Open Thread: Kansas City Chiefs (2-13) at Cincinnati Bengals (3-11-1)
by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 11:00 AM EST
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Kansas City Chiefs at Cincinnati Bengals, Dec 28, 2008 1:00 PM EST
Game: Kansas City Chiefs (2-13) at Cincinnati Bengals (3-11-1)
Series Leader: Chiefs lead, 13-11
Coaches vs. Opponent: Lewis: 2-2. Edwards: 3-1
Broadcast: CBS (1:00 PM ET): Bill Macatee, Steve Beuerlein. SIRIUS: 118 (KC), 129 (Cin.). XM: 108 (Cin.).
SB Nation: Arrowhead Pride
NFL.com: Game Center
Weather: Sunny with a high of 40 degrees [Weather.com]
Uniform: Orange
Television Coverage: Smallest viewing area for the CBS Early Games [The 506]
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Houshmandzadeh is out.
With a back injury. Riiiiight.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 11:35 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
“It marked the first time they had been on the inactjve list together since they joined the Bengals via the 2001 draft.”
- Hobson
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 11:39 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Other inactives
Kenny Watson
Levi Jones
Stacy Andrews
Carson Palmer
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 11:53 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Other inactives
Chris Perry
Jason Shirley.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 12:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Right Tackle
Reminder, with Andrews out, Dennis Roland will make his debut NFL start at right tackle. He made his NFL debut (I think), last week against the Browns.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 11:54 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
Out for the Chiefs
DB David Macklin, TE Mike Merritt, T Tavares Washington, T Barry Richardson, DT Derek Lokey, T Andrew Carnahan, WR Jeff Webb and DE Wallace Gilberry.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 12:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Since the eight game losing streak.
The Bengals are 3-3-1. Could they actually finish with a winning record after the losing streak? Could the Bengals have actually developed into a “team” (not individuals, but as a team), in the past two months? Are we closer than we thought?
Or are we (mostly my dumbass), falling pray to the end-of-the-year improving record that means limited (if any) change.
:)
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 12:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We're just mostly...
…dumbasses, that’s all. We fall for it every year. Why change now?
by BeerRun on Dec 28, 2008 12:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The fact is that this team made the playoffs in 2005.
True, it was an easy schedule, but a healthy Palmer and an improving defense could give something to cheer about in ‘09. However, knowing Mike Brown, he’ll let TJ go to the Ravens and keep a digruntled Ocho Cinco around to cancer-up the locker room…
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 12:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Who Dey!
and while we’re at it, let’s go Jacksonville. It will be hard to stomach a Raven playoff berth.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 12:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
All right. I'm back.
Was down for a little while. It would have been terrible to miss this epic match-up!
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 12:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Coin Toss
Chiefs call tails.
Comes up as heads.
Cincinnati will defer to the second half.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What I’d like to see most is a strong game from either Simpson or Caldwell
by R.F. Mehl on Dec 28, 2008 1:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'd settle for just a game from Caldwell.
He’s been missing all year.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Flash poll
Last game of the year. Are you happy?
The choices for this flash poll are:
1) Yes
2) Hell Yes
3) For the love god, yes.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I've always thought that the Bengals would be a better offense.
If they went spread offense, like the Chiefs first two plays.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good job by Nduke pursuing down the line on Johnson
Normally, he would have gone inside and let LJ have the edge.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice job
On the third play of the drive, Thigpen hands off to Larry Johnson. Johnson deciding to not follow the guard (he really should have, the hole was there), stretches out to the right. Chinedum Ndukwe and Crocker were in on the tackle. Lost two yards.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Big hit
On second and 12, Thigpen throws to the right to Bowe, running a post route. Mike Doss came in an DRILLED Bowe forcing the incomplete pass.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just like in the 'shoe baby!
being back in the Buckeye state must be helping Doss out.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he'll have that fire again.
And he could be another needle pickup (guy that was unemployed at the time we picked him becoming a valuable contributor).
