derekshank Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 too little pressure on the opposing QB (same as, well, pretty much every year)Well... No Odom yet in the pre-season. And they haven't been blitzing much in the pre-season because... well, it's preseason. And last year they couldn't do much blitzing with the cast of 3rd string LB's they had playing. I don't think the Bengals will all of the sudden become one of the best pass rushing teams in the NFL - but I also don't think they are as bad as they've been in the pre-season, nor will they be as bad as last year. I think Zimmer is going to blitz both LB's and Safetys fairly regularly and get better pressure and when Odom comes back he will help a lot more than Rucker and Fanene. I guess all I'm saying is - I still don't think the Bengals are as bad as the pre-season has indicated. I said they were a 7-9 or 8-8 type team. I don't think they are a 10-6 team like some were saying before the pre-season, and I don't think they are a 4-12 team like some are saying now. My opinion remains consistent because I don't think they are a playoff team - but I don't think they are nearly as bad as they are showing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 Here's mine.Ravens in Baltimore: I believe we'll narrowly win here.Titans at home: Another narrow win.Giants in New York: Blowout for the G-MenBrowns at home: Too tough to call. Could go either way.Cowboys in Dallas: No question...loss.Jets in New York: Another blowout loss in the Meadowlands.Steelers at home: Loss. We never beat them at home.Jaguars at home: Too tough call again.Texans in Houston: Win, but not by much.Eagles at home: Loss. Philly is too balanced of a team.Steelers in Pittsburgh: Win. The visiting team continues to succeed between these two citiesRavens at home: Bengals winColts in Indy: Loss. Not even close!Redskins at home: Win. Don't ask me why.Browns in Cleveland: Again too tough to call. If the Browns have playoffs on the line Cincy wins. If not...loss.Chiefs at home: Loss. The Bengals have packed in in for the year.Season results: 6-10, and that's being generous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwalling Posted August 27, 2008 Report Share Posted August 27, 2008 I'll let my inner statistician do the work.Estimated odds of winning by game:Ravens in Baltimore: 75%Titans at home: 60%Giants in New York: 40% (esp. with Umi out)Browns at home: 50%Cowboys in Dallas: 10%Jets in New York: 30%Steelers at home: 40%Jaguars at home: 40%Texans in Houston: 50%Eagles at home: Loss. 50%Steelers in Pittsburgh: 40%Ravens at home: 75%Colts in Indy: 5%Redskins at home: 75%Browns in Cleveland: 50%Chiefs at home: 90%Season results: 7.8 "expected" wins if they all go by the chalk. Personally, I believe they can go 6-2 at home dropping one of (Steelers/Jags and one of Eagles/Redskins) and picking up wins at Baltimore, Cleveland and one game in NY for 9-7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted August 28, 2008 Report Share Posted August 28, 2008 I still say it's to early to tell. Some players have yet to take a snap in a game (Rudi, TJ, Odom) to name a few. Who really knows what the defense has or has not been running in terms of scheme ?? Who knows the impact of the younger guys getting snaps in place of starters ??While I will admit that I am not in the least bit happy with what I've seen to this point, I'm also not ready to say we are done before we start. I still think it could go either way. We also have no way to figure out how the team progresses as the season continues or the impact of the new coaches. I don't think game planning has been a strength of this coaching staff, but I'm willing to give a little slack to Zimmer to see if game time changes can be identified and made. If the defense can find a way to step up, I think there will be MANY people suprised by the Bengals. I will play along and do the best with guessing...at Baltimore- WINTennessee- Could go either wayat New York Giants- LOSECleveland- WINat Dallas- LOSEat New York Jets- WINPittsburgh- LOSEJacksonville- Could go either wayat Houston- WINPhiladelphia- LOSEat Pittsburgh- LOSEBaltimore- WINat Indianapolis- LOSEWashington- Could go either wayat Cleveland- Could go either wayKansas City- WINSo looking at that, I say no worse than 6-10 with the chance of 10-6 if things go well. That being said, 8-8 sounds about right in the give and take of "Any given Sunday"...WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglegal Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 @ Baltimore - winTenn - win@ NY Giants - win (SB hangover)Cleveland - win@ Dallas - loss@ Jets - winPittsburgh (man, I really hate Pittsburgh) - win because it GD time we won in our houseJax - win@ Houston - winPhilly - win@ Pittsburgh - lossBaltimore - win@ Indy - lossWashington - win@ Cleveland - winKC - winI live in my own little world and I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted August 30, 2008 Report Share Posted August 30, 2008 If we go 13-3, I for one won't shed a single tear, but I'm thinking not...WHODEY !