Hello Bengals fans!

[Allentown21]

What's up Bengals fans? 

I'm a buffalo bills fan looking for good NFL discussions and fun sports talk.

Just wanted to start this account to tell you guys you're my pick to represent the AFC and win the Superbowl. I wanted to start an account to also follow my pick and just to make some new online friends during the off-season to help pass the time. 

I think you guys have all the pieces, and believe a lot of your younger talent on defense will step up. The Bengals don't really need a great defense to win it all, just some solid improvements. Guys like dj Turner, dax hill, the young linebackers drafted , jenkins at DT and obviously Stewart should bolster the defensive unit.  Cam Taylor Britt is a top cb and one of my favorite players going back to his career at Nebraska 

The oline if healthy is talented at tackle and obviously the wr unit is the best in the NFL. Jamar Chase is the best non QB player in the NFL 

I also think burrow has been the best qb in the NFL since 21 and is very reminiscent of Brady / Montana.  Allen reminds me more of Elway/ Big Ben

Anyway just wanted to say I love NFL football and respect your team a ton. I was really hoping we didn't have to face you guys in the wildcard lol. I think we would've had to score 40 plus. I was way more nervous about you guys than the Ravens. 

Hopefully we see you guys in the AFC championship and the best team wins

[TJJackson]

welcome to the forum, Allentown

[Stripes]

1 hour ago, Allentown21 said:

Hopefully we see you guys in the AFC championship and the best team wins

Sounds good to me. Sitting out the postseason sucks.

I expect Buffalo to continue dog-walking their division.

[Allentown21]

11 hours ago, Stripes said:

Sounds good to me. Sitting out the postseason sucks.

I expect Buffalo to continue dog-walking their division.

Burrow was on fire winning 5 straight to end last year. I'm not sure we would've won if you guys got in...I fully expect the Bengals to be on fire to open the season. 

I think buffalo is a top 3ish team in the AFC but we're also depending on this rookie class to really contribute. Especially on defense. 

We're a bit different from you guys and have pivoted to a more ball control type offense that is probably not as explosive as Cincy is with Chase and Higgins. 

I'm really excited about Hairston and the other rookie cbs we drafted but chase and Higgins in a matchup for home field or in the playoffs is extremely stressful. 

Unless these rookie dlineman and rookie corners are stars quickly for buffalo, I just don't know if we have enough defensive prowess to beat you guys. 

Especially if in a one off playoff game and Allen is off

[HoosierCat]

Welcome aboard.

[ArmyBengal]

Welcome to the board

[AMPHAR]

Welcome.

Unfortunately, I think until KC is eliminated, they are the deserving favorite.  They've beaten ALL 3 obvious contenders multiple times reg and post.    Then I think Bills, Ravens, and Bengals are certainly deserving of being labeled lead challengers.    I would probably lean towards Baltimore simply because the Bengals defense can't slow Lamar down but they've been in several close one score games.  Hopefully the Bengals can flip one this year. 

Bills are going to be tough.  They should be no worse than 2nd seed, IF not 1st seed because that division appears to come up weak this year.   I'm hoping Pitt and Clev stumble big time for once but we'll see.  Both those teams see competent enough on defense to win a couple division games.  So you have to realistically think 2 division losses for the Bengals would be the best to hope for.

I do think IF the Bengals get positive returns on some of the young defenders they are then sitting on the leagues best talented team.  They've had that in the past under Lewis and never got it done.   No way to tell at this point how the young defenders will turn out under new coaching.   If they flop it could nose dive the Burrow era just like ending the Boomer days. 

I am looking forward to that opening Sunday Night Game Bills vs. Ravens. 

 

 

[Allentown21]

1 hour ago, AMPHAR said:

Welcome.

Unfortunately, I think until KC is eliminated, they are the deserving favorite.  They've beaten ALL 3 obvious contenders multiple times reg and post.    Then I think Bills, Ravens, and Bengals are certainly deserving of being labeled lead challengers.    I would probably lean towards Baltimore simply because the Bengals defense can't slow Lamar down but they've been in several close one score games.  Hopefully the Bengals can flip one this year. 

Bills are going to be tough.  They should be no worse than 2nd seed, IF not 1st seed because that division appears to come up weak this year.   I'm hoping Pitt and Clev stumble big time for once but we'll see.  Both those teams see competent enough on defense to win a couple division games.  So you have to realistically think 2 division losses for the Bengals would be the best to hope for.

I do think IF the Bengals get positive returns on some of the young defenders they are then sitting on the leagues best talented team.  They've had that in the past under Lewis and never got it done.   No way to tell at this point how the young defenders will turn out under new coaching.   If they flop it could nose dive the Burrow era just like ending the Boomer days. 

I am looking forward to that opening Sunday Night Game Bills vs. Ravens. 

 

 

The 88 Bengals were so damn physical. 

One has to wonder how far the 05 Bengals go if Palmer didn't hurt his knee. That team was loaded too

Too me , I don't think burrow will fade out similar to boomer. Burrow is a higher level QB, although boomer was incredibly underrated and just as talented as Kelly. 

Burrow is simply too good to not win at least a couple super bowls. He's the best qb in structure and from the pocket in the NFL. I do believe he's the best qb and Cincinnati just needs the oline not to fall apart with injury and the defense to be avg

[Allentown21]

Everyone keeps hyping up Herbert and the chargers but idk. I like Herbert, he's obviously a franchise QB. But something is just missing. I can't put my finger on it

[Allentown21]

The Ravens are very good but I just don't trust Lamar in the playoffs. I just don't. 

The Texans have a fantastic defense, but defense is tough to maintain year to year and it's possible cj Stroud is good but not great.