Live Chat: Cincinnati Bengals At Houston Texans
by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:01 PM EST
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PrintWelcome to our first live chat of, well, forever. The goal is this. Gather as many writers, readers and commenters into one open thread to talk about the Cincinnati Bengals and this weekend's game during our respective lunch hours (on the East Coast, I guess). Anyway. Join us for what could be the first of a weekly live chat.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:02 PM EST reply actions
Hello all!
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Lucky me
my conference call isn’t for another hour and a half
by Oregonbengalsfan on Jan 5, 2012 12:03 PM EST reply actions
me
Tabby gave me tickets to the game…..unreal…It was awesome and good seats too
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:04 PM EST up reply actions
awesome!
I saw the post about 10 minutes after you claimed ’em, was a little jealous :)
by Rocket_Man_G on Jan 5, 2012 12:05 PM EST up reply actions
Alright, let's get started
First thoughts on Bengals/Texans this weekend.
The Bengals record against teams that made the playoffs this year is 0-7. They’re 9-0 against teams that failed to quality.
The single most thing that the Bengals need to do to win this weekend (other than scoring more points) is……………….
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:04 PM EST reply actions
stop the run
force Yates to be a pocket passer
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:05 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
I think that was Mike Zimmer’s point too.
Yates has a bum non-throwing shoulder, so pressure him, rough him up while protecting against the run. Plus you have to imagine a shoulder injury can still be felt during a throwing motion.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
Stop the run and make Yates beat them
Without question.
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by Jason Garrison on Jan 5, 2012 12:05 PM EST up reply actions
I was watching NFL network and they were saying the key element in the passing game
is how healty Johnson really is and if Yates will have a connection with him. So I can see that being a big part of the game plan.
AMAS
apparently he's only had like, 5TDs since Yates was the starter? I don't know if he trusts Johnson as much as he should?
by Rocket_Man_G on Jan 5, 2012 12:08 PM EST up reply actions
I don't know if it's an issue of trust
as much as it is an issue of an inexperience quarterback who is still getting used to Johnson.
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by Jason Garrison on Jan 5, 2012 12:10 PM EST up reply actions
Andre and Yates have played about 5 quarters together.
The only real game (Jax was TJs unexpected debut and 1 series against Tennessee) was the first half of the Altlanta game (AJ went down in the 3rd quarter). His stats for the 2 quarters:
4 rec
97 yards
(he also uncharacteristically dropped a 40+ yard pass from Yates in that game)
exploit the Texans big weakness
Their O line…
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
play consistently, all 4 quarters
I think I haven’t seen a complete game out of them all year…
by Rocket_Man_G on Jan 5, 2012 12:06 PM EST up reply actions
this is true
I thought I was going to see one against the Cards…almost had it until the last few minutes….enter Benson
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:07 PM EST up reply actions
Bengals need to start fast, and dont commit TO's or any penalties in crunch time
and get TD instead of FG’s
Do not turn the ball over
I knew as soon as Gresham lost them ball that they would score…
by LeapingLeonard on Jan 5, 2012 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
I'm a lot more scared about the run than I was a week ago.
I hope that was just kind of a blip on Reggie Nelson’s career but Jax fans will probably have something else to say about that. Still, can’t lose contain like that. That needs to be corrected or else the Texans will beat us.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
Bengals must convert on 3rd and short
And score td’s if they get into the redzone
by cincyboi on Jan 5, 2012 12:07 PM EST via mobile reply actions
+1000000
how many 3rd and 1s are we going to get stuffed…..killing me
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:10 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
Didn’t Hobson have a stat on that earlier this season about the Bengals being one of the better teams with conversions on third and short?
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:14 PM EST up reply actions
smoke and mirrors.
freaking benson.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
Depends on the definition of short
Anytime it has been short yardage, Benson’s best role is on the sidelines.
by wiseking on Jan 5, 2012 2:47 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Question No. 2:
As a Bengals fan, who would you rather play on the road in the second round. I know that we would automatically go to New England, but if we had a choice.
Would you rather play the Patriots or Ravens on the road.
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I would say the Ravens
we have played there before…and my thought on the damn Ravens….we were driving down to win the damn game and Gresham fumbles…….we can beat the Ravens…I know we can..plus Marvin has a lot of experience there
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:09 PM EST up reply actions
Ravens. more familiarity, hopefully more energy and effort playing a divisional foe
by Rocket_Man_G on Jan 5, 2012 12:09 PM EST up reply actions
What about the fact that the Patriots have not beaten a team with a winning record?
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by Jason Garrison on Jan 5, 2012 12:10 PM EST up reply actions
An interesting stat
but it’s basically saying the same thing as the pundits are saying about us
by Oregonbengalsfan on Jan 5, 2012 12:11 PM EST up reply actions
really?
didnt know that…its funny how the media doesnt point that out ever article about the pats…They do that for another team….hmm I wonder who it is
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:11 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
also, I'm always confused over... winning record at season's end, or when they play?
by Rocket_Man_G on Jan 5, 2012 12:12 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
Generally speaking it’s when the article/reference is made.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
Fair enough. Though I have seen plenty of tweets or “fact of the week” type snippets where there isn’t any explanation
by Rocket_Man_G on Jan 5, 2012 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
I would have to say the Patriots because one thing for sure we know is that their Defense cant stop anyone
just ask Rex Grossman
but like rocketman pointed out
49 unanswered…..wow…that pretty much equals out a bad defense…lol
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
yeah but that was the Bills Defense tho
besides our Defense is in the top 10 as well too and they have been great
bring on the ravens
hate their fans, hate their team, ending their season is all i could ask for.
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
Ravens.
If there’s a team I wanna punch in the mouth more, it’s them.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
I'd be happy just to beat Houston
Doesnt matter what follows
by wiseking on Jan 5, 2012 2:48 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Patriots
Sounds crazy, but if the bengals offense is hiiting on all cylinders I think they can put up 28+ on that defense. Bmore is scary at home and they run well and play great D. Even though the bengals almost beat them.
by cincyboi on Jan 5, 2012 12:11 PM EST via mobile reply actions
this is a good point
The Pats D is suspect at best
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:12 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed
I think Jason and I argued on this point once.
