Game Thread: Bengals at Steelers MNF

[Be Weary of Query]

Our one prime time game this year.

I’m sure we will rise to the occasion.

 

[cincygrad]

What a thrilling first quarter.... At least we have the lead before everyone goes to bed.

 

[cincygrad]

You figure our offensive plan is just to let Devin Bush do what he wants to do? Maybe that would confuse them if we just didn't plan to block him?

 

[cincygrad]

These guys really suck. Pittsburgh is running the Iowa Hawkeye offense and we have no ability to stop it. I'm not sure if I want to punch Zac or if I feel sorry for Zac.

 

[Be Weary of Query]

I’m always confident...borderline cocky when Andre Smith is the starting Left Tackle.

 

[cincygrad]

You guys figure we can get Marvin Lewis back?

 

[Be Weary of Query]

ugh

 

[cincygrad]

If you ever wondered what would happen if an average NFL team replaced all of their offensive tackles and linebackers with replacement players, I think we now have your answer.

 

[cincygrad]

When things are at their worst, you'd figure that our veteran punter could at least come in and kick the ball 40 some yards in the air..... You'd think that, but you'd be wrong.

 

[Be Weary of Query]

This is enjoyable.

 

[Be Weary of Query]

When do we hit full tank mode?

 

[Gypsumstack]

When do we hit full tank mode?

You mean we haven't?

 

[Be Weary of Query]

You mean we haven't?

We have potential for more...

 

[BKBroiler9000]

I owe Marvin Lewis an apology. He had his warts, but he was a miracle worker dragging the Brown family kicking and screaming to 5 straight playoff appearances.

This team is full blown AIDS. It’s pretty much hopeless at this point.

Side note: how big of a bust is Billy Price? The offensive line is THIS bad, and he can’t even get on the field.

 

[kramer1]

Lol

 

[jgreene95]

 

[Cincyfan78]

I honestly only watched about 10 minutes of the game total. I caught the first drive, then like 3 minutes before the half and maybe 2 minutes after the half? I just don't care enough.

Funny thing is, this isn't just a Bengals thing. I find myself more and more not watching the NFL. It's just not watchable anymore. I'll turn on the UC football game, and maybe a college game here or there, but outside of that. Meh. NFL just isn't good entertainment. Even when the Bengals suck, I've always enjoyed watching the NFL. About 4 years ago I started watching less and less. Now I am at the point where I probably watch more food network than NFL games.

I was watching the first few minutes of the 1st drive and I was thinking to myself...why the hell am I watching this? I have absolutely no desire. So, I flipped the channel and only flipped back when the wife wanted to see what the score was. I could not have cared less. Sure, I'll keep a side eye on how they do because they are the local team, but outside of that, and the NFL in general, I think they've pretty much lost me as a fan.

 

[CrashDavisSports]

Time to reset.

Let Dalton go, try to trade AJ Green now to get anything you can out of him. 2nd round pick hopefully. That will free up almost 35 million dollars by letting those two go. AJ deserves a chance to play for a winner, we are going to be rebuilding, just let him go and try to get something out of his awesome career with us.

Need to rebuild offensive line, LB core, and we need to get rid of freaking Kirkpatrick also.

Trade Green (1st to 2nd round) and Kirkpatrick (5th to 6th), Shawn Williams (4th to 5th).

Release Dalton, Preston Brown, Glenn.

You restart with a QB as your number one pick, or if you think Finley can be your guy, you go with him. However, you build around Boyd and Mixon on offensive skill position.

I would love to drop Hart, but I think we are stuck with him for now. He can be a damn backup though.

I think you need to buy your defense, and draft your offense. So spend 1st rounder on a QB, (2) second rounders on a RT and G, 3rd rounder on WR.

Go out and sign (2) LB's, 1 S, 1 CB.

If we start playing Finley to see if he is the QB of our future, and he is, then you can change out QB for a RT with the 1st round pick, and make your 1st second round pick a WR and take a TE in the 3rd.

I don't know. Full reboot. At the end of the day, culture and good guys mean nothing if there is no talent.

 

[BigKen]

Trade Green (1st to 2nd round) and Kirkpatrick (5th to 6th), Shawn Williams (4th to 5th).

Trade him to the Patriots. Brady will make him the most incredible pass catching machine ever seen in the NFL.

And AJ will get some really pretty jewelry.

 

[alf8478]

What makes you think anyone wants Dre or Williams?

And honestly I don't think anyone would give up much for AJ. He's hurt (again), and his contract is up at the end of the year.