the time on 1st and 10. Both offenses are way below league average.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
they won 4 games under Brat!
keithp - January 1, 2012
I am sick of seeing that same right guard dive on 1st down
It has to be averaging 1.5 yards and I’d bet we call it on 80% of our 1st downs.
eric nyc - January 1, 2012
The thing most love about Gruden was the ability to pick Dalton and
coach him up as a rookie. With a strike shortened season and 2 inexperienced WR’s the passing game has looked much better than anyone could have expected.
C1ncy4Life - January 1, 2012
DOWN 14 LET'S OPEN THIS DRIVE WITH A RUN PLAY
GOGO URGENCY AND NEEDING TO SCORE
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
That QB draw at the end was horrendous.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
I dont know what your watching
This is a rookie QB,with no running game
WTF do you want
keithp - January 1, 2012
I was at the game so I didnt get to see alot of the replays
But it seemed as if every call went against us. I cant wait to rewatch the game on my DVR. We cant beat the REFS plus a team like Bmore. That drive right before half killed us!
cincyboi - January 1, 2012 via mobile
See my post at the bottom
The numbers were pretty close but the way they effected the game were not close at all
Helmsy - January 1, 2012 via mobile
But Bengals are in the playoffs anyway.
No matter how they got in their in! Nobody had them in this position, this team will be around for awhile. And the players in the nfl know that. Bengals get a lot of respect from other players
cincyboi - January 1, 2012 via mobile
Season clearly a success, IMO
We have an exciting you QB who looks like a Franchise QB, we trade our former Franchise QB for a King’s ransom and now have a ton of picks the next 2 year’s, we have an elite young WR that will only get better, we have a lot of young pieces in the front of our Defense.
We clearly have some pieces to add, but this season is a huge success, IMO. What’s not to like from this season? I guess the Leon Hall and Shipley injury?
C1ncy4Life - January 1, 2012
+1,000
cincyboi - January 1, 2012 via mobile
This feels different, to me
We struggled in the second half of the season, but to me, it doesn’t feel like the previous times we backed into the playoffs (‘05, ’09). Despite the usual Marvin flatness, I actually think we’ve played pretty well, the last few weeks. It’s been fluky things like fumbles and random big plays that have hurt us. This team feels more consistent, to me, even if the ceiling isn’t as high as past incarnations.
That said, I wish we’d drafted Ray Rice, instead of Simpson.
Big Sky Bengal - January 1, 2012
+1
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
the bengals didn't effing back into the playoffs
they CERTAINLY didn’t do it in 2009, they won the fricking division and swept the division.
They did go in on a down note, having lost the last three, i think, and not looking good in doing anything for half the year, but that is not backing in.
They didn’t back in here either. All scenarios were in their favor, although it would be possible they could be eliminated.
supergrover - January 1, 2012
what a difference a year makes
Exactly one year ago we sludged to the end of the most disappointing season ever, now we’re going to the playoffs after the most surprising season ever!!! I don’t care how it happened, were in….
WhoDeyTim - January 1, 2012 via mobile
gotta change my profile pic
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
that's better
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
Praise Thor!
Front door, back door, teleportation… I don’t care how we got in, it’s playoffs. Put up or shut up.
Boomer Lion - January 1, 2012
Oh..I just want to say. Congratulations Bengals fans on your playoff berth!
Don’t matter how it happened, it happened.
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
Thanks, man.
And I agree that it doesn’t matter how it happened. We were a top six team in the AFC this year. Other teams had the opportunity, but couldn’t win. That’s their problem.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
top 5 imo
Denver was the ones that backed in
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
ty frank
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
Thanks dood.
Even for a Squeelers fan, you’ve become a right regular around here and your input isn’t grating or condescending like half your fanbase usually makes. It’s a refreshing breath of air.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
mendenhall is out for the steelers and broncos.
He has a knee injury.
D-Day77 - January 1, 2012 via iPhone app
we didn't have any injuries did we, I was there, and can't really tell
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
Now that I think about it, there really weren't any injuries at all.
A Raven (I think McClain) got dinged up a little, but even that wasn’t a big deal.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
thanks salad
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
I was there too
And I’m 99% sure we didn’t have any.
Helmsy - January 1, 2012 via mobile
me too
just making sure
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
Lawson was limping off after one play
But I’m pretty sure he went back in
emeybee - January 1, 2012
I was this game today
And I’m tellin you the back judge #119 gave Baltimore 7 points before the half. If not for that it would have been 16-17 when we had the ball with 4 min left. Every time there was a timeout #119 went to the Ravens sideline. There was a roughing the passer call that happened right in front of him and he didn’t throw the flag. The ref on the other side of the field had to call it.
But oh we’ll. I had a good time and we are goin to to Houston!!!!!!!!!