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Third and 12
Bengals bring 5-6 guys, and Thigpen (who ended up on the ground), throws the ball deep down the left sidelines. Actually, deep well into the sidelines. Incomplete and the Chiefs punt.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
LOL!!!
Punt rolls from the 15 yard line. I mean, rolls very slowly. Chiefs player gets ahold of the ball at the 2-3 yard line and it squirts away from him into the endzone. Touchback. LOL.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow...
that punt coverage by the Chiefs was ahem Bengalesque
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No doubt. Still laughing.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Caldwell gets the reverse (yes, a true reverse… not a double reverse), and picks up 17 yards down the left sidelines. Beauty.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Break up the Bengals!
Where did this O come from?
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
James Johnson gets his first touch
Bengals lined up in five WR formation, and James in the slot, drops back for the quick hit and picks up seven yards.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just once.
When Eric G. snaps it, I would love it if Fitzpatrick, instead of taking a knee, chucked the ball deep. Though the WRs (who I would assume is looking at the ball rather than listening to the snap) actually go into a route.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Carson explained this phenomenon as not having a firm play called...
since the Bengals call so many adjustments at the line, sometimes they literally do not have a play call in that situation.. THough, they could always have a “hot read” to go deep in that situation. Oh well.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice.
Great blocking, Fitzpatrick hands off to Benson on the right in a stretch-like run. Benson hits the hole quickly, sheds off two tackles and picks up 12 yards on the ground.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Third and Five
After back-to-back runs for 4-5 yards. Fitzpatrick in shotgun, looks down the middle and throws a missile to the right. Glenn Holt can’t keep the ball in his hands, gets blown up, and drops the pass. Incomplete. Decent throw. Bengals go for it on fourth.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Glenn Holt drops his 1,000th ball of the season...
cut his ass. please.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fourth Down - Turnover on Downs
Fitzpatrick in shotgun with Utecht flanking. Fitz looks to the right and rolls out right. The pass was behind Glenn Holt and the defensive back (Flowers) slaps the pass away.
Incomplete.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh well.
It was a nice drive while it lasted. I figured Brat would have called teh shovel pass in that situation. The old standby that ends drives in style.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Roland got manhandled on that one….but I’m glad they’re going for it
The line looks pretty good in general though. Benson is making is first cut at the LOS, not 5yds in the backfield, like in the middle of the season
by R.F. Mehl on Dec 28, 2008 1:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I actually think.
That this grouping of the offensive line (not really including Roland), is the best grouping we’ve seen all year. They’ve (o-line) has really come to play the past 2-3 weeks.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Livings and Collins
Have really stabilized the offensive line, I think.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not a bad drive.
Bengals rushed the ball five times for 35 yards (including 17 yards by Caldwell and 12 yards by Benson). Fitzpatrick completed a pass on a quick, high percentage pass to James Johnson. His last two incomplete passes were the result of Holt making a tough reception and a pass behind Holt on the second while Fitz was rolling out and throwing a “for the love of god, get there” pass.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bubble Screen - First Down
Quick pass to Bowe behind the line of scrimmage over the middle. Sims and Dhani Jones makes the stop for a three-yard gain.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Peko was a stand up pass rusher on that last play?
Who does he think he is, Hloti NgaTA?
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
You should catch him in pass coverage
It’s a sight to behold. :)
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Defense
Do you guys think this could be a top-15 defense next season?
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
we need a play maker
we have a lot of solid players, but we need that one guy that can rush the passer.
If we had someone like Merrimen, everyone else would look better
by R.F. Mehl on Dec 28, 2008 1:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It will all hinge on those returning from injuries...
1) If Rivers and JJ develop into the players they were developing into prior to injury…
2) If Geathers and Odom can actually generate some rush off teh edge…
3) which, of course hinges on Sims/Peko/Shirley generating some up the middle pressure…
I have been impressed by David Jones, considering his name has been rarely called by announcers since the beginning of teh season. Crocker and Johnson have shown some ability too.
