New England 38 - Cincinnati 13

[alfus21]

I saw this one coming. Palmer looked bad, and that defense is really bad. Until the Bungles can stop the run they don't have a chance to do anything in the post-season.

[alfus21]

I got 50 on the Bengals in real life with them giving up 6 to the Patriots, so I'll hold off on this bet............... probly

Tough break Fritz

[TennisCAT23]

I saw this one coming. Palmer looked bad, and that defense is really bad. Until the Bungles can stop the run they don't have a chance to do anything in the post-season.
The immaculate Palmer looking bad...whoa Alfus you might have just started a revolution w/ the WHO DEY nation...nah I also seen this one coming..and in a way kind of glad...they aren't as good as most of the Bandwagon Bengals say...still got a long way to go CINCY

[phs1986]

EEWWWW..... I bet some lost "money" ... LOL.... on this one!!!

[BelfryJustice]

The run D played one good quarter and that was it! Not sure if the loss of Henry was a big deal. This was a good game going into the 3rd. Cincinnati needed to score more than field goals on the first two scores. This is still one of the better teams in the NFL. New England is a solid team and have been for the past 5 or 6 years. I don't feel that bad about this loss! The Bengals will grow from this and move on. Its not the end of the world in Cincinnati as many of the haters would hope! Palmer was 20 of 35 for 245 no TD or INT's. The biggest problem that I saw was the fact that we never could get to Brady!

[PLAYBOY5]

Bfritz..where Are You..because Your Awesome Bengals Got There Hearts Ripped Out And Showed To Them Before They Hit The Ground!!!!!
And To Chris Henry..this Buds For You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Again!!!!!!!!!!!!

[BFritz]

Bfritz..where Are You..because Your Awesome Bengals Got There Hearts Ripped Out And Showed To Them Before They Hit The Ground!!!!!
And To Chris Henry..this Buds For You!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Again!!!!!!!!!!!!

They had the lead on the NFL's greatest modern dynasty through the first quarter, and kept it close into the fourth. I never said they'd go undefeated, all teams lose at some point. They made a few mistakes, without which they're winning the game by a pretty good margin, and then who knows what happens.

Also, Palmer took some hard shots, but he kept standing tall in the pocket. You and Alfus and other people have said so many times how he'll be scared and will be horrible. 245 yards with getting smashed, sacked, and hurried all day. he did fumble twice, but that was just getting the ball smacked from his hands.

So, please, keep talking trash like it has merit

[alfus21]

They had the lead on the NFL's greatest modern dynasty through the first quarter, and kept it close into the fourth. I never said they'd go undefeated, all teams lose at some point. They made a few mistakes, without which they're winning the game by a pretty good margin, and then who knows what happens.

Also, Palmer took some hard shots, but he kept standing tall in the pocket. You and Alfus and other people have said so many times how he'll be scared and will be horrible. 245 yards with getting smashed, sacked, and hurried all day. he did fumble twice, but that was just getting the ball smacked from his hands.

So, please, keep talking trash like it has merit

The Bengles don't have a chance to contend this season if they can't even come close to a down "Patriots" team.

Dude, I don't know what Palmer you're seeing, but he's not been all that great this season. The two more fumbles already surpasses last season, and thanks for the defininition of what a fumble is, I thought it might be something else. :)

[PLAYBOY5]

Fumbles from a QB means you are too tense from a D-Line or Linebackers! IT is football so quit being his excuse maker..Held a lead through the first quarter..ARE YOU KIDDING ME MAN.. What does that mean, lol...THEY GOT BEAT 38-13..THAT IS A BUTTKICKING REGARDLESS MAN!

[BFritz]

The Bengles don't have a chance to contend this season if they can't even come close to a down "Patriots" team.

Dude, I don't know what Palmer you're seeing, but he's not been all that great this season. The two more fumbles already surpasses last season, and thanks for the defininition of what a fumble is, I thought it might be something else. :)

The Palmer I'm seeing is the guy who isn't afraid when you said he'd be afraid to do anything. I pointed out that that's what a fumble is because you said he'd be scared and fumble and stuff when he got hit,

He's not all that great this season, but he's good, especially against the Patriots. The Patriots may have a "down" offense, but their defense is still one of the best in the NFL. Today, their offense played well too.

[TOUCHDOWN]

My son is 7 the first Superbowl he remembers was when the Patriots won and since the he has wanted be Tom Brady when he grows up. He has rubbed this in my face all evening (Dad likes Cinn). I have to say today Tom Brady was untouchable.

