Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Dec 4, 2012 1:13pm
Just curbing peoples expectations. I think they're a year away from being contenders if they stop losing to teams they should beat and start beating higher caliber teams more consistently. Their best win is over the Giants, not saying much.
What do they need to do in the off season to get them over the hump?
What do they need to do in the off season to get them over the hump?
Big_Mirg_ZHS
Posts: 2,079
Dec 4, 2012 5:28pm
How about we save this till after the season. If you haven't noticed we are in the middle of a.playoff race.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Dec 5, 2012 12:53am
This did get me wondering about what they would do with the draft. I know they drafted Kirkpatrick in the first round last year, but Pacman, Newman, and Clements are getting up there in age.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Dec 5, 2012 7:40am
I'd like to get someone like Montee Ball in the late 2nd or 3rd. Definitely a backup QB. They definitely could use another CB, LB, OG.
SnotBubbles
Posts: 4,492
Dec 5, 2012 7:42am
Over under on Bengals arrested this off season....3.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Dec 5, 2012 7:47am
The best they can do is 3-3 in their own division. I think they'll end the season 9-7 and I don't see them beating out the Steelers or the Colts. You need to win games against the high caliber teams to make the playoffs, they've done it once all season. Don't get your hopes up.Big_Mirg_ZHS;1336412 wrote:How about we save this till after the season. If you haven't noticed we are in the middle of a.playoff race.
IBleedRed
Posts: 14
Dec 5, 2012 2:17pm
I wouldn't downplay beating the Giants. Regardless of how you feel about them, they are the defending Super Bowl champions and have beaten the Pats twice in the big game.Raw Dawgin' it;1336260 wrote:Their best win is over the Giants, not saying much.
Any team with AJ Feely at wide receiver has a chance at doing something big.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Dec 5, 2012 2:22pm
Good point, one that I dont think can be emphasized enough.IBleedRed;1336925 wrote:I wouldn't downplay beating the Giants. Regardless of how you feel about them, they are the defending Super Bowl champions and have beaten the Pats twice in the big game.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Dec 5, 2012 2:25pm
They're 7-5, regardless of how they play in the post season, it's not saying much to beat them in the regular season. They're the only team they've beaten with a winning record, to think they'll make the playoffs is a pipe dream.IBleedRed;1336925 wrote:I wouldn't downplay beating the Giants. Regardless of how you feel about them, they are the defending Super Bowl champions and have beaten the Pats twice in the big game.
Any team with AJ Feely at wide receiver has a chance at doing something big.
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slcoach
Posts: 421
Dec 6, 2012 9:59am
They didn't beat a team with a winning record last year and made the playoffs. Not really a pipe dream.Raw Dawgin' it;1336931 wrote:They're 7-5, regardless of how they play in the post season, it's not saying much to beat them in the regular season. They're the only team they've beaten with a winning record, to think they'll make the playoffs is a pipe dream.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Dec 6, 2012 10:02am
Solid contenders right there. If the Patriots don't get the bye i can only hope to play such a cake first round.slcoach;1337329 wrote:They didn't beat a team with a winning record last year and made the playoffs. Not really a pipe dream.
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Gblock
Dec 6, 2012 10:14am
they need to find some on the field leaders...someone to step up and put a face to the offense and defense. a player who takes the responsibilty if it goes right or it goes wrong. most good teams have this on both sides. bengals dont have it on either.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Dec 6, 2012 10:35am
I'd definitely say they need a stud on Def. Dalton needs to be a little more consistent, only 3 games this year w/o an INT.Gblock;1337334 wrote:they need to find some on the field leaders...someone to step up and put a face to the offense and defense. a player who takes the responsibilty if it goes right or it goes wrong. most good teams have this on both sides. bengals dont have it on either.
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Gblock
Dec 6, 2012 10:37am
he also needs to be vocal...they need some guys to speak up. i dont think ive ever even heard him talkRaw Dawgin' it;1337341 wrote:I'd definitely say they need a stud on Def. Dalton needs to be a little more consistent, only 3 games this year w/o an INT.
IBleedRed
Posts: 14
Dec 6, 2012 2:42pm
Might not fit in with his personality. For years everyone wanted to tell Eli how he should act in NY and it seems like he doesn't have any trouble being a leader on his terms.Gblock;1337343 wrote:he also needs to be vocal...they need some guys to speak up. i dont think ive ever even heard him talk
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Dec 6, 2012 3:03pm
IBleedRed;1337466 wrote:Might not fit in with his personality. For years everyone wanted to tell Eli how he should act in NY and it seems like he doesn't have any trouble being a leader on his terms.
IBleedRed
Posts: 14
Dec 6, 2012 3:08pm
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
Dec 10, 2012 10:01am
Just a bump - AJ Green's dropped passes cost them the game.