(01-11-2021, 05:21 AM)Bengalstripes9 Wrote: Yeah. They won because of their running game and defense. Who would have thought the better offensive line/ running game/ defense would win a game in the AFC north? Lesson to be learned here?

YES! HUGE LESSON!

But Burrow might make up for our deficiencies and keep us competitive (if he’s fully healthy and gets adequate protection to stay healthy).

(01-11-2021, 12:25 PM)kdgjr Wrote: https://twitter.com/zimwhodey/status/1348604190122270720


This is awesome.

(01-11-2021, 10:59 AM)BFritz21 Wrote: I think Geno could play a big role in that if we bring him back next year and he's healthy.  People point to this year and say he's done but he was also injured.  I think he could do a lot of damage next year with a year of not much use and a full offseason getting healthy, especially if we do end up giving more 3-4 hybrid looks or even go to that full-time.  I think that would make it very difficult to account for him every play.
Honestly, it sucks when you stop to think about it, but I was so happy watching the game that the thought only crossed my mind once, if that.

It felt like the end of an era in Pittsburgh and that we have the chance to start competing for the division, but, unfortunately, my mind literally started thinking about all of the things this team lacks, with the main one being an indoor practice facility and training/rehab facility.

The Browns and the Ravens will only continue to improve, so we need to start strengthening our roster because Joe can lead us where we need to go.
It was pretty incredible to watch!  Ben crying was one of the sweetest moments I've ever seen!

He looked so defeated and the crying was because, in my opinion, it's over for him.  I think he decided before the playoffs, or maybe even before the season, that this was his last dance.

I believe it can happen and we can compete next year, but, living in Greater Cincinnati all my life, I'm never fully confident that it will happen.

As for the Steelers, they just looked unorganized and defeated, mentally and physically, and, with Ben crying, I'm not sure that his team will have complete faith to follow him into next season with the confidence that he can take them where they need to go (if he even comes back).

I think the team lacks leadership and I don't think Ben can be that guy at this point in his career and I don't think Tomlin can, either.

(01-11-2021, 12:25 PM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: That’s EXACTLY why Burrow was drafted: To make up for deficiencies — and it backfired.  The Front Office and 99% of the fans thought simply getting Burrow would be sufficiently to turn the team around and this was pigheaded and wrong.

(01-11-2021, 09:58 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: I know this is dripping with sarcasm at the beginning, but you are dead on there.  And as far as injuries go, the front line of the steelers, their strength, was 100% healthy.  

To be competitive next year, the Bengals need to protect Burrow, give him weapons, and fortify the defensive line.  I really think they can accomplish all three of those things with one draft and one FA.  Will it happen?  I actually believe it will.  I can imagine Burrow watching this at home is going crazy.  He will want to be there next year.  

(01-11-2021, 11:01 AM)TecmoBengals Wrote: Browns reset the franchise on number of seasons since they last won a playoff game. The best of the worse:

Bengals: 30
Lions: 29
Dolphins: 20
Raiders: 18
Washington Football Team: 15
Jets: 10
Bears: 10

All other teams are in single digits.

(01-11-2021, 12:25 PM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: That’s EXACTLY why Burrow was drafted: To make up for deficiencies — and it backfired. The Front Office and 99% of the fans thought simply getting Burrow would be sufficiently to turn the team around and this was pigheaded and wrong.

(01-11-2021, 01:36 PM)Bengalstripes9 Wrote: Hope to see our needs addressed. Excited to see Burrow in year two. Hopefully Pollack can sort the offensive line and run game out.

(01-11-2021, 01:46 PM)Bengalstripes9 Wrote: It’s exciting to have Burrow. It’s exciting to have playmakers. But we need to address our offensive line, run game and pass rush more than we need a 3rd wide receiver. I’ve been preaching this point for weeks/months and people still think our biggest need is wide receiver. Browns proved my point. Our lack of success the past 5 years in spite of having good playmakers has proven this point.

(01-11-2021, 02:03 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: YES

I've said it before myself. The 4 most important pieces we need this offseason are Oline,Dline,Oline,Dline.

People get all caught up in this speed thing and think you have to have 3 WR's that can out run a lamborghini or you're nothing. We fail because we get beat like a drum in the trenches !

Not because we don't have a WR faster than a rocket.

(01-11-2021, 02:19 PM)Bmore Birds Wrote: Like they say on Maury's show, I'm 10000000% sure this is the way to go. 

Burrow doesn't need fancy weapons, he just needs a chance. An Oline can protect him and give him a running game. He can do the rest himself until the team's ready to make a serious run.

(01-11-2021, 01:41 AM)BengalChris Wrote: As long as things are status quo in the Bengals front office do not expect any playoff wins except by sheer heroics from the players, who will have to overachieve to a marked degree.

The clock is ticking and the Bengals front office can't be manned by the same people forever.

 

(01-11-2021, 02:19 PM)Bmore Birds Wrote: Like they say on Maury's show, I'm 10000000% sure this is the way to go. 

Burrow doesn't need fancy weapons, he just needs a chance. An Oline can protect him and give him a running game. He can do the rest himself until the team's ready to make a serious run.

(01-11-2021, 02:33 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: BINGO

Folks we have a winner

(01-11-2021, 10:29 AM)Interceptor Wrote: There was a Browns fan that posted somewhere in a reply to an NFL article a couple of years ago that the NFL was celebrating it's 100th anniversary but only recognizes the 50 or so champions/championships of the Super Bowl era.

(01-11-2021, 12:25 PM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: That’s EXACTLY why Burrow was drafted: To make up for deficiencies — and it backfired.  The Front Office and 99% of the fans thought simply getting Burrow would be sufficiently to turn the team around and this was pigheaded and wrong.