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Somehow I didn't think that would be the overwhelming choice. But 16,000+ is not a small sample size.

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What do you blame most for the Bengals missing the playoffs?

Offense 348 (1.25%)

Defense 2466 (8.85%)

Special teams 463 (1.66%)

Coaching 16815 (60.36%)

Players' attitudes 4820 (17.30%)

Injuries 870 (3.12%)

Schedule 244 (0.88%)

Off-field problems 1830 (6.57%)

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Somehow I didn't think that would be the overwhelming choice. But 16,000+ is not a small sample size.

Sample size is irrelevant if the participants in the poll aren't "randomly" chosen. Nonetheless, coaching blew several games for us this season. Atlanta, San Diego, the second Pittsburgh game, Indy, and Denver all spring to mind as games where the coaching had a negative impact on the outcome.

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I think that the definition of "coaching" is susceptible of various interpretations.

If we're talking about in-game decision making and adjustments, that's one thing. There were definitely weaknesses there.

However, if we're talking about overall scheme, that's something different and, in my opinion, more troubling for this team, particularly the defense.

To simply say that "coaching" is responsible for the disappointing finish to the season doesn't really get us anywhere. I'd be inclined to point to the failure to adjust at half-time to most of the coaching problems that we witnessed this year.

The time-management problem at the end of the Steelers game is, in my opinion, less troublesome than the decision in the Chargers game to lay off once we had a comfortable lead.

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I think that the definition of "coaching" is susceptible of various interpretations.

If we're talking about in-game decision making and adjustments, that's one thing. There were definitely weaknesses there.

However, if we're talking about overall scheme, that's something different and, in my opinion, more troubling for this team, particularly the defense.

To simply say that "coaching" is responsible for the disappointing finish to the season doesn't really get us anywhere. I'd be inclined to point to the failure to adjust at half-time to most of the coaching problems that we witnessed this year.

The time-management problem at the end of the Steelers game is, in my opinion, less troublesome than the decision in the Chargers game to lay off once we had a comfortable lead.

Regarding the Chargers game at least, that happens probably once every few hundred games. Had a starter been in there in the 4th quarter with a 28 point lead and gotten hurt, people would be calling for Marvin's head.

With that game, I blame the fact that our secondary absolutely blows.

Timeout in the Tampa game was definitely a killer.

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Somehow I didn't think that would be the overwhelming choice. But 16,000+ is not a small sample size.

I rarely share or even respect popular opinion.

For example, CSI:Miami is the most watched television show in the world.

Yet some times, I think you do so, just for the sake of doing so. Maybe some day you will come to your senses.

And yes CSI and/or 99% of network TV is utter garbage.

By the way, you're stupid. B)

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Somehow I didn't think that would be the overwhelming choice. But 16,000+ is not a small sample size.

Sample size is irrelevant if the participants in the poll aren't "randomly" chosen. Nonetheless, coaching blew several games for us this season. Atlanta, San Diego, the second Pittsburgh game, Indy, and Denver all spring to mind as games where the coaching had a negative impact on the outcome.

Are you blaming the coaches for the loss at Denver (botched PAT) and Pittsburgh (missed 39-yard FG)? We success on those two plays alone and we're 10-6 and in the playoffs. I think Atlanta and Indy were great examples of how our sad our linebackers are in zone coverage.

I agree on one thing though. The second-half, at times, was lackadaisical and that could point to half-time adjustments and coaching up the players.

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I couldn't agree more with Kirkendall and BlainthePain, to blame our coaching or defense for

a) Carson's 2 ints, Chad and Rudi's Fumble, not to mention Chad's offside call (negating a TD) and Willie Andersons 4th down and 2 offside

B) Not to say it would mean the Bengals won, but Not scoring against Indy, especially after our D stopped the Colts on 4th and 1, could have totally changed the landscape of the game

c) Like Peyton helps out his D, drain that clock, get those critical 1st downs running the ball, a la San Diego Game (not saying it's the O's fault, but they could help out the situation too)

overall, the money and talent resides on the offense, that is where you should rely heavily then....

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There's fair shares of blame to go around for any reason on that list, but my thing (regardless of offensive quirks) is the defense giving up key 3rd and long plays for first downs. NOTHING irritates me quite as much as having team 3rd and long and giving them another set of downs !!! I still rest most of the blame squarely on the shoulders of the defense...

WHODEY !!!

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