Who Dey -- The Bengals Thread

[gwar469]

With the MLB all-star break right around the corner, it's time to start thinking football. Namely, those Cincy Bengals!!
I must say, they are looking the best they've ever looked at this point in a year. No major injuries, no contract distractions, great team chemistry. If only they weren't in a division where they were going to be beating up/getting beat up by the Ravens and Steelers (sorry Browns fans, you've got a couple of years yet). If they come out of the gates quickly, I feel they have a legitimate chance at a playoff spot, if not the AFC North title. Granted this all depends on how much the defense has truly improved.

In Marvin We Trust!

[RedRigmaJacket]

i'm a cleveland fan through and through, but i would like the bengals to start seriously competing while the browns get their shit together.

how are season tickets selling at paul brown stadium this year?

[sabos_glasses]

"This is The Year".......(and this year we mean it!)

I don't know about winning the division, but they gotta get a wild card this year. Should be a very exciting offense.

[Artpunchehorse]

i'm a cleveland fan through and through, but i would like the bengals to start seriously competing while the browns get their shit together.

how are season tickets selling at paul brown stadium this year?

They start selling the 2 game packages on July 9th. Tells you that season tix interest has cooled off. With the signing of krenzel you'd think they'd sell out for the next 50 years

[sabos_glasses]

They start selling the 2 game packages on July 9th. Tells you that season tix interest has cooled off. With the signing of krenzel you'd think they'd sell out for the next 50 years

haha...nice.

Welcome Art

[OneVoice]

I don't know if they're good enough to win their division just yet but they've got a great shot at the Wild Card. I think they can beat out the Ravens but man...the AFC is so strong in general and the Steelers are just such a solid team. Who knows? Maybe Pittsburgh will be plagued with injury or have a bad season. Assuming Lewis puts together a powerful defense then there's no reason why they shouldn't be a contender this year. The offense is already stacked...let's keep our fingers crossed!

See you all at the games!

[Artpunchehorse]

I don't know if they're good enough to win their division just yet but they've got a great shot at the Wild Card. I think they can beat out the Ravens but man...the AFC is so strong in general and the Steelers are just such a solid team. Who knows? Maybe Pittsburgh will be plagued with injury or have a bad season. Assuming Lewis puts together a powerful defense then there's no reason why they shouldn't be a contender this year. The offense is already stacked...let's keep our fingers crossed!

See you all at the games!

I just can't see a team starting two rookies at LB make the playoffs. Just hoping Pollack isn't the next Reinard Wilson

[RedRigmaJacket]

i like seeing lurkers come out of the woodwork...welcome aboard the boards.

and all it took was a sports forum...

[gwar469]

i like seeing lurkers come out of the woodwork...welcome aboard the boards.

and all it took was a sports forum...

no kidding. i think we struck a chord with the new guys with the sports topics. exxxxxxxcellent.

and welcome!

[sabos_glasses]

this Sports Forum is going to cause my postcount to skyrocket

[Artpunchehorse]

this Sports Forum is going to cause my postcount to skyrocket

I should be working or at least be talking to my potentially pregnant girlfriend

[sabos_glasses]

I should be working or at least be talking to my potentially pregnant girlfriend

Well yes, me too. The working part that is. The girlfriend thing...uh...good luck

[Frost]

Well yes, me too. The working part that is. The girlfriend thing...uh...good luck


hahaha :)

Who DEY!

They're turning the corner this year...really!....forreal!! ...really!


I sure do love the bengals, and I'm ready for my yearly delusion

[sabos_glasses]

Who DEY!
They're turning the corner this year...really!....forreal!! ...really!
I sure do love the bengals, and I'm ready for my yearly delusion

Yes, its about that time for delusion. I havn't been this excited for football since I though Blake, Pickens, and Darney Scott were going to be unstoppable. I also at one time thought Harold Green was going to have a great career.

[Artpunchehorse]

Yes, its about that time for delusion. I havn't been this excited for football since I though Blake, Pickens, and Darney Scott were going to be unstoppable. I also at one time thought Harold Green was going to have a great career.

and John Copeland and Dan Wilkinson were going to anchor the D-line for a decade

[sabos_glasses]

and John Copeland and Dan Wilkinson were going to anchor the D-line for a decade

I'll see your Wilkinson and raise you a David Klingler ;)

[Jim Rome]

classic...

[Artpunchehorse]

classic...

Where's Romey been? In the basement again

[sabos_glasses]

I thought he was on vacation this week

[Artpunchehorse]

I'll see your Wilkinson and raise you a David Klingler ;)

Lance Gunn. GAME. SET. MATCH>

[wileE]

hahaha :)

Who DEY!

They're turning the corner this year...really!....forreal!! ...really!


I sure do love the bengals, and I'm ready for my yearly delusion
No kidding. But this team is actually showing some potential. I am cautiously optimistic.

[gwar469]

no cautious optimism here -- i'm balls-to-the-wall optimistic. it's either that, or resign myself to being a <shudder> Redskins fan.

[Frost]

No kidding. But this team is actually showing some potential. I am cautiously optimistic.

dude....dude... I've been following this team for decades.

If I had a dollar for every time we've said that, I could buy WOXY.

[gwar469]

dude....dude... I've been following this team for decades.

If I had a dollar for every time we've said that, I could buy WOXY.

and yet we keep coming back for more every year. Goddammit, it's great to be a sports fan, completely oblivious to history, because every season starts 0-0.

[wileE]

dude....dude... I've been following this team for decades.

If I had a dollar for every time we've said that, I could buy WOXY.
I know what you are saying, but the last two years they have actually improved and their is a glimmer of hope. That or I am just falling for the same ol' hype.

[Frost]

I know what you are saying, but the last two years they have actually improved and their is a glimmer of hope. That or I am just falling for the same ol' hype.

we ALL are! that's the beauty of it!

Go bengals!

[The White Rhino]

Hopefully it's not hype. Although if Brown gets involved again it's all over. I like Lewis, but I'm not sold on his drafting prowress yet. I think they need a quality GM. As far as playoffs go, they are in probably the toughest division now, so they may need to win the divsion because no wild cards may make it out of there.

Palmer is the future of the franchise. He's the best young quarterback in the league.

[sabos_glasses]

More fuel for those false hopes!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=2096905

John Clayton loves the Bengals. Also, rave reviews for Chris Henry

[Jumpman]

Palmer is the future of the franchise. He's the best young quarterback in the league.

While I agree, this may cause contention with the Miami Alumni crowd around here that may favor senor Rothlisberger. ;)

[Frost]

Palmer is the future of the franchise. He's the best young quarterback in the league.


Um...Vick ?

[chicodaman]

I think the team will be really, really good. They should be a 10 or 11 win team. I just don't know if that's enough in the AFC, especially our division. Pitt is almost as good as last year, and Balt is much improved. I don't know if we can hurdle those 2, plus the strong West and an improved East.

The offense will put up yards and score points in bunches. the defense will be fast, and much better than last years team. I just hope it's enough.

Carson Palmer is The Truth.

I'm done.......for now.

[sabos_glasses]

While I agree, this may cause contention with the Miami Alumni crowd around here that may favor senor Rothlisberger. ;)

I was just gonna mention Roethlisberger.

[chicodaman]

Um...Vick ?

I personally would take Palmer over Vick to lead the Bengals. Palmer is just better at getting the ball to the receivers, and that is the teams strength.

[gwar469]

More fuel for those false hopes!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=2096905

John Clayton loves the Bengals. Also, rave reviews for Chris Henry

Wow, actual positive reviews from a well-respected football analyst. Instead of it being "they can't compete" or "in a few more years", this was a bit of "they can" and "they have the tools". Sort of brought a tear to the eye.

[Jumpman]

Wow, actual positive reviews from a well-respected football analyst. Instead of it being "they can't compete" or "in a few more years", this was a bit of "they can" and "they have the tools". Sort of brought a tear to the eye.

I just read this too. It was a "wow" moment.

[The White Rhino]

Vick? Ha, don't make me laugh. Everyone has been waiting for him to develop for too long. He's dangerous, but I'd take Palmer in a heartbeat.

As with Big Ben, I'm a Miami Alumni myself. Have always loved Harper, Szczerbiak, and now Roethlisberger. Sorry though, Palmers better, at least for now. Hopefully Ben will be amazing though!

[despondent]

The Bengals are definitely the best offensive team in the division. The fate of this season will rest upon whether or not the defense can step up and consistently stop the run. I'm a fan (I attended 5 games last year), but I'm also a realist. I think their linebacking corps is awesome now, but I am still concerned about DT. They don't need Warren Sapp in his prime type of players, but they do need some guys that will eat up blocks that will allow the LB's to make plays. I'm still not sure they have that. That is the weakness of this team.

[The_Deacon]

I have arrived!!!!

The Bengals win the NORTH!!!

I will post plenty more when I figure this out and stuff!!!

[sabos_glasses]

Deacon Jones is here!
http://www.rpspecialt.com/dj1935.jpg

Welcome Deacon!

[despondent]

From Pat Kirwan, NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/8596067)



A few thoughts this summer
By Pat Kirwan
NFL.com Senior Analyst

(June 25, 2005) -- I went to Cincinnati last week and spent a day with the team, coaches, front-office people and lots of fans.

