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I certainly think we CAN, but im not sure we have good odds just yet. Fix up the OL and maybe snag another solid pass rusher or corner and our SB window will be wide open for a while.
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(01-08-2022, 12:51 AM)psychdoctor Wrote: I sort of remember the two SB teams from years past. The first was so unexpected. But the Boomer team had similar vibes to this team.
They are 1-8 in wildcard games
And have 7 playoff losses in a row, as everyone knows.
Talking super bowl before winning a single playoff game is dumb
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If we play like we did in the second half of the Chiefs game, we can beat anyone. If we go on a turnover/shoot-ourselves-in-the-foot spree, we will be an early exit. We could've/should've beat the Packers and did beat the Chiefs and they are the 2 best teams in the NFL so its definitely possible. SB aside, if we stay hot and dont shoot ourselves in the foot we should see our first playoff win in a loooong time.
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I think that if they do make it to the SB they'll likely run into the same problem the Chiefs ran into against TB when their Oline just couldn't hang..
I could be wrong and certainly hope I am, but I don't necessarily think they're quite there. Still missing a piece or two up front..
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Yes, this is a playoff team with Burrow at QB. The defense is suspect but the offense can overcome that. At the same time we’re top 10 in sacks. We can 100% shut down an elite offense when it counts. We also have the best receivers in the NFL. How many Bengals fans thought we could have made a run in 2005? It’s time to revitalize that enthusiasm