In sum, I think there is a chance.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Back-to-back incomplete passes.
One over throw to Bowe, and a bad pass to Tony G with two Bengals defenders banging him around. Chiefs punt.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Why can't we catch a punt?
Are the punts that bad? Are we too far back? Didn’t T.J. let every punt roll last week?
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nate Lawrie
Fake hand off to Benson (running a misdirection/counter), rollout to the left. Fitz completes a four-yard pass to Lawrie.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
AWWWW
Chris Henry had the secondary beat. Three Chiefs players were covering Henry, and he had them beat. A slight over-throw (though Henry didn’t lay out so maybe the pass was there)
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Chris Henry needs to at least try to make that play.
Once step forward, two steps back.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Holt catches one!!
First down.
Roland had a good block too, helped by Bobbie Williams. Great protection.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good protection.
Pass and catch to Andre Caldwell, running a stop route… 13 yards and a first down. Great protection again.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bengals need to keep passing.
The Chiefs defense is stacking the line with eight, if not nine, defenders in the box.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Benson is definitely showing ability to make something out of nothing...
which is key to the Bengals offense. Negative plays kill drives.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yea.
Perry (2008) and Rudi (2007) proved that, for sure.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I worry if we resign him, he may not have the same fire that he’s played with the end of the season
by R.F. Mehl on Dec 28, 2008 1:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Franchise Tag.
Since the Bengals decided to show their hand, and say they won’t franchise T.J., do you guys think that’s because they plan on using it on Benson or Shayne Graham?
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I am still not convinced that they still won't franchise TJ.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
NICE
Benson finds a gap on second and eight, slashes and cuts for a 14 yard gain. Roland made a decent block in the second level (linebackers), but Eric G. (that’s right, Eric G.) made the critical block turning the DT out.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:29 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Benson, another hole
Tripped up about five yards past the LOS, falling for an eight yard gain.
In two drives, Benson has 42 yards rushing on seven attempts.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Stuffed.
Reggie Kelly’s guy (that he’s blocking), stacked up the edges, forcing Benson into a several Chiefs defenders waiting.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bengals are NOT finishing drives...
this is troublesome. They should have at least two scores.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Incomplete pass. Graham kicks 38-yard FG.
Third and three, Fitzpatrick throws a low pass to James Johnson running across the middle and he’s unable to pick up the reception.
Graham kicks a FG and the Bengals take a 3-0 lead.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Shayne Graham once again makes a no-pressure kick...
too bad he can’t do that when it counts.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:32 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I hate to say it.
But I keep getting that feeling, the way we’re playing the past few games with a pretty decent running game, and a defense that just hasn’t given up this year, that we might be really close next season. You know?
Again, I know I’m a sucker. I know that tend to be too positive. Still, if we play this way, with all of our guys back healthy, how can you not think that way?
I know, I’m a sucker. Sorry.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:34 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah - I feel the same way...
Isn’t that our job, as fans?
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea.
But often, when I read other sites, it’s almost like we’re supposed to be bitter angry fans. When I was reading and hearing that a lot of fans were hoping the Bengals lose for better draft position, it made me sick.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I mean.
I’m as frustrated as every fan having to deal with another season like this. I don’t want to say that I’m accepting of a losing tradition.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
People deal with losing in different ways...
Deep down, I bet that those fans REALLY don’t feel that way.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You're probably right.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
we just need to incorporate the hunger of the journymen that are out there now, with the talented injuried players out of the line up
…unfortunately, that is not always straightforward
by R.F. Mehl on Dec 28, 2008 1:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
STUFFED. Peko.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice job stuffing LJ on the final play.
That is what we need more of next season. Negative plays imposed on the opposition. Too many opportunities to stuff the opposing team on teh other side of the line of scrimmage fall by the wayside by poor tackling. Here’s to Marvin doing Oklahoma drills all throughout the off-season.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:38 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
My sentiments exactly!
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If Doss comes around.