Two weeks ago, the team held a practice in shorts and opened it up for the fans to watch. About 12,000 people showed up! Bengals fever is back in a big way. And it is amazing to me that consecutive 8-8 seasons in one city could be a sign of disaster and doom, yet in Bengals land it is a sign of hope and optimism. After 24 hours in the Bengals community, there was no doubt that I started to get the bug that the time has come for black and orange to step up.

When I asked a few of the players about trying to identify the moment the Bengals turnaround started, I got two consistent answers. The younger veterans who hadn't been through the worst of times sighted the fourth quarter of the game against the Ravens late last year at Baltimore when the team stormed back with 24 points to defeat the mighty Ravens and their defense. The older players said it happened when Marvin Lewis came in as head coach and immediately started changing the way things were done with running the team. The media I spoke with felt it was both ... and a lot more. They sighted good drafts, especially this last one when the team selected David Pollack, Odell Thurman and Chris Henry in the first three rounds.

There is risk attached to Thurman and Henry because of some issues in their past, but the people that cover the team feel Lewis' strongest suit may be the ability to mentor young players and keep them headed in the right direction. As one assistant coach said to me, "We may have drafted three first-round players when it was all said and done."

As I pulled out of Cincinnati, it occurred to me that this team may not be ready for a Super Bowl run, but the quiet optimism of the head coach and the momentum of the late-season charge in 2004 have the team on the right track. The things Lewis is doing to bring this team closer together -- like a visit to a NASCAR track with the players for the experience of a race -- made me feel something very special is brewing in Bengals country.

Watch out AFC North, here they come ready or not!

[RedRigmaJacket]

good for the bengals. perhaps i can finally wear my vintage bengals T-shirt without any irony...

[sabos_glasses]

From Pat Kirwan, NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/8596067)
A few thoughts this summer
By Pat Kirwan
NFL.com Senior Analyst


Pat Kirwin has jumped on the bandwagon in a big way.

"Everyone make some room for Pat back there!"

[Artpunchehorse]

Pat Kirwin has jumped on the bandwagon in a big way.

"Everyone make some room for Pat back there!"

He can have my seat. Teams that start TWO rookies at LB (and one being out of position), don't go real far. Plus, we still lack the depth that most teams have. One starter getting hurt really hurts us more than a lot of other teams.

[jfurnie]

Just wanted to post this picture and say Who-Dey I can't wait for football to start.

http://bengals.enquirer.com/2004/10/26/y.jpg

[The_Deacon]

He can have my seat. Teams that start TWO rookies at LB (and one being out of position), don't go real far. Plus, we still lack the depth that most teams have. One starter getting hurt really hurts us more than a lot of other teams.
Art is not as negative as he seems all.....he sits and thinks real hard about somthing negative he can say :p

[sabos_glasses]

Anybody have any expectations for Chris Perry?

[despondent]

Anybody have any expectations for Chris Perry?My only expectations for him is that he can stay healthy and be a change of pace back and catch some balls out of the backfield.

[The White Rhino]

I think it would be nice if he would stop getting hernias. That would really do it for me. Hernia free for the year....wouldn't even have to touch the ball. Of course, I don't pay his over-inflated salary either.

[Fourthisto]

Who dey? Oh, seven teams.

at CLE - Win 24-13
MIN - Loss 27-20
at CHI - Win 21-10
HOU - Win 35-17
at JAX - Loss 35-28
at TEN - Loss 24-20
PIT - Win 17-14
GB - Win 24-22
at BAL - Loss 14-10
IND - Loss 33-28
BAL - Win 17-3
at PIT - Loss 28-21
CLE - Win 28-14
at DET - Loss 35-31
BUF - Win 21-20
at KC - Win 35-25

They could easily lose to KC and DET, and easily sweep TEN and BAL. Still, the song remains the same : 9-7 and a playoff birth!

I personally would take Palmer over Vick to lead the Bengals.

Well now I know who to PM for my next bag of crack.

[Fourthisto]

good for the bengals. perhaps i can finally wear my vintage bengals T-shirt without any irony...

That depends, is it very wrinkled?

[The_Deacon]

The Cats will be alive in 2005!!!! get ready now!!! :cool:

[The_Deacon]

It will a a bitch watching those kitty cats try to play defence for the first 8 games, but it will be awsome in the last eight!!!!....good times,,,,go Bengals!!!! :D

[The_Deacon]

Ohio’s Bureau of Motor Vehicles declared another Battle of Ohio Friday when the state and the club unveiled Bengals’ license plates at a Paul Brown Stadium news conference!!!!!

I will be getting one for both my cars and my truck! Any other safe Ohio drivers ganna purchase???? :rolleyes:

[despondent]

Plus, we still lack the depth that most teams have. One starter getting hurt really hurts us more than a lot of other teams.
Not according to Pat Kirwan of NFL.com. (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/8619987) He thinks the Bengals are one of 8 teams with good depth.

Team New England Pittsburgh Minnesota Philadelphia
QB D. Flutie T. Maddox B. Johnson M.McMahon
RB K. Faulk J. Bettis M. Moore C. Buckhalter
WR D. Terrell F. Gibson T. Taylor G. Lewis
TE C. Fauria J. Tuman J. Dugan J. Whelan
OT B. Gorin B. Brooks N. Dorsey T. Herremans
G/C L. Mankins C. Kemoeatu M. Johnson S. Sciullo
DE J. Green A. Jackson E. James N. Kalu
DT M. Hill C. Hoke S. Martin M. Patterson
CB T. Poole R. Colclough B. Williams M. Ware
S A. Edwards M. Logan K. Irvin S. Considine



Team N.Y. Jets San Diego Cincinnati Detroit
QB J. Fiedler P. Rivers J. Kitna J. Garcia
RB D. Blaylock J. Chatman C. Perry S. Bryson
WR W. Chrebet R. Caldwell P. Warrick M. Williams
TE C. Baker J. Peele M. Schoebel C. Fitzsimmons
OT E. Brooks C. VanBuren S. Andrews S. Bubin
G/C J. Goodwin B. Hallen L. Moore D. Loverne
DE B. Thomas S. Merriman R. Geathers K. Edwards
DT L. Legree L. Castillo L. Moore S. Cody
CB R. Mickens D. Florence K. Ratliff K. Smith
S D. Pagel J. Wilson K. Kaesviharn B. Walker

[The_Deacon]

Nice work despondent!!!!!

[sabos_glasses]

Two words: Kevin Kaesviharn

[Artpunchehorse]

Anybody have any expectations for Chris Perry?

I feel with hard work and dedication he should be able to top last years performance

[The_Deacon]

Two words: Kevin Kaesviharn
Kevin was just seen at a small eatery in Ohio called Nick and Tom's. So at least he is eating well!!!

[sabos_glasses]

Kevin was just seen at a small eatery in Ohio called Nick and Tom's. So at least he is eating well!!!

(man, I can't believe it took this long)

Did he order his toast...............





...........burnt?

[The_Deacon]

(man, I can't believe it took this long)

Did he order his toast...............





...........burnt?
no,,,,,,,,but he did order alot of somthing from the bar!!!!

[sabos_glasses]

no,,,,,,,,but he did order alot of somthing from the bar!!!!

I bet not as much as Tremain Mack did the night he passed out on the Suspension Bridge.

[Artpunchehorse]

I bet not as much as Tremain Mack did the night he passed out on the Suspension Bridge.

or the night we meet Dale Davis at the strip club

[Handy Smurf]

Why did I just now notice they created a sports forum?

[RedRigmaJacket]

Why did I just now notice they created a sports forum?


welcome to the fold.

[gwar469]

Why did I just now notice they created a sports forum?

don't know, but been wondering where you've been hiding. figured you'd have been posting like crazy in the sports forum, handy.

[RascalMJ]

Got tix to see Browns/Ravens games

Steelers/Vikings packages are already sold out, and so Packers/Texans

Well, at least the 2 game packages that went on sale today

[sabos_glasses]

Why did I just now notice they created a sports forum?

I was also wondering where you were.

[The_Deacon]

Why did I just now notice they created a sports forum?
I don't know who you are yet,,,,but welcome to the thread that is my life

[The_Deacon]

or the night we meet Dale Davis at the strip club
That was a great night Art,,,,but I think I should of drove, even though I was loaded with vadka!!!

Anyway, just got the new Playboy, and it is thier NFL preview issue. They are picking the Bengals as a wild card!!!!

Yes,,,I did look at the pictures first. That is how I roll ya know!!!!

[Frost]

Why did I just now notice they created a sports forum?

:High Fives You:

[crazybob60]

I bet not as much as Tremain Mack did the night he passed out on the Suspension Bridge.

when was this...did I miss this??? Cuz I don't remember this...

my buddy is getting season tickets, I will be at more than a few games.

[Artpunchehorse]

when was this...did I miss this??? Cuz I don't remember this...

my buddy is getting season tickets, I will be at more than a few games.

which time don't you remember. There were a few

[crazybob60]

which time don't you remember. There were a few

Tremain Mack.

[Artpunchehorse]

Tremain Mack.

