Bengals Offensive and Defensive Balance

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(12-01-2015, 11:28 PM)Earendil Wrote: We've heard from a lot of talking heads that they could be the most complete team in the league, and this backs it up.  I think if they can get past the first playoff game, then they could run the table.  They just have to get past that mental hurdle.

This statement annoyed me, but it is true.  The whole hatred for the Brown family for being cheap in the 80s and 90s isn't this team's fault.  But the 0-4 playoff history is all theirs.  There are legitimate reasons for each loss, but there is an absolute mental hurdle for this team in that first playoff game.  

The good thing is, this team has knocked down mental hurdle after mental hurdle this season.  The playoff game will just be one more.  I honestly believe it will end up being one of the teams like the Texans or KC.  I really don't think Denver will do it with Osweiler, nor will the Colts have any juice.