Helmsy - January 1, 2012 via mobile
Everything that could go wrong went wrong in the 1st half
Then the Bengals clamped down and took momentum… but the fumble was a KILLER… game of inches in the first half, all the inches went Baltimore’s way…
txbengal29 - January 1, 2012
Speaking of inches........
we’ve got to find a way on shorter yardage situations to get it done. Although the line played much better run blocking in the 2nd half, we kept having to punt on 4th and 1/2. Those are conversions we have to have next week, I thouhgt Scott ran pretty well and picked up some nice chunks for us.
The Van Buren Boys - January 1, 2012
I agree
but they were really starting to convert them in the second half, but the fumble changed the momentum…
txbengal29 - January 1, 2012
Alright!
I’m just going to say this once. I am glad to be in the playoffs, but If you can’t beat the teams that are in the playoffs, then what good is it to be in the playoffs? I don’t understand peoples thinking on this.
Yes!, we have a chance to win next week, but it would be soooo nice to beat teams that did what they were supposed to do to get there.
Maybe I’m wrong but making a statement will have to come next week I guess….
WHYUS!! - January 1, 2012
well
we’ll find out more next week, would rather lose this one than the next
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
Don't forget........
we play in the best division in football right now. Yes, we went 2-4, but the AFC North is sending three teams to the playoffs, so it’s no slouch. I guess what I’m saying is, some other teams with higher seeds in the playoffs, aren’t even as good as all the teams in our division. We can beat Houston next week, even on the road.
The Van Buren Boys - January 1, 2012
yeah, really. why bother if you can't win the superbowl. just get 3 wins and take the money
supergrover - January 1, 2012
Here's how it works in other NFL towns
You beat good teams, and you start expecting to compete for a Lombardi Trophy.
In this town, not so much.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
This team is a year or two ahead of schedule.
Making the playoffs is icing on the cake for a team that’s supposed to be rebuilding. We have nothing to complain about this year even if we lose in Houston. Phenomenal campaign from the young guys.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
I we just beat them team we were supposed too
This season never happens
keithp - January 1, 2012
I think that BS
This is the NFL and you can see the talent on this team. There is something holding us back and it’s not the talented players. Nobody expected us to be here but nobody expected the 49ers to there too and they are a 2 seed. Look at the Broncos??!!
WHYUS!! - January 1, 2012
Something
happened and it didn’t post my whole response.
But any way, This is the NFL and we have the talent to win. Something is holding us back. Nobody thought the 49ers would be in the playoffs and they are a 2 seed. Look at the Broncos too..
WHYUS!! - January 1, 2012
My opinion?!
At the beginning of the season I said I’d judge this season a success on how we set ourselves up for the next 5-10 years. So what does making the playoff’s have to do with that?
Well we found out we have a lot of young players that are very talented including some that have elite talent(AJ). The playoff experience this young team gains will be invaluable to them moving forward. Normally teams don’t go from 4-12 to win the Super Bowl. They make the Playoffs one year, the AFC/NFC Championship the next year, then the Super Bowl(just an example). The point is they gain experience and learn what it takes to take the next step.
We have a good shot to win against the Texans and IF we do, who knows what could happen with this young team.
C1ncy4Life - January 1, 2012
On the bright side...
Oakland losing drops their (OUR) first round draft pick at least 5 spots I’d imagine. Thanks Carson!
eric nyc - January 1, 2012
+1 and ;)
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
Yup.
This day was just about perfect for us as far as playoff scenarios and draft picks. Hell, if we’re a one and done, this loss today could improve our own draft pick a spot or two.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
I can't believe I'm saying this
but any defense that gives up 38 points is the QB’s fault. Unless Carson was vintage Carson and threw picks.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
Bresnahan'ed
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
there ya go
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
Yes he threw at least one with about 5:00 left...
But don’t know how may he actually threw today. I’ll bet 3 though…Yeah sounds about right!
WHYUS!! - January 1, 2012
Knowing Carson, that's probably a fair bet.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
Back from being at the game
We beat the Ravens, we just didn’t beat the refs. Whatever, we’re still in the playoffs!! Before this season I would have been thrilled — THRILLED — just to get to 8-8. Playoffs?!?! Hell yeah!
emeybee - January 1, 2012
+1
Helmsy - January 1, 2012 via mobile
Benson is such a drive killer it makes me vomit
Can’t get the big play and can’t get a yard when needed.
I would be much happier with Scott and know it will never happen.
Outrage they benched him after the TD.
ExNFLScout - January 1, 2012
I've actually noticed
That Benson can’t cut right or left. I watched today when Benson would run up the backs of his OLine when there would be a huge freakin hole to the left. No vision at all.
