Julio Jones a Titan

[SunsetBengal]

(06-06-2021, 08:47 PM)Joelist Wrote: Interesting trade. Tennessee addresses a problem area and the Falcons get more draft ammunition for what is clearly a full rebuild.

As to our division, I do think the Rats will be good enough to make postseason and the Stealers may rebound. The Browns I think are getting overrated - remember they basically snuck into the playoffs because the Stealers imploded and then in the playoffs the Stealers lost that game far more than the Stains won it. KC had no issues handling the Stains after that. As to us, with as many new pieces as we have how we do will be a function of how long it takes for all the pieces to gel into cohesive units. I suspect too long and that we are likely a 7-9 team.

I'm not sure that is an accurate depiction of how the KC/Cle game went down.  It was a very competitive game.  I seem to recall the Browns fans complaining about a no-call by the refs that changed the momentum and direction of the game.

https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nfl/browns/browns-rashard-higgins-touchback-chiefs/95-27f886d6-f3e5-4ecb-98c0-cbf8162090cc

Quote:But as Higgins dove toward the pylon, he fumbled the ball into the end zone and out of bounds on a play that was ruled a touchback, giving the ball back to the Chiefs.

With Kansas City leading 16-3 and Cleveland getting the ball back after halftime, the play proved to be a pivotal moment that cost the Browns the potential opportunity to tie the Chiefs. Upon further review, the touchback appeared to be even more heartbreaking for Cleveland fans, as it appeared that Kansas City safety Daniel Sorensen got away with a blatant head-to-head hit on Higgins that should have been called for a penalty.

Now, I'm not complaining about the no call, as I want to see all AFCN teams that aren't the Bengals also be watching the Superbowl, rather than playing in it.  I'm just saying that the game was no walk over, and could have easily turned the momentum on that one pivotal moment.