http://www.talkoffamenetwork.com/im-a-believer-munoz-insists-bengals-can-reach-super-bowl/

There is an audio clip inside the link. Enjoy.

...since we will get another bye week in about 8 weeks

The only 2 times the Bengals played in the SB, and won 4 of their 5 playoff games, they were number one seeds at 12-4.

According to Hobspin no Tez today at practice. And Marv gave one of his sarcastic player injury-related answers...."we don't talk about people not on the roster, blah, blah, blah".

What time is practice today? Is Burfict suited up?

As much as I dislike and disagree with most of what he has to say, especially when it comes to the Bengals, I heard him say something the other night that, I believe, hits the nail on the head!!

First let me back up and say one of the best pieces of advice I believe Marvin Lewis has ever given to his players is what he has posted in the locker rooms, and the players have echoed it many times in the interviews:

IGNORE THE NOISE!!

That's what I try to do.  I don't normally listen to pre and post game analysis, and stay pretty much on the Bengals website for news, updates, and opinions.

My son was home and had Sunday night football one a couple weeks ago, and at halftime, Rodney Harrison said this:

"In the past we always heard the talk of how 'talented' the Bengals are, and they are.  The missing ingredient on that team, which I've seen so far in the first 6 games, is they now appear to have that 'mental toughness'.  They never displayed that before as a team."

I was in the kitchen and heard it, and the second he said it, I said, "Bingo!  That's it.  That's the difference this year so far!!"  

I know Raiders beat the Browns and Chiefs beat the Steelers......and that Bengals win over Seattle, I don't look for any other team in the AFC North to beat Seattle. Bengals will gain a game on all 3 teams over the Seattle win. ....and the Bengals are 3 games ahead of Steelers, so that means Steelers are NOT in control of their own destiny and will need outside help to catch the Bengals....and Steelers are going to take a loss at Seattle November 29th........The Bengals have beat teams that other AFC North teams have lost to, and that is a huge extra bonus in the standings.

http://www.nfl.com/playoffs/playoff-picture

2nd seed now .

We beat Pitt next week it could put them in a bind. They will have the raiders and fins right on their heals.

Another crazy thing is that the Jaguars are 1 game out of first place.

Really want this kid to see some more action. Think he plays with the same kind of fire as vontaze.

I'm posting this in JN simply because I feel it does relate to the Bengals and their scouting.

I read this article as I was trying to figure out what happened to the Texans (remember when their defense was considered a solid fantasy choice?)  at the hands of the Dolphins today after seeing a 41-0 score in the second quarter. 

It appears, like with Kaepernick, that the Bengals scouting department went with what was better above the shoulders, and didn't fall in love with a rocket arm. 

I can't say enough how impressive the Bengals have been from a scouting and player development standpoint. 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000564601/article/mallett-misses-texans-team-flight-blames-traffic