Quote:Watch out, NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals are coming.

Quote:Cincinnati improved to 4-2 on the season on Sunday afternoon, defeating the Detroit Lions, 34-11. Joe Burrow led his offense to a strong performance, throwing for 271 yards and three touchdowns. Joe Mixon had a big day, as well, rushing for 94 yards.

The Bengals think they can be much better, too.

Burrow admitted following the game that the offense has some things it needs to correct. He believes it could be “scary” when that happens.

“If we eliminate some of those things that happened in the first half, we probably score 50 points today,” Burrow said, via the Bengals website. “But it’s the NFL. I’m never going to be upset about a 34-point game when you’re winning by as much as we did, but we do have to get some things corrected. And when we do that, it’s going to be scary. ”

Cincinnati is very much in the playoff hunt right now. The Bengals will look to build upon their strong start with another win next week.

Burrow and Co. are set to face a divisional rival in the Ravens next weekend. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. E.T.

(10-19-2021, 12:54 AM)BFritz21 Wrote: Burrow sees how good we've been, but he knows we can be better and says that we're going to be scary good when we get everything clicking!

I LOVE that we won big, are sitting at 4-2, we're already surprising people, and he's STILL NOT HAPPY AND KNOWS THERE'S ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT!

Check out this article on TheSpun by Sports Illustrated:

The rest of the football world is seeing it!


He's focused on improving and getting the team to be the best that they can be!  He wants to eliminate mistakes and wants players to start being accountable, which is what a leader does and it will inspire the team to raise their play to another level!

I'm thinking that Burrow has what Palmer didn't have and that's the "IT" factor that players follow and want to be their best for!  

I think we can have a dynasty under Burrow's control of our offense because guys like Jesse Bates will match his dedication and play on defense!

WHO-DEY!

(10-19-2021, 02:57 AM)Tiger Teeth Wrote: Brad, for one of those rare moments, you and I agree.  The only two things I might point out though.  First of all, we need to get all our OL healthy and figure out the best we have to keep our boy upright.  And second, he's starting, IMO to get a little quick back there to take off with the ball.  He needs to protect that knee.  One wrong pop from a helmet or something, and we are back to...well, I don't even want to say it.

But if Joey B can stay healthy, I just might to get to see a Lombardi hoisted by a Bengal before I croak.  

(10-19-2021, 03:16 AM)BFritz21 Wrote:

LOVE TO BE ON THE SAME SIDE!

I agree on the offensive line and I've been preaching that all along. Right now, I don't see us signing anyone mid-season because that's just typically not our style, especially if we don't have an injury or something, but I'm hoping we go-hard in free agency and draft quality guys.  

I'm actually happy he's scrambling because I fear something like what happened to Carson, but I guess it's more dangerous if he's out running.

I feel like Burrow definitely could get us the ring we've all been dreaming of!

(10-19-2021, 12:54 AM)BFritz21 Wrote: Burrow sees how good we've been, but he knows we can be better and says that we're going to be scary good when we get everything clicking!

I LOVE that we won big, are sitting at 4-2, we're already surprising people, and he's STILL NOT HAPPY AND KNOWS THERE'S ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT!

Check out this article on TheSpun by Sports Illustrated:

The rest of the football world is seeing it!


He's focused on improving and getting the team to be the best that they can be!  He wants to eliminate mistakes and wants players to start being accountable, which is what a leader does and it will inspire the team to raise their play to another level!

I'm thinking that Burrow has what Palmer didn't have and that's the "IT" factor that players follow and want to be their best for!  

I think we can have a dynasty under Burrow's control of our offense because guys like Jesse Bates will match his dedication and play on defense!

WHO-DEY!

(10-19-2021, 09:23 AM)WeezyBengal Wrote: I think one of the more exciting things is that this team has resources to make additions over the next couple of years (until Burrow's rookie deal is up).

They can add more players in free agency this year - they will be well below the cap. You add another play maker on defense and another competent offensive line this off-season then look the hell out.

(10-19-2021, 09:31 AM)PhilHos Wrote: One of the reasons I wanted Burrow over Tua or Herbert or whomever else was being discussed as the possible pick is because of how hard Burrow works to improve. And I think that'll continue over the course of his career. I don't think Burrow's going to stop trying to improve until he's retired and maybe not even then.

(10-19-2021, 09:34 AM)TecmoBengals Wrote: At least Burrow is taking accountability and tossing this info out there. 4-2 is fun, but the offense hasn't been that great.

(10-19-2021, 09:23 AM)WeezyBengal Wrote: I think one of the more exciting things is that this team has resources to make additions over the next couple of years (until Burrow's rookie deal is up).

They can add more players in free agency this year - they will be well below the cap. You add another play maker on defense and another competent offensive line this off-season then look the hell out.

(10-19-2021, 09:23 AM)WeezyBengal Wrote: I think one of the more exciting things is that this team has resources to make additions over the next couple of years (until Burrow's rookie deal is up).

They can add more players in free agency this year - they will be well below the cap. You add another play maker on defense and another competent offensive line this off-season then look the hell out.

(10-19-2021, 04:36 PM)Sled21 Wrote: Will they really though after they get all their own players done. Gonna have to pay Bates big money, Ogunjobi is on a one year deal and so are several others. 

(10-19-2021, 05:19 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: They should have plenty of money - especially since the cap is increasing significantly this year. Ownership has to be willing to spend, though. 

(10-19-2021, 09:23 AM)WeezyBengal Wrote: I think one of the more exciting things is that this team has resources to make additions over the next couple of years (until Burrow's rookie deal is up).

They can add more players in free agency this year - they will be well below the cap. You add another play maker on defense and another competent offensive line this off-season then look the hell out.

(10-19-2021, 03:04 PM)fredtoast Wrote: I am pretty sure every NFL team would be better if they stopped making mistakes.

Saying stuff like this does not impress me.  Anyone can talk a good game.

(10-19-2021, 03:04 PM)fredtoast Wrote: I am pretty sure every NFL team would be better if they stopped making mistakes.

Saying stuff like this does not impress me. Anyone can talk a good game.