Season not over: big picture

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(10-10-2016, 11:19 AM)WeezyBengal Wrote: We are currently 2-3 and will in all likelihood lose next week against the Patriots. Taking that into account, that would leave us at 2-4.

Here is the remaining schedule:

Browns - W
Redskins - W
@Giants - L
Bills - W
@Ravens - W
Eagles - W
@Browns - W
Steelers - L
@Texans - L
Ravens - W

The margin for error is non existent now. There is none. So, we have to win the games we are supposed to win. Honestly, I see 7 more possible wins on that schedule. It really softens up after this week. That would put us at 9-6. Good enough to make the playoffs?

This team has some issues obviously (offensive line, defense) so this is all probably just wishful thinking. Like I said in another thread, I dont think you can just "fix" the problems this team is having.

I'm not jumping on you for trying to shine some light on an abyss, but this team is done.

The NFL got exactly what they wanted.  When the steelers would punch the Bengals in the mouth, they never fought back.  Then, they actually started to...and the league hated it.  The NFL gave them a tough schedule (not the games, but the placement and timing of those games) and the Bengals have just laid down and died. 

They should have all the motivation in the world, but only their QB seems to want to win.  It is amazing to me how listless and defeated they looked from the first snap.  

They are a direct reflection of their coach:  gutless.  

They are done.  And it really, really pains me to say that.  I wanted more than anything to see a Super Bowl win with my father (84 years young) who attends all the home games with me.  It isn't going to happen.  Not with this squad.  Not with this coach.  

I watched the Raiders game (DVR) later in the day, and that team plays hard for their coach...they aren't as talented, but they play hard.  Ditto the Vikes.  

I hate watching this team.  Nothing grinds my gears more than a lack of passion.  And they are a passion vacuum.