[BFritz]

The Bengles don't have a chance to contend this season if they can't even come close to a down "Patriots" team.

Dude, I don't know what Palmer you're seeing, but he's not been all that great this season. The two more fumbles already surpasses last season, and thanks for the defininition of what a fumble is, I thought it might be something else. :)

New England also only has one loss this season, and haven't played horrible teams. So, keep posting the :) like you were right and you don't care, because you've been right with nothing yet

[EKY Sportster]

The Bengals just botched it. No D today. They better get that fixed if they want to have post-season success this year. Beating the Steelers doesn't make your season.

[alfus21]

New England also only has one loss this season, and haven't played horrible teams. So, keep posting the :) like you were right and you don't care, because you've been right with nothing yet

You're right, I wasn't right today. I mean I just bet all my points on the Patriots to win as a joke.

And I don't care, and was right. Palmer hasn't been good. Those fumles are a sign of weakness and being scared to get hit. If he wasn't scared he'd buckle down harder and worry more about not dropping the ball. That should tell you something when he already has 2 more fumbles this sesaon than last.

[alfus21]

Today, their offense played well too.

No, the Bengals Defense is just that bad.

[BFritz]

You're right, I wasn't right today. I mean I just bet all my points on the Patriots to win as a joke.

And I don't care, and was right. Palmer hasn't been good. Those fumles are a sign of weakness and being scared to get hit. If he wasn't scared he'd buckle down harder and worry more about not dropping the ball. That should tell you something when he already has 2 more fumbles this sesaon than last.

Has the 8th highest QB rating in the league, how do you account for that? Also, how stupid can you be? If he was scared, he'd buckle down whenever someone got near him, but he stands tall and doesn't worry about taking shots. You got it backwards. That's like a kid getting in a fight and saying "I wasn't afraid of him, so I ran for my life instead of standing strong and facing him."

Fumbles are a problem, but, like today, it was just getting the ball smacked from his hands, it wasn't him getting hit and fumbling cause he can't take a hit

[alfus21]

Has the 8th highest QB rating in the league, how do you account for that? Also, how stupid can you be? If he was scared, he'd buckle down whenever someone got near him, but he stands tall and doesn't worry about taking shots. You got it backwards. That's like a kid getting in a fight and saying "I wasn't afraid of him, so I ran for my life instead of standing strong and facing him."

Fumbles are a problem, but, like today, it was just getting the ball smacked from his hands, it wasn't him getting hit and fumbling cause he can't take a hit[

He probably won't have the 8th highest after today.

Why was the ball not smacked from his hands this much last year? He's fumbling a lot more, and that means something isn't right. I'll probably admit he doesn't look as "scared" as I originally said, but he just doesn't look half as good as last year meaning the injury has affected him.

Either way, it doesn't matter anymore. Because the Bungles are going no where fast with that awful defense.

[BFritz]

No, the Bengals Defense is just that bad.



Really? They're 12th in least points allowed in the league before today, but I guess they're just that bad? Good call, justify that comment as not just hating them.

Also, by the way, they gave up 38 today, but they were put in some horrible positions, and they played a down game, it happens.

[alfus21]

Really? They're 12th in least points allowed in the league before today, but I guess they're just that bad? Good call, justify that comment as not just hating them.

Also, by the way, they gave up 38 today, but they were put in some horrible positions, and they played a down game, it happens.

38 points today! To a down offense, and Brady hadn't played well at all. 38 points! That's how I justify my comment. Simple as that. It's common sense. 12th going into today, and nowhere near that tomorrow morning.

38 Points. That's how bad the defense is. When you let Maroney and Dillon run all over you.

[BFritz]

38 points today! To a down offense, and Brady hadn't played well at all. 38 points! That's how I justify my comment. Simple as that. It's common sense. 12th going into today, and nowhere near that tomorrow morning.

38 Points. That's how bad the defense is. When you let Maroney and Dillon run all over you.

Are they not allowed to have a down day? Is every team that plays one bad game horrible?

By the way, 38 points isn't telling of the actual play of the defense, because they got put in some bad situations.

[alfus21]

Are they not allowed to have a down day? Is every team that plays one bad game horrible?

By the way, 38 points isn't telling of the actual play of the defense, because they got put in some bad situations.