WHYUS!! - January 1, 2012
i wonder if his hip still is messed up from last year
i was wondering if he hurt his hand too, since he fumbled 5 in last two games. he doesn’t really have a history of fumbling and didn’t appear to really have chnaged his running style
supergrover - January 1, 2012
I nearly flipped a ***** when I saw Benson in the drive immediately after Scott scored.
Come on, Gruden.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
Dear Jesus
Please let Tebow beat the Steelers. You kind of owe him after abandoning him these past few weeks.
emeybee - January 1, 2012
you wouldn’t rather have the Bengals beat them?
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
No
I want them to be embarrassed by Tebow.
emeybee - January 1, 2012
ok…well…good luck with that
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
They found him out
Its all over for them
keithp - January 1, 2012
Congrats Bengals fans!!!
Love you cats (hate your owner). Tough fought game against my Ravens. I fully admit the call in the end zone was f-ing insane non-call. Glad you guys are in the playoffs, showing the rest of the league how tough the AFC North is.
I ain’t gonna lie, as a divisional rival, I look at Dalton development with utter trepidation. Your receiving corp is f-ing sick, and well Zim…the man could motivate a girl scout troop to run through a brick wall. Hard to imagine with the picks you guys got coming up in the draft that the Bengals aren’t set for a good long run…
Until I remember that you guys have Mike Clown running the show. God I hate that man…
But hey, Congrats and happy New Year!!!
UMBC Oriole fan - January 1, 2012
we hate him too
he might make small acquiescences to reason, but they are fleeting
supergrover - January 1, 2012
To make the playoffs with so much youth and inexperience in key areas' is tremendous
Ok we didnt win today, and I agree the officiating was a disgrace but that is the teams first taste of a playoff type atmosphere, the learning process from this type of game could be invaluable v the Texans next week.
pilks1075 - January 1, 2012
Reedy says playoff days/times to be released within the hour
emeybee - January 1, 2012
good. i need to rework my wanking schedule to accomodate
this getting to the playoffs is such a burden
supergrover - January 1, 2012
Did Marv get the Gatorade bath at the end of the game?
Im_a_fun_haver - January 1, 2012
I can't wait for the playoffs.
We somehow, SOMEHOW did the unthinkable. From the worst team to playoff-bound. The AFC in general had a huge down year but I don’t care, we took advantage of it and we made it. LET’S GO BENGALS. BEAT HOUSTON WHEN IT COUNTS.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
AFC Games are the sunday. I'd imagine we will be the 1pm game. Tebow v Pitt will be 4pm.
pilks1075 - January 1, 2012
Just can't play a complete game
All season – all games pretty close except @Pitt, and have a winnable game @Hou. Hard to believe they would not get crushed by NE.
Don’t know how to finish, play hard, but don’t look like a playoff winner. Defense can’t play 60 minutes, offense is average at best
TX Bengal - January 1, 2012
where are the Bengal fans?
i watched the game on tv…now i have no voice left from screaming at the tv and the refs…defense played great…offense didn’t look good at all…but i am and will always be the biggest Bengal Fan ever!!! who dey!!!
Billie Jarvis - January 1, 2012
well
the TV stations have this ability to lower the noise so you can hear the announcers, I was at the game, and let me tell you…it was rocking
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
17th Pick from Oakland
Gotta like it
TX Bengal - January 1, 2012
sounds about right
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
anyone have a link to updated draft order?
elguapo09 - January 1, 2012
yeah
we’re picking 17th and 32nd
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
And if we lose in the first round, we'll have, what, the 20th pick? 21st if Denver loses?
If we win, that’ll go to the 24th at best.
Y’know, getting into the playoffs with a 9-7 record works in our advantage no matter how many ways you spin it. We’re in the big dance and if we lose, we’ll have the best possible draft position amongst the losers in that round.
except denver
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
we're picking 32nd this year Doc, sorry
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
i wouldn't complain
like at all
ever
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
lol
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
The refs calls today
I swear…the stadium booed the whole second half…Even marvin was complaining about it…..but it was a good day today…..WHODEY……Ray Rice is a beast…
ticalcaldwell - January 1, 2012
But I am very happy though
we made the F____ playoffs…..WHODEY
ticalcaldwell - January 1, 2012
The Ravens should of had to take Scott out of the game
Not freaking Marvin Lewis. C’mon man.
ExNFLScout - January 1, 2012
Maualuga wiffed today about 50 times on the right side......terrible
ticalcaldwell - January 1, 2012
saw that
think he was too amped
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
+1000
WHYUS!! - January 1, 2012
It just doesn't look like Malaluga will ever be more than an average MLB
Can make some great plays – but the pro game is a little too much for him mentally
TX Bengal - January 1, 2012
x
supergrover - January 1, 2012
lmao
but….why?