But if you pressure the Patriots passing game, pressure Tom Brady, their offense struggles — as most teams. We have a damn fine pass rush.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
You can all relax
I am here now.
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by Anthony Cosenza on Jan 5, 2012 12:12 PM EST reply actions
Who?
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah yeah yeah.
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by Anthony Cosenza on Jan 5, 2012 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
sweewwww
thank god
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:13 PM EST up reply actions
Question No. 3:
What are you most confident about and what are you most worried about heading into the game at Houston?
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confident about our D-line and worried about our run game
by bengalinflorida on Jan 5, 2012 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
+100000000
Bengals running game has to show up
by cincyboi on Jan 5, 2012 12:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
most confident in our ability to play on the road and Dalton's experience in this stadium
least confident in our secondary and TE pass coverage….I swear they did the same “over the middle to a TE” about 50 times the last game
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
Hopefully they just put Taylor Mays on Daniels and leave him there — if he’s healthy enough to play. They put Mays on him midway or late in the third quarter and Daniels turned into a non-factor, IIRC.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
That would be nice
The Bengals have to stop Daniels. I think that’s the second most important thing after stopping the run.
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by Jason Garrison on Jan 5, 2012 12:17 PM EST up reply actions
I think if we take out the TE slant over the middle
Yates loses his security blanket…that is all he did last game…6-7 yard pass to the check down over the middle….
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
+1
do it like basketball…send one scrub in there to guard and harass Jordan the whole game…use the same concept with Daniels….
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:17 PM EST up reply actions
1) Texans Defense Pressure
we just need to protect Dalton and score TD’s, and make Yates play catch-up but Zimmer put more pressure this time
Most confident in us using Gresham like we have been
Most worried about Ced fumbling……again
AJ Green = Optimus Prime
+1
Ced….killing me
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
One run he had last week
He really had the ball far away from his body…Got us all scared in the stands
AJ Green = Optimus Prime
lol
I know the exact run…in the stands everyone was screaming whoooaaah Benson…
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
Was is the one where they made a quick graphic of him?
Benson with the ball away from his body, and they adjusted it so he had it closer to him?
Wrong! Conan! What is best in life?
To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women.
+1
Should start B. Scott. Why not?
by cincyboi on Jan 5, 2012 12:22 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I'm not saying that especially in a playoff game
but I wouldn’t be upset if they did start Scott
AJ Green = Optimus Prime
I think they should. I think the bengals are just worried about his pass protection. Other then that I dont see why they dont use Scott more
by cincyboi on Jan 5, 2012 12:26 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
most confident: special teams gets back on track – I’m talkin’ Tate getting a big return, Nuge drills every FG, good field position for the Bengals
least confident: stopping the run and then getting beat by Yates. When he conducted the 2 minute drill last time to win, I was disgusted (nothing against him, I just thought we’d hold the rook in check!)
by Rocket_Man_G on Jan 5, 2012 12:20 PM EST up reply actions
hmm
1) confident in dalton and green scoring at least once. (gres too if gruden and dalton remember he’s on the field)
2) worried about our secondary. ever since the hall injury. this team has slid slowly down the nfl defense chart week by week.
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
I'm confident about our pass defense.
Especially since we’re playing Yates and we’ll have Dunlap for that game.
I’m thoroughly worried about our run defense after Rice’s two long touchdowns. We held Foster in check but I remember Tate having one good long run in that game.
Our run game was actually solid (for a half) that game and if Gruden can channel that type of success all game into Benson, I’d be quite happy.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
The only thing that scare me about the patriots is those tight ends
Im not worried about NE wide receivers or running backs. And we know their defense stinks. I think teams are afraid of them just because their the “Patriots”
by cincyboi on Jan 5, 2012 12:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Most confident in getting pressure on Yates. Least confident in giving up chunk yardage at critical moments.
chunk yardage = Ray Rice
= me being pissed in the stands
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:19 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
Most confident: In the playmakers on offense: Green, Gresham, Simpson (to a lesser extent)
Least confident: Preparation by the coaches of the team in a pressure game. The Bengals have a nasty reputation of choking in big games. They need to break this streak.
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by Anthony Cosenza on Jan 5, 2012 12:15 PM EST reply actions
+1
our big game performance has not been good in the past
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:16 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
I get the point about coaches. But we have a posting coming up this afternoon that points out this.
Even though the Bengals finished 0-7 against playoff bound teams, they were one possession away from winning all of them, save for the Steelers.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
or most confident dalton having a good homecoming
by bengalinflorida on Jan 5, 2012 12:19 PM EST reply actions
From an earlier point
What’s the Bengals record against teams with a winning record WHEN they played? Looks like 2-5 — if I missed anyone.
Buffalo (3-0) – Win
Tennessee (4-3) – Win
Steelers (6-3) – Loss
Ravens (6-3) – Loss
Steelers (8-3) – Loss
Texans (9-3) – Loss
Ravens (11-4) – Loss
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:20 PM EST reply actions
RE:
Looks right.
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by Anthony Cosenza on Jan 5, 2012 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
4 of those are from our division
lol…the AFC north….tough
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:21 PM EST up reply actions
all the loses were with in one score minus the one pitt game
so if we can eliminate stupid penalties and play fundamental footall we can beat any one!
AMAS
was buffalo 4-0 at the time not sure?
by bengalinflorida on Jan 5, 2012 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
No. That game took place in week four.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:22 PM EST up reply actions
ok
i do know it was all downhill for them after that game lol.
by bengalinflorida on Jan 5, 2012 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
hell if the refs had called a fair game
we could have split with the afc north. up to the bengals though, its on them for not controlling those games and allowing the refs to dictate the game
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
your are not lying
last game was just plain silly with the refs…
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
If you saw a 6'6 450 pound dude
in bright green gloves flippin’ off the refs……that was my uncle
AJ Green = Optimus Prime
I think the offense numbers are mixed up
Check your passing and running offense. Seriously the Bengals average 208.8 yards a game on the ground and only 111 yards in the air?
Rather play Pats and save the Ravens for the AFC Championship!!
The “BIG TEST” will be the patriots.
What kind of weather should we root for to take Brady out of his comfort zone?
Belichick is a master of exposing weaknesses against the defenses that he faces
and Brady can pick apart much stronger secondaries than what he faces in Cincy, so
I’m praying for a game in which the weather can neutralize what Brady does best and
give us a chance at a close game going into the 4th quarter.
