07-24-2015, 07:51 PM
(07-24-2015, 01:29 PM)kevin Wrote: I just saw NFL Films 2014 Bengals Highlight Film on TV last night. It's been months and I forgot how big that Prime Time win over Peyton Manning Denver was to put us in the play-offs. The film raved about Andy Daltons good arm and showed some very nice TD passes, and raved about Dalton being the only Bengal QB ever to have 4 straight winning seasons. Ken Anderson, Boomer Esiason or Carson Palmer never did it. Plus they mentioned Dalton has started every game since drafted in 2011. ....They mentioned that Bengals lost in play-offs to Colts with most of their starting receivers injured and unable to play in the game, so the Bengals had no chance. The film says in no way does that take away from Bengals having a good season, with only 5 teams having more wins in the NFL and 4 straight winning seasons for first time in Bengals history. Film also says since this team has a lot of youth, the future could be very bright in Cincinnati. ....Now Peyton Manning had 5 minutes to bring the Broncos back, but was picked by Kirkpatrick, and wouldn't it be great if that top pick is now becoming a solid veteran.
One other point I need to make since I am the designated "cup half empty" guy around here... These team videos are marketed first and foremost to fans of the team being highlighted. Go watch some of the videos from the lost decade, and you'll come away thinking any of those 4-12 teams was just a couple players away from making a Super Bowl push. lol
That being said obviously it was a good season. They had no chance at the end of the season with all those injuries, but given the way they've squandered opportunity during this winning stretch - that doesn't provide much solace.