And with Crocker, the Bengals could have tremendous depth at safety. I mean, big time, challenging the playing time of White.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice blitzes on Third down
Two guys came, one blocked by the FB, the other (Crocker) came clean and in his face. Thigpen throw the ball a mile away from Tony G. Punt.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
HOLY CRAP WE ACTUALLY CAUGHT A PUNT!
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yep.
Hall ran 50 yards, and gained two. :)
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:41 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just wanted to say to you both.
Thanks for coming back throughout the season. I know this season has been tough, and we’ve lost regular commenters on game day throughout the season. Thanks to both of you Tar and Mehl. You guys rock!
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey - you are the glue that holds us Bengals fans together...
without your site, we wouldn’t have anything to get us through the long season.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You're too kind. Thanks.
Next year will be better. I hope to get another contributor or two for the site.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Caldwell!
End around to the left, shifts around, and then runs to the right and picks up 26 yards. I am SHOCKED that a block in the back wasn’t called. I think it was Collins. Oh well. :)
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bengals already have 100 yards rushing.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
All this would feel better...
If it wasn’t the Chiefs….ya know?
by Sloppygolf on Dec 28, 2008 1:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What's up Sloppy?!
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Ho Ho Ho
Just gettin over my holiday hangover….
by Sloppygolf on Dec 28, 2008 1:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Third and Five
Fitz throws a lob to James Johnson running uncovered. Picks up nine yards.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Chris Henry draws a pass interference penalty
I wish he would get better at that. With his size, he should be able to draw some contact by being more aggressive to the ball.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We have to include James Johnson next season.
He’s the guy that Chris Perry was supposed to be.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Inside the Redzone.
Handoff to Benson, runs off the right edge and tripped at the two yard line!
Benson has 60 yards rushing now. Get him a touchdown!
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Chris Perry should be cut.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'll put my money on it that he is.
He’ll be in our projected cut list — a list of players with multiple seasons with the franchise.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
First and G - TOUCHDOWN!!!!!
Handoff to Benson, TOUCHDOWN
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
notice the broken tackle in the backfield...
that is something Rudy and Chris Perry could not do.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We have to sign him.
If terms can’t be agreed upon (and face it, we’ve had problems signing guys), do we use the franchise tag on Benson? Seems odd to franchise a guy that didn’t even play a full season with the team. Then again, we franchised 9.5-sacks-allowed-Stacy Andrews.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:50 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it's good to see, even if it is against the Chiefs.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the first step in not sucking, is beating the bad teams,,,,,so winning a game like this is still noteworthy
by R.F. Mehl on Dec 28, 2008 1:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Vikings up 10-0 on the Giants.
The Vikes win and they take the NFCN crown.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Lions are losing by two touchdowns.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Uggh
Poor detriot. At least they have the Red Wings and the Pistons.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
They are throwing a party too.
For their 0-16 season. Rudi Johnson will be there.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
And the Bengals are winning 10-0 over the Chiefs.
:)
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Larry Johnson has a seven-yard run.
Yet, he only has four yards for the game.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Third and One
Pitch to the right, Johnson looks to run between the right guard and tackle. Johnson is stuffed!
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice job of stuffing the run on 3rd and 1...
teh Chiefs look like a team that has already packed it in for the season. Say what would want abot Marvin Lewis, his players are playing for him.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh, no doubt.
I’ve never thought that the Bengals quit on the season — maybe they quit in games they were simply blown out on. But our boys, for the most part, have played their hearts out closing the season.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
so that’s why we had TJ returning punts
by R.F. Mehl on Dec 28, 2008 1:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Guys notice.
That since Thornton moved to defensive end, the Bengals rush defense has improved? He’s actually been a better end than a tackle. Would you bring him back for a massively reduced one-year contract? If anything, for depth?
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'd bring him back for depth -
he is not a BAD player. He is simply a role player.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly.
Obviously most people wanted him cut because of his contract, which seemed over-reaching later during his six-year deal. Speaking of which, when was the last time a player played through a six-year deal without an extension, or being cut?
