02-15-2022, 01:39 AM
It's definitely understandable to feel as though this team will not make it back to the Super Bowl for a long time based on its history, especially for those who are old enough to remember the two previous trips, so I do not fault anyone for thinking this team will not make it back anytime soon. If SB history is any guide, the Bengals have addressed the most difficult part which is having a quarterback that's talented enough to put the team in a position to make a SB run. Sure you'll have a Trent Dilfer, Brad Johnson, Eli Manning, Joe Flacco win a Superbowl every so often but the majority of the SB winners had a great QB(Brady, Montana, Elway, Rodgers, etc). So many teams are searching for what this team already has and that is a stud QB. I believe Joe is that guy but ownership/mgmt must address the offensive line or they can forget about making another run during his tenure. If this ownership group decides to go dumpster diving for OL help after the season this team had then they should be tarred and feathered. Maybe I am just a prisoner of the moment but I truly feel like this will be the most important off-season in the history of the franchise.
Now with that said, it will not be easy to make it back. This team will not be sneaking up on anyone. They're going to be the hunted rather than the hunter, so how they respond to that will speak volumes. Due to who they have at QB: Kansas City is not going anywhere, Buffalo is not going anywhere and I think the Chargers will be in mix with a chance to be the 2022-23 Bengals. I expect Baltimore to bounce back also after having 6/9 losses decided by 6 or fewer points and there is usually a team no one is talking about that surprises everyone. This year it was this team, next year...
Now with that said, it will not be easy to make it back. This team will not be sneaking up on anyone. They're going to be the hunted rather than the hunter, so how they respond to that will speak volumes. Due to who they have at QB: Kansas City is not going anywhere, Buffalo is not going anywhere and I think the Chargers will be in mix with a chance to be the 2022-23 Bengals. I expect Baltimore to bounce back also after having 6/9 losses decided by 6 or fewer points and there is usually a team no one is talking about that surprises everyone. This year it was this team, next year...
