08-24-2015, 02:14 PM
(08-22-2015, 09:12 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: There was an interview with the local guy covering the putzburg steelers on NFL Network the other day. They were going over the perceived strengths and weaknesses of the team, their injury status to certain players, and their general outlook for the season.
Being who they are, of course they feel this could be a Super Bowl caliber team. As they went through both sides of the ball, I couldn't help but see the similarities between the current steeler team and the 2005 Bengals. High-powered offense. Multiple threats at WR. Strong running game. Strong (puke) QB play. However, there are lots of concerns on the defense. A lack of a pass rush. Inexperience in the secondary. They concluded that to make the big game, they would need to step it up defensively because they might have a tough time outscoring teams like Indy and New England.
As I was comparing what I think I know about this year's Bengal's squad. I see the Bengals more like the 2005 steeler team: Strong defense. Depth in the secondary. Veterans. Tough defensive line. A good offense, but not an "air-it-out-all-day" type...more balanced. A strong running game (something the Bengals have not had in some time). Experienced. The Bengals aren't really relying on too many rookies to be impact players. They have a fairly experienced, veteran group at the key positions on both sides of the line.
I sure hope the season ends for this year's Bengals the way it ended for that 2005 putzburg team.
Wow, hadn't really thought of this before. Pretty accurate comparison IMHO. Nice thread.