But a minimal one-year deal? I mean, obviously someone of his age will check the market for another pay day so he can get good money before retirement.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hall.
I don’t think he realized where he was.
Oh well, that just means we’ll have to go 90 yards for another field goal. :)
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Offensive line.
Watch it on running plays. Defensive players are simply not getting through.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
Bengals opponents had a .589 winning percentage? That’s nuts. It was listed as the toughest schedule in the league.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Still no excuse.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 1:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it helps that we gave most of them a win …
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All right, all right.
Just remarking. :)
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Elbow and glute is down before he fumbles.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 1:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wildcat, Caldwell sweep to the left.
Two flags on the play that gained little — and definitely no first down.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Personal foul, face mask on the Chiefs
Automatic fiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirst down.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:01 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Is Nate Lawrie a mainstay with our offense?
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He's playing a lot and has impressed Lewis.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Does Nate Lawrie have more receptions that Utecht now?
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No.
But I don’t know. NFL.com hasn’t created him with any receptions before today — I could have sworn he’s caught several.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Third and Three
Fitz in shotgun, throws to his left to Chris Henry. Henry, running a slant route, gets the reception, picks 15 yards, pumps up the crowd and a fiiiiiiiirst down.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Benson a screen to the right.
Big hole, great blocking, picks up another first down on 16 yards. Beauty. We’re actually doing well on screen plays these days. Something is wrong.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fitzpatrick, after the five-yard completion to Kelly, is 10/14 for 91 yards
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think we should quit throwing to Holt.
Granted, they weren’t easy.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
But he is paid to make the tough catches.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Caldwell!
He’s showing us something today. As he’s tackled, he leans forward for the first down.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Caldwell looks more and more like TJ
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, no doubt.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Caldwell again.
Follows his blocking, picks up another 11 yards. Great blocking by Collins — especially the effort to get there, and great job by Caldwell to wait for Collins.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone ever seen Fitzpatrick slide?
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think Lawrie made that catch.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We're at the 10-yard line.
We started the drive at our own seven-yard line.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ouch.
Livings blown up by Dorsey, colliding with Benson and Cedric can’t gain any yards with five Chiefs defenders in the area. Two-yard loss.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Two minute warning.
Well, I did say we’d go 90 yards for the FG. :)
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Shovel pass?
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That might have worked better...
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Third and Goal from the KC12
Fitz in shotgun, throws throw the back of the end zone (ala, throwing the ball away).
Graham kicks the 29-yard FG and the Bengals lead 13-0.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Knowing the Bengals...
they’ll give up a TD before halftime to give the Chiefs life.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Do you guys realize
That if we shutout the Chiefs in the first half, that will be eight quarters by the defense without giving up a touchdown? In fact, we’ve only allowed a FG (against the Redskins) in our past eight quarters.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That is pretty impressive
even if the teams are less than stellar.
by JohnnyK on Dec 28, 2008 2:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Johnny!
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
John Busing!
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Two minute offense by the Chiefs
On first down, with Thigpen in shotgun, throws a deep pass to Bowe, who cut out. Miscommunication.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Second and 10
In shotgun, Thigpen looks right and throws right. A deep pass that goes nowhere. Another miscommunication. The WR either went out or hooked back.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I love the Cheifs two minute offense...
looks like the Bengals might get it back.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Third and Ten
Handoff (draw) to Charles and picks up nine yards. Chiefs punt for the fifth time this half.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
Eight quarters with only giving up a FG — provided no fumbles or muffs happen for touchdown. I suppose that always exists, eh?
Six quarters without allowing a touchdown.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thigpen
5/14 for 38 yards passing.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Wow, we gained yards on punt return.
And no block in the back. Very nice.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bengals start at their own 49-yard line with 30 seconds and no time outs.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fitz, in shotgun, rolls out to the right.