No, I mean which Tremain Mack incident. He had more than one DUI

[despondent]

I got game pack tix for the Indy and Buffalo games.

[crazybob60]

No, I mean which Tremain Mack incident. He had more than one DUI

well what's the one about him passed out on the suspension bridge...or did he do that more than once as well???

[Zane]

my buddy is getting season tickets, I will be at more than a few games.

**cough** I'm your buddy, you Usher loving freak! :D **cough**

[sabos_glasses]

well what's the one about him passed out on the suspension bridge...or did he do that more than once as well???

That's about all of the story I know: he passed out in his car on the Roebling Suspension Bridge--stopped, turned the car off, went to sleep. Which is pretty amazing considering the width of the bridge.

[fasteddie]

bringin the whodey!!!

just got the word from my buddy that we're in on the Indy\Buffalo package. cant wait!!! i love livin in austin, but do tire of hearing about the cowboys\texans. dont these folks know where its at? its in the Nati baby!

mark it down, Cincy over Indy. Upset in Chilitown!!!!

[crazybob60]

**cough** I'm your buddy, you Usher loving freak! :D **cough**

we can def. do that Carrie, for real!!! just let me know which games!!!

[Handy Smurf]

I need to get my tix!!! Dayum
Although a friend backed out on me last weekend for season tix, so that complicated things
BTW, I didnt realize there was a sports forum because I was barely on from July1-10(comparatively speaking)

[jps]

i bought my tix to buff. and indy. hopefully the christmas eve/second to last game of the season is a meaningful one and the starters actually play(or do i wish that it isn't meaningful and the bengals have a playoff birth wrapped up and can rest the starters... let the buyer beware, eh?).
should be a good season.

[The_Deacon]

That's about all of the story I know: he passed out in his car on the Roebling Suspension Bridge--stopped, turned the car off, went to sleep. Which is pretty amazing considering the width of the bridge.
If I remember, Tremain Mack had 5 DUI's from 3 different states already, when he got that one. It was truely amazing, seen as though you could barely get to fat people across that bridge side by side.

[The_Deacon]

I want to buy tickets for some Bengals games, but I have already had a few folks offer me tix for several games. I also may be going to the Bengals/Titans game in Tenn.

Since I have the Sunday Ticket, and it looks as though all the Bengals games will be on TV, I could give a shit if I go to a game this year. That way I will not miss a minute of my beloved Seattle Seahawks this upcoming season!! :cool:

[crazybob60]

I want to buy tickets for some Bengals games, but I have already had a few folks offer me tix for several games. I also may be going to the Bengals/Titans game in Tenn.

Since I have the Sunday Ticket, and it looks as though all the Bengals games will be on TV, I could give a shit if I go to a game this year. That way I will not miss a minute of my beloved Seattle Seahawks this upcoming season!! :cool:

You are so lucky The_Deacon, a few years back, from what I gather, unless it changed this season, Insight Communications, the cable provider here in the NKY, did away with essential sports packages (MLB Extra Innings, NFL Sunday Ticket, etc.) I was not the happiest camper in teh world as it was supposed to be part of my bday present every year from my parents to receive new subscriptions on some of these. I do believe I yelled unnecessarily to the operator at Insight Communications because of this.

[crazybob60]

or

Can I say now that up until now I had just glanced over Artpunchehorse's screen name and never really read it per say and made sense of it. Now that I have, I can do nothing but crack up laughing every time I read it. In my clique of friends that I hang with where it is about divided down the center where about half of the are UK fans and half are of course UC fans, one of the things that is always brought up time and time again when the UK ones are trying to win the argument about how bad the players at UC are/or used to be was when Art Long punched that cop horse. I still have trouble grasping exactly what in the world was Art thinking, "Hey, you know what, I am mad and probably have had other agents (alcohol, etc) enter my body. Hey let's punch this horse that just happens to belong to a cop.

ok, I shall shut up now.

thread back to normality.

[frizgolf]

Can I say now that up until now I had just glanced over Artpunchehorse's screen name and never really read it per say and made sense of it. Now that I have, I can do nothing but crack up laughing every time I read it. In my clique of friends that I hang with where it is about divided down the center where about half of the are UK fans and half are of course UC fans, one of the things that is always brought up time and time again when the UK ones are trying to win the argument about how bad the players at UC are/or used to be was when Art Long punched that cop horse. I still have trouble grasping exactly what in the world was Art thinking, "Hey, you know what, I am mad and probably have had other agents (alcohol, etc) enter my body. Hey let's punch this horse that just happens to belong to a cop.

ok, I shall shut up now.

thread back to normality.
He thought he was in Blazing Saddles.

[sabos_glasses]

Can I say now that up until now I had just glanced over Artpunchehorse's screen name and never really read it per say and made sense of it. Now that I have, I can do nothing but crack up laughing every time I read it.

ah, good call C-Bob.

[crazybob60]

ah, good call C-Bob.

at least I hope I am right, unless there is a different story behind it. artpunchehorse can't receive PM's so there is no other way for me to get his attention.

[Artpunchehorse]

at least I hope I am right, unless there is a different story behind it. artpunchehorse can't receive PM's so there is no other way for me to get his attention.

I miss Art Long and his mean stares he would give the officials when called for a foul.

I bet that horse gave him a wrong look and Art lost it.

Do you think Fortson siad something like, "I don't know if that is such a good idea, Art"

[Handy Smurf]

I miss Art Long and his mean stares he would give the officials when called for a foul.

I bet that horse gave him a wrong look and Art lost it.

Do you think Fortson siad something like, "I don't know if that is such a good idea, Art"

More like, "Pass the fried pickles, Art"

[sabos_glasses]

9-7 and a playoff birth!


I'll predict another fantastic 8-8 year.

Anyone else?

[crazybob60]

I miss Art Long and his mean stares he would give the officials when called for a foul.

I bet that horse gave him a wrong look and Art lost it.

Do you think Fortson siad something like, "I don't know if that is such a good idea, Art"

You know something's wrong when your taking advice from Danny Fortson.

[JesusPresley]

Damn, The only ticketpack left is Buffalo & Indianapolis. I really wanted the one with Green Bay, to see Favre play one more time.

[Handy Smurf]

I'm getting season tix on Monday

[Artpunchehorse]

I'll predict another fantastic 8-8 year.

Anyone else?

I think 7-9. The problem is they could easily go 1-5 in the division. 2 starting rookie LB's just scares me to death

[Frost]

7-9?
8-8?

What kind of who-dey thread is this ???! :confused:


We're going to the SUPER BOWL, DANGIT!!!!! :cool:

[Handy Smurf]

7-9?
8-8?

What kind of who-dey thread is this ???! :confused:


We're going to the SUPER BOWL, DANGIT!!!!! :cool:
A-freakin-men to that

I cant believe with back to back 8-8 seasons anybody would think this team could go 7-9...or that Pittsburgh is going to be as good as they were last year. No way in hell they go 15-1 again. The Bengals will beat them at least once...theyll beat every team in the division at least once.

[Frost]

I'm serious. We're going to the superbowl.

Believe it.

[The_Deacon]

A-freakin-men to that

I cant believe with back to back 8-8 seasons anybody would think this team could go 7-9...or that Pittsburgh is going to be as good as they were last year. No way in hell they go 15-1 again. The Bengals will beat them at least once...theyll beat every team in the division at least once.
Agreed 100%. I do not think we will see 2 rookie linebackers starting regularly at any time this year. They will do this right this year and I will say 10-6 is very realistic!!!

[Frost]

S U P E R B O W L




believe it.

[gwar469]

i think Frost has high hopes for the team this year. ;) Couldn't agree more!!

[crazybob60]

I don't think I have ever seen Frost so adament about something else before!!!

He believes in these Bengals and I think most of us should as well, even if your not a fan....BELIEVE!!!!

[fasteddie]

I Believe!!!

[The_Deacon]

I Believe!!!
as everyone should!

[despondent]

I don't know about Superbowl, but the playoffs definitely are not out of the realm of reality this season.

[Handy Smurf]

S U P E R B O W L




believe it.
I'm on board this train. I think by about week 8 everyone is going to realize how amazingly fortunate the Bengals are to have Landon Johnson and Odell Thurman...Simmons may be gone in '06. The depth Lewis is developing is something this town probably hasnt ever seen on any sports team

[sabos_glasses]

7-9?
8-8?
What kind of who-dey thread is this ???! :confused:
We're going to the SUPER BOWL, DANGIT!!!!! :cool:

I meant worst case scenario.

Of course, if things go right, they'll finish undefeated and win the superbowl.

[gwar469]

So, they've got 2 of their rookies signed. Any word from Cincy about the contracts with the remaining rookies, esp. Pollack, Thurman, and Henry? From what I see on the Bengals website, there have been no major snags, but I wonder how accurate that really is.

[paranoidandroid]

geoff hobson, who runs the bengals website is one of the best writers in town. hell, he breaks stories before the bengals PR staff can even get a release typed out...so i think the website is pretty accurate.

[Artpunchehorse]

I meant worst case scenario.

Of course, if things go right, they'll finish undefeated and win the superbowl.