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
"one trick pony"
The “ex NFL Scout” only seems to bash ced (although he did just add an “I heart carson” post too) and not provide any expert insight into the game or the failures of Cedric Benson.
supergrover - January 1, 2012
ahhh
gotcha
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
Cool story bro.
ExNFLScout - January 1, 2012
I love the fact that Carson is watching us in the playoffs
love it
ticalcaldwell - January 1, 2012
I think the only more satisfying thing would've been him making it to the AFCCG along with us
and then personally kicking his ass out of it.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
i would have to agree
ticalcaldwell - January 1, 2012
Especially since then their 2nd next year wouldve become a first
emeybee - January 1, 2012
If he can only watch us get a win
sitting on his couch eating popcorn…
WHYUS!! - January 1, 2012
+1
emeybee - January 1, 2012
and so will j joe after next week, then ocho...what a great season
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
Carson quit on us.
Joseph left town for the same money we were offering.
Those gripes are legitimate.
Ocho got traded, and would have gladly played for us if he didn’t. I want to beat his team if we play them, but the personal vendetta is completely different in the Carson and J-Joe situations than it is with Ocho.
BLee2525 - January 1, 2012
glaADLY MY ass
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
+100
emeybee - January 1, 2012
Was thinking the same thing
biggie22 - January 1, 2012
Not 4 nothing Carson played pretty well
A lot of drops this season and no McFadden. I like Carson.
ExNFLScout - January 1, 2012
you bite your tongue
ticalcaldwell - January 1, 2012
lol
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
c'mon gotta say it with AUTHORITY
can’t be polite about shit like this, you gotta walk up to that guy and let him know we don’t TOLERATE that crap.
like so:
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
You shut your dirty whore mouth
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
you tell em Doc
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
Lol!
ExNFLScout - January 1, 2012
and so will j joe after next week, then ocho...what a great season
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
yes....that would be perfect wouldnt it....lol
ticalcaldwell - January 1, 2012
Bengals/Texans is 4:30 on Saturday
on NBC
emeybee - January 1, 2012
sweet
ticalcaldwell - January 1, 2012
next saturday right?
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
Yes
Then the next Saturday (or Sunday) we beat the Steelers (or Broncos).
emeybee - January 1, 2012
nope
cause we’ll be playing the patriots
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
Oh, right
emeybee - January 1, 2012
it's up to the ravens to beat them
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
Where'd ya see that?
cesarhernandez - January 1, 2012
Reedy
emeybee - January 1, 2012
j joe gonna be saying dammit man by 8:00pm
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
Adam Schefter:
emeybee - January 1, 2012
And thus the work has begun
Jesus will not let Tebow lose to a rapist. That would just be wrong.
emeybee - January 1, 2012
But the refs will
WHYUS!! - January 1, 2012
They will be told to
by GODdell himself…
WHYUS!! - January 1, 2012
True.
Refs/Goodell versus Jesus. WHO WILL WIN?!?!
emeybee - January 1, 2012
lol
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
but, god has abandoned him
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
God made the Raiders lose for him.
That counts, right?
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
That's pretty bad, and pretty funny
TX Bengal - January 1, 2012
Draft order
(Assuming the NYG beat the Cowboys):
1 IND
2 STL
3 MIN
4 CLE
5 TB
6 WAS
7 JAC
8/9 CAR,MIA (coin toss)
10 BUF
11/12 KC,SEA (coin toss)
13 ARI
14 DAL
15 PHI
16 NYJ
17
OAKCIN18 SD
19 CHI
20 TEN
emeybee - January 1, 2012
just keep adding playoff teams till you get to cin at 32nd
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
If they lose the WC game...
They’ll end up with the 21st Overall (I believe they still use that format)
KSE - January 1, 2012
shhh
we’re picking 32nd
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
Just got home.
Wow. The crowd was amazing (aside from the idiots who threw beer bottles on the field). It’s such an mixed emotion. Backing in feels so wrong but those team had a shot and didn’t get it done. I’m really amazed what we saw this season.
KSE - January 1, 2012
Why does it feel wrong?
We deserved it more than any other contender for it. No one was robbed.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
I just meant...
Winning and getting would’ve been really cool. Never said someone was wronged. I’m very happy about what happened, completely. Just wanted to win that game is all.
KSE - January 1, 2012
they didn't back in!
see sig
supergrover - January 1, 2012
besides
it’s not how you start the playoffs, it’s how you finish them
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
Sure.
They can do what the Jets have done and hopefully, do even better.
KSE - January 1, 2012
+1
The Texans, Broncos and Giants should be embarrassed, not us.
emeybee - January 1, 2012
why the Texans and Giants?
Texans won their division fair and square. And lost their QB too.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
All 10 of them.