He really didn’t need to scramble. It’s a limited seven yard gain.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Second and three
Eric G. skips the football like a rock on a lake, and Fitz has the pass batted at the LOS.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Third and Three.
Fitz throws a hail mary, and throws the ball through the back of the endzone.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bengals ended every offensive possession
In Chiefs territory.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm keeping this thread open.
Not starting a new one. However, if you guys noticed any slow down on the site, let me know.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fitz overthrows everyone?
WHo knew?
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ben Roethlisberger looks like he is getting carted off the field in Pittsburgh!!!!
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Might be a head injury.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
he gave the thumbs up...
I wouldn’t wish an injury on ANYBODY. But if any fanbase needs to know what it feels like to have a franchise QB taken out, it is the Steelers fan base. All those bastards that cheered when Kimo VonKneeDiver took out Carson might think twice next time.
Looks like he’ll be alright – I wish him the best.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I went to the Steelers blog.
One commented, “Cincinnati in 05”. All I thought was, yep. Agree on Big Ben though. Hope it’s nothing, precaution thing. He’s an Ohio boy, on loan to Pittsburgh.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bengals players stats
After going 10/14, Fitzpatrick went 3/8 to finish the first half 13/22 for 115 yards receiving. Here’s a nugget. Fitzpatrick completed a pass to EIGHT different receivers.
Benson picked up 63 yards rushing on 15 attempts and scored his first touchdown since, get this, the win over the Jaguars on November 2.
Caldwell already recorded season highs with four receptions and 35 yards receiving. With three total rushes for 44 yards, Caldwell has seven touches for 79 yards.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:27 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Team comparison stats.
This is nice.
Bengals (239) are dominating the Chiefs (50) by 189 yards on offense.
Bengals are 4/9 on third down. Chiefs are 0/5.
Bengals have 124 yards rushing. Chiefs have 12.
Bengals have run 42 plays for 21:36. Chiefs have run 19 plays for 9:24
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:31 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
If this game ends with Herm Edwards getting fired.
Then that’s another victim of our “Wreck Your Team” initiative. :)
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:33 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
To be frank,
The Chiefs were wrecked long before they flew into CVG.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't ruin it.
We need to prove that we “Wrecked Your Team.”
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Wow. 17 first downs?
Did the TV guy also say “complete domination”. Has those words been used since ’05?
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
He also said that Fitzpatrick has the confidence to be a dominant QB in the league….riiiiiiiight…..
by JohnnyK on Dec 28, 2008 2:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is where the Bengals can put the game away.
For once, I’d like to see a Bengals victory going away.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:37 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Incentive to end the season "early"
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
DeAngelo Williams already has 143 yards rushing.
Panthers killing Saints.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Third and Five
Fitz, in shotgun, scrambles up the middle and gains 6-7 yards for the first down. Anthony Collins had his helmet ripped off and he’s pisssssed off.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Oh wow.
If Benson cut back on that last run, he’s gone. Forever.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Benson looks like Polamalu did after he ran his ass over
wobbly in teh legs.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, he was clocked. Just dropped.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Blackstock won't return.
Knee injury.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:42 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Third and Two
Chris Henry runs short across the middle. Fitz hits Henry and picks up the first down.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How many third downs have the Bengals converted?
This is resembling the 05 offense.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
6/11
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
James Johnson
He’s got good vision. Back-to-back runs for 13 yards.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
What the hell was that?
Miscommunication?
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Looks like he expected Daniel Coats to keep going.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
What was Fitz thinking?
too much on economic theory and not enough about football.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well.
After that incomplete to the Chiefs, and after James Johnson slipped on a two-yard gain, Fitz is forced to roll out of the pocket with a blitz on, and gains only three. Bengals punt.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:46 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
larsen's short punt actually comes in handy
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice kick Larson, good coverage.
Bengals down the ball at the two-yard line.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:47 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I think I just heard the stat
That Larson has 27 punts inside the 20, and only three touchbacks for a difference of 24 — which is ranked 4th in the NFL, and 2nd in the AFC.