This city is so nuts some people's worst case scenario is we go 16-0 and only win the super bowl by 3 points.

It is kind of reminding me of the old SNL skits with Da Bears. "Bears 159, Bills-24"

[Handy Smurf]

there has been little reported about contract talk.
I dont like the trend to put off signing rookies until the last minute. Henry and Thurman will probably depend more on how theyre slotted than Pollack...although if the pick before and the pick after Pollack were signed, he would probably be close behind

[The_Deacon]

there has been little reported about contract talk.
I dont like the trend to put off signing rookies until the last minute. Henry and Thurman will probably depend more on how theyre slotted than Pollack...although if the pick before and the pick after Pollack were signed, he would probably be close behind
No sweat man. It goes down every year like this. The next 2 weeks, we will see them all get signed one after another. They will all be there to get this season started off on the right foot. No worries! :cool:

[Handy Smurf]

no, its been getting increasingly later every year. It used to be common for a team to have all of, most of, or every pick but their 1st rounder signed by now. Now there are teams that go to camp in a week who still have 5-6 guys to sign. Its goofy

[The_Deacon]

Everyone should check out the Willie Anderson scoop on www.bengals.com

He is the the only Bengal left from the bullshit days, that is really good!! And he may be the best damn player on the team!,,,,,Notice I said player,,not athlete.

I believe that Willie will make the Pro Bowl for the next 4 years. I also believe that he will be on a superbowl team when he does.

THE BENGALS ARE NO LONGER THE BUNGALS!!!!!

The time is near, so let's hear some Bengal's fans fire this fucking thread up!! :mad: :cool:

[despondent]

Charles Robinson of yahoo sports has the Bengals ranked 5th in the AFC in his preseason rankings (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=cr-afcrankings072205&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)

[gwar469]

Charles Robinson of yahoo sports has the Bengals ranked 5th in the AFC in his preseason rankings (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=cr-afcrankings072205&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)

Charles Robinson can suck a big one. The Bengals are #1 in the AFC this year!!! Although it is nice to see the "experts" across the board giving the Bengals props. Let's see them live up the hype!

[The_Deacon]

Charles Robinson of yahoo sports has the Bengals ranked 5th in the AFC in his preseason rankings (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=cr-afcrankings072205&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)
I don't know who the fuck Charles Robinson is, but I think him and I need to go out drinking, and picking up some chicks!!!! I will buy him a "Black and Orange" :confused: ;)

[The_Deacon]

no, its been getting increasingly later every year. It used to be common for a team to have all of, most of, or every pick but their 1st rounder signed by now. Now there are teams that go to camp in a week who still have 5-6 guys to sign. Its goofy
It's not goofy. That is the wrong word Handy. IT'S BULLSHIT!!! In this day in age, it is all about slime ball agents trying to get the most money for thier clients and themselves. Agents could give a rat's ass about the team concept of sports. That is why, as far as I am concerned, all agents can go blow any farm animal of thier choice.

The Bengals should just tell anybody who is not signed by the first day of taining camp, that you can just take your ass on back to the house for the winter because the bus to a championship has just left, and you are not ganna be on it!!! :mad:

[sabos_glasses]

Charles Robinson of yahoo sports has the Bengals ranked 5th in the AFC in his preseason rankings (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=cr-afcrankings072205&prov=yhoo&type=lgns)

And look who's at the bottom...The Cleveland Browns. Yeah, I know its only some preseason ranking. Are they really that bad?

[Handy Smurf]

It's not goofy. That is the wrong word Handy. IT'S BULLSHIT!!! In this day in age, it is all about slime ball agents trying to get the most money for thier clients and themselves. Agents could give a rat's ass about the team concept of sports. That is why, as far as I am concerned, all agents can go blow any farm animal of thier choice.

The Bengals should just tell anybody who is not signed by the first day of taining camp, that you can just take your ass on back to the house for the winter because the bus to a championship has just left, and you are not ganna be on it!!! :mad:
I would love to see more teams take the approach that Washington did with (I think it was) Sean Gilbert years ago and let him sit out the entire season. If Philly does anything with TO's contract, they will instantly become one of my most hated franchises.
Sometimes I dont mind the holdout. Javon Walker has been making NFL minimum wage for what 2-3 years now? He's scheduled to make about $500,000 this year after establishing himself as a top 10 WR in the league last year. If he blows out a knee this season under his current contract, he's screwed. Granted he has already made a lot of money, but some football players have little to no marketable skills off the football field. What do you do for the next 40 years when you cant do the job youve been training to do your whole life?
Not that I feel too sorry for him, but I understand when players in his situation hold out.
Shaun Alexander, even though I hear he is the worlds nicest guy, can go to hell. Ya know what Shaun, welcome to the business of football. Seattle doesnt want to sign you longterm but will give you a ridiculous amount of money for one year. Obviously nobody else wants you longterm, otherwise somebody wouldve traded for your ass. Theres no doubt you could probably play another 5-6 years. Go out and prove you've still got game this season and I garuntee someone will sign you next year for a pretty hefty sum.

[gwar469]

Tab Perry reportedly signed a 3-year contract, and Chris Henry's agent has a good feeling that a contract will be signed tomorrow. And, after the first-rounders that have been signed in the past couple of days, I really don't think it will be long before Pollack gets a contract he (read: his agent) likes.

[The_Deacon]

Bengals Camp starts tomorrow, and I could not be more pumped!!! I can't wait to see those big boys get out in that heat. It will be hotter than a blistered pussy in a pepper barrel out there and they will be sweating like hogs in heat :eek: :eek: :D

[gwar469]

FIRST DAY OF CAMP!!! WOOHOO!!!

Now just get those remaining rookies signed as quickly as possible. Pollack and Thurman are going to need those snaps in camp.

[wileE]

Man, the optimism is getting out of control. The front page of the enquirer had a big article on how, 'This is the year.' The pressure has got to be huge on Lewis and his boys.

I am sensing their will be a lot of dissapointment this year.

[gwar469]

Aw, I wouldn't say the optimism is out of control. The optimism we're showing is no different that what's being shown here in DC, and in cities like Pittsburgh, Boston, Philly, etc. I think it's simply because the Bengals are legitimate contenders for the first time in a long time that the optimism seems overblown. We haven't had a reason (except for hope) to be near this optimistic in years. This team has the talent, coaching, and attitude to back up the optimism.

The players are putting pressure on themselves to win this year. They all quote that they "know" they can win this year, and they expect to. Unlike in years past, when it was "do better than last year", this year is the "we should and will win" mentality. There just seems to be a different vibe on this year's team, and frankly, I'm happy for the city and the players that stuck around. Marvin has built a strong, confident team that won't be pressured by a newspaper article. The Bungals are dead.

[fasteddie]

amen to that gwar!

i thank the football gods everyday for marvin lewis!

[germicide]

Man, the optimism is getting out of control. The front page of the enquirer had a big article on how, 'This is the year.' The pressure has got to be huge on Lewis and his boys.

I am sensing their will be a lot of dissapointment this year.
no way, the pressures good for them, they're gonna come out swinging

[sabos_glasses]

i thank the football gods everyday for marvin lewis!

They certainly have been two amazing 8-8 seasons. ;) :D

[euro60]

They certainly have been two amazing 8-8 seasons. ;) :D
Don't be sarcastic now! It coulda been the reverse :D

[The_Deacon]

Man, the optimism is getting out of control. The front page of the enquirer had a big article on how, 'This is the year.' The pressure has got to be huge on Lewis and his boys.

I am sensing their will be a lot of dissapointment this year.
Never to much optimism!!! :mad:

The worst that could happen,,,,,,,,,well let's just say,,,I can handle it!!! Been there,,,done that!! :D

[sabos_glasses]

Never to much optimism!!! :mad:

The worst that could happen,,,,,,,,,well let's just say,,,I can handle it!!! Been there,,,done that!! :D

C'mon, deacon,,,,,,PLEASE let up with the commas.

...story of my life, la da da da....

[The_Deacon]

C'mon, deacon,,,,,,PLEASE let up with the commas.

...story of my life, la da da da....
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,what,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,do ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,you,,,,,,,,,,,,mean,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,, :confused:

[Artpunchehorse]

Marvin Lewis will be the next head coach of the Green Bay Packers -- Mark my words

[The_Deacon]

Marvin Lewis will be the next head coach of the Green Bay Packers -- Mark my words
What the.............son of a..............mother................????

[fasteddie]

a big WHODEY to the oklahoma drill playas!!!! oh yeah baby, you know its on this season! WHOOOOO-DEY!

[The_Deacon]

GEORGETOWN, Ky. - More sights and sounds from training camp. Memo to S.I’s Peter King on sleeper fantasy picks:

Rookie wide receiver Chris Henry continued to impress Saturday as Marvin Lewis jacked up things in the first day of pads with the famed drill known as the “Oklahoma,” “Nutcracker,” or whatever your high school coach called the one-on-ones you were asked to beat the tar out of the guy across from you. Safety Madieu Williams still made the tackle after Henry knocked his helmet off on the initial block, which tells you something about both!!

