HoosierCat Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Time to come back to Earth, I think. The Bengals got a much-needed (from a mental point of view) pair of wins over two bad teams, but the problems that led to 7 losses so far this season haven't been solved. We even saw them pop up again in the second half of the Browns game, albeit briefly because the Browns are so bad and couldn't maintain the pace. But the Bengals still can't stop the run and can't consistently protect Dalton, and the WRs struggle to get open. I'm afraid Pitt is simply going to shred this team like paper. I hope I'm wrong, since the only thing I hate more than losing more draft position is losing to Pittsburgh, but I have a hard time seeing a W here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 30 minutes ago, HoosierCat said: Time to come back to Earth, I think. The Bengals got a much-needed (from a mental point of view) pair of wins over two bad teams, but the problems that led to 7 losses so far this season haven't been solved. We even saw them pop up again in the second half of the Browns game, albeit briefly because the Browns are so bad and couldn't maintain the pace. But the Bengals still can't stop the run and can't consistently protect Dalton, and the WRs struggle to get open. I'm afraid Pitt is simply going to shred this team like paper. I hope I'm wrong, since the only thing I hate more than losing more draft position is losing to Pittsburgh, but I have a hard time seeing a W here. I think the dead cat gets back to an inanimate state next Sunday. Watching some of Bell smoke the Bills is a preview of what's coming. It's just reality and shows us what a waste of picks Hunt and Thompson were. Big misses that hurt them when it counts (now). On a bright note, it looks like the punk that is Mike Mitchell hurt his knee and will be out. Can't stand his shtick and cheap shots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted December 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 17 minutes ago, kingwilly said: Watching some of Bell smoke the Bills is a preview of what's coming. It's just reality and shows us what a waste of picks Hunt and Thompson were. Big misses that hurt them when it counts (now). It's not just Hunt and Thompson. It's literally every dline pick after 2010 (when they chose Dunlap and Atkins). 2011: none 2012: Still, Thompson. Both junk. 2013: Hunt. Garbage. 2014: Clarke. Backup-caliber at best. 2015: Hardison. Couldn't get on the field last year, injured this year. 2016: Billings. On IR all year. Maybe Hardison or Billings finally get on the field and break the streak but as of now they haven't had a good dline pick for six drafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 I hope the Burfict storm comes a calling. I have no interest in "class" football when it comes to that franchise. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 I have no interest in watching or even hearing much about the game for that matter. Did they win or lose ?? That's all I want to hear. I don't care about the details. Everything else surrounding this game equates to stupidity on both the players and coaches part. Hell, you can even include many of the fans. None of them can control themselves, they act like children, and this represents everything I don't want my kids watching when it comes to the NFL. HATE STEELERS WEEK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 1 hour ago, HoosierCat said: It's not just Hunt and Thompson. It's literally every dline pick after 2010 (when they chose Dunlap and Atkins). 2011: none 2012: Still, Thompson. Both junk. 2013: Hunt. Garbage. 2014: Clarke. Backup-caliber at best. 2015: Hardison. Couldn't get on the field last year, injured this year. 2016: Billings. On IR all year. Maybe Hardison or Billings finally get on the field and break the streak but as of now they haven't had a good dline pick for six drafts. True, all of it. They've really missed badly across many drafts. I'm inclined to think they go back to the well and select dline in this high in this draft. Maybe even a FA coming in. Peko and Hunt will be gone, maybe even MJ so they will have to restock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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COB Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 Doesn't deserve its own thread: Jeff Fisher finally got fired. Probably the closest the league has seen to a Dave Shula. Tough to fire him because the Rams were in a weird spot - the owner's dad was Fisher's agent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 I think the Bengals will find a way to keep it relatively close. I am terrified of Bell. I don't give a shit about the draft position, beating them is always worth it. I'll be at the game treating it like it means something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 I would paint a life like Gio on a brick wall. See if I could trick Shazier to lead with his head and that should take care of trying to block him. A weed dealer to Bell's hotel room might take care of trying to cover him. It's a shame Mitchell might not play because I often enjoy his bad coverage on AJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 7 minutes ago, AMPHAR said: I would paint a life like Gio on a brick wall. See if I could trick Shazier to lead with his head and that should take care of trying to block him. A weed dealer to Bell's hotel room might take care of trying to cover him. It's a shame Mitchell might not play because I often enjoy his bad coverage on AJ. You wouldn't need to trick Shazier to lead with his head , that's all he does. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 1 hour ago, COB said: Doesn't deserve its own thread: Jeff Fisher finally got fired. Probably the closest the league has seen to a Dave Shula. Tough to fire him because the Rams were in a weird spot - the owner's dad was Fisher's agent. Didn't they just give him an extension or something? Strange! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 13 minutes ago, volcom69 said: Didn't they just give him an extension or something? Strange! They gave him some kind of pseudo extension before the season even started. But he's such a mediocre coach that they hung their heads in shame as soon as they did it, and didn't tell anyone. Like a week ago Fisher blabs about it for no reason, then he gets fired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincyhokie Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 The Bengals will need to play a near perfect game with a handful of Steeler mistakes to win. I doubt it will happen but it'll be a fun game to watch regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingwilly Posted December 13, 2016 Report Share Posted December 13, 2016 5 hours ago, COB said: They gave him some kind of pseudo extension before the season even started. But he's such a mediocre coach that they hung their heads in shame as soon as they did it, and didn't tell anyone. Like a week ago Fisher blabs about it for no reason, then he gets fired. Fisher was a bad, bad, coach. And a douche it seems. The LA media portrayed the "extension" as a bonus for moving the team, that could be voided with no penalty or buy out. He won't be a HC in NFL again. He's toast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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COB Posted December 15, 2016 Report Share Posted December 15, 2016 22 hours ago, HoosierCat said: Quit making fun of the Gilberry signing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted December 16, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 Looks like no Green. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2016/12/16/a-j-green-will-be-listed-as-doubtful-for-sunday/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted December 16, 2016 Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 Just venting an annoyance: Listening to a Dave and Hoard pre game show. It seems like every Steeler week they ask some beat reporter about if the Steelers respect the Bengals. Comes off as begging for acceptance. Also Steeler reporters always come off as the authority on topics. Who cares? Just beat them at home already. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted December 16, 2016 Report Share Posted December 16, 2016 One never knows what a game like this might hold. Hopefully no debilitating injuries on our side of the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincyhokie Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 Anxiously awaiting watching the Dream Killa do his thing Sunday. He's in the Steelers' heads. They'll probably still win but it's fun to watch the Steelers and their fans meltdown at the sight of their own shadow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted December 17, 2016 Report Share Posted December 17, 2016 Steelers suck. Next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalszoneBilly Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 1:39 PM, AMPHAR said: Who cares? Just beat them at home already. Without Green I feel the odds are not in our favor. Even with A.J. I don't believe the Bengals would get better than even money on this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted December 18, 2016 Report Share Posted December 18, 2016 At this point it doesn't even matter anymore. A win would be cool, just to beat the steelers, and a lose would mean a better draft pick or at least they hopefully don't slide back further. So for me it's whatever, I'll watch some of the game but if it gets out of hand then I'm sure there will be something better on TV! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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