(05-08-2019, 01:41 PM)shanebo Wrote: 6 is the Vegas line.  I like the over, but should have taken it pre-draft when it was -120.  Now -130, which I guess is trending in the right direction for us fans.

(05-08-2019, 01:54 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: heck we got 6 with with half our starters on IR

(05-08-2019, 01:29 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Good news first. 14 of 16 Bengal games will be against teams ranked 13th or lower (non-playoff level). The only 2 in the top 13 are the #3 Rams and #4 Pats. Here are the rest of the Bengals 2019 opponents.

#14 Seahawks
#15 Browns x2
#16 Steelers x2
#17 Ravens x2
#18 Jags
#21 Niners
#23 Raiders
#26 Jets
#27 Bills
#31 Cards
#32 Dolphins

Now the bad news. Bengals are ranked 29th and projected to win just six games.

So I guess the BEST news is that these pre-season projections are not worth a lot. In 2010 we were projected to be a championship contender coming off of a Division Championship season and adding 2 big weapons to the offense (TO and Gresham), but we crashed to a 4-12 season. IN 2011 we were projected to be one of the worst teams in the entire league, yet we made the playoffs.

(05-08-2019, 02:42 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: I honestly have no clue what to expect from this team. The skill positions on offense have talent. The defensive line and secondary have talent. The LB Group and Offensive Line are sketchy.

We have the Rams QB Coach for 1 year as our Offensive Coordinator AND Head Coach. That's a big unknown how he'll handle that role. A lot of our coaches are stepping into positions that they've never been in.

It could work out in an innovative scheme. There's also some chance that it blows up I suppose.

(05-08-2019, 01:29 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Good news first.  14 of 16 Bengal games will be against teams ranked 13th or lower (non-playoff level).  The only 2 in the top 13 are the #3 Rams and #4 Pats.  Here are the rest of the Bengals 2019 opponents.

#14 Seahawks
#15 Browns x2
#16 Steelers x2
#17 Ravens x2
#18 Jags
#21 Niners
#23 Raiders
#26 Jets
#27 Bills
#31 Cards
#32 Dolphins

Now the bad news.  Bengals are ranked 29th and projected to win just six games.

So I guess the BEST news is that these pre-season projections are not worth a lot.  In 2010 we were projected to be a championship contender coming off of a Division Championship season and adding 2 big weapons to the offense (TO and Gresham), but we crashed to a 4-12 season.  IN 2011 we were projected to be one of the worst teams in the entire league, yet we made the playoffs.

(05-08-2019, 01:36 PM)Nebuchadnezzar Wrote: On Good Morning Football, the lady on there said the Bengals would not be on the bottom of the AFCN.
some guy on their said that the Browns will be playing in the AFC Championship game.

(05-08-2019, 02:42 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: I honestly have no clue what to expect from this team. The skill positions on offense have talent. The defensive line and secondary have talent. The LB Group and Offensive Line are sketchy.

We have the Rams QB Coach for 1 year as our Offensive Coordinator AND Head Coach. That's a big unknown how he'll handle that role. A lot of our coaches are stepping into positions that they've never been in.

It could work out in an innovative scheme. There's also some chance that it blows up I suppose.

(05-08-2019, 03:08 PM)reuben.ahmed Wrote: I've found when we have no idea how the team is going to perform, they iwll perform poorly.

I think they also perform (at least ML years) poorly under pressure. Meaning if they are expected to perform.

(05-08-2019, 03:38 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I used to think our defense was our strength. I now think they a liability, a major liability. Our offense will have to have an awesome year to stay in games. So, unless we add a strong vet LB, I think our defense again will be in 28 to 32 range.

(05-08-2019, 04:45 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: I tend to agree with your sentiment. The line is above average as is the secondary. Our LB group is pretty below average and 1 injury away from bad again.

That said, maybe a veteran will get cut that they bring in.

They'll probably sign someone like Emmanuel Lamur.

(05-08-2019, 03:38 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I used to think our defense was our strength. I now think they a liability, a major liability. Our offense will have to have an awesome year to stay in games. So, unless we add a strong vet LB, I think our defense again will be in 28 to 32 range.

(05-08-2019, 09:26 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: I believe our defense will basically decide how this season goes.

(05-08-2019, 09:34 PM)GreenCornBengal Wrote: If the defense can improve just a bit, I think the new direction from the Offense will have us in a lot of games. It should be an exciting year really. Cardiac Cats type of season!

(05-08-2019, 08:39 PM)CardCounterChris Wrote: I mean, this isn't close to the best Bengal team we've had in the past few years, but how good were the Bengals last year before all the injuries?  Too many people are sleeping on Cincy.  6 wins? GTFO.  I'd say the over under would be more accurate at 8 to 9.