That could be totally wrong.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Which means we have too many damned drives stalling on the opposition's side of the field.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice.
Bubble screen to Bowe on the left. Ndukwe makes first contact 2-3 yards before the LOS.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nice read by teh Duke on the Slot Receiver screen.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Third and Five
Hits Bowe after Leon Hall fell down. Hall then tracks down Bowe and BODY SLAMS him. Great form.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
15 yard play was the longest by the Chiefs.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Jesus, fight off the blocks.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:51 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Chris Crocker has a near pick.
Would have been a pick six.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
My Fan Meter has just gone from contented to concerned...
historically, the Bengals have disintegrated after missing an opportunity to end an opponent’s drive.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We never had Chris Crocker though! :)
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
CROCKER!
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Memo to Chief's Offensive Coordinator:
teh Bubble Screen does not work.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How can the Bengals not cover Gonzalez?
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Third and 13
Thigpen in shotgun, is chased by two blitzing defensive players. Thigpen rolls out right, finds Tony G., who picks up teh first down by going over Fletcher.
Looks like Ndukwe was looking to call a time out, but wasn’t granted.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Failed screen pass to the right
Peko was on Johnson like white on rice.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Peko sniffed that screen out immediately..
he is looking more and more like Hloti Ngata.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Third and Eight
Thigpen throws to the right, pass is batted into the air, and falls incomplete. Chiefs punt.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sims, on that pass play.
Just pushed buried someone into the ground, simply by extending his arms. LOL
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Well, that was scary. Almost lost our shutout.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:56 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Three minutes left in the quarter.
If the Bengals kill the third quarter clock, then…
- seven straight quarters without giving up a point.
- nine straight quarters without giving up a touchdown.
- only allowing 13 points in the past 11 quarters.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:57 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
This defense, while by no means perfect, is starting to come together nicely. That last drive had a lot of different playmakers doing their part. It’s pretty cool to see.
by JohnnyK on Dec 28, 2008 2:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Something really positive to go into the offseason.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Lions just tied the Packers at 14.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:58 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Lie Downs!
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bengals go three and out.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 2:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pass Batted down...
Fitz is back!
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 2:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Without punting at all in the first half.
We’ve gone punt, punt.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
C'mon defense. Continue the shutout.
You know that’s deep in their minds now. Back-to-back shutouts to close the season?
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
How about one sack?
Between the two worst pass rushing teams in the league, the over/under is one sack. Will it get covered?
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That would be nice.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 3:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Good god, Peko has the bubble butt, of bubble butts.
It’s J-Lo huge!
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Bubble Butts caused the disruption for limited gain for LJ.
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Just ignore the rocks that he got...
he’s still Peko from teh Block.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 3:03 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Browns are in their 23rd quarter without scoring an offensive TD
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
That's an NFL record isn't it?
I was watching a little of that game and they said 22 was the old record.
by JohnnyK on Dec 28, 2008 3:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
SACK
But there’s a flag. Horse collar or face mask.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
First Antwan Odom sighting of the day.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Pathetic.
That is teh Bengals for you. Take a huge play and fuck it up.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 3:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hey, that's still considered a sack!
We covered!
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
End of the third.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Sack-master Odom now has three sacks this season.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
A good team would have put KC away by now...
they are letting them hang around. The Bengals could lose this one.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 3:06 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We had 24 plays on the Chiefs side of the field in the first half.
And only recorded 13 points. Has to be better than that if we’re going to compete next season with the bigger dogs.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We're also a one-half football team
We really don’t put together two good halves of offensive football — sometimes we don’t put together a single half of good offensive football.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:08 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If the Bengals win, and it looks like the Browns will lose.
Which means the Bengals will be in third place!
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Huge moral victory!
And I can rub it in the face of my buddies who thought the browns were the shit earlier this season.
by JohnnyK on Dec 28, 2008 3:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Big Third Down Here....