KSE - January 1, 2012
All 3 are in because they won subpar divisions
I hate that part of the system
emeybee - January 1, 2012
well that's true
but the wild card is supposed to “cure” that to a certain extend (especially with two wild cards)
Back in 1975-1976 with three divisions in the AFC you had 10-4 teams missing the playoffs (both years!)
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
I'm with him.
It feels weird to get into the playoffs despite losing. I don’t have a problem with it, but it’d feel that much better if we got in by socking the Ravens in the teeth rather than getting in because the Raiders and Jets suck so much.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
Seeing the Cowgirls embarrassed makes me feel a little bit better about the refs stealing the game from us
emeybee - January 1, 2012
Does anyone else really dislike Eli?
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
Lions fans are generally pissed that Eli got into the Pro Bowl over Stafford.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
He's Meh to me
But I HATE Romo as much as I would hate being stuck in a church full of Tebows during prayer tme
emeybee - January 1, 2012
I just think he was really a prick demanding a trade before playing a game for the team and all that.
Crabtree-esque, only he got what he wanted.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
Still don't get why he did that.
Who’d take cold NYC and that media over laid back San Diego?
KSE - January 1, 2012
True
And in that case, you may also be hating Luck any day now
emeybee - January 1, 2012
I don't know if Luck...
would be willing to do that. Who he demand a trade to? Cleveland, Washington?
KSE - January 1, 2012
I heard a talking head blabbering that he might try to force his way out of Indy because he wants to start right away
But, being that it was a talking head, they were probably just making shit up
emeybee - January 1, 2012
Like, it's worse than what Palmer did.
Palmer gave us 8 years, a knee and an elbow before taking his ball and going home. Eli was really a bitch in his situation, if you ask me.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
Now now, that's going too far
Eli quit before anyone had a chance to depend on him. Carson went out of his way to screw the fans and the other players when everything had been built around him.
emeybee - January 1, 2012
How is he a bitch for avoiding a situation as miserable as SD? It’s his life. He don’t owe anyone anything.
He KNEW SD was a lost cause. Why is that bad?
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
SD turned it around pretty quickly
with Rivers though. I don’t think Eli wanted to sit behind Brees. Warner was never a full time idea for NYG.
KSE - January 1, 2012
no…it’s not about winning regular season games. Many Chargers teams have done that. Him and his dad KNEW they couldn’t win the big one. They don’t even care too. It’s documented.
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
It had nothing to do with sitting behind someone. It was 100% about not wanting to waste his career in SD
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
Well, in fairness, it wasn't a lost cause
Brees and Rivers did pretty well
emeybee - January 1, 2012
It is a lost cause. They will NEVER win it all. It’s not a coincidence that they’ve had so many teams that are successful in the regular season, only to flush it down the toilet in the playoffs. That’s their m.o. The owner/gm don’t care about championships, they care about spending the least while still fielding a respectable team so they can sell tickets
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
Man. I bet that must be horrible.
I hope that never happens to my favorite football team.
KSE - January 1, 2012
LOL
emeybee - January 1, 2012
ba-dum tish
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
lol..you deserve rec’s for that
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
I don’t get the “Carson is a quitter” thing either. The guy wanted to win. Why should he force himself to continue to play for an owner that doesn’t seem to want to win? It’s his life. He wants success. Why is that bad?
On top of that, it was the best thing to happen to your team. They got a new franchise QB..a top tier receiver, and draft picks. Why would you be mad?
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
He signed an extension
If he wanted out he should have left then, not when the entire team had been built around him and he’d been given everything he asked for ($$$, TO, Bryant…)
And we got very, very lucky that it all worked out. The end result had nothing to do with Carson. He was a bitch through and through.
emeybee - January 1, 2012
he signed an extension before the clusterfuck of last season, am I right?
He was probably assured that they were “trying” as they went out and signed a huge head case to provide balance for him always having his ear bent in one direction. Then they go out and sign who?
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
Ahh, but he was the primary reason for the clusterfuck
He campaigned to bring TO in. That was HIS fault.
emeybee - January 1, 2012
(meaning we got away from the run-first offense of 2009 which was successful in a 6-0 in the division)
just adding to emeybee’s post
supergrover - January 1, 2012
no you’re right. But think about it…that kinda seems like a "last straw’ type of thing..not the main reason
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
That's a sore subject.
You’re best off dropping it.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
I get that. I’d just think you guys would love him. Him leaving is pretty much the reason for your team’s current success and likely bright future
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
IRONY NO?
But seriously, would you like Ben if he suddenly demanded a trade and then was silent about it for months?
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
It depends really. I hate to say this, because it is a Bengals site…
but I’d have done the same thing. A bunch of lip service…no action. You know that calling the Bengals a dysfunctional franchise prior to this year is an understatement, right?
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
I understand.
