06-15-2017, 07:18 PM
(06-15-2017, 06:39 PM)masterpanthera_t Wrote: For the most part I've never understood the "thug" team stigma, and how that label was applied to Burfict. Sure, there were stupid plays like twisting Newton's ankles and the groin punch. They were completely stupid things which thankfully didn't have serious consequences. I could see that as a young player not understanding how to draw attention to himself in all the unnecessary ways. Any talk of hurting Bell, in my opinion was a gross overexaggeration, especially relative to the blind eye by the media to the same type of antics from the Steelers against the Bengals and other teams. But I do wish Burfict would be smarter about understanding what type of microscope he is under and how stupid and dangerous plays like lunging at Bennett's knees would hurt his cause.
As far as Jones, the less said the better. I wish he was cut already.
But having said all that, if the Bengals win a Super Bowl, and become regular contenders, the media will be singing praises, and "thuggery" will turn into "tough, hard-nosed winning football". And pretty soon, the bandwagon will be ready to burst from all the jumpers.
Yep. I agree 100% with everything you said. The "thug" label to Burfict is unwarranted and really stems from the dumb hit on Brown in the playoffs, even though he's only had one personal foul since then. You ask any casual football fan what they know or think about Vontaze Burfict and +90% of them will call him something like "dirty", "thug", "miscreant", etc. it's not fair but it is what it is. I doubt he'll ever shed that label but people will be more tolerant and conveniently forget if he gets a ring on his finger (see: Ray Lewis).
Pacman is the only true "thug" on this team. The dude should have been cut on principle months ago but, as we found out, Pacman is very special friend to Mike Brown
Pacman is here until he retires or is given an extended jail sentence (my money is on the latter). Winning cures all. I believe that above all else. Look at the Steelers, Ravens, hell even look the Patriots: the media didn't say a thing about their off the field issues (or on the field issues) when they were winning Super Bowls. I'm certain if we win a super bowl the Bengal bandwagon will erupt. But sadly I don't see that happening with Marv Lewis in charge. That's the main reason why I don't see us getting a major bandwagon following for a few years or more. But as soon as we win it all, expect these boards to blow up with new members who swear they are "lifelong fans"'