Yeah, a down day. Let's just say that's what all the teams Cinci has played has had. Your "down" day doesn't sound so good then. Your excuses are ludicrous!

A down day. That's seriously hilarious.

And they were put in bad situations why? Because the Bengals sucked today, right?

Now that the Bungles are done with the cupcakes it will be fun to see how the rest of the year goes.

The Patriots exposed them today, and now every team knows what it takes to beat the Bengals. A steady does of RUN.

[MRC06]

Fritz is the only one making excuses. Every other Bengal fan knows that they got their ***** handed to them with no excuses. The run defense was horrible, and Palmer really doesn't look the same at all in my opinion.

The rest of the season will be a joke for the Bengal nation!

Who dey gonna lose to next!?

[PLAYBOY5]

Right, they might have had a down day BFritz, so why are you making up EVERY EXCUSE IN THE BOOK? THEY GOT THERE ***** WHIPPED TODAY BY AN AVERAGE TEAM WHO HAS HAD SUCCESS IN YEARS PAST! Maybe Coach Lewis needs to get rid of his thug acting distractions (Chris Henry). BTW, WAY TO LET YOUR TEAM DOWN AGAIN HENRY..AND AGAIN AND AGAIN...Nice coaching move to keep him there Marv!

[BFritz]

Yeah, a down day. Let's just say that's what all the teams Cinci has played has had. Your "down" day doesn't sound so good then. Your excuses are ludicrous!

A down day. That's seriously hilarious.

And they were put in bad situations why? Because the Bengals sucked today, right?

Now that the Bungles are done with the cupcakes it will be fun to see how the rest of the year goes.

The Patriots exposed them today, and now every team knows what it takes to beat the Bengals. A steady does of RUN.

They got put in bad situations because they'd get pinned deep in their own territory and have to punt it giving the other team good field position. The fumbles also put them in bad positions. Not every team will run the ball as easy as the Patriots did. You forget the Patriots have a top offensive line in the NFL, Jonathan Joseph being injured also hurt the Bengals, and I believe there was a few more injuries.

The Bengals lose one to the NFL's only dynasty, and all of you, especially you alfus, come out of the woodwork and talk like you've been completely right about everything, when you were completely wrong about everything til this game.

They played a bad game, it happens, it happens to all teams.
Fritz is the only one making excuses. Every other Bengal fan knows that they got their ***** handed to them with no excuses. The run defense was horrible, and Palmer really doesn't look the same at all in my opinion.

The rest of the season will be a joke for the Bengal nation!

Who dey gonna lose to next!?

Show me where I made an excuse. show me one. I explained that the loss wasn't as bad as everybody is saying, but they still got beat by the NFL's sole remaining dynasty. All of you didn't say **** when the Bengals started 3 and 0, then they lose one game, and you try to act like it makes the wins not matter and like you were all right all along. By the way, ***** handed to them??? Bengals were up 6 through the first, down only one til late in the 3rd, and then it got away, it happens. It happens to a lot of NFL teams. It was one game, against a very good New England team, who played very well. Bengals got outplayed, but it doesn't mean there season is a failure or over. All of you just jump on it cause it's the first chance you've gotten all season.
Right, they might have had a down day BFritz, so why are you making up EVERY EXCUSE IN THE BOOK? THEY GOT THERE ***** WHIPPED TODAY BY AN AVERAGE TEAM WHO HAS HAD SUCCESS IN YEARS PAST! Maybe Coach Lewis needs to get rid of his thug acting distractions (Chris Henry). BTW, WAY TO LET YOUR TEAM DOWN AGAIN HENRY..AND AGAIN AND AGAIN...Nice coaching move to keep him there Marv!

Henry didn't even play in the game....... good call though...... that was completely and totally relevant in a thread about the game this week...... I haven't made any excuses...... not one......... I've explained that they had a few things go wrong but didn't play as horrible as all you are saying. An average team who has had success in years past....... their 3-1 record definitely proves your point that they're only average. Only having allowed the 7th most points scored also proves your point. They played a bad game, they made some mistakes, it happens to every team. Also, you haven't said a word about the first three wins, you wait for one loss and play it off like they're 0 and 4 with the NFL's worst team. 29 other teams have lost at least one game, why are they not being called horrible and a joke?

[BFritz]

I saw this one coming. Palmer looked bad, and that defense is really bad. Until the Bungles can stop the run they don't have a chance to do anything in the post-season.