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ænigma Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 10-6, Playoff bound we are ladies and gentlemen. I feel it, with all we have gone through!Chad wanting outChad injuredCarson injuredGetting Back Jail BaitReleasing three playersIts all part of Marvins Explosion, this is the year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishbengal Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 10-6, Playoff bound we are ladies and gentlemen. I feel it, with all we have gone through!Chad wanting outChad injuredCarson injuredGetting Back Jail BaitReleasing three playersIts all part of Marvins Explosion, this is the year.Phuck me! - whatever you're drinking I'll just have a half pint. But ONLY a half pint!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ænigma Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Come over and you can have some my good sir! Tis great stuff to get over the pain of not having a superbowl win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjakq27 Posted September 5, 2008 Report Share Posted September 5, 2008 7-9 again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 Finalized prediction: 4-12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhunkE1 Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 6-101) @ Baltimore W2) Tennessee L3) @ N.Y. Giants L4) Cleveland W5) @ Dallas L6) @ N.Y. Jets L7) Pittsburgh W8) Jacksonville L9) @ Houston W10) Philadelphia L11) @ Pittsburgh L12) Baltimore L13) @ Indianapolis L14) Washington W15) @ Cleveland L16) Kansas City W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 Finalized prediction: 4-12Looking like the best pick so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted September 7, 2008 Report Share Posted September 7, 2008 I'll go with the minority: 9 or 10 wins, possibly more.No way Jose.We'll make the playoffs, but lose in the second round to New England.I can see why you're a democrat. You'll believe anything.Sample size.At this point we look like a 4-12 teamLooking good.As a newbie on this board, I predict a 10-6 season.Maybe experience will help.11 wins - and every starter that is out more than 2 games costs us a win. We are one of the thinnest teams in the NFL.We are also one of the worst coached.If they stay relatively healthy and play as well as they should I can see 10 or 11 wins for the Bengals.I'll go with 10 for here:1) @ Baltimore WIN2) Tennessee WIN3) @ N.Y. Giants L4) Cleveland WIN5) @ Dallas L6) @ N.Y. Jets WIN7) Pittsburgh L8) Jacksonville WIN9) @ Houston WIN10) Philadelphia L11) @ Pittsburgh WIN12) Baltimore WIN13) @ Indianapolis L14) Washington WIN15) @ Cleveland L16) Kansas City WIN10-6 = PLAYOFFS Playoffs!?! Puhleeze.3-13, maybe 4-12too many injuries (same as last year)too little pressure on the opposing QB (same as, well, pretty much every year)too poor at blocking on the OL (all-new for 2008)I think T.J. will be closest.Here's mine.Ravens in Baltimore: I believe we'll narrowly win here.Season results: 6-10, and that's being generous What do I know?10-6, Playoff bound we are ladies and gentlemen. I feel it, with all we have gone through! Its all part of Marvins Explosion, this is the year.Are you feeling it now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincyhokie Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Sorry I forgot to post this. After the Lions preseason game I was thinking 6-10. That's what I think this piece of s**t team will be this year. 6-10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregstephens Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Man it's funny going back and reading these prior posts four games into the season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 Ok, we are 0-6 and in looking at the schedule, it is a real possibility we may not win a game. I'm not just being the disgruntled fan either...Steelers at home (NO)At Texans (One of a several possibles)Jaguars at home (NO)Eagles at home (NO)At Steelers (NO)Ravens at home (One of a several possibles)At Colts (NO)Redskins at home (NO)At Browns (One of several possibles)Chiefs at home (BEST CHANCE OF A WIN)This is just not looking good for us unless you are eyeing a top 