There is no doubt in my mind that the Bengals will AVERAGE at least 30 points a game this year!! :D

[Marlowe]

i read a pretty good training camp article on the SI website, and they were raving about carson & predicting a break out year for him. i totally agree & think his really strong 2nd half of the season last year was an under-reported story.

it's also pretty cool to see chad johnson popping up more and more in the national media & talk shows. he's now recognized as being among the elite, which is precisely where he belongs.

this speedster rookie receiver from (i think) tennessee is also getting good reviews. if you add him to the mix as a 3rd down receiver along with chad and tj, you've got a helluva receiving corps.

[The_Deacon]

Bengals rookie center Eric Ghiaciuc hit the field Saturday night just as the team started to warm up for practice and shortly after the club announced he had signed his four-year deal. The team wasted no time getting Ghiaciuc as many snaps as possible with starter Rich Braham sitting out the workout in the first of seven night sessions here at Georgetown College!!!

This was very, very important!!!! :cool:

[Emperor Wog]

http://www.bengalszone.com/forums/html/emoticons/fbplayer.gif

[Zane]

There is no doubt in my mind that the Bengals will AVERAGE at least 30 points a game this year!! :D

Pretty bold predicition there, Deacon.

I can't believe someone hasn't put a wager on that yet!

[The_Deacon]

Pretty bold predicition there, Deacon.

I can't believe someone hasn't put a wager on that yet!
If you will notice, I did not predict how many points per game the Bengals might give up on defence. Hopefully it will be less than 25 per game. :p

That is what will be the key to the Bengals run to Detroit!!! :D

[Jumpman]

Thurman finally agreed to a deal. 5 years with big escalators in the last year. This is very good news. Now if they can just get Pollack into the fold.....

[The Mad Hater]

at CLE: Cin, 28-7

MIN: Cin, 27-24

at CHI: Cin, 38-24

HOU: Cin, 23-20

at JAX: Jax, 24-13

at TEN: Cin, 33-24

PIT: Pit, 24-14

GB: Cin, 34-24

at BAL: Bal, 24-20

IND: Cin, 44-38

BAL: Bal, 17-14

at PIT: Cin, 27-13

CLE: Cin, 38-6

at DET: Det, 24-19

BUF: Cin, 21-20

at KC: Cin, 37-28

that's like the third time I've predicted the season. but it's also the third time I've come up 11-5. that just might be the division there boys. and girls, if you're here.

if the Bengals were a woman, I'd marry them.

[sabos_glasses]

Wins vs. Indy and at Pittsburgh, hater? wow.

I hope so!
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[The_Deacon]

at CLE: Cin, 28-7

MIN: Cin, 27-24

at CHI: Cin, 38-24

HOU: Cin, 23-20

at JAX: Jax, 24-13

at TEN: Cin, 33-24

PIT: Pit, 24-14

GB: Cin, 34-24

at BAL: Bal, 24-20

IND: Cin, 44-38

BAL: Bal, 17-14

at PIT: Cin, 27-13

CLE: Cin, 38-6

at DET: Det, 24-19

BUF: Cin, 21-20

at KC: Cin, 37-28

that's like the third time I've predicted the season. but it's also the third time I've come up 11-5. that just might be the division there boys. and girls, if you're here.

if the Bengals were a woman, I'd marry them.
me too
:rolleyes:

[Handy Smurf]

ESPN Football home page cover story on the Bengals (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/index)

2/3 of the people voting in their pole thought the Bengals would make the playoffs.

almost 60% thought they'd win 10 or more

[The Mad Hater]

ESPN Football home page cover story on the Bengals (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/index)

2/3 of the people voting in their pole thought the Bengals would make the playoffs.

almost 60% thought they'd win 10 or more

that's nice to hear, but personally I wouldn't have voted in the pole were I not a fan.

oh sweet Carson, Cincinnati's newest cult of personality.

[The_Deacon]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp05/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2122436\

Must read!!!! :D

[Emperor Wog]

suh..................

[Emperor Wog]

..........weet!

[sabos_glasses]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp05/columns/story?columnist=pasquarelli_len&id=2122436\

Must read!!!! :D

This just in...from the this was already posted department...
The Carson Column.

Seriously, though, that's a lot of hype for a guy with 13 games experience. That is about the point where Roethlisberger started to struggle a bit.

[The_Deacon]

RB Chris Perry keeps looking better and better, particularly when he runs sweeps outside. But he says, “I must look better than I feel.” :confused:

When the Bengals drafted Chris Perry in stead of Steven Jackson, I was sure he was going to be a bust. I believe that today more than ever! :mad:

BUST BUST BUST BUST I TELL YA!!!!! :mad:

[Handy Smurf]

This just in...from the this was already posted department...
The Carson Column.

Seriously, though, that's a lot of hype for a guy with 13 games experience. That is about the point where Roethlisberger started to struggle a bit.
Roethlisberger-doesnt have the arm, athleticism, or overall talent level of Palmer. He is talented and will be very good, but he doesnt quite have Palmers skills. that why Palmer was the #1 pick and Roethlisberger was #12, or whatever.
Palmer was in his second season last year. Roethlisberger was in his rookie season.
The Steelers lost a couple starters, including 2 Olineman. The Bengals return every offensive starter. The Steelers have 2 talented but aging running backs. The Bengals have 2 young explosive and talented running backs. Hines Ward is the Steelers top WR and he's holding out of camp. Chad Johnson is better than ward, and the Bengals 2-5 WRs are all as good or better than Randle El or Cedric Wilson.

[Handy Smurf]

RB Chris Perry keeps looking better and better, particularly when he runs sweeps outside. But he says, “I must look better than I feel.” :confused:

When the Bengals drafted Chris Perry in stead of Steven Jackson, I was sure he was going to be a bust. I believe that today more than ever! :mad:

BUST BUST BUST BUST I TELL YA!!!!! :mad:
I still trust Jim Anderson and Marvin Lewis' judgement. Marvin said they thought Perry was the best RB available and their #1 guy. Sure, you say, organizations always say they had the guy they drafted rated as #1 at his position.
The difference here? The Bengals had the oppurtunity to draft any of the 3 RBs (Jackson, Jones, Perry) and traded down and went with Perry. If they thought Jackson was the best option, they wouldve taken him, period point blank.
Give the guy half a chance. He hardly played at all last year. Trust in Marvin.

[The_Deacon]

Roethlisberger-doesnt have the arm, athleticism, or overall talent level of Palmer. He is talented and will be very good, but he doesnt quite have Palmers skills. that why Palmer was the #1 pick and Roethlisberger was #12, or whatever.
Palmer was in his second season last year. Roethlisberger was in his rookie season.
The Steelers lost a couple starters, including 2 Olineman. The Bengals return every offensive starter. The Steelers have 2 talented but aging running backs. The Bengals have 2 young explosive and talented running backs. Hines Ward is the Steelers top WR and he's holding out of camp. Chad Johnson is better than ward, and the Bengals 2-5 WRs are all as good or better than Randle El or Cedric Wilson.

Yeah, what he said!!! Nice post Handy. ;)

[The_Deacon]

I still trust Jim Anderson and Marvin Lewis' judgement. Marvin said they thought Perry was the best RB available and their #1 guy. Sure, you say, organizations always say they had the guy they drafted rated as #1 at his position.
The difference here? The Bengals had the oppurtunity to draft any of the 3 RBs (Jackson, Jones, Perry) and traded down and went with Perry. If they thought Jackson was the best option, they wouldve taken him, period point blank.
Give the guy half a chance. He hardly played at all last year. Trust in Marvin.
I very much trust in Marvin and Jim. They are only human. They got this one wrong, which is not going to hurt the Bengals that much. Rudi will be great, but more importantly, I think Kenny Watson will be the suprise break out player of the year. I think Kenny will put up some serious recieving yards this year.

[despondent]

they drafted Perry because they already had Rudi, and Perry had the best hands of any of the RBs available. With Carson, they were looking to give him more weapons and they thought Perry could be a Thurman Thomas/Marshall Faulk type.

[sabos_glasses]

Roethlisberger-doesnt have the arm, athleticism, or overall talent level of Palmer. He is talented and will be very good, but he doesnt quite have Palmers skills. that why Palmer was the #1 pick and Roethlisberger was #12, or whatever.
Palmer was in his second season last year. Roethlisberger was in his rookie season.
The Steelers lost a couple starters, including 2 Olineman. The Bengals return every offensive starter. The Steelers have 2 talented but aging running backs. The Bengals have 2 young explosive and talented running backs. Hines Ward is the Steelers top WR and he's holding out of camp. Chad Johnson is better than ward, and the Bengals 2-5 WRs are all as good or better than Randle El or Cedric Wilson.

Of course I know all this, but just saying its not unusual for some young QBs to take a step back. Not saying its gonna happen, but being a Bengals fan, I'm always ready for the disappointment.



My friends and I have always joked that The Bengals franchise is really just a huge social experiment designed to see how much people can endure. There are hidden cameras in all the loyal bars and living rooms where people get excited every year. We'll all be on reality TV soon, just watch. The producers are getting a big kick out of these threads. It's all fixed.

[The_Deacon]

Of course I know all this, but just saying its not unusual for some young QBs to take a step back. Not saying its gonna happen, but being a Bengals fan, I'm always ready for the disappointment.