By the way, if they had lost any of the first three games, you would have been saying "I saw this coming." You've only lightly admitted that you were wrong about any of the first games.

[PLAYBOY5]

K..BFRITZ..what does 38-13 sound like to you?

[alfus21]

Yeah I'd be going crazy too if I was a Bengals fan and just got spanked 38-13 by a Patriots team that couldn't do anything to the Broncos but could spank the Bengals around.

Remember Playboy, Palmer only fumbled because the ball was knocked out of his hands..:) :) :) That's not an excuse or anything.

[MRC06]

Yeah I guess Palmer is just that good. I mean he does have an amazing 6 Touchdowns to 8 Turnover ratio. He's doing great this year!

[BFritz]

K..BFRITZ..what does 38-13 sound like to you?

Was very tight til the 4th quarter, I guess they got lucky in the first three quarters?

Patriots outplayed them, but if the Patriots play well, they'll outplay anyone.
Yeah I'd be going crazy too if I was a Bengals fan and just got spanked 38-13 by a Patriots team that couldn't do anything to the Broncos but could spank the Bengals around.

Remember Playboy, Palmer only fumbled because the ball was knocked out of his hands.. That's not an excuse or anything.

That wasn't an excuse:) it was saying he wasn't scared and didn't lose a fumble cause he got hit or was scared like you said all along:) He just got the ball knocked out of his hands, which could happen to anyone :) Patriots aren't great every game, but they normally make plays when they have to, and they're normally the best defense in the NFL, not to mention clutch on offense. They were also playing without Henry, he's an added dimension and makes their offense a lot more dangerous. Patriots scored the two touchdows in the fourth because the Bengals fumbled deep in their own territory twice, so, take away the fumbles, and it's a whole new ballgame.

[alfus21]

That wasn't an excuse:) it was saying he wasn't scared and didn't lose a fumble cause he got hit or was scared like you said all along:) He just got the ball knocked out of his hands, which could happen to anyone :) Patriots aren't great every game, but they normally make plays when they have to, and they're normally the best defense in the NFL, not to mention clutch on offense. They were also playing without Henry, he's an added dimension and makes their offense a lot more dangerous. Patriots scored the two touchdows in the fourth because the Bengals fumbled deep in their own territory twice, so, take away the fumbles, and it's a whole new ballgame.

It's an excuse, and you're the only one making them. I'll pretend you didn't say the Patriots are the best defense in the NFL, because they're probably not even top 5. Henry wouldn't have made up a 25 point difference, anyway you look at it. Which by the way that's another excuse you added. The Bengals fumbled twice, meaning the Bengals aren't good. They did fumble, and it wasn't a whole new ball game. They got destroyed. End of story.

[BelfryJustice]

I agree that the Bengals looked bad today in the second half. But to say that New England is a bad team is just ridiculous! They are 3-1 and only giving up 16 points a game. They have a very good Offensive line that protected Brady all day long in the game with the Bengals. Most of Palmers fumbles have been from hits from behind this year and that happens. Yes he does have a few more this year. The Bengals are beat up on defense right now and this week off will be the best thing for them. New England will make another run at greatness this year.

[BFritz]

I agree that the Bengals looked bad today in the second half. But to say that New England is a bad team is just ridiculous! They are 3-1 and only giving up 16 points a game. They have a very good Offensive line that protected Brady all day long in the game with the Bengals. Most of Palmers fumbles have been from hits from behind this year and that happens. Yes he does have a few more this year. The Bengals are beat up on defense right now and this week off will be the best thing for them. New England will make another run at greatness this year.

Thank you, that's basically all the points I was trying to make, you just did it better. New England has arguably the best offensive line in the league. Also, Dexter Jackson being injured couldn't have helped (I think there was a few other injuries on the defense, but I can't think at the moment).

[TheBrahmaBull]

Bengals looked real bad in this game. It was a playoff atmosphere and they could not handle the pressure.

[Old school Dawg]

Bengal fans like the Bengals are having growing pains.Going from one of the worst teams to a super bowl caliber team comes with many bumps in the road and this was a big ol pothole.Bengals defense must improve or they are in big touble.I still think Palmer is going to be a great quarterback.Im a Steeler fan so we needed the Bengals to lose as I would have hoped the Ravens would have.Marvin Lewis will have the Bengals ready to play week after next.I quess when your team already has 5 rings the pressure seems to be off us but the Bengals are up to their necks in the pressure of winning it all or else.