3 pick. Well, I guess THAT would give us something to cheer for !!!Oh yeah, is anyone still clinging to the thought that the play during preseason NOT translating to the regular season ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenyon1977 Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 1) @ Baltimore WIN<------No QB, Old D2) Tennessee WIN<--------Awesome run game works before they are all hurt3) @ N.Y. Giants WIN<-----the Giants are 0-3 after we have a turnover ratio of +9 in this game alone4) Cleveland WIN<---------over rated douchers start Quinn because ANderson is out for the season from genital herpes5) @ Dallas WIN<-----------Bengals hire Jessica Simpson to be a Cheerleader for the game6) @ N.Y. Jets WIN<--------we end the career of yet another aging superstar7) Pittsburgh WIN<---------entire Pittsburg over sleeps because a prankster changes Mickey's little hand back a few hours8) Jacksonville WIN<-------the teams' plane takes them to Cincinnati Arkansas9) @ Houston WIN<---------Bengals sign Romanowski for the rest of the season.10) Philadelphia WIN<------Westbrook and McNabb are hurt by this point of the season anyways11) @ Pittsburgh WIN<------digital clock runs out of batteries. Man these guys have trouble keeping time.12) Baltimore WIN<---------CHad Johnson's first game back, 350 yards, he's only back because now all games are moved to Sunday night with them being undeated13) @ Indianapolis WIN<----75-75 All offensive records are broken and the game ends in overtime14) Washington WIN<-------Protestors of their logo keep them out of the stadium15) @ Cleveland WIN<------overrated? check, overhyped?check, s**tty coach? check.16) Kansas City WIN<------no QB and desperate they sign Kerry Collins who gets another DUI on the way to the stadium.18-0-1Marvin is still fired at the end of the season.DANIMAL Though I was joking around when I wrote this there is some stuff in it that is true already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesperateDerelict Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 11 wins - and every starter that is out more than 2 games costs us a win. We are one of the thinnest teams in the NFL.We are also one of the worst coached.Let me see....Willie Anderson & Rudi Johnson never suit up, Palmer misses at least half the season, Rivers is out over half a year, assorted other injuries....I think that makes us, by my calculation, 0 - 25Was I close??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jditty47 Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 well good win today regardless if it messes the draft situation up. i thought id want them to lose regardless...but it was nice to see the fight still in them. soooo many players out right now and we can still compete. our first pick has to be a offensive lineman. our 2nd pick has to be a running back or secondary help. we also MUST get a FB in the draft by the 4th round or get one in free agency - that is a known guy - otherwise i hope our biggest free agent signing is a full back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Just when I was about to unpin this thread today. I figured that might happen with a win. At this point, there's really no use in predicting as the final outcome will equal the fact that we sucked this season... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 3-13, maybe 4-12too many injuries (same as last year)too little pressure on the opposing QB (same as, well, pretty much every year)too poor at blocking on the OL (all-new for 2008)Finalized prediction: 4-12Can I get an a-men?We'll make the playoffs, but lose in the second round to New England.Err.....not from you, naturally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted December 21, 2008 Report Share Posted December 21, 2008 Props to you on the call there TJ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregCook Posted December 29, 2008 Report Share Posted December 29, 2008 Here was my post from August, close on the W-L question. TBD on Marvin, Stacy and TJ...but looking good on 2 out of 3."post Aug 23 2008, 11:55 PM Ok, I've seen enough to predict the season.5-11 for the season.Marvin Lewis resigns or is fired at the end of season.TJ does not resignStacy 2 Steps does not resign.Of course I could be wrong." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted December 30, 2008 Report Share Posted December 30, 2008 Ok, unpinning this topic now... Kudos to those who were able to stop drinking the kool-aid to provide some perspective.Hey, there's always next year !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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