02-03-2022, 09:20 PM
(02-03-2022, 08:56 PM)Tomkat Wrote: I'd say it's still just as surreal to some of us older guys... having lived through the lost decade and starting to doubt if we'd ever see this again.
That's where I am. I've been a fan since 1969. Yeah, I know the team started in 68. It took me a year to come over from the Browns. Don't judge me. I have loved many Bengal teams -- 81, 88, 05, 15 particularly come to mind. But this is my all-time favorite team. They play with such joy, and a rare combination of insane self-confidence and humility. I think Burrow and McPherson were probably born with it, and I put Taylor in that category too. He and Shiesty set the tone.
I always have high hopes. But I have had my heart broken so many times (81, 88, 05, 15) that my expectations in August were modest. Honestly, I would have been happy with a winning season. But to be here, where we are now....
Surreal. But thankfully, it's not surreal for the coaches and team. That's why we have a great chance to win it all.
Meanwhile I am enjoying every minute. Young people, make sure you enjoy it too.
WHOOOOOOOO DEYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