That was his reason for leaving. There is some minority out there who still respect him despite his demand to leave.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
"fans" trashed his lawn and bad mouthed (threatened?) his wife
I’d have left too.
I’m with doc. it’s a sore subject and nobody will have their mind changed.
supergrover - January 1, 2012
are you freaking kidding? They really did that?
Wow.. That’s Browns fans shit right there
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
I'm not sure to what extent it actually happened, but yeah, it's trashy.
I’ve heard that his wife received death threats. If so, I’m ashamed of the Bengals fanbase.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
damn man..that’s crappy. It’s football….
Eric Wright got death threats in his last season in Cleveland…geez…
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
but to be fair, that was a few dumb hicks and they don't represent us as a whole.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
I'm not sure how hicks
even found Palmer’s house. Until he put it up for sale, I never knew exactly where he lives. That’s some serious hate to investigate the guy’s home.
KSE - January 1, 2012
Oh. I’d never assume that they do…
I know the deal. However, when it comes to Browns fans…only fan base that I stereotype..and rightfully so.
They are over there celebrating the fact that they may have ended Mendenhall’s career…classy bunch
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
ARE THEY REALLY?
good gog dbn is a terrible community
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
yes…and in their pre game thread..the top post, which had like 15 recs when I checked..was all about “hey, we might not win, but hopefully we injure Ben and Harrison” I’m paraphrasing of course..but everyone loved it there
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
Let's be honest...
We might not say it…but if Ben or Harrison got hurt? We wouldn’t be sad about it. The difference is? these idiots think it’s okay to declare open wishes for that. and apparently, approve of it.
KSE - January 1, 2012
It goes without saying that we wouldn't be sad about it.
But there’s a difference between not being sad about it and not openly wishing for it to happen and then cheering when it does. We don’t go around saying “OH HEY I HOPE WE END THIS GUY’S CAREER TODAY THAT’D BE SWELL”
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
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we may have hicks that throw trash on our qb’s lawn but at least we’re sensible enough not to wish injury on anyone, regardless of how much we hate them.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
Dude. I’ve never had any problems with your fan base as a whole. Almost all of you are decent people. There are two and only two fanbases that I have overall negative opinions on..
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
oh gog i'm actually reading it
i have no remorse for the browns anymore.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
yep…that’s them alright..
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
Me too
What’s their deal against subject lines? They seem proud of it. Idiots.
emeybee - January 1, 2012
I once made a comment there and a few of them said they would have rec'd it if I hadn't used the subject line.
Like, what the hell?
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
they have banned people for using it.
I’m not making that up
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
DBN
SHINING EXAMPLE OF HUMAN INTEGRITY AND FAN CLASSINESS SINCE ’07
WE ROOT FOR A COLOR BY THE WAY AREN’T WE AWESOME
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
I love that they're called the Browns
but their helmets are Orange
emeybee - January 1, 2012
the things that they are proud of would puzzle any reasonable human…
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
I think we can all agree that the Browns suck.
Though I hate the fans more than the actual team. The team itself is sort of a lovable loser.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
Exactly.
I kinda wish the Browns would at least get competitive but their fans…good gog.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
Idfk
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
I never heard that about the wife
But the trash was just a couple guys knocking over his trash can right? I mean, it’s stupid and wrong, but hardly something to quit over. Well, unless you’re a prima donna.
emeybee - January 1, 2012
Reports tend to be overblown
but it wasn’t described as a couple knocked over trash cans.
KSE - January 1, 2012
ugg..as he said..it’s a touchy subject…but if there is one qb I would never call a prima-donna…it’s Palmer.
The guy wanted to win…he always said the right things, he brought a professional attitude…I just don’t get it..
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
Well I'll say this for Palmer
At least he never raped anyone.
emeybee - January 1, 2012
Unless you count the Raiders
chances of re-building.
KSE - January 1, 2012
+1
Touche my friend
emeybee - January 1, 2012
cool…as long as it gives you a warm and fuzzy feeling of superiority to keep bringing that up, over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over again…then more power too you!
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
It does
So thanks.
emeybee - January 1, 2012
YEP
Well, at least the trash on the lawn thing. The stuff about his wife has been rumored but there’s been no confirmation about it.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
yep
I think it was the Steeler gaem at Cinci, and Palmer got his 20,000 yard and the fans booed him. His wife said something not really that bad kind of a “it’s a shame”, as best as I recall, and people were calling her out on the radio (I never actually heard that, to be fair).