Remember………. Seattle vs. Saints last year (who could’ve imagined).
ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN IN THE PLAYOFFS!!
and winter weather can make the ball bounce funny sometimes.
If we can run the ball and control the clock and keep Brady off the field
and limit his possessions, then we ABSOLUTELY have a chance to win
because our "D" is way better than the Patriots!!
Question No. 4:
Who is the player on the Texans that the Bengals need to keep bottled up/contained the most (on either side of the ball)?
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by Anthony Cosenza on Jan 5, 2012 12:23 PM EST reply actions
Foster/Tate
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
+1
The Bengals defense has sucked at covering tight ends the last 20+ years.
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by Anthony Cosenza on Jan 5, 2012 12:28 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
I’m more worried about Andre Johnson. We didn’t face him earlier this year.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:24 PM EST up reply actions
I'm actually not that concerned with Johnson
Sure he’s a talented WR but I think that a lot of pressure on Yates could make Johnson a non factor.
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by Jason Garrison on Jan 5, 2012 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
Right
But if the ball is thrown up to Johnson, then he just goes up and grabs it. That scares me. Additionally the extra attention will leave the TEs and Kevin Walter a little more free.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
Really he doesnt go fight for the ball
Like AJ does. But he still does to an extent
AJ Green = Optimus Prime
RE:
Johnson at full speed/health is scary but he’s not there yet I don’t think.
Still a scary thought.
by JoeskiBroski on Jan 5, 2012 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
They have to stop Foster/Tate on offense
and on defense they need to make sure Dalton has a clean pocket, so guys like Connor Barwin and J.J. Watt.
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by Jason Garrison on Jan 5, 2012 12:25 PM EST up reply actions
I actually think that stifling Houston's Defense is key
If a rookie QB, rookie WR, rookie OC and a bunch of other young guys can beat the No.2 ranked defense on the road, that’s huge.
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by Anthony Cosenza on Jan 5, 2012 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
Which I believe we can
Dalton will be ready for this game I think.
Heading back home & indoor game.
by JoeskiBroski on Jan 5, 2012 12:27 PM EST up reply actions
So
Basically said everyone on Houston’s roster?
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
LOL yep
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by Anthony Cosenza on Jan 5, 2012 12:26 PM EST up reply actions
whoever has the football..
:ducking:
i know thats a copout answer. texans are so stacked with talent on offense. most people dont even bring up walter’s name as a threat (which he is). texans have a hydra of offensive talent, daniels, johnson, tate, foster, schaub (IR).
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
Foster/Tate.
Joining the crowd on this one.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
My big thought now is
if JJoe is reeling from an achilles injury, we need to be attacking him with AJ.
JJoe doesn’t play nearly as well when he’s hurting, and AJ could put some big numbers on him
RE
Let’s see. Bengals have won IN Houston since 2002. Haven’t beaten the Texans since 2005.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
To bengalinflorida
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Clean it up
-No pass interference in the red zone
-Hang on to the football
-Keep it cool, no personal fouls
PFT picks Texans to win
"But only the Bengals are lucky to even make the playoffs."
uh yeah, who were the Texans 3 losses at the end of the season to??Colts, Titans and Panthers….yeah…they really deserve it…….they are so much more supe
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
well, keep in mind we were still trying to EARN our spot the last 3 weeks - IIRC, the Texans had already locked up a spot
by Rocket_Man_G on Jan 5, 2012 12:29 PM EST up reply actions
yeah because a horrific division
The Texans are lucky they are in that division…period
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
Yep, the players lost focus and the coaches went into turtle-mode after the Cincy game.
Also:
- Andre was held out longer than he had to be to ensure he could play Saturday.
- Wade Phillips had surgery and missed the Carolina and Indy games.
- Mike Brisiel, our right guard, broke his leg in the 2nd quarter of the Bengals game (yes he finished the game with a broken leg). This disrupted the run game.
As for the Tennessee game specifically…
- Our starters played a quarter. Foster, Jospeh and Daniels were healthy inactives.
- Yates played 1 drive. A TE was playing OLB at the end because the backup went down. The starter was healthy, but we went with a TE to avoid an injury.
- Even with the JV in, all we needed was an extra point for OT. Instead we went for 2 after a false start just to ensure there was no OT.
And BTW, we went 3-1 against the AFC North this year. Our only “real” losses were to Oakland, Baltimore and New Orleans.
RE:
Broncos are even more lucky. If Marion Barber doesn’t fumble, the Broncos are out of the playoffs. Talk about stinking luck, not to mention a Raiders loss got them in.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:30 PM EST up reply actions
raiders had a rough season
rundmc gets healthy just one more game, bam, playoffs. Moore healthy for another game, similar result. campbell etc.
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
mike floria can &^%&*^%^$& himself.
twice.
he’s never given this team one bit of respect, nor will he.
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
+1
hate florio, he manages to add a negative spin onto every Bengals article
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
Florio HATES the Bengals
I mean LOATHES them. I think it’s because he’s so tight with Peter King, who also despises all things Bengals.
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by Anthony Cosenza on Jan 5, 2012 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
The only reason the Texans got to the playoffs was because they played in a weak division and had a spot wrapped up just after Schaub got injured.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
Bengals have three near Pro Bowlers
Put the game in their hands to start off, Dalton, Green, Gresham. Do what they did last time, get a big lead. After half time, Gruden will need to have a new game plan because it seems too often our offense dies in the second half due to defensive adjustments. Don’t forget Smokey Rome either, get him involved early and he might just have a good game.
AJ 150 yards , 2 TD’s
Gresham 100 yards, 1 TD
Benson 70 yards
Simpson 1 TD
That will win their first playoff game.
How big of a deal is momentum heading into the playoffs?
The Bengals won two of their last three and the Texans have lost three in a row to finish the season. Do you think that will play into the game on Saturday?
