Why am I so damn optimistic?

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(09-15-2021, 04:54 PM)fredtoast Wrote: It is easy to say that one game is not enough to get too excited about.  But many of the people who say that would screaming unending doom and gloom if we had lost.

I am not willing to anoint Zac after one game, but, damn, it felt good to win.  It is hard NOT to get a little excited about this team.

I had to read this twice to see if it was really from you or a quote.  NOT an insult!  I just think you are dead on about the doom and gloom and the tentative nature about the optimism.  

Folks have been burned so many times by the Bengals that they won't give their heart until they see more consistency, and maybe even a playoff win or two.  

I just find myself in love with the youthful energy and design of this team.

My biggest question marks (Defensive line gel, LBs coming of age, secondary being at least solid) were all answered with a resounding YES!!!

Now, keep your foot on the gas and put together a streak and this fan base (and maybe this town) will go crazy (in a good way).