My friends and I have always joked that The Bengals franchise is really just a huge social experiment designed to see how much people can endure. There are hidden cameras in all the loyal bars and living rooms where people get excited every year. We'll all be on reality TV soon, just watch. The producers are getting a big kick out of these threads. It's all fixed.
Sabos, I have just checked my living room for hidden cameras (where you have watched many Bengals games with me), and all seems clear. :p

I really believe that we all should let our past defences down, and get ready for a playoff run!!!

[sabos_glasses]

Who are you again Deacon?

[The_Deacon]

Who are you again Deacon?
You know, that fat guy you used to hang out with before you moved closer to that real southern fried chicken!!!! ;) ...........you know, the guy that can kill a case of keystone light in a sitting!!!!!!!! :p

[sabos_glasses]

you know, the guy that can kill a case of keystone light in a sitting!!!!!!!! :p

This is actually true. I have indeed witnessed this, and he blames it all on the Bengals.

[The_Deacon]

Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis gave every indication that wide receiver Peter Warrick isn’t going anywhere until he tells the club he’s ready to return to practice without needing to take days off. :(

Warrick will never be the same. Chris Henry better step up!!!!!!

[The_Deacon]

GEORGETOWN, Ky. _ After getting smoked on the goal line in the season’s first live drill Wednesday night, the Bengals defense came up with a new goal and realized it just 48 hours later in a decisive 40-22 victory over the offense in Friday night’s annual intrasquad scrimmage!! ;)

This is a good thing!!!! Why? Two key players where not on the field.
David Pollack
Brian Simmons

yep,,,this is the year!!! Any negative comments about the Bengals will be passed through my colan like creamed corn!!!! :cool:

[crazybob60]

Sabos, I have just checked my living room for hidden cameras (where you have watched many Bengals games with me), and all seems clear. :p

I really believe that we all should let our past defences down, and get ready for a playoff run!!!

Don't even mention letting our defenses down at all...heck some of the bengals may be listening and that is the last thing we need...

Who Dey!!! I love all this hype, its what makes not only football, but sports in general so much fun and makes me proud to be a fan!!!

[sabos_glasses]

Don't even mention letting our defenses down at all...heck some of the bengals may be listening and that is the last thing we need...


Oh this site is definetely being monitored by the reality TV show's producers: "Look at them, getting all excited...hahaha...silly people!" They got us all set up.

[The_Deacon]

Oh this site is definetely being monitored by the reality TV show's producers: "Look at them, getting all excited...hahaha...silly people!" They got us all set up.

:D Hi Mom, I am on TV!!!! :p

[jfurnie]

Hear that Bengal growlin' mean and angry
Hear he comes a prowlin' lean and hungry
An offensive brute
Run, pass or boot
And defensively he's rough, tough
Cincinnati Bengals
That's the team we're going to cheer to victory
Touchdown Bengals get some points upon that board
And win a game for Cincinnati

[The_Deacon]

Hear that Bengal growlin' mean and angry
Hear he comes a prowlin' lean and hungry
An offensive brute
Run, pass or boot
And defensively he's rough, tough
Cincinnati Bengals
That's the team we're going to cheer to victory
Touchdown Bengals get some points upon that board
And win a game for Cincinnati
YES! Thanks to Sabos, I own that song on CD!!!!!! :cool:

[artfag]

Prediction- Palmer ten interceptions or less, Bengles lose second game in the playoffs.

[sabos_glasses]

Prediction- Palmer ten interceptions or less, Bengles lose second game in the playoffs.

Well, I like your attitude. That sure would make for a fun season.

[artfag]

Football season is the best time o year fo me. I was at four games last year and froze my ass off tailgating at nine in the morning. Nothing like being drunk at the football game and in such a frenzy you don't even realize that you had to piss for an hour.
By the way... anyone in a flag football league. We were the slow white people last year for the CSL. And the champs thank you very much :p

[despondent]

I attended the mock game today at Georgetown. This makes the 4th consecutive year I have gone to training camp to see the scrimmage or mock game. Carson looks really poised and sharp. Chad as usual, is awesome. The o-line even without Willie today looked was great. The starting defense showed some signs that it may get some regular pressure. The starting secondary looks really good. I definitely think Odell Thurman is the real deal. Chris Henry really impressed me with his size and speed and Tab Perry also looked good. I'm hoping that Quincy Wilson can find a spot on this team because he has a lot of speed and power. The down side was that Matt Schoebel dropped a couple of passes that were right there in his hands and it still looks like the offense is struggling to score in the red zone. It was hard today to get a real judgement on the running game either on offense or defense because they weren't in full pads and it was only touch. I will say that overall, the entire team looked much sharper than they did for the mock game last year. I just hope it translates into that fast start for the season that everyone is looking for.

[sabos_glasses]

Of course they looked great they played against each other. :p

But really, I keep hearing that they look so much better than they have in many years.

[Artpunchehorse]

Oh this site is definetely being monitored by the reality TV show's producers: "Look at them, getting all excited...hahaha...silly people!" They got us all set up.

I guarantee the show ends with the Bengals losing with 1 second left in the super bowl.

[sabos_glasses]

I guarantee the show ends with the Bengals losing with 1 second left in the super bowl.

Then the DVD extras will have interviews of all of us.

[sabos_glasses]

I was at four games last year and froze my ass off tailgating at nine in the morning.

Tailgating is so much fun down here for college football games. Clemson games are insane! It puts any other tailgating experience I've had to shame.

[The_Deacon]

I guarantee the show ends with the Bengals losing with 1 second left in the super bowl.

As much as that will hurt, I will take it

[The_Deacon]

Gone are the days the rookie Warrick and the rookie Ron Dugans lined up to start the first game in Paul Brown Stadium.

What the hell ever happened to Ron Dugans???? :confused:

[Handy Smurf]

Hear that Bengal growlin' mean and angry
Hear he comes a prowlin' lean and hungry
An offensive brute
Run, pass or boot
And defensively he's rough, tough
Cincinnati Bengals
That's the team we're going to cheer to victory
Touchdown Bengals get some points upon that board
And win a game for Cincinnati

I generally get a rousing ovation when I sing this at games, usually after scores.

[Artpunchehorse]

Gone are the days the rookie Warrick and the rookie Ron Dugans lined up to start the first game in Paul Brown Stadium.

What the hell ever happened to Ron Dugans???? :confused:

P-Dub has an afro now. I like it a lot.

I think Dugans had nagging injuries and Marvin cut him. He was our best special teams tackler a couple years ago.

I always hoped we could have gotten Lavernus Coles, so we could have had three FSU WR's from the same FSU team (although Coles was the ring leader of the brilliant 90% Dilliards special discount. He basically cost P-Dub a Heisman)

[Artpunchehorse]

Looks like we lost a Chippewa. Might not be a bad thing

http://www.bengals.com/press/news.asp?iCurPage=0&news_id=3044

[The_Deacon]

Looks like we lost a Chippewa. Might not be a bad thing

http://www.bengals.com/press/news.asp?iCurPage=0&news_id=3044
the Bengals are doomed now!!!! :(

[almaniac27]

I'm drinking he Kool-Aid. The Bengals are going all the way this year!

[The Mad Hater]

something different is happening this year, as we run-up to opening day.

non-Bengals fans are actually saying that the 'Gals could be strong this year. strong enough to *gasp* win their division if Pittsburgh falters!

go to your local water cooler. bask in the warm glow of begrudged Bengal acknowledgement.

[The_Deacon]

something different is happening this year, as we run-up to opening day.

non-Bengals fans are actually saying that the 'Gals could be strong this year. strong enough to *gasp* win their division if Pittsburgh falters!

go to your local water cooler. bask in the warm glow of begrudged Bengal acknowledgement.
I never been to detroit. I plan on being there in Feb. of 2006!

[The Mad Hater]

enjoy the Colts and Panthers my friend.......I'm just sayin'.

[The_Deacon]

enjoy the Colts and Panthers my friend.......I'm just sayin'.
That is not out of the question, but i am hoping for the Bengals and Hawks, with all my heart!!! ;)

[The_Deacon]

GEORGETOWN, Ky. - Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis replaced first-round pick David Pollack in the starting lineup at strong-side linebacker with Landon Johnson on Monday, the first major fallout of a holdout that reached its 11th day. Marcus Wilkins is the backup and Pollack is on the third team with rookie free agent Cedric Sullivan.

“Right now, he would have a difficult time coming in and being a starting player on our team just because he’s missed too much,” Lewis said. “I can’t subject the other 52 players and our coaches and everybody else to that.”

I love the way Marvin does his thing!! I have no tolarance for holdouts. I have lost most of my respect for Pollack. The bus to a championship took off Aug. 29th and David was not on it. He is not even trying to catch a ride to catch up with it. As far as I am concerned, he can just take it back to the house for the whole fucking year. :mad:

[sabos_glasses]

Whoa, calm down, these things happen. And I'm sure you'll be his #1 fan soon enough.

[Homsar]

He better take what they give unproven rookies and play.
If he lives up to the hype, fine. If not, so be it and the Bengals end up wasting another #1 pick.