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I think we have the momentum
winning 2 of 3 compared to losing 3 straight to horrible teams……just sayin
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:31 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
But you have to wonder how sapped the Bengals were after losing to the Ravens. Sure they got in anyway, but they weren’t celebratory. Hopefully it only strengthen their resolve.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:32 PM EST up reply actions
yeah i think clements was the only happy one lol.
by bengalinflorida on Jan 5, 2012 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
Happy for him. I’ve always been a fan of his, really because of his tOSU days.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
in hind site, it probably was the best thing that happened
I think the players believed that they had to win and it was essentially a playoff game. now they get a “2nd” chance win in the playoffs.
AMAS
RE:
That’s the thing.
Marvin Lewis called Houston the biggest game of his coaching career. They lose.
Must-win at Baltimore for a playoff berth. They lose.
The high-stakes pressure games never have played out well for Lewis.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
I see what your point...
i really hope they this win and develop an mentality to win every game… we could have a dynasty in the making
AMAS
Note to Marvin
Only mention how big a game is after you winnone. This is one of those games.
by wiseking on Jan 5, 2012 2:53 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I don't like resting players before the playoffs
Like the Texans did. I think it really throws you off. And I think they have been on autopilot the last 3 weeks and it’ll be tough just to “turn the switch on”. Advantage Bengals
AJ Green = Optimus Prime
this is true
and Yates and Johnson havent really worked together at all…Dalton and Green are well….Dalton and Green the pro-bowl combo….jus sayin
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:33 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
Not just that. They’re the first rookie QB-WR duo to post 3,000 yards passing and 1,000 yards receiving.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:34 PM EST up reply actions
i think its important that the players and coaches stay on their routine that got them there
but it would have been big if we got some confidence with a blow out win before the season ended. I think momentum can be over rated at times.
AMAS
I'd actually say it's kinda big.
In the past couple of years, the Super Bowl contenders are usually teams that get a lot of momentum late and start rolling. The Chargers are generally a good counter-example but the Packers last year were just phenomenal after they got rolling late. I can’t wait to see the Lions this year and hope that they’re also a great example of that trend.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
Here's a good question:
Is anybody going to the game on Saturday?
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I wish!
the ONLY Bengals game I’ve ever been to was a loss to the Texans a few years ago
by Rocket_Man_G on Jan 5, 2012 12:35 PM EST up reply actions
Nope
I’m Man-cavin’ it.
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by Anthony Cosenza on Jan 5, 2012 12:36 PM EST up reply actions
HDeezzy
in my living reezy
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
no but
this will be the first time i get to watch on tv and not the computer :-)
by bengalinflorida on Jan 5, 2012 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
Only person I've seen going
is Mickey from WhoDeyFans
by JoeskiBroski on Jan 5, 2012 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
On earlier "who'd we rather play"?
Imagine 50 mph winds and Brady unable to throw to TE’s or anyone else
Then my friend, Our run game vs. their "D"
and their run game vs. our "D" Who do you think wins that match-up?
We need to control the clock, keep Brady on the sidelines and we would definitely
have a good shot at winning.
With the above scenario, it could play out that way.
I really believe they could beat the Pats.
by JoeskiBroski on Jan 5, 2012 12:37 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
I’m one that’s very doubtful. They literally have to play their best game without a doubt to do it. Our offense can’t keep up with Brady. Defensive pass rush has to be nuts to throw him out of rhythm.
But I would love the chance to see our boys give it a try.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:38 PM EST up reply actions
true
It is hard to imagine Dalton hanging with Brady…but like you said…I would love to see us try
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
It would be a challenge,
but they could keep up if the D played lights out.
Plus Gresh, Green & Simpson would terrorize their secondary.
by JoeskiBroski on Jan 5, 2012 12:39 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
Green yes.
But really. Do teams worry THAT much about Simpson, who has only caught 50 of 105 passes targeted to him?
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:41 PM EST up reply actions
If the Texans bottle up Green,
Simpson having a big game could be the difference between and win and a loss.
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by Jason Garrison on Jan 5, 2012 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
yeah simpson
had a few smack him in the hands last week
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
He could,
unlikely but still.
Their secondary is pitiful.
by JoeskiBroski on Jan 5, 2012 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
like you said as well
our team would have to play a full game
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
The dolphins and bills gave them a run for their money
The patriots can be beat.
by cincyboi on Jan 5, 2012 12:42 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Adam Jones returned a kick or two recently didn't he?
I thought they were done with that when we got thin at DB. Wonder if we’ll see him return any this game…
RE:
Jones has returned two punts all season.
The 63-yarder against the Seahawks and a one against the Arizona Cardinals.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:40 PM EST up reply actions
Brandon Tate
Actually think that Brandon Tate has done a fair job lately.
In two of the past three games he’s averaged over 11 yards per punt return, and he had one of his best game against the Rams.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
All us Bengals in Florida need to hook-up at One Sports Bar this Saturday.
I’m always at “The Black Pearl” on Commercial Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale.
Any other Suggestions??
RE:
Create a FanPost and see if you can’t get more people. Call it the Florida Chapter of CJ. :-)
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:39 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
they could even get orange and black mc jackets
with patches for the florida chapter of cj..
(appears i’ve been watching too much sons of anarchy)
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
RE:
That show is badass.
I’m definitely getting a patch that says “President” and “Original Nine”
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
+1 lol
that is hilarious…just put a tiger as the bear….nice
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
i've seen it that before (lol)
its like bernard the bear directed by jerry bruckheimer
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
Who would you rather see more?
Cedric Benson or Bernard Scott?
Or would you rather they split carries?
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Scott.
I was furious that they took him out after he scored that TD on Sunday.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
RE:
I have no good answer.
I love Scott’s elusiveness, but he’s one of those “all or nothing” guys and this year has been a lot more nothing than something with him.
On the other hand, Benson pisses me off so much.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
This is where I stand
I don’t really view Scott as any better than Benson after this year.
by Oregonbengalsfan on Jan 5, 2012 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
i'm of the opinion
bengals need to move on from scott and benson in 2012. sign a hands back like LT in fa, draft a running back (not sure who since montee ball is staying in college), and let leonard have more carries in 2012
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
I think they should keep scott but lose Benson
We haven’t really seen enough of Scott to let him walk away in my opinion. Benson, on the other hand, we’ve seen entirely too much of.
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by Jason Garrison on Jan 5, 2012 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
I like Scott.
I think he can stay for at least one more year. He’s a change of pace guy and he seems to accept that. He’s also a capable spot starter. We need someone other than Benson though. Scott can’t be Benson and the coaches like to think he can be (Scott runs up the gut make me so mad).
