05-22-2022, 09:08 AM
(05-22-2022, 08:41 AM)TheCincinnatiKid Wrote: Think the context is important here too, specifically in respect of the Bengals. We clearly overachieved expectations last year, not sure too many would've had us winning 10 games before the season, let alone taking the division etc. This year was more likely expected to be our push.
And yet we're here now with a Superbowl run under our belts, and a very active FA to go with it. Most of our key guys (particularly on offence) are still new to the league, and so the hope is that they kick on development-wise as well.
Of course, nothing is linear in terms of progression in the NFL, and a bunch of other teams got better as well. But on paper the 10 win Bengals from last year should be a better team this year. On paper we're clearly in the conversation when it comes to teams who can win the Superbowl next year.
Coach Taylor has said it 1000 times. The first goal is winning the division. What they did on defense in the draft seemed to zero in on that. Baltimore from numerous fronts had a great draft. Some say it was great but others say it didn’t really address their needs. Regardless beating Baltimore is as important as it gets.