[despondent]

Pollack is just shooting himself in the foot. He should realize that his agent works for him, not vice versa.

[The_Deacon]

Whoa, calm down, these things happen. And I'm sure you'll be his #1 fan soon enough.
No freaking way!!!! :mad:

[gwar469]

Friday night...it begins!!!

WHO DEY!!

[sabos_glasses]

hell yes!

I'm looking forward to seeing some of the new players, and Perry.

I'd also like to see Bramlett play well.

[Artpunchehorse]

Friday night...it begins!!!

WHO DEY!!

God help us if they go 3 and out on the first series.

[Jumpman]

hell yes!

I'm looking forward to seeing some of the new players, and Perry.

I'd also like to see Bramlett play well.

Me too, for some reason, I just want him to beat out Krenzel. I'm not really sure why.

I guess I feel he has more upside.

[Artpunchehorse]

Me too, for some reason, I just want him to beat out Krenzel. I'm not really sure why.

I guess I feel he has more upside.

Gamble was on the radio already warning people that Krenzel will probably gor 10-12 for 159 yds and a TD. He said, please don't call us on Monday saying he should be a starter

[despondent]

Me too, for some reason, I just want him to beat out Krenzel. I'm not really sure why.

I guess I feel he has more upside.
I really feel like Krenzel will be cut. He looked the least sharp of the QBs at the mock game.

[artfag]

Pollack is a jackass that is hurting himself and the team. It will be very hard to catch up missing this much practice(NFL not to mention-not NCAA) if he ever gives in at all. This is getting ridiculous.
But I don't want to get too negative. Time to take down the Patriots two pre-seasons in a row.

[Handy Smurf]

anyone interested in a free ticket to the game Friday?
I'd love to go, being the first game and all, but my best friend leaves early Sunday for Georgia and grad school, where I likely won't see him much for the next few years, or much ever again, for that matter. We are having a last shindig with him Friday.
The seat is row 9 of the second level in the North End Zone
PM me if you're interested and we can work out some way to exchange said ticket.
First come first serve.

[trying to justify my not going to myself]Besides, the starters only play 1 quarter and I'd be watching Craig Krenzel for half the game[/trying to justify my not going to myself]

[mikeatthemadfro]

Mike Brown: (Salivates as the preseason ticket orders from the worst team in the NFL since he was given ownership continue to roll in) "Gentlemen at 7-9" we'll be guaranteed another sell out season for "06""


Coach Lewis: (seething with anger at top level greed, and loser mentality)
"Yes Boss"

MB: "I also want to remind you of my choices for player selection, and MY strategies for how to at least make it to 7-9 again this year."

Coach: "But why 7-9? Let's go out and win big..."

MB:"Not too fast sparky...we need to keep a young team, and a non- championship team...so our free agents can't reap the rewards of being on a winning team, we maximize our profits...remember it's butts in seats, not championships that make the difference in this business."

Coach: "But what about my autonomy? What about...?"

MB: "Look Lewey, just keep smilin and sayin the right things...you don't have to worry about it, in a couple of years....you know...make it look good, you'll be a free agent yourself, and we'll make a reasonable offer to keep you...you know make it look good, and you'll win the lottery in another city... this way we both win."



Coach: (bowing as he backs out of the boardroom) "Yes sir."



MB: 7-9 (deep sigh as he polishes his dad's winning memorabilia while somewhere in a cemetary not too far away a grave stirs and turns over...

RIP Paul Brown...you're not forgotten.

[artfag]

anyone interested in a free ticket to the game Friday?
I'd love to go, being the first game and all, but my best friend leaves early Sunday for Georgia and grad school, where I likely won't see him much for the next few years, or much ever again, for that matter. We are having a last shindig with him Friday.
The seat is row 9 of the second level in the North End Zone
PM me if you're interested and we can work out some way to exchange said ticket.
First come first serve.

[trying to justify my not going to myself]Besides, the starters only play 1 quarter and I'd be watching Craig Krenzel for half the game[/trying to justify my not going to myself]
are you kidden me? helz yeah. should i pm you and tell you how badly i need it to give to a sick relative that never got to see a football game in person? it would be a lie but if it works.

[Handy Smurf]

Mike Brown: (Salivates as the preseason ticket orders from the worst team in the NFL since he was given ownership continue to roll in) "Gentlemen at 7-9" we'll be guaranteed another sell out season for "06""


Coach Lewis: (seething with anger at top level greed, and loser mentality)
"Yes Boss"

MB: "I also want to remind you of my choices for player selection, and MY strategies for how to at least make it to 7-9 again this year."

Coach: "But why 7-9? Let's go out and win big..."

MB:"Not too fast sparky...we need to keep a young team, and a non- championship team...so our free agents can't reap the rewards of being on a winning team, we maximize our profits...remember it's butts in seats, not championships that make the difference in this business."

Coach: "But what about my autonomy? What about...?"

MB: "Look Lewey, just keep smilin and sayin the right things...you don't have to worry about it, in a couple of years....you know...make it look good, you'll be a free agent yourself, and we'll make a reasonable offer to keep you...you know make it look good, and you'll win the lottery in another city... this way we both win."



Coach: (bowing as he backs out of the boardroom) "Yes sir."



MB: 7-9 (deep sigh as he polishes his dad's winning memorabilia while somewhere in a cemetary not too far away a grave stirs and turns over...

RIP Paul Brown...you're not forgotten.

Wow, you might have something there if you knew anything about garunteed revenue streams and mandatory revenue sharing

[mikeatthemadfro]

Wow, you might have something there if you knew anything about garunteed revenue streams and mandatory revenue sharing


yeah, that part was edited out...it just didn't flow with that much detail...
:rolleyes:

[The_Deacon]

Gamble was on the radio already warning people that Krenzel will probably gor 10-12 for 159 yds and a TD. He said, please don't call us on Monday saying he should be a starter
I surely won't. I so hope that Bramlett takes that #3 spot.

[The_Deacon]

Friday night...it begins!!!

WHO DEY!!
Friday cannot get here fast enough for me!!!!

[jfurnie]

I'll be there on Friday with my bengals foamhead maybe I'll wear my woxy shirt if its too hot to wear my Chad jersey.

http://store1.yimg.com/I/foamheads_1819_128439

[sabos_glasses]

Wow, that's an impressive spelling error.

Neat hat though.

[The_Deacon]

Wow, that's an impressive spelling error.

Neat hat though.
I don't even spell that bad. wow :D

I don't think I like the hat either. :(

[sabos_glasses]

I don't think I like the hat either. :(

I like the hat. Anyway, you wear Bengals zubaz every Sunday. :p

[The_Deacon]

I like the hat. Anyway, you wear Bengals zubaz every Sunday. :p
I can't help it. I wear them in the name of tradition. :D

[sabos_glasses]

I'd also like to see Bramlett play well.

Me too, for some reason, I just want him to beat out Krenzel. I'm not really sure why.

I guess I feel he has more upside.

It's because they sent his ass to NFL Europe for at least two years. There is vested interest from both parties.

[sabos_glasses]

So who are we looking forward to seeing play tomorrow?

I'm looking forward to seeing Bramlett, Thurman, and Perry.

[The_Deacon]

Chris Perry, a James Brooksish-type running back whose downfield catching skills the Bengals hope can be used to exploit Carson Palmer’s long ball, finally gets on the field Friday in the fittest shape of his pro career to join an offense suddenly heralded and feared.

I have never been a Fan of the drafting of Chris Perry. And the lack of time of the field since then has not helped either. But on the eve of the first Pre-Season game, I find myself hoping like hell that the Bengals have somthing in him!! I really do hope Perry (who I am still thinking will be a bust) can help this team get to the playoffs and beyond! ;)

[gwar469]

I watched Perry light up the Big Ten, so I'm anxious to see if he can do the same to the NFL.

I also want to see these hands of glue that Chris Henry has, as well as seeing if Thurman can separate any body parts from the Pats offensive players. On top of that, just seeing how the first team defense has gelled in the offseason and what sort of progress has been made.

[sabos_glasses]

Is the Craig Krenzel experiment over yet?

So who watched the game? Impressions?

[almaniac27]

So who watched the game? Impressions?

It's kinda hard to watch the game on TV, since it doesn't start for another 20 minutes.

[sabos_glasses]

I forgot they did that. :o

Wish I could see it.

[The_Deacon]

Just got done watching the tape delayed game vs. the Pats. I listened to it at work before that. This is what I got.

Carson needs not listen to Chad on the field. Carson needs to check down when he is supposed to. Chad will talk him into decisions that he should not make. I think Carson will figure that out very soon.

Chris Perry looked healthy finally!! He had some nice catches out of the back field. Chris ended up with 41 yards rushing. Not bad for a preseason game. As a 3rd down back though, Perry needs to learn and master blocking assingments. He missed a big one that got Kitna rocked!!!!! That will take time.....hopefully not to much!!

Finally, the reason the Bengals did not win more than 8 games last year was due to the inability to stop the run. They were unable to do that tonight once again.

If this defence learns to stop the run this year, in a big hurry, the Bengals will make some noise in the playoffs this year. If not, they will finish the best 7-9 team in NFL history!!!! :D

[mik]

I had a couple of free tix from work so I went down to the game last night. Man, was it frickin' hot down there!!
Rudi and Chris Perry both looked pretty good. Perry had a little zip in his step. If he stays healthy, he and Rudi will provide a good 1-2 punch. The good thing is that they are totally different styled runners.
The 1st string defense looked OK. Palmer 1st throw was horrible. Chad was talkin' crap immediately. I told the guy I went the game with that he could easily be on his way to becoming the next T.O............................

[sabos_glasses]

What about Odell Thurman?

[The_Deacon]

I had a couple of free tix from work so I went down to the game last night. Man, was it frickin' hot down there!!
Rudi and Chris Perry both looked pretty good. Perry had a little zip in his step. If he stays healthy, he and Rudi will provide a good 1-2 punch. The good thing is that they are totally different styled runners.
The 1st string defense looked OK. Palmer 1st throw was horrible. Chad was talkin' crap immediately. I told the guy I went the game with that he could easily be on his way to becoming the next T.O............................
............Marvin will NEVER let that happen!!!! ;)

[The_Deacon]

What about Odell Thurman?
He looked pretty good. He showed the ability to run down backs and recievers. He is super fast!!!! Odell Thurman will be a stud in the NFL!!!!!! :cool:

[crazybob60]

I wasn't able to catch or watch the game. Did it seem like it was mostly the 2nd or 3rd teamers were the reason why the game was lost or was it the 1st teamers or was it a combo of both, or could it have possibly been because the Pats were just heads and shoulders better than we were?

[despondent]

I wasn't able to catch or watch the game. Did it seem like it was mostly the 2nd or 3rd teamers were the reason why the game was lost or was it the 1st teamers or was it a combo of both, or could it have possibly been because the Pats were just heads and shoulders better than we were?
It seems that our first teamers hung right with their first teamers. The Pats were just deeper and their second and third teamers took it to ours. Also, the Bengals were really thin on the front 7 defensively and fatigue was definitely a factor in the second half.

[The_Deacon]

P-dub is in the House!!!!!!

No. 80 resurfaced during warmups before Sunday’s workout, indicating that the Bengals have most likely cleared the wide receiver for his first practice with the club since the middle of last season. :D

[sabos_glasses]

I'd be suprised if has over 500 yards ever again.

[Handy Smurf]

I wasn't able to catch or watch the game. Did it seem like it was mostly the 2nd or 3rd teamers were the reason why the game was lost or was it the 1st teamers or was it a combo of both, or could it have possibly been because the Pats were just heads and shoulders better than we were?
1st game of the preseason just doesnt matter for shit.
Teams dont pull out their blitzes, teams barely utilize their offenses, starters either dont play at all or play 1 quarter, and in many cases the game is decided by players who wont even end up on NFL teams once the season starts.

[The_Deacon]

I'd be suprised if has over 500 yards ever again.
Unfortunatly, I so agree!! :(

[The Mad Hater]

thoughts on the other night's game:

no tackling. not surprising, considering that it's the very first preseason matchup. I saw linemen bumping ball carriers and hoping they'd just fall down.

Perry needs to brush up on his blocking. Kitna got nailed because Perry missed an easy block.

Chad was running his mouth, but I don't see it as a big deal. CJ is a true teamer, and he's happiest when the TEAM is successful. at least that's what he told me in a post-game interview.

Carson must have been sleepy. he was just a yawner.

what the hell is Kitna doing laughing about a botched snap? straighten up, boy! the future of this franchise almost rides on your shoulders!

more thougths:

will we see Pollack play this year? do we even want to anymore? dammit, I was really hoping he would be the centerpiece in their run-stopping woes, but he's not firing his agents anytime soon, so...

[sabos_glasses]

Hater, you should be on Around the Horn!

[The Mad Hater]

Hater, you should be on Around the Horn!

is that the show where two guys scream at each other for thirty minutes a day? if I'm right, there's no way. those clowns give me a headache.

[FOBAgain]

is that the show where two guys scream at each other for thirty minutes a day? if I'm right, there's no way. those clowns give me a headache.

No, that's Pardon the Interuption. Around the Horn has 4 sportswriters and a "host" all connected via satellite. The "host" asks them questions and as each responds, the host doles out "points." The "winner" gets their own 60 second rant or something at the end. It's mostly silly, but entertaining, especially when he mutes one of the guys for making a really bad or off topic point or subtracts points. Occasionally, the writers start to get into a PTI style yelling match, but the host usually doesn't let that go on and will mute someone out.

[artfag]

Man I cannot stand around the horn. The host is a bufoon. If they could put him on mute it would be much better

[FOBAgain]

Back on the topic of the Orange & Black... wow, Marvin's a little ticked off at Pollack and his agents! (http://www.bengals.com/press/notebook.asp?iCurPage=0&notes_id=749)

[The_Deacon]

These are for sure, the harshest words I have heard from Marvin Lewis since he has been here!! :mad: I am loving this guy, and what he is all about, more and more everyday!! :D

GEORGETOWN, Ky. - With David Pollack’s holdout stretching to 18 days and 20 practices Monday morning, Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis had his harshest words yet for one of three unsigned first-round draft picks left in the NFL.

Lewis reiterated that he believes the club has offered Pollack a good enough to deal to have signed, but also vowed, “The one thing we do (as an organization) is we’re going to continue to learn from these things.”

A visibly frustrated Lewis chose a news conference to discuss how Pollack’s holdout has flown in the face of the unselfish culture he’s created in his three seasons running the Bengals.

“I think we’ve really fought very hard to eliminate these kind of actions around here and it’s a shame that it occurred,” Lewis said. “We have other guys who have chosen to be here and we’ve eliminated selfishness that occurs. I’ve said it many times. If that’s what it comes down to, a dollar here a dollar there, they’re on the wrong football team. This football team will never, ever be guided by one guy. We’re not going to be compromised by one player or one person and that’s not going to change.

“That’s been important. It’s important to the guys who sit in these chairs every night that we do not change that because we believe in that," said Lewis in a room that doubles as the team's meeting space. "It’s been proven around the league that’s what wins.”

Lewis reiterated that he feels the club has given in every way to Pollack’s agents, and “then it’s not good enough.”

"At some point," Lewis said, "a player has to make a decision. 'Know what? Enough is enough. Let’s go. Let’s go.' " :cool:

[gwar469]

so, what's the over/under on number of games Pollack plays this year? 8? 9?

He's going to have a hard time busting into the linebacker corps if he keeps waiting. Landon Johnson, Thurman, and Simmons sounds like a pretty damn good group of linebackers to me.

[sabos_glasses]

I don't know. On one hand, I think they'll be ok without him. But if Marvin cares enough about the guy to get this frustrated, that tells me something.

[The_Deacon]

so, what's the over/under on number of games Pollack plays this year? 8? 9?

He's going to have a hard time busting into the linebacker corps if he keeps waiting. Landon Johnson, Thurman, and Simmons sounds like a pretty damn good group of linebackers to me.
Set it at 2. I will take the under. And that will be just fine with me. I think Landon will do a fine job.

[sabos_glasses]

Set it at 2. I will take the under. And that will be just fine with me. I think Landon will do a fine job.

You're crazy. He'll be signed within a couple weeks.

[fasteddie]

i'm going to kick pollack in the nuts

[The_Deacon]

Not yelling,” Lewis said. “Correcting.”

“You know Marv,” said defensive tackle John Thornton. “He wants you to do everything right. Starting with getting up on the right side of the bed.”

Then get ready for Lewis to roll his eyes and yell, “Hey, 51, you didn’t make the bed right.”

A sampling from Monday morning’s practice:

* “Come here, 51. Come here. You can’t let him just go by like that,” Lewis barked as Thurman ended up standing next to Lewis to watch the defense’s next snap.

* “Come up into the B gap. That’s your play. You want an invitation?” Lewis asked when Thurman didn’t get to a running play up the middle in time.

* “I’m his personal project,” Thurman said. “He’s trying to mold me into one of the great ones, so he’s on me. He had (Ray Lewis), so I guess he knows the things that make a great player. That’s why I’m taking it all in. So he’s staying on me.”

Sometimes, it can make Thurman laugh.

“He told me one time if I ever looked back at the quarterback when I got a receiver, he’s going to kick me in the (bleeps),” he admitted.

I think Thurman will be in the running for Rookie of the Year come Dec.

Pollack will not!!! :rolleyes:

[Homsar]

Of course he's frustrated, Pollack was the Bengals #1 freaking pick!
It's discouraging to hear so much good stuff about a guy and not have him play.

[crazybob60]

i'm going to kick pollack in the nuts

I was thinking a swift kick to the shins...but maybe he just needs a kick in the butt to just get him out there!!!!

[FOBAgain]

Signed... finally (http://www.bengals.com/press/news.asp?iCurPage=0&news_id=3077)

[gwar469]

gods be praised. I wonder if Marvin will play him in the 4th quarter on Friday night to see how much Pollack really remembers.

[sabos_glasses]

Now he's gotta pass Landon Johnson on the depth chart.

[Handy Smurf]

Now he's gotta pass Landon Johnson on the depth chart.
week 5.....