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
last week
Scott 25 yard Td (after missing a TD pass that smacked him in the hands)
Benson – a few 6-7 yard plays
SCOTT…
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
Benson on the first drive
Scott on the second. Whoever does better stay with them for the rest of the game.
AJ Green = Optimus Prime
RE:
I would say more snaps for Scott in the first half, ease Benson into the second half to milk the clock if they have the lead.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
Benson was his most effective in 2009 when the Bengals were holding onto a lead and Benson pounded the football on a defense that tired out.
But he hasn’t been capable of that this year — but the Bengals don’t have that great of a rushing offensive line this year either.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
it's funny because it's mostly the same guys.
actually it’s pretty much the exact same guys other than mcglynn and smith.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
Other than McGlynn and Smith?
That’s 40% of your offensive line. ;-)
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:50 PM EST up reply actions
Up until the Texans game, it was Bobbie Williams.
And Smith was the projected starter in ’09.
;|
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
we need guards
like mars needs women or moms or whatever. the bengals need guards. that should be the theme of the off season. 2 guards, a #1 cb, resign nelson at FS, get a starting SS, find a stud rb, and retain zimmer.
anything short of that is a failure to address what we need most.
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
that makes me wonder if someone is tipping the play somehow
if someone has developed a bad habit that screams “I’ts a run play right by me!” and the defenses are picking up on it.
Merry Who-Dey, everybody!!
Very true
Our guards dictate that we can’t run up the middle. Swing it outside with Scott and maybe we have more success?
AJ Green = Optimus Prime
Instead they feel Scott needs straight up the middle...
by JoeskiBroski on Jan 5, 2012 12:51 PM EST up reply actions
*shrug* Benson, I guess
tell him he can come back next year if he gets 200 yds and 2 tds and 0 fumbles
by Rocket_Man_G on Jan 5, 2012 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
He won’t be back. Belief that the team and Benson will part ways after this season.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:46 PM EST up reply actions
depends
if brown can get benson cheap, what are the odds he resigns him. (probably better than you or i would like)
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
RE:
One report suggested that there’s a mutual split that’s going to happen after this season.
I don’t think the Bengals will bring him back anyway.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
He's been nothing but a detriment to the team after '09.
I’m grateful for his one good year happening with us but for the best of both of us, he needs to leave.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
wish benson luck
he wont be able to start for any other team in the nfl. he’ll be a spot starter at most, depth more than likely.
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
If he came back,
it’d be the surprise of the century.
The whole team’s had it with him
by JoeskiBroski on Jan 5, 2012 12:48 PM EST up reply actions
"lets take a look at the bengals new team rap"
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
RE:
We’ve put that in lockdown until the Bengals win a playoff game.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
Rather see alot more BRIAN LEONARD out of the backfield.
WE need to get Brian a lot more touches.
He is clutch, has a nose for the sticks and would surprise the Texans.
Their not really expecting him.
+1
we need him on every 3rd and 1….at least as a decoy…
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:47 PM EST up reply actions
Leonard's good but he knows his role and he does his role well.
He’s a third-down back and I don’t expect to see him getting actual touches on first and second down. I miss him leaping people but we really can’t be too demanding.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
apparently his role is to sit on the bench
and watch other backs get 3 yards per carry or less. or 1 yard or less when they need 1 yard or more..
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
//shrug
I think the other reason why you don’t hear much from him is because he usually is on third down but he’s such a good pass blocker that they leave him back there rather than have him take the snap. In Brat’s offenses, he was usually the #1 or #2 option on third down. He seems to be a much lower checkdown in Gruden’s.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
that shovel pass that Brat would call....I hated it...but it usually worked
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
WHITE LIGHTNING
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by Anthony Cosenza on Jan 5, 2012 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
Best active "football player" on the team. The other is Shipley.
Both of these guys were born to play football. My two favorite Bengals.
"If we always agree, one of us is not necessary"
Maybe if Gruden stop running on 1st downs
Or stop running out of running formations Benson and Scott can show us what they are capable of. Sometimes Gruden should spread the field then run the ball.
by cincyboi on Jan 5, 2012 12:49 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I think that has been the most frustrating aspect of Benson this season
His attitude bothers just as much as his YPC and his fumbles.
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by Jason Garrison on Jan 5, 2012 12:52 PM EST up reply actions
The game where he was SCREAMING at Dalton
sealed the deal for me, i don;t remember which game exactly but it was a muffed hand off & he went nuts.
Get out.
by JoeskiBroski on Jan 5, 2012 12:53 PM EST up reply actions
Benson can pout his way off this team
I find it extremely hard to believe we keep him after the season….I think he is our last attitude conquest in this locker room that needs to be cleaned out….done with Rudy Johnson 2.0
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
Rudi Johnson was a better back than Benson. So Benson would be like Rudi Johnson 0.5.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:55 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
lol
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
I watched his locker room interview from tuesday
and he basically blamed the last Texan game on not running the ball enough in he 2nd half…….WTF you got negative yardage every damn time you touched the ball
AJ Green = Optimus Prime
RE:
Right. What was it, like -1 yards on eight carries?
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
Hillis would solve that problem for us.
"If we always agree, one of us is not necessary"
Offensive Line And The Running Game
Doc talked about the differences of the 2009 and 2011 running game. Here’s a few thoughts.
Whitworth has had a down year in the running game, Jermaine Gresham run blocking is dare I say, slightly worse than Daniel Coats and honestly, Jeremi Johnson is a far superior run blocker than Chris Pressley. And plus we had Evan Mathis blocking the first half of the season.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:53 PM EST reply actions
Yep.
Bad choice on Alexander’s to let half the guys he’s let out the door go. He seriously needs to be ****canned for no other reason than his complete lack of evaluation of the better players (MATHIS).
Gresham’s Gresham. He’s not a blocker, nor was he ever advertised as much. We should be using him less as that and more as another pass catcher.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
never figured i've be on the tar and feather band wagon for alexander
however, the questionable decisions about who should or shouldn’t be on the bengals line for the past 5 years or so has made me forget about alexander’s first 13 years with the team.
if he would just move smith to guard, i’d shutup for a few years more and mind my own thoughts about the o-line.