[PLAYBOY5]

Can they ever handle the pressure when they need too?? MMM..NOPE!

[Old school Dawg]

Playboy dont let your dislike of a team cloud your judgement.They didnt choke against Pittsburgh.New England has been under rated by almost everyone.Can and will they bounce back.I dont know.That is why they play the games every Sunday because we just dont what will happen until they play.A whole lot think they know but the proof is one here they dont.hehe

[BFritz]

Playboy dont let your dislike of a team cloud your judgement.They didnt choke against Pittsburgh.New England has been under rated by almost everyone.Can and will they bounce back.I dont know.That is why they play the games every Sunday because we just dont what will happen until they play.A whole lot think they know but the proof is one here they dont.hehe

On ESPN, they just ranked the Bengals third in the NFL

[alfus21]

On ESPN, they just ranked the Bengals third in the NFL

:) What genius did that?

I could honestly say in my opinion they are a top 10 team, but no way are they 3rd.

[Old school Dawg]

:) What genius did that?

I could honestly say in my opinion they are a top 10 team, but no way are they 3rd.And you dont even work for espn,,hehe

[PLAYBOY5]

On ESPN, they just ranked the Bengals third in the NFL
Oh really, well since you are going on that..HOW MANY TEAMS GO TO THE SUPER BOWL..AND WHO WAS IN FRONT OF THEM???

[BFritz]

Oh really, well since you are going on that..HOW MANY TEAMS GO TO THE SUPER BOWL..AND WHO WAS IN FRONT OF THEM???

Not sure I remember right, but I think it was Seattle 2 (maybe), and I know they had the bears as number one.

DO THEY JUST SEND TEAMS TO THE SUPER BOWL BASED ON WHAT PEOPLE RANK THEM??? DO THEY NOT EVEN PLAY GAMES ANYMORE??? OR DO EXPERTS JUST RANK TEAMS TO GIVE PEOPLE AN IDEA ABOUT WHO TO LOOK OUT FOR??? KNOW WHAT, YOU WANNA PLAY LIKE THAT, ACTUALLY TWO TEAMS GO TO THE SUPER BOWL, BUT SINCE SEATTLE AND THE BEARS ARE BOTH IN THE NFC AND THE BENGALS ARE IN THE AFC, THEY'D GO TO THE SUPER BOWL EVEN IF THEY WERE JUST GOING OFF THAT RANKING.

That backfired on you

[BFritz]

:) What genius did that?

I could honestly say in my opinion they are a top 10 team, but no way are they 3rd.

Last year, would you have ranked the Steelers third???

[alfus21]

Not sure I remember right, but I think it was Seattle 2 (maybe), and I know they had the bears as number one.

DO THEY JUST SEND TEAMS TO THE SUPER BOWL BASED ON WHAT PEOPLE RANK THEM??? DO THEY NOT EVEN PLAY GAMES ANYMORE??? OR DO EXPERTS JUST RANK TEAMS TO GIVE PEOPLE AN IDEA ABOUT WHO TO LOOK OUT FOR??? KNOW WHAT, YOU WANNA PLAY LIKE THAT, ACTUALLY TWO TEAMS GO TO THE SUPER BOWL, BUT SINCE SEATTLE AND THE BEARS ARE BOTH IN THE NFC AND THE BENGALS ARE IN THE AFC, THEY'D GO TO THE SUPER BOWL EVEN IF THEY WERE JUST GOING OFF THAT RANKING.

That backfired on you

Dude, you're outta control. The Bengals can't beat the Patriots so they wouldn't have a chance at going to the Super Bowl. The for sure can't beat Jacksonville, and I seriously doubt they are going to be able to touch the Colts in the AFC.

By the way Fritz, you want to see something that backfired on you after you just went wild on your being rant.

ESPN does not have the Bengals ranked at 3rd. At least not today. Here's some food for thought for you.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/powerranking

Still too high in my opinion, but they sure ain't no 3rd like you said.

Keep the laughs coming. You're killing me here. :)

[BFritz]

Dude, you're outta control. The Bengals can't beat the Patriots so they wouldn't have a chance at going to the Super Bowl. The for sure can't beat Jacksonville, and I seriously doubt they are going to be able to touch the Colts in the AFC.

By the way Fritz, you want to see something that backfired on you after you just went wild on your being rant.

