I Think Bengals Will be a Force Again

[George Cantstandya]

(09-16-2024, 04:24 PM)psychdoctor Wrote: Win or lose, what fans are seeing is a team that starts out slowly.  That is who they are.  Also, I think the team performs better as underdogs.  They like to be counted out.  Sort of like Burrow was counted out at OSU until he transferred to LSU.  

But here is the thing, starting out slow doesn't have to be who they are.  Starting the season in a near coma every year is avoidable with coaching and leadership. Other teams manage to avoid slow starts  so why can't the Bengals?  Also I doubt the team likes having to make up lost ground.  I think they would prefer to have a little leeway for later in the season when injuries and the general wear and tear of the the season starts to accumulate.