Winning when no one expects it is fun. Winning when you are supposed to win is hard.

[Daddy-O]

(04-25-2022, 06:02 PM)Whacked Wrote: IMHO ….

The reasons we may not repeat despite having the same talent (actually, much improved)…..

1. Our schedule last year vs this year: apples and oranges.

2. We avoided COVID and injuries while others did not (Rat Turds and Browns)

3. It took other teams way too long to use a better D-scheme to shut Chase down.
He ran wild for 3/4’s of the season and had such a ridiculous impact. This slowed down
considerably once other teams got smart.

4. The AFCN just got much better

5. As did the Dolphins, Bills, Raiders, Broncos and Chiefs.

I just don’t see a SB appearance due to the above.

No doubt a bunch of teams in the AFC are much improved, but so too are the Bengals.  Additionally, Burrow will finally have a full "normal" offseason to prepare.  And don't forget each of these AFC teams play each other as well so it will be a dogfight all year.

One thing's for sure, the Bengals unlike other years will have high expectations just like the other top teams.  Sundays will be so fun because every weekend will be so important.  Can't wait.

Why not us.....again!