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
The bengals do need a better Fullback
Leach has made Ray Rice an even better runner than he already was. Anyone watch turning point last night? The guy is a beast. A full back in the offseason is a must
by cincyboi on Jan 5, 2012 12:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Yeh I'd like a better fullback too but good luck finding one in this day and age.
I’ll take Pressley simply because he is a true fullback.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
There was a 3rd and one last week
where all he had to do was make one cut to the left and he would have just fallen for a first but he ran right into the line. Horrible.
RE:
That’s the thing about Benson, he doesn’t make things happen.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:54 PM EST up reply actions
Exactly
Benson can run the ball if there’s a hole big enough for me to get through it but when all the holes are filled, he just runs into somebody, it’s almost like he’s running with a blindfold on.
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by Jason Garrison on Jan 5, 2012 12:55 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
And god forbid if he loses his balance by a sudden gust of 5 MPH winds.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:56 PM EST up reply actions
Benson is a paycheck player
he knows that if he has a great game…his chances of being picked up and getting paid will increase in the off-season…hopefully this motivates him enough to do well
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
That wind may jar the ball loose, too.
by LeapingLeonard on Jan 5, 2012 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
He never learns. Watch his touches against Baltimore. The football is out wide again most of the time. And I do think, if I recall right, that he almost lost another against the Ravens.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
lacks field vision, awareness, elusiveness
benson has one thing, he’s durable. thats it.
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
Too many times
Benson is running up his OWN lineman backs and misses holes
by cincyboi on Jan 5, 2012 12:57 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Benson's problems of late
also correspond to the Bengals sucking the last 6 weeks. If not fumbles, its lousy running to daylight. I wish Scott could have done better but he’s not shined either. Maybe Saturday he does.
Can you imagine if Leon Hall were Healthy all this time?
The whole dynamic of our defense changed when he went out
Amazing how that one great, Hard working, super talented player changed
the Whole look and capabilities of what we can do on “D”.
I'd really love for him to be here with Adam Jones healthy.
Instead we’ve got Kelly frickin’ Jennings running around.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
RE:
Speaking of which, he’s finally off his crutches. Just not ready to run yet.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:57 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
The Bengals built their defense around their cornerbacks’ ability to leave them on an island. If he was here still, I’d be much more confident.
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by Jason Garrison on Jan 5, 2012 12:58 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
Preview to the draft? Another first round CB?
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
I personally think that's what they need to do
Hall would be better with a top-notch CB in the backfield with him again too.
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by Jason Garrison on Jan 5, 2012 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
we have to...unless there is a great Saftey or O line at this spot
at pick 17…I would say best available based on our needs
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
If Richardson's not there, I'd almost have to go DeCastro or a CB.
If DeCastro’s not there too, welp
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
richardson is probably the only truely great back left in the top 3 rounds now
that it appears montee ball is staying in college another year
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
Richardson
we need to give up the talk about this guy…he is a top ten pick period…there is no chance he will fall to us
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
That's what everyone said about Fairley last year, especially after the BCS game.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
Players fall.
Especially RBs, for any number of reasons. If he doesn’t play well in the Championship game, if he has a poor workout or combine, there’s any number of reasons to see him playing in stripes next season.
And that’s not counting us trading up for him but gog forbid that happening.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
Yeh.
So we’re practically scouring lower rounds or going for FAs this year if we can’t get Richardson. There’s just no one else out there that can really be the type of guy we expect Benson to be.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
bush from oakland
he’s similar to benson, probably not going to be resigned in oakland, and could be serviceable for cincy if there are no other options.
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
I'd take Bush.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
got to
i can almost see the bengals needing to draft a CB and then a safety in the 1st with a guard being needed in the second.
this does assume that the bengals would have signed the best fa rb available so that wouldnt be a need at the time of the draft.
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
I don't think there's a safety worth taking in the first though.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
its going to be a reach
really hoping the bengals sign a rb in fa (the draft options are thinning out) and the ss options in the early rounds of the draft don’t look like starters (hoping we target someone in fa)
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
RE:
Robert Sands and Taylor Mays will have a greater role on this team later. They are essentially “development projects” right now.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
mays is going to be a special teams specialist or a project lb in 2012/3
doubt he’s going to become the safety they hoped for when they traded for him. sands, who knows. he’s rarely in the game this year.
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
I'd rather them go BPA than reach for a safety in the first.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
Exactly.
We don’t really have that anymore and we nearly lost that when we lost Joseph. Zimmer was complaining about having to change the defensive schemes because they lost Joseph. Clements made up for it, but he’s not the same.
We absolutely need a top-flight guy in either FA or the draft. It’s how our defense works and if we don’t have that, the rest of our defense suffers pretty drastically.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
Zimmer
Was piiiiiised off losing Joseph.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 1:01 PM EST up reply actions
I think we all were.
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by Jason Garrison on Jan 5, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
He certainly wasn't alone in that.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
yup
i’d still punch mike brown in the nads if i were given the chance. the loss of jojo is never going to sit with me.
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
I'm equally as pissed about the sheer number of press he received afterwards.
It’s like people never realized just how good of a CB he was here. He goes to Texas, suddenly they get good, and everyone’s like “huh, bengals fans were right.”
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
by Doc Scratch on Jan 5, 2012 1:12 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Like I have said before. He wanted out. I dnn't want anyone here who doesn't want to be here.
"If we always agree, one of us is not necessary"
I think our secondary has stepped up these last couple of weeks
But I would still feel better with Hall out there
AJ Green = Optimus Prime
the thing about Hall
people forget…Hall was not having the greatest year…he was kind of getting beat all over the place…not saying that he isnt valued, but he was not doing well either
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
I agree
they both had great chemistry between them and worked well together…Its crazy..our biggest strength for so long is now our biggest weakness
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 1:02 PM EST up reply actions
I think Hall would do well in the slot.
With Jones and Clements/Rookie on the outside.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
Hall
Hall was beaten on a couple of big plays for sure. That’s what we remember the most.
But six of the nine games he played this year, he limited opposing quarterbacks to a passer rating below 70.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 1:03 PM EST up reply actions
yeah I just have the big plays stuck in my head
I definitely want him back…no question
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 1:04 PM EST up reply actions
Pretty good CB if you ask me.