ESPN does not have the Bengals ranked at 3rd. At least not today. Here's some food for thought for you.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/powerranking

Still too high in my opinion, but they sure ain't no 3rd like you said.

Keep the laughs coming. You're killing me here. :)

It was one guy, I shouldn't have said ESPN because that implies everyone at ESPN, but, yeah, one dude did, and who's to say that they polled everyone at ESPN for the poll you just posted:) you're killing me here:) And, it's still early in the season, they might have gotten beaten by the Patriots, but it wasn't as bad as you're implying. The game was tight into the fourth, you forget that. I bet you thought the Steelers couldn't touch the Colts last year either:) They still have a lot of things to work out, but that's why they play the season. You were still wrong about them so far, even if they don't make the Super Bowl, I bet you'll still end up being wrong.

[BFritz]

Dude, you're outta control. The Bengals can't beat the Patriots so they wouldn't have a chance at going to the Super Bowl. The for sure can't beat Jacksonville, and I seriously doubt they are going to be able to touch the Colts in the AFC.

By the way Fritz, you want to see something that backfired on you after you just went wild on your being rant.

ESPN does not have the Bengals ranked at 3rd. At least not today. Here's some food for thought for you.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/powerranking

Still too high in my opinion, but they sure ain't no 3rd like you said.

Keep the laughs coming. You're killing me here. :)

By the way, last week they were 2, and with Chris Henry they might have scored more, plus take away the 2 fourth quarter fumbles, and it's a whole new ballgame. Fumbles happen, it doesn't take away from the skill level, but they can't rank them that high if they get beat by that much.

Once again, it's all backfiring on you:)

[BelfryJustice]

I see the poor old New England team is rated 5th! Not bad for a team that is 3-1 and as bad as most of you haters have said!

[MRC06]

By the way, last week they were 2, and with Chris Henry they might have scored more, plus take away the 2 fourth quarter fumbles, and it's a whole new ballgame. Fumbles happen, it doesn't take away from the skill level, but they can't rank them that high if they get beat by that much.

Once again, it's all backfiring on you:)

Blah Blah Blah excuse after excuse. If "IF's" and "But's" were candy and nuts we'd all have a merry Christmas. Nothing is backfiring on anybody, and you keep doing is making yourself sound dumber if that's possible.

It was one guy, I shouldn't have said ESPN because that implies everyone at ESPN, but, yeah, one dude did, and who's to say that they polled everyone at ESPN for the poll you just posted

Fritz, I know crackheads that make more sense than you. Have you ever been right in anything. I don't think I hate the Bengals as bad as Alf, but it is too easy to prove you wrong on EVERYTHING. Take a looky at what I put in bold for you, and then look at what it says right next to the power ranking.

The rankings were determined by a poll of ESPN.com's NFL staff -- writers John Clayton, Len Pasquarelli, Michael Smith, Scouts Inc. insiders Jeremy Green and Keith Kidd, and ESPN.com NFL editors Peter Lawrence-Riddell and Joe Wojciechowski.

So yeah it is a poll of pretty much every football mind at espn.

[Old school Dawg]

They could have used Henry.Im glad the Bengals dont have Leftwich.Now Palmer was on his way to becoming a great one then bam,there is the knee injury.Can he still be one of the best?I think he can.Im a Steelers fan and he is sure tough on us.I have seen a quite a few Qb,s in my time but Leftwich has a arm like I have never seen.In person he throws harder than anyone I ever saw.If he could run he would be the best,,but he cant.He said on espn he wasnt that slow just the slowest black QB in the leauge.When ask who he can out run he quickly said Chad Pennington.

[BFritz]

Blah Blah Blah excuse after excuse. If "IF's" and "But's" were candy and nuts we'd all have a merry Christmas. Nothing is backfiring on anybody, and you keep doing is making yourself sound dumber if that's possible.



Fritz, I know crackheads that make more sense than you. Have you ever been right in anything. I don't think I hate the Bengals as bad as Alf, but it is too easy to prove you wrong on EVERYTHING. Take a looky at what I put in bold for you, and then look at what it says right next to the power ranking.

The rankings were determined by a poll of ESPN.com's NFL staff -- writers John Clayton, Len Pasquarelli, Michael Smith, Scouts Inc. insiders Jeremy Green and Keith Kidd, and ESPN.com NFL editors Peter Lawrence-Riddell and Joe Wojciechowski.

So yeah it is a poll of pretty much every football mind at espn.


