11-02-2015, 05:27 PM
So I guess glass-half-empty fans are now responsible for media's perception of the team? 
Look, it's really pretty simple. What's more likely?
A) The Bengals 25 year streak without a playoff win and 0-6 playoff record under Marvin Lewis are the reasons why media and fans have doubts? Or...
B) The media and fans are just a bunch of haters and look for any reason to bash the team. The 0-6 playoff record has no significance, and no other team except the Bengals would be doubted under the same circumstances?
The 7-0 start is amazing, but lets face it, the media has hopped on the Bengals' train before, only to get burned. Multiple times. If you can't see why they're a bit apprehensive, then the problem is you. Not "negative fans" or anything else. I've allowed myself to get my hopes up for playoff success...again. That said, I think we all have SOME doubt based on previous playoff games. In fact, I'd say that anyone who claims to have no doubts is a liar and has some kind of agenda.
Btw, it's ridiculous to bring up things said in a game day thread. Not everyone stays 100% calm and collected during games. Some get emotional and say ridiculous things that they wouldn't say if they waited and collected their thoughts.
Look, it's really pretty simple. What's more likely?
A) The Bengals 25 year streak without a playoff win and 0-6 playoff record under Marvin Lewis are the reasons why media and fans have doubts? Or...
B) The media and fans are just a bunch of haters and look for any reason to bash the team. The 0-6 playoff record has no significance, and no other team except the Bengals would be doubted under the same circumstances?
The 7-0 start is amazing, but lets face it, the media has hopped on the Bengals' train before, only to get burned. Multiple times. If you can't see why they're a bit apprehensive, then the problem is you. Not "negative fans" or anything else. I've allowed myself to get my hopes up for playoff success...again. That said, I think we all have SOME doubt based on previous playoff games. In fact, I'd say that anyone who claims to have no doubts is a liar and has some kind of agenda.
Btw, it's ridiculous to bring up things said in a game day thread. Not everyone stays 100% calm and collected during games. Some get emotional and say ridiculous things that they wouldn't say if they waited and collected their thoughts.
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