Question is, can he come back from an injury like that?
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
RE:
Back before the first regular season game? There are doubts. It’s not like Palmer’s return, you know? Hall needs the ability to make sudden cuts.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
I meant more from the injury in general.
Yes, he’ll come back and play, but will he be the Hall we know right now?
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
Dude, Hall was playing "shut down" (w/the exception of 2 plays) before he got hurt
Look what’s happened to the “D” since he’s been out.
he wasnt in the hemisphere of lights out this year
but his loss did impact did hurt us
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 6:24 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
Skelton, Flacco and what’s his name from St. Louis? Not much to step up against.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 1:00 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah Jennings was actually in good position last week.
I was shocked he had tight coverage on Smith on a deep ball. And he made a play on a slant route to the TE on an all out blitz
by cincyboi on Jan 5, 2012 1:01 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Maybe earlier in the year Jennings wasn't 100% and was still learning the playbook
Early in the year he did have a hamstring issue. Hopefully he stay playing like he has and can keep it up for next year and can be a good nickel or 4th cornerback
by cincyboi on Jan 5, 2012 1:05 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
err
take at a look at the defensive rankings week by week since hall went down. it tells another story.
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
Well I just meant the last 2-3 games
The secondary hasn’t really given up the huge play
AJ Green = Optimus Prime
interesting stat
+1 for that
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
Make sure you reply directly to those comments. Or else people will just think you’re randomizing comments. :-D
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 12:59 PM EST up reply actions
Who in your opinion was a bigger pro bowl snub
Dalton, Atkins or somebody else?
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Atkins
Dalton is kind of getting in there by default..injuries and just plain bad AFC qb play is why he is the first alternate…but Geno has had a great year
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
def atkins
for being rated the the best DT in the league and not get in is embarrassing
for the process…
AD to AJ = TD!!
by Toasted_Orange_Monster on Jan 5, 2012 1:05 PM EST up reply actions
led team in penalties
not this year
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
Thought other guys were bigger snubs. If the one Texans tackle made it over Whitworth, then I wouldn’t have a problem. But I do think that Whit had a better season than Ferguson and Jake Long.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 1:06 PM EST up reply actions
I love Whitworth
but I don’t think he deserved a spot in the pro bowl this year. Hopefully he bounces back next season.
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by Jason Garrison on Jan 5, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
I’m not sure half of the Pro Bowl roster deserved a spot, to be honest.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Well that's a given
The pro bowl is a joke… it’s just a popularity contest.
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by Jason Garrison on Jan 5, 2012 1:08 PM EST up reply actions
It really is
That being known, acknowledged and being the case, wouldn’t a debate about who was snubbed be irrelevant at that point?
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
Good point
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by Jason Garrison on Jan 5, 2012 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
That’s what she said.
Hey-oooooo.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 1:10 PM EST up reply actions
see Ravens
all name recognition these days…no objectivity at all
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 1:08 PM EST up reply actions
I think whit deserved it last year
this years hes been a little more shaky than last year not that he hasn’t done his part just not as solid as last year….
AD to AJ = TD!!
by Toasted_Orange_Monster on Jan 5, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
+1
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
Duane Brown's more deserving than Whit.
If you don’t know who that is, shame.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
Atkins.
Best DT in the AFC.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
Bengalinflorida
Please write me. I promise I’m a well adjusted Bengal fan w/a family and community ties.
I’m not a psycho, I’m just wanting to talk Bengals w/a fellow tiger.
Thanks, I appreciate it.
RE:
Make sure you click “reply” to the response you’re writing to.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 1:08 PM EST up reply actions
How is AJ's shoulder ?
I have not seen anything about it and he seed a little slowed down that last game…
AD to AJ = TD!!
by Toasted_Orange_Monster on Jan 5, 2012 1:06 PM EST reply actions
RE: Haven't heard much
But, usually shoulder sprains/separations are nagging injuries. They are often sore and have a tendency to pop out of place from now and again, but he’s playing through it by all indications…
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by Anthony Cosenza on Jan 5, 2012 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
ok I hope so
we need him at full strength….
AD to AJ = TD!!
by Toasted_Orange_Monster on Jan 5, 2012 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
+1
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 1:07 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
Make sure you click “reply” to the response you’re writing to.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 1:08 PM EST up reply actions
is this a joke???
Tebow? from your previous comments I would have thought more of you haha….jkjk just ribbing ya
AD to AJ = TD!!
by Toasted_Orange_Monster on Jan 5, 2012 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
point was
people are gits about voting. at times, i think the “fan voting” is nothing but a PR firm with a few computers running scripts.
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
RE:
With regional populations vastly different voting for their own teams.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
I could see that ....
Tebow def had the upper hand being so amazing hahaha….. yeah I guess popularity is not just for High School giddy girls or blabbering flocks of chatty kathy’s
AD to AJ = TD!!
by Toasted_Orange_Monster on Jan 5, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
i thought the pro bowl was the players?
is it players coaches and fans?
AD to AJ = TD!!
by Toasted_Orange_Monster on Jan 5, 2012 1:08 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
Yes to all.
Votes go 1/3 fans, 1/3 players and 1/3 coaches.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 1:09 PM EST up reply actions
ahhh
ok I wasn’t sure…. I always thought it was just he players and coaches …
AD to AJ = TD!!
by Toasted_Orange_Monster on Jan 5, 2012 1:11 PM EST up reply actions
Nah.
I think it should just be left up to the guys that comprise FO and PFF.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
How else Could Whitworth be left out?
With Fans voting it’s all about name recognition, not who really deserves to go to the Pro-Bowl
Make sure you click "reply" to the response you’re writing to.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 1:10 PM EST up reply actions
Where's the "Reply" button??
and I’ve also been wondering all year, What is a “Rec”??
if you agree with the statement
or feel strongly about it I think ….
AD to AJ = TD!!
by Toasted_Orange_Monster on Jan 5, 2012 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
Reply button is under the comment to the right next to actions.
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by Jason Garrison on Jan 5, 2012 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
"Rec"
Means your recommend that comment because you really like it.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 1:13 PM EST up reply actions
Live Chat
Thoughts?
Do you guys think that this worked?
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I love it
We should do this every week.