The trashing his yard was in the paper etc…
supergrover - January 1, 2012
Yeah, it was bad.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
that’s shameful…
Not sure if you know who Harvey Updyke is (if you watched the 30 for 30 special “roll tide/war eagle” you’d know)
But those type of people are sickening
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
I know about Harvey Updyke
It’s pretty embarrassing when people take sports to that kind of obsession. Fandom’s illogical and a bit ridiculous but there’s a limit and you should be able to realize when you’re being foolish. Poisoning trees, vandalism, and death threats in general aren’t cool, but to do them over something like sports is even worse.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
lol..funniest part? that guy still doesn’t realize he’s being illogical, ridiculous, or that he went over the limit…
he’s “got too much bama in him” and “roll damn tide”…
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
y
supergrover - January 1, 2012
what was the story about? Does anyone know?
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
http://www.buzzfeed.com/laurencook/meet-mr-mike-litoris-nv
supergrover - January 1, 2012
thank you boss
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
I actually went to school with a kid named Mike Hunt…
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
same here
probably not the same guy. This guy was a douche. I don’t mean he was bad, just that he was full of vinegar and everything he touched seemed fishy.
supergrover - January 1, 2012
lol
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
goodlord
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
Wow!
LMAO can’t get any funnier than that….
WHYUS!! - January 2, 2012
I expect him to say it's different because the Steelers are good.
But seriously, I’m neutral on the Carson thing. He could have handled it better, but he had a right to leave. Either way, he gave us a lot of the best years of his career and I wish him the best.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
Well. I didn’t say that, but that’s actually a good point isn’t it?
If he wanted a trade, it would mean he’s selfish right? The team has been pretty good.
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
There's a reason I still have my Palmer jersey.
He’s one of the best QBs this franchise has ever had. After a few years I’m sure this fanbase will look back on him with the same kind of respect they have for Dillon.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
I read a survey
that for some reason, Eli is the most popular QB amongst female football fans. That doesn’t really mean anything but I’m putting that out there anyways.
KSE - January 1, 2012
I kinda do
I wouldn’t say hate, however.
supergrover - January 1, 2012
I never used the word hate.
Hate is reserved for a very small group of players.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
Do they typically wear Black and Gold?
KSE - January 1, 2012
At least two members of that group do.
Hines Ward and James Harrison.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
okay
not sure why you qualifed that.
I didn’t mean to infer you meant hate. I was stating that I don’t mean hate.
supergrover - January 1, 2012
Of course
Everyone hates your typical successful white QB
keithp - January 1, 2012
but that's over half the league
and i don’t hate them for being successful or white, i hate them because half of them are obnoxious for one reason or another. unless you’re brady or manning.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
Just how it is though,not bringing color into it 4 real
keithp - January 1, 2012
Oh god, please don't give Brady any props
He’s up there with the rapist and Zoolander (Romo with his duckface) in my list of hated QBs.
emeybee - January 1, 2012
The guy is stupidly successful.
Sure, you’ve got the whole camera thing but that was just one season and it’s not like they’ve been any less successful after that. :v
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
Don't go throwing logic into it
The Steelers are successful and I still hate them. That’s the beauty of hate. :)
emeybee - January 1, 2012
Hate is generally illogical.
And I understand that. NE’s still one of my most hated teams because of how successful they are. After a decade of dynasties I want a changing of the order. But I seriously do not want Baltimore to be the premiere team in the North.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
They won't be
Their defense is aging rapidly, and their QB has hit his ceiling. Unless they start rebuilding quick they will be fading in the very near future
emeybee - January 1, 2012
That's what I'm thinking too.
I’d love for the four ruling teams in the AFC to be Houston/Jax, Kansas City, Buffalo, and Cincy.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
I don't think Jax will ever be at the top
emeybee - January 1, 2012
I wish they would someday.
That fanbase deserves better. That team deserves more fans. They’re not that unlikable, just…not that good.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
The one thing that is unprecedented about today
this is the first time in franchise history the Bengals have won a wild-card tie-breaker.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
The Titans gotta be kicking themselves for that loss to the Colts
(or the loss to the Bengals)
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
really?
I didn’t know that!
supergrover - January 1, 2012
yep
This is only the second wild card in Bengals history.
The lone previous wild card was 1975 when the Bengals finished 11-3, tied for the 2nd best record in the conference and one game better than the runner up wild card team.
In 1976 and 1986 the Bengals finished 10-4 and 10-6 respectively, but lost wild card tie breakers.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFC_North#Wild_Card_qualifiers
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
The Good the Average and the Ugly - Story of the last few games
Pittsburgh – All Game – Ugly
Houston – Good 1st Half, Ugly Second Half
St. Louis – Can’t remember – but I woud say Average overall
Arizona – Good 1st three quarters – ugly 4th Quarter
B’more – Ugly 1st Half, Average 2nd Half
If they can play half at average and half good at Houston they can win
Then pray for a miracle at NE
TX Bengal - January 1, 2012
Maybe against NE...
it’ll be really snowy and that somehow slows Gronk down.
