Did we not win the division, win the AFC, go to the MF'n Super Bowl, AND get better?

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(03-22-2022, 11:55 AM)Millhouse Wrote: Here are some things of those out there that don't think much of the Bengals aren't considering:

- no key losses on the roster or coaching staff
- massive upgrades to the o-line (worst unit on team for years)
- Joe B. gets a normal off-season to prepare unlike last year, and will even be more healthy going into season
- Joe B. will be entering his 3rd season, meaning he is still growing and getting better
- the roster will improve overall going forward as there are no great needs to fill immediately
- the experience and confidence gained by winning three straight playoff games, two of which on the road against the top two AFC teams at the time cannot be overstated.
- the experience of playing in the Super Bowl with a chance to win at end of game is for such a young team is massive.

Correct on all, but the most overlooked point you made is the one on coaching consistency.  Do people even realize Buffalo's amazing OC is now the coach at the NYG?

And Burrow in year 2, we have seen (NCAA Championship, Super Bowl Run) but no one knows what a Year 3 looks like.  I mean, holy crap.