08-26-2015, 11:09 AM
(08-26-2015, 09:27 AM)djs7685 Wrote: If you think that every starter was giving 100% and that the coaching staff was scheming 100% just like a regular season game, then I have a bridge to sell you.Nope. Never said that.
I won't say our #1s "weren't trying", but I bet you see guys taking plays off and halfassing it more than you'll ever see when the games matter. Preseason is for the backups to try hard and for the starters to look competent and not get injured. The Bengals didn't look competent the other night, and that really sucks and there are areas of concern, but it's hardly the end of the world as some of the doom n' gloomers have been speculating towards.
I hope if the #1s light it up this weekend, the Debbie Downers can get on board with a preemptive "we're going to the Super Bowl!!!". At least stay consistent, I guess.
IMO there are some players on that offensive line that shouldn't have the luxury of playing that poorly.
Though to some resting on laurels is the end of the world like people trashing on AJ and moaning about him not playing D after the pick.
I really don't think the center and the guards should have the respect level to whatever that was displayed.
Get it?