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(12-07-2018, 08:29 PM)fredtoast Wrote: So which is it?

Obviously it’s both, but only one truly matters. You know this. Teams that are run with championship goals look at regular season wins as a given. You have to win enough to get into the postseason. However, only postseason excellence results in titles. Merely getting there is compulsory to well run organizations. Winning once they get there on a consistent basis on challenging for titles is the ultimate goal.

Do orgs like the Pats and sadly, the Steelers care about Division Titles? No, those are just compulsory steps on the yearly goal of Playoff wins, Super Bowl berths, and titles. The sad thing is I remember right before Kraft took over the Pats. The Bengals and Pats (with Chris Warren) were battling for the league’s worst record. Now the Pats have 5 titles and 30+ Playoff victories since the late 90’s. The Bengals, as you state, have a couple of Division Titles and some Wild Card berths, with a sparkling, historic 0-7 record in the season that truly counts.

At the end of the day, I’m not looking to attack you. However, I find it baffling that you defend mediocrity and lukewarm accomplishments like they’re somehow more noteworthy than they are. The Bengals under Mike Brown have been abominable. Under Marvin, they’ve been the equivalent of a participation trophy. There’s no way to paper over the ineptitude emanating from them. I guess we will just agree to disagree. Peace.