Most people aren't going to give them respect, which is obvious. Ranked 7th, even if you want to accept that, is still a lot higher than all of you had predicted before the season.

That poll may have come from all of ESPN's NFL staff, but this guy obviously couldn't be too football stupid if they put him on TV. That poll you just posted, look at it, none of the teams ahead of Cinci lost this week, with the exception of Seattle, who lost to the Bears, the number one team. Point being that if another solid team wins, even if you're better than they are, if you lose, they'll be ranked ahead of you.

By the way, prove me wrong on everything huh? That's a joke, I'm not right about everything, but I am right sometimes, even if it goes against the majority. All of you need to feel comfort in ganging up on someone when they're not always right, even though it's ironic because you've all been wrong til now and refused to admit it (besides Alfus, but even that wasn't admitting it totally).

[Old school Dawg]

I learned over my 46 years you better have respect for anyone you play.Gee whiz, the average football fan dont seem to even know the basics of the greatest game in the world.

[BelfryJustice]

I learned over my 46 years you better have respect for anyone you play.Gee whiz, the average football fan dont seem to even know the basics of the greatest game in the world.

:thumpsup:

[BCF4L]

I guess I could make some remarks about this game. Cincinnati looked horrible. I think it's one of the worst games I have seen them play in the Marvin Lewis era. Their biggest problem is that they have an offensive line that simply does not give Palmer enough time to get the ball to his receivers. When the QB don't have time to make plays, then how can you expect them to be a high powered offense. The thing I noticed is that since Braham (center) went down, Carson has not had time to throw.
Their defense is a whole story in itself. Personally, I feel that it is time to bench Tory James. He just acts way too timid, and is slower than molasses. His age is catching up with him, and I feel he needs to be benched and let the younger, faster players like Joseph get a chance to shine.
Their D-line has shown signs of greatness this year by getting to the QB on a consistant basis. The Patriots O-line just wore the Bengals defensive front out. They put no pressure on Brady at all and we all know that any QB in the NFL that has no pressure on them will eat you alive (exception to any Raiders QB).
The Bengals are now into their usual 3rd string players seems like. Some of these guys I had never heard of until this year. With the suspension of Thurman, and the injuries to Pollack, their linebacking core is young and in-experienced with the exception of Simmons.
For some of you guys to say that the Patriots are down this year obviously know nothing about football. They are 3-1 and seem to be dominating their division this year. As long as you have the experience they have, they will be contenders year in and year out.

Don't count out the Bengals just yet all you haters, experts and many people didn't think Cincinnati would even be 3-1 at the bye but they have proved people wrong. Look for Cincinnati to go on at least a 3 game win streak after this bye.

[Old school Dawg]

:rockon: I guess I could make some remarks about this game. Cincinnati looked horrible. I think it's one of the worst games I have seen them play in the Marvin Lewis era. Their biggest problem is that they have an offensive line that simply does not give Palmer enough time to get the ball to his receivers. When the QB don't have time to make plays, then how can you expect them to be a high powered offense. The thing I noticed is that since Braham (center) went down, Carson has not had time to throw.
Their defense is a whole story in itself. Personally, I feel that it is time to bench Tory James. He just acts way too timid, and is slower than molasses. His age is catching up with him, and I feel he needs to be benched and let the younger, faster players like Joseph get a chance to shine.
Their D-line has shown signs of greatness this year by getting to the QB on a consistant basis. The Patriots O-line just wore the Bengals defensive front out. They put no pressure on Brady at all and we all know that any QB in the NFL that has no pressure on them will eat you alive (exception to any Raiders QB).
The Bengals are now into their usual 3rd string players seems like. Some of these guys I had never heard of until this year. With the suspension of Thurman, and the injuries to Pollack, their linebacking core is young and in-experienced with the exception of Simmons.
For some of you guys to say that the Patriots are down this year obviously know nothing about football. They are 3-1 and seem to be dominating their division this year. As long as you have the experience they have, they will be contenders year in and year out.