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by Jason Garrison on Jan 5, 2012 1:14 PM EST up reply actions
Sorry.
I had a massage scheduled at high noon. But I loved reading the thread. Lots of good stuff in here.
Brian Leonard should get more touches. Check.
Scott should get the start and stay in. Make Benson #2. It should piss him off and make Ced run harder and less dance dance revolution.
Yates is going to feel some pain. From multiple angles.
Gruden better have conjured up some new plays. His full house addition to the playbook was great.
See you all next Thursday to discuss the NE Hoodies.
Wrong! Conan! What is best in life?
To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women.
probably the most interaction I've ever had with CJ people, loved it
hope if you do it regularly, it’ll work with my schedule when I go back to school next week
loved it
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 1:16 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
this reminds me
josh, what are the odds you could land one of the ben-gals for a moderated chat like this..
nah would never work. 40 guys all asking the same question over and over, whats it like to be a hot chix?
kidding aside, what about bringing in someone like john thorton for a moderated chat? he’s always got solid insight into the bengals, keeps a good online presence, and does interact with the fans.
"the bengals are not a west of the 104 longitude team."
I've seen other blogs do this.
Pride of Detroit got one of their DLinemen to show up and chat (I think it might’ve been Avril), we should see what we can do to get in contact with some of the players.
But yeh, Bengals, no. :|
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
Write them...
I’m pretty sure I can get Jerome on here!!!
"Men often become what they believe themselves to be. If I believe I cannot do something, it makes me incapable of doing it. But when I believe I can, I then acquire the ability to do it even if I didn't have it in the beginning."
by Dwight Carter on Jan 5, 2012 1:40 PM EST up reply actions
Not this month though
He’ll be practicing =)!
"Men often become what they believe themselves to be. If I believe I cannot do something, it makes me incapable of doing it. But when I believe I can, I then acquire the ability to do it even if I didn't have it in the beginning."
by Dwight Carter on Jan 5, 2012 1:40 PM EST up reply actions
Looks like a sucess to me =)!
"Men often become what they believe themselves to be. If I believe I cannot do something, it makes me incapable of doing it. But when I believe I can, I then acquire the ability to do it even if I didn't have it in the beginning."
by Dwight Carter on Jan 5, 2012 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
Dwight was up buddy
I love seeing ya battling other fans all over the place…WHODEY
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
Just wait till we win afterwards lol!!!
"Men often become what they believe themselves to be. If I believe I cannot do something, it makes me incapable of doing it. But when I believe I can, I then acquire the ability to do it even if I didn't have it in the beginning."
by Dwight Carter on Jan 5, 2012 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
lol
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 1:21 PM EST up reply actions
Yes.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
Awesome
Although I didn’t get to provide much input… work never stops. Hell I just took a week and a half vacation, and I still had to log in from home as nobody knows what I do.
by Oregonbengalsfan on Jan 5, 2012 1:19 PM EST up reply actions
Hell yes...
Keep it going. I love talking football with you guys.
by cincyboi on Jan 5, 2012 1:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
RE
Actions → Rec
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
I you hit actions,
Rec is the first option.
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by Jason Garrison on Jan 5, 2012 1:15 PM EST up reply actions
I've wanted ask how to add a sig
the light grey quites qt the end of comments.. good morning hello you all
go to your profile
add signature
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 1:17 PM EST up reply actions
ol Malor
that guys is insane..picked us lose against the Ravens 38-10….gotta love that guy…the craziest part about it, their blog actually published it
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 1:20 PM EST up reply actions
Josh, ONE LAST QUESTION.
How is Andy??
I mean Really, How is he ? (FLU).
RE:
Returned to practice today.
Said he went to the hospital yesterday too.
But should be fine.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 1:18 PM EST up reply actions
Open Thread
Alright guys.
We’ll keep this up for an open thread now so continue the discussions if you want. I have to leave the closet where I hid to return to my day job. ;-)
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you have a day job?
this is news to me
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
Seriously though, with this type of coverage and the quality of the posting is pretty phenomenal.
SBNation is quite literally the best network of sports blogs on the web, I’m surprised there hasn’t been any method of paying you guys for this type of work. It’s better than the drivel ESPN pushes out.
Problem is, I can easily see the obvious solution being either ads or In$ider bs.
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
this whole concept of the "internets" can get confusing
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 1:22 PM EST up reply actions
founder of the "internets"
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 1:25 PM EST up reply actions
I thought that was this guy
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
the term "internets"
it was a joke because Bush said he was going to check something on the “internets”
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 1:28 PM EST up reply actions
the al gore thing was also a joke
because he claimed to have invented the internet
"It’s time people started realizing just how good a player Carlos Dunlap already is, and that starts with the Bengals. They gave him a season-high 58 snaps and what was the result? Carnage on the right side of the Seattle line." -Pro Football Focus
lol
+1
"In a battle between patience and power, patience always wins"
by ticalcaldwell on Jan 5, 2012 6:24 PM EST up reply actions
By the way
Can someone help gratefulmax on how to respond to specific comments? :-)
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i had the same problem when i first came on here people yelling at me saying hit the reply button lol.
by bengalinflorida on Jan 5, 2012 1:24 PM EST up reply actions
Now I see how it works.
bengalinflorida, Are you going to get in touch with me?
We gotta be sharp,..
Capitalize on opportunities, no bone head plays, and we’ll win… Boom
Old and in the way.
Great Jerry Album
Wrong! Conan! What is best in life?
To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of their women.
It'll be back next week
"Men often become what they believe themselves to be. If I believe I cannot do something, it makes me incapable of doing it. But when I believe I can, I then acquire the ability to do it even if I didn't have it in the beginning."
by Dwight Carter on Jan 5, 2012 1:43 PM EST up reply actions
noon
on thursdays
"Men often become what they believe themselves to be. If I believe I cannot do something, it makes me incapable of doing it. But when I believe I can, I then acquire the ability to do it even if I didn't have it in the beginning."
by Dwight Carter on Jan 5, 2012 1:43 PM EST up reply actions
RE:
I guess we’re going to be back at noon next Thursday. Lol
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by Josh Kirkendall on Jan 5, 2012 4:17 PM EST up reply actions
WHO-DEY!!
"What we do in life echoes in eternity"
Maximus*
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