walzav29 Posted December 30, 2005 Report Posted December 30, 2005 I think the Bengals could benefit from the lack of pressure that the Colts, Broncos, and Steelers face. They have made the playoffs so much, but haven't won anything major. That seems like alot of pressure. I know that the Steeler fans call for Cowher's head, because of no Super Bowl. I know that Shanahan hears about it for not winning a playoff game without Elway, and I know that people wonder about Manning in big games as well as Dungy's playoff coaching skills. It seems the Bengals could benefit from an everything to gain, nothing to lose approach. I haven't heard to many analysts look at it this way. Just a thought. Quote
NJ29 Posted December 30, 2005 Report Posted December 30, 2005 IMO, No Pressure = Lack of Urgency. Quote
AMC Posted December 30, 2005 Report Posted December 30, 2005 Interesting view. Once into the playoffs anything could happen.It will be interesting to see how a "first timer" team handles the pressure. It is a different pressure than other teams as you noted. We'll see how Marvin has them prepared. I think they will come out loose at home and really fly around the ball. Quote
The_Next_Big_Thing Posted December 30, 2005 Report Posted December 30, 2005 In the age of parity and free agency, a "first timer" team like the Bengals has as much chance of going all the way as an experienced franchise like the Patriots or a favorite like the Colts.The fact that we shouldn't win it is why we have a chance.Besides, my $100 bet from preseason is worth a LOT if we win it somehow! Quote
AMC Posted December 30, 2005 Report Posted December 30, 2005 In the age of parity and free agency, a "first timer" team like the Bengals has as much chance of going all the way as an experienced franchise like the Patriots or a favorite like the Colts.The fact that we shouldn't win it is why we have a chance.Besides, my $100 bet from preseason is worth a LOT if we win it somehow!Right on TNBT....The Bengals have as good a chance as anyone....The playoffs are their own animal....And all the media think we have no playoff experience but there are a number of guys on the team with playoff experience. So that is a misnomer... Quote
The_Next_Big_Thing Posted December 30, 2005 Report Posted December 30, 2005 In the age of parity and free agency, a "first timer" team like the Bengals has as much chance of going all the way as an experienced franchise like the Patriots or a favorite like the Colts.The fact that we shouldn't win it is why we have a chance.Besides, my $100 bet from preseason is worth a LOT if we win it somehow!Right on TNBT....The Bengals have as good a chance as anyone....The playoffs are their own animal....And all the media think we have no playoff experience but there are a number of guys on the team with playoff experience. So that is a misnomer...The reason some of the media (not all) think we have no playoff experience and NEED playoff experience before we should expect anything is because in the days before free agency and true parity in the league, you built your teams and kept your experienced players, and teams kept on winning over and over again. New England is the only team CLOSE to a dynasty, but frankly It's nothing like the days of old. Quote
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted December 31, 2005 Report Posted December 31, 2005 The Bengals have as good a chance as anyone....The playoffs are their own animal....And all the media think we have no playoff experience but there are a number of guys on the team with playoff experience. So that is a misnomer...If it were neutral site, I'd agree we have a good shot, parity helps and all. That's why it sucks we lost out on the bye - the odds on reaching the SB for teams with byes very high. The Bengals helped Denver a helluvalot.That whole "know how to win crap" from the media is a bunch of sh*t, though, I agree with you. Quote
Whur CHad At? Posted December 31, 2005 Report Posted December 31, 2005 In the playoffs everyone has the same record, so everyone has the same chance. Quote
jjakq27 Posted December 31, 2005 Report Posted December 31, 2005 Hopefully that point of view will work for the Bengals. The heat is probably on for the three above mentioned teams. If they play like they have nothing to lose then they can win ('04 Denver, '03 Chiefs game).. If they play scared then they are done.I think the key regardless of who they play, is what happens early. If they can score first or don't go 3 and out on the first series that will take the pressure off of them. I think they have proven that they can play with anyone (Indy, 2nd Steelers game). If they struggle with field position issues or drops or penalties then we know what may happen (Jags, 1st Steelers game). Quote
DontPushMe Posted December 31, 2005 Report Posted December 31, 2005 I think the Bengals could benefit from the lack of pressure that the Colts, Broncos, and Steelers face. They have made the playoffs so much, but haven't won anything major. That seems like alot of pressure. I know that the Steeler fans call for Cowher's head, because of no Super Bowl. I know that Shanahan hears about it for not winning a playoff game without Elway, and I know that people wonder about Manning in big games as well as Dungy's playoff coaching skills. It seems the Bengals could benefit from an everything to gain, nothing to lose approach. I haven't heard to many analysts look at it this way. Just a thought.Throw in our no playoff appearances in 15 years, and something has to break, because if the pats win the super bowl again... I probly wouldnt even watch the super bowl if the pats were in it again. Quote
BengalszoneBilly Posted December 31, 2005 Report Posted December 31, 2005 Throw in our no playoff appearances in 15 years, and something has to break, because if the pats win the super bowl again... I probly wouldnt even watch the super bowl if the pats were in it again.What!?! That means you'd miss watching this guy: Quote
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