You know I love you guys (well, most of you at least) and this isn't a stab towards anyone - I'll admit even I've been wrong occasionally.  But, looking back over the past 12 months, I find it comical how mercurial our opinions on various players, coaches, and execs have been.  Not saying this is how everyone felt or currently feels, but below I summarized some of the major changes in consensus among us Bengal fans just within this past year.

This month last year (October 2010)...

Andre Smith was a bust.  Jerome Simpson was wasting a roster spot.  Terrell Owens was the final piece who would get us to the Superbowl.  Dunlap was clearly a disappointment.  We couldn't afford to lose Joseph.  Rucker and Fanene - meh.  Benson needed more carries.  Zimmer should be head coach and Marvin needed to go and/or become GM.  The mere mention of a critique on Palmer would be met with vehement opposition.  And Mike Brown was the worst ever and needed to die.

This month (October 2011)...

Andre Smith is our RT of the future.  Hopefully, Jerome Simpson avoids criminal charges and suspensions so he can remain in the starting lineup.  Terrell Owens is making a comeback... keep him the Hell away from us!  Dunlap is the key to our defense and a future All-Pro.  Clements isn't that bad, our defense actually improved and is ranked in the top 3 without Joseph, and Pacman is coming back.   Rucker and Fanene are playing like gang-busters.  We need to replace Benson.  In Marvin, we still trust.  The mere mention of a compliment or defense-case for Palmer is met with vehement opposition.  And Mike Brown is the exec of the year!