The Chiefs may consider this two down territory.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 3:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Third and Three
Thigpen, in shotgun, hands off to Larry Johnson. Ndukwe stuffs the point of attack, and Odom finishes Johnson off! Three-yard loss. Huge.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Looks like there was a false start on that play...
but the Bengals stuffed LJ anyway.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 3:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Insert BEngals growl here!
Bengals hold!
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 3:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fourth and Six - Incomplete!
Thigpen in shotgun, looks to the left and throws to the left. Jamar Fletcher jumps the route and knocks it down.
Incomplete, turnover on downs, Bengals football. HELLZ YEA. Shutout intact!
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
All right. Quickly, who knows this?
Last time the Bengals pitched back-to-back shutouts?
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Never.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 3:11 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously?
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea. But I would guess they never have.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm looking it up now.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I have a man crush on Cedric Benson.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Kind of like the mancrush we all had on Stanley Wilson?
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 3:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice call on the QB sneak.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
o-line looked horrible there.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 3:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I have a man crush on The Duke too.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was just going to post: talk about a man crush!
I got one on Ndukwe!
by JohnnyK on Dec 28, 2008 3:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
CHris Henry did not try very hard to make that last catch...
he’s really got to show something a bit more than that to justify his existence on this team.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 3:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
All right fellas, I have my defensive shutout numbers.
Who wants to know?!
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
David Jones!
he’s looking a lot better at the end of the season.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 3:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Shutout information
Bengals have never recorded shutouts in back-to-back games.
The last time they recorded two shutouts in one season was 1975.
They have recorded 9 shutouts in franchise history — five coming in the 70s.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Teams we've shutout
Browns, three times.
Vikings, twice
Tampa Bay
Chargers
Saints
Eagles
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
FUMBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 3:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
COme on Fitz....
go for the jugular. Deep to Henry!
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 3:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No freaking doubt!
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bengals football
Dhani Jones, on a blitz, takes the ball away.
SHUTOUT INTACT!!!
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
BTW, on our shutout numbers above
It was eye balled, so I may have missed one or two. I’ll confirm after the game and use in our post game coverage.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Holy CRAP
Benson holds onto the football. Wow.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Hospital pass by Fitz...
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 3:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Shovel Pass!
once again, does not work.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 3:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Fourth and One
Kick the football. Force the Chiefs to score two TDs, and two-point conversions.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Good.
Bengals lead 16-0
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Nail in teh coffin!
Now to focus on keeping teh shutout intact.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 3:24 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Over six minutes to go.
Pitch the shutout!
Yes, I’m fairly geeking at the prospect of two shutouts to end the season. I mean, sure, we’ve faced two terrible teams that made Bengals fans realize it could always be worse. Still, in the NFL, back-to-back shutouts? That’s still a great accomplishment.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Though a Ken Dorsey led offense is beyond terrible...
I think a college team could have held them scoreless.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
If the Bengals go back-to-back shutouts, then we don’t need a GM, right?
by JohnnyK on Dec 28, 2008 3:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No, no, no. No one is saying that. No one.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Bill Parcelles may be released from his contract in Miami if the team is sold....
we can dream, right?
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 3:28 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is that it?
I knew there was an option to get out, but figured it was just a typical opion. Didn’t realize it was based on the sale of the team.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I thought I read that in the story on ESPN.com this morning.
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by TarZander on Dec 28, 2008 3:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, that confirms my numbers, if you heard the television. :)
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i read where Bill Parcells may be available after the season...
could you imagine him working Mr Brown
by SevenRings on Dec 28, 2008 3:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
BTW, to hit on JohnnyK's point earlier.
The Bengals, in the first half, went downs, FG, TD, FG, EoH — not a single punt, and two drives that went 10 plays or more, and three scoring drives of 63 yards or more.
Then, in the second half, the Bengals went, punt, punt, punt, FG (without picking up a first down). The first drive went 11 plays, 43 yards and then punt.
After that, not a single drive going for more than nine yards.
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by Kirkendall on Dec 28, 2008 3:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs