USN Bengal Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Jimmy Johnson said "Green Bay lost to the Cincinnati Bengals, one of the best teams in the league." I haven't been drinking (yet), but did I really just hear that? Great gut check by the team... and I don't give a damn about the yards rushing that the Pack had, our defense (especially Newman) deserve the game ball. Dalton CAN lead us back against the better teams in the league, and our defense gives us a chance against ANYONE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|kennethmw| Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Jimmy Johnson said "Green Bay lost to the Cincinnati Bengals, one of the best teams in the league." I haven't been drinking (yet), but did I really just hear that? Great gut check by the team... and I don't give a damn about the yards rushing that the Pack had, our defense (especially Newman) deserve the game ball. Dalton CAN lead us back against the better teams in the league, and our defense gives us a chance against ANYONE. Agreed. Even with the running yards, our D played balls to the wall! Great fucking comeback! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Actium Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Jimmy Johnson said "Green Bay lost to the Cincinnati Bengals, one of the best teams in the league." I haven't been drinking (yet), but did I really just hear that? Great gut check by the team... and I don't give a damn about the yards rushing that the Pack had, our defense (especially Newman) deserve the game ball. Dalton CAN lead us back against the better teams in the league, and our defense gives us a chance against ANYONE. I've noticed we've been getting much praise week in and week out. I can't remember who but someone on the ESPN group cited what he observed on Hard Knocks as a reason for believing. I truly think that the exposure to the way the coaching staff works with the young core has strengthened the faith in this team. They aren't soft--they never give up. They even got a pass for losing the game in Chicago, whereas in the past that would have been enough for the bloom to come off the rose. After last week's win against a fading but historical rival, and now a magnificent win against one of the premiere teams in the league, I expect there to be more converts. The team has to back it up, but I think the days of failing to show up for big games are over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Strahan just posited whether it was a "season defining win". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Alice Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 I've noticed we've been getting much praise week in and week out. I can't remember who but someone on the ESPN group cited what he observed on Hard Knocks as a reason for believing. I truly think that the exposure to the way the coaching staff works with the young core has strengthened the faith in this team. They aren't soft--they never give up. They even got a pass for losing the game in Chicago, whereas in the past that would have been enough for the bloom to come off the rose. After last week's win against a fading but historical rival, and now a magnificent win against one of the premiere teams in the league, I expect there to be more converts. The team has to back it up, but I think the days of failing to show up for big games are over. There have been some big wins during the Lewis era. Most of them have been within the division, though. With only a couple exceptions (undefeated KC and Denver on Monday Night come to mind), the Bengals have generally blown it. This is the type of win that SHOULD take the confidence in the Bengals locker room to a whole new level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengaled Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Strahan just posited whether it was a "season defining win". yeah, i had a similar feeling that i expressed in the game day thread. it just hit me that way. tremendous, tremendous effort by these guys to not hang their head and find a way, some way, to come out of this tough game against a top level opponent and get a win. i couldn't be any more proud of these guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Jimmy Johnson: "Cincinnati Bengals, one of the best teams in the league." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|BlackJesus| Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 "season defining win". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bengalsfan850 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 huge, huge win that changes some perceptions I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scharm Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 Whole fox crew picked Packers. So I guess when the team you pick against blows a 14 point lead, comes back from 16. Yeah you better be saying they're good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saphead Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 This has been such an enjoyable Sunday. - Bengals win in comeback fashion. - Reds beat the butt-Pirates - Carson throws 2 picks in a loss. - Steelers getting beat 17-0. This just quite lovely. I'm glowing as if I were with child. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Numbers| Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 This has been such an enjoyable Sunday. - Bengals win in comeback fashion. - Reds beat the butt-Pirates - Carson throws 2 picks in a loss. - Steelers getting beat 17-0. 23-3 This just quite lovely. I'm glowing as if I were with child. Fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 So far I am 2 for 2 on my trip home. Here's hoping the Reds complete the trifecta on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Dr Tarzan| Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Add the Niners getting humped by our neighbor to the west....yes, I still hate them 25 years plus later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldcat Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Add the Niners getting humped by our neighbor to the west....yes, I still hate them 25 years plus later. And the 'normal QB' they tossed aside is 3-0. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Numbers| Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 This has been such an enjoyable Sunday. - Bengals win in comeback fashion. - Reds beat the butt-Pirates - Carson throws 2 picks in a loss. - Steelers getting beat 17-0. 27-10 This just quite lovely. I'm glowing as if I were with child. Fixed... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Bunghole| Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Strahan just posited whether it was a "season defining win". He was wrong. It's a season defining "WAR". There's only 13 wars left for the defense. It's become clear that it's going to be this defense that leads the way. WOOT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Dion said that the Bengals are a threat to the Broncos in the AFC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bengals1181 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 Dion said that the Bengals are a threat to the Broncos in the AFC. if the defense plays like they did yesterday, they're a threat to every team in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 if the defense plays like they did yesterday, they're a threat to every team in the league. Oh I'm just mentioning it, they were only talking about the AFC so... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turningpoint Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 IN 2006 we beat the steelers much like this in week 3 and that was supposed to be a season defining win...I just hope the team keeps it's focus and doesn't fuck up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coup000 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 IN 2006 we beat the steelers much like this in week 3 and that was supposed to be a season defining win...I just hope the team keeps it's focus and doesn't fuck up. There were also some other factors that impacted that team that had nothing to do with focus. I won't mention them due to the jinx factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zins30 Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 This has been such an enjoyable Sunday. - Bengals win in comeback fashion. - Reds beat the butt-Pirates - Carson throws 2 picks in a loss. - Steelers getting beat 17-0. This just quite lovely. I'm glowing as if I were with child. I was hoping Houston would beat the Ravens so we'd be one game up but looks like Balt whooped them without Rice. WTF happened there? I also don't like to see a Cleveland win, but it was against the Vikings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Alice Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 There were also some other factors that impacted that team that had nothing to do with focus. I won't mention them due to the jinx factor. The biggest factor is that even during the good years 'back then', the defense had to produce turnovers to have a good day. This defense beats the hell out of their opponents. As a complete team, this might not be THE best Bengals squad ever, but I have NEVER seen them play defense like this - particularly against the run. The offense has enough explosive playmakers that the Bengals are going to blow out some teams. In fact, I'll be surprised if they don't win 3 or 4 games before the bye by 3 touchdowns. The only real concern I have is with the running game. When guys wear down and the weather gets bad, I'm not sure the Bengals have the power running game to put close games away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted September 23, 2013 Report Share Posted September 23, 2013 That 1983 defense was pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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