12-28-2015, 01:38 PM
(12-28-2015, 01:34 PM)Johnny Cupcakes Wrote: Winning a playoff game as the 3rd best team in the conference is definitely a larger success than being the best team in the conference and not winning a playoff game. I appreciate you at least giving your logic behind choosing the 2nd option though.
As yes, in the end, either of those scenarios will be a failure for this team. A team that is making the playoffs for the fifth straight year, started 8-0, has had relatively few injuries, and has a dozen or so players having career years should be held to a higher standard than simply making the playoffs and being bounced before the conference championship game.
Few injuries? Dalton? Eifert? Burfict? IIoka? Jones? Smith? Dennard? I would say we have had a few crucial injuries with our franchise QB being extremely tough to overcome for any team.
I am so ready for 2024 season. I love pro football and hoping for a great Bengals year. Regardless, always remember it is a game and entertainment.