12-09-2018, 03:01 PM
(12-09-2018, 01:55 PM)Lucidus Wrote: It seems you've chosen to surmise his message based predominantly on a couple of key words. If you look at the overall context of what he's saying, the suggestion seems to be -- don't get your hopes up because next year will just be more of the same.
Of course, I can't speak for him, but this is my interpretation of his post, give that he clearly states:
"Remember this moment and you won't be in traction this time next year because you know its coming."
If that is the case, I don't find it at all unreasonable, even if others would choose a different approach. It's simply the tempering of expectations as to not be disappointed. You may choose a different, much more optimistic mindset and that's fine. However, to condemn and belittle those that don't exactly share that optimism or hopefulness seems to fall dangerously close to the "I'm a better fan that you" category.
I have no idea whether you intend it to come off like that; I'm just letting you know how it appears to me.
You are exactly right, your posts are dead on with the interpretation of my post. It amazes me how many people this time of year are so disappointed with how the team ends up because they thought small changes were enough to get the Bengals over the hump and winning playoff games. If I touch a hot stove and burn myself should I expect a different result if I touch it again later when its just as hot but in a different place?
As for Fred posting on here, it's comical on how hard he tries pushing buttons. He is as predictable going with the boards opposite views to ruffle feathers as the Bengals are under the Lewis/Brown leadership.