Don't count out the Bengals just yet all you haters, experts and many people didn't think Cincinnati would even be 3-1 at the bye but they have proved people wrong. Look for Cincinnati to go on at least a 3 game win streak after this bye.:Clap: very well said.Im a diehard Steeler fan but I dont understand hating other teams, when these teams have players from colleges we root for.Im a football fan period.:PirateSho

[crazytaxidriver]

I guess I could make some remarks about this game. Cincinnati looked horrible. I think it's one of the worst games I have seen them play in the Marvin Lewis era. Their biggest problem is that they have an offensive line that simply does not give Palmer enough time to get the ball to his receivers. When the QB don't have time to make plays, then how can you expect them to be a high powered offense. The thing I noticed is that since Braham (center) went down, Carson has not had time to throw.
Their defense is a whole story in itself. Personally, I feel that it is time to bench Tory James. He just acts way too timid, and is slower than molasses. His age is catching up with him, and I feel he needs to be benched and let the younger, faster players like Joseph get a chance to shine.
Their D-line has shown signs of greatness this year by getting to the QB on a consistant basis. The Patriots O-line just wore the Bengals defensive front out. They put no pressure on Brady at all and we all know that any QB in the NFL that has no pressure on them will eat you alive (exception to any Raiders QB).
The Bengals are now into their usual 3rd string players seems like. Some of these guys I had never heard of until this year. With the suspension of Thurman, and the injuries to Pollack, their linebacking core is young and in-experienced with the exception of Simmons.
For some of you guys to say that the Patriots are down this year obviously know nothing about football. They are 3-1 and seem to be dominating their division this year. As long as you have the experience they have, they will be contenders year in and year out.

Don't count out the Bengals just yet all you haters, experts and many people didn't think Cincinnati would even be 3-1 at the bye but they have proved people wrong. Look for Cincinnati to go on at least a 3 game win streak after this bye.

aww.. that was sweet

[BelfryJustice]

I hope that most of the haters will not resort to suicide with the Bengals off this week! What will they have to talk about? Oh, I forgot this game!

[BFritz]

I guess I could make some remarks about this game. Cincinnati looked horrible. I think it's one of the worst games I have seen them play in the Marvin Lewis era. Their biggest problem is that they have an offensive line that simply does not give Palmer enough time to get the ball to his receivers. When the QB don't have time to make plays, then how can you expect them to be a high powered offense. The thing I noticed is that since Braham (center) went down, Carson has not had time to throw.
Their defense is a whole story in itself. Personally, I feel that it is time to bench Tory James. He just acts way too timid, and is slower than molasses. His age is catching up with him, and I feel he needs to be benched and let the younger, faster players like Joseph get a chance to shine.
Their D-line has shown signs of greatness this year by getting to the QB on a consistant basis. The Patriots O-line just wore the Bengals defensive front out. They put no pressure on Brady at all and we all know that any QB in the NFL that has no pressure on them will eat you alive (exception to any Raiders QB).
The Bengals are now into their usual 3rd string players seems like. Some of these guys I had never heard of until this year. With the suspension of Thurman, and the injuries to Pollack, their linebacking core is young and in-experienced with the exception of Simmons.
For some of you guys to say that the Patriots are down this year obviously know nothing about football. They are 3-1 and seem to be dominating their division this year. As long as you have the experience they have, they will be contenders year in and year out.

Don't count out the Bengals just yet all you haters, experts and many people didn't think Cincinnati would even be 3-1 at the bye but they have proved people wrong. Look for Cincinnati to go on at least a 3 game win streak after this bye.

That was bad-***!!!! Waiting for alfus, Playboy, Mrc, and a few others to respond........

[MRC06]

That was bad-***!!!! Waiting for alfus, Playboy, Mrc, and a few others to respond........

:) What do you want me to say?

All that long post said was how bad the Bengals were on Sunday, and then he unjustifiably said they'd go on a 3 game winning streak. Yeah that makes a lot of sense.

Other than breaking down how awful the Bengals were, what was so great about that post?

[BFritz]

:) What do you want me to say?

All that long post said was how bad the Bengals were on Sunday, and then he unjustifiably said they'd go on a 3 game winning streak. Yeah that makes a lot of sense.

Other than breaking down how awful the Bengals were, what was so great about that post?

That none of you would have predicted that they'd even be anywhere near 3 and 1, that the offensive line is still trying to mesh and have injuries, but they'll be ok soon, that it's not completely Carson's fault that he hasn't produced big numbers yet, and that they'll be fine, all of you said they'd be horrible and nowhere near 3-1 at the bye.

Also his points about the Patriots........ you left that out.........

[Old school Dawg]

Fritz with all the problems they still wont have to do like Pittsburgh did last year and have to win their last 4 games.Or will they falter before that?I just dont know.