Monday, August 15, 2011

It Was Just One Preseason Game!

On Friday it seemed like Who Dey Nation was very optimistic with the fresh, young, new-look Bengals.Then, before we knew it, these young cats were down by 14 and reality sunk in. The doubts started pouring in on Twitter, the news and throughout Cincinnati. It was the first preseason game after a lockout. We have a starting rookie Quarterback (Dalton) and Wide Receiver (A.J. Green). We have a lot of new pieces on the defense. What would everyone have said if we won 34-3? Look, there is going to be growing pains, but at the end of the day, it was a meaningless exhibition game that did NOT mean anything. In fact, I'm going to stop wasting my time addressing the doubters and people who took off their Bengals Jersey on Friday night. We might not be that good this year. Odds are we won't be, but we are going to be exciting in spurts. There WILL be flashes of greatness from AJ Green. Andy Dalton WILL show off his talent. The defense WILL, well, be a question mark. Is it likely we will have a winning record? No! But those who were expecting a winning team out of the Bengals this year have to be off their rockers. This is a rebuilding year. I am going to get just as pissed off as the next guy when the Bengals screw up. But, I sure as hell am not going to get mad about a meaningless preseason game. I think the Bengals will have a 4-12 record this season (notice I didn't include a prediction for their preseason record). Buckle your seatbelt, it could be a bumpy ride, just don't get off before the ride even starts.

Andy Dalton will need time to develop, but there is still hope for
 a solid rookie season from the young quarterback.
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  1. BamBamCNBAugust 15, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Last years mistakes were unexcusable with veteran players who had years of experience playing with each other. This year, mistakes are to be exptected:

    1. Rookies in starting positions.
    2. New players learning to play with each other.
    3. New offensive coordinator

    I even welcome these mistakes as long as I do not have to hear that Palmer, Chad JOHNSON, TO, and/or Bratkowski caused them.

    6 wins this season, with an overall average offensive and defensive score is a winning season in my book.

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