2005, Roles Reversed

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(08-22-2015, 10:55 AM)Daddy-O Wrote: It is ironic how similar when compared to 2005 as you indicated, from a reversal perspective.  I think this years Bengals have a much better receiving group across the board - if they stay healthy.  

That year (2005) the Pitt defense was really at their prime and a load for everybody.  Only a team like the Bengals that year gave them fits because we had the 3 receivers who could really spread them out down the field (Chris Henry being the x-factor).  If only Palmer wouldn't have gone down?

This years Bengal defense can be very good but again, it all depends on a healthy season.

Every team sustains injuries and that's why depth is so important.  But it seems like we've been hit in very key spots the last couple of years.  Maybe this is the year the stars align for our guys for a change!

With you on the injuries.  I hear all the time how "every team has them" and that is just excuse-making.  I understand that they do hit every team, but the team that usually wins the big game is often the one that maintains the greatest number of their players healthy. 

I disagree, however, about this year's Bengals receiving corps in relation to the 2005 squad.  AJ, Sanu, and Jones do not compare to Chad, TJ, and Henry.  They are simply not in their league at this time.  This year's squad could be even more like that 2005 steeler offense because this team has Eifert, which the 2005 Bengals had no equal. 

Regardless, I do believe this year's Bengals are very well constructed for a playoff run.  (Cue the "have to win round 1 first" cynics).