KSE - January 1, 2012
I know people are scared of Gronkowski
But I have to think it works in our favor that he and Welker (who is TE-like) are pretty much the Pats ENTIRE offense. The TE seems to get us when we’re planning around other guys.
emeybee - January 1, 2012
NFL doesnt allow teams to play in the snow,player's may get hurt
keithp - January 1, 2012
And god help us with the Refs versus the Pats
They are the chosenest of the chosen ones
emeybee - January 1, 2012
Kind of sad
Lions turn things around and finally make the playoffs… only to face New Orleans in the wildcard.
emeybee - January 1, 2012
Per Reedy:
Bengals vs New England
wouldwill be Jan. 14 at 8 p.memeybee - January 1, 2012
Finally on primetime!
KSE - January 1, 2012
Well of course...
…when you throw the Pats in the mix.
emeybee - January 1, 2012
Dolphins fans rebel
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
Greedy dicks.
We’d give anything just to have a GM and they want to fire theirs!
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
amen
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
I like our new invisible GM
He/she has been doing a lot of good things lately
emeybee - January 1, 2012
yes
Marv is better, but we need a full time guy, maybe they should just come here and ask our opinions
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
how awesome would that be
polls for fa, like hey we’re thinking of so and so, and our vote makes the diff. and they would always have fan support, cause we picked em
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
A while ago someone posted a comment about how if people at CJ ran things we would have drafted Taylor Mays in the second, passed on AJ Green, and signed Haynesworth before he went to the Redskins.
I like it to be handled by professionals, personally. :)
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
lol
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
Ryan Mallet would be our QB.
and we would have changed the uniforms to reflect whomever our favorite HS Football is.
KSE - January 1, 2012
I don’t know..Ireland is probably more inept than Brown…
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
no one
is more inept, 232 out of 232
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
what’s “232 out of 232”?
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
sports franchises
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
you’re saying that they are the worst pro sports franchise, period?
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
He's quoting some poll.
Where the Bengals ranked as the worst-run sports franchise in the nation.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
wow….
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
you feeling our pain yet frank??? whip me up some meth man
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
I’ll have to watch some more Breaking Bad to get the process down…
FrankWyt - January 1, 2012
lol
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
gives you some insight why Lewis has been kept around for so long, right?
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
And that was all the major sports, even including hockey.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
here's one
2007:
http://www.forbes.com/2007/03/02/sports-greatest-gms-biz-cz_jg_0302gms_2.html
Actually put the Raiders last and the Bengals second to last.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
voted by sports writers
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
worst run
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
Actually...
worst value, right?
KSE - January 1, 2012
and worst run
Brown actually said “if there were 500, we’d probably be 500”
joeb69 - January 1, 2012
Something about Brown pisses me off.
I always said I’d rather have had Al Davis running the show. The thing is, Davis was terrible at running a team but he truly tried his best to win. Brown’s dumb and he doesn’t give a shit. If you’re stupid, you should at least try, right?
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
Hell, Davis wasn't always stupid either.
The man did win Super Bowls.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
Not as an owner, I don't think.
He was a great football figure before, but I don’t think he ever did a lot as an owner.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
2008 2009 2010 2011
right?
11-5, 7-9, 7-9, 6-10.
so 31-33.
Mike Brown has over 200 losses already, with fewer than 125 wins.
occams_tiger_teeth - January 1, 2012
So Black Monday is tomorrow.
Anyone else as frightened as I for our brilliant coordinators getting swooped up by desperate teams?
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
Zimmer's shine has dimmed.
Jay is a trendy name. Allegedly a buzzy name for JAX and Tampa (how does that go at Christmas dinner?). There’s probably going to be 6-7 openings (Jax, TB, STL, SD, Miami are for sure). Indy, NYG (Couglin may retire) are bubble teams.
KSE - January 1, 2012
I'm kinda glad Zimmer's shine has dimmed.
I’d keep him as our DC for life. I don’t get the Gruden buzz though, he’s a first-year coordinator.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
He's done well with a bunch of rookies and his last name is Gruden.
That’s enough to stir up some hype.
sexsalad - January 1, 2012
Some hype, yes
But I sincerely hope Jacksonville and Tampa aren’t that stupid to take such a risk with a first-year coordinator.
Doc Scratch - January 1, 2012
He's young. Talks well. Has a name.
KSE - January 1, 2012
Saw part of the game
Normally I don’t like to criticize the refs, but it wasn’t just one or two bad calls, there were a number of bad calls against the Bengals! That was awful!
But I did like seeing Scott make some great runs. I can’t believe Marvin doesn’t line up Peerman behind Peko for some of those less-than-a-yard situations!!
spif - January 1, 2012
Heck
Dalton is not a bad scrambler at all. Whatever happened to the quarterback sneak?
spif - January 1, 2012
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