05-31-2019, 10:27 AM
(05-30-2019, 11:40 PM)Circleville Guy Wrote: I went 8-8. I’ve learned not to set my expectations too high when it comes to the Bengals. It can’t be solely about the record though, his decisions have to be looked at too. Look at Bell and the Reds, they’re just under.500 and I think Bell has been very poor managing.
My 8 & 8 vote comes down to what Marv did in his first year.
Remember that we had a DISMAL record the year before Marv. We weren't doing too badly during Marv's first year ... then we beat the 9-0 (I think) Chiefs in the 10th game.
That ONE GAME gave the fans HOPE, regardless of what happened in the remaining 6 games. We ended up that season at 8 & 8 but the fans had HOPE for the next season.
So for me ... and as a lot of posters before me have said ... as long as the team shows energy and improvement and the ability to "look good while losing", then the season will be a WIN for me, regardless of the record.
