38 and 45 = No Super Bowl for Bengals

[XenoMorph]

Originally Posted by THE PISTONS

The league is definately turning into an offense-driven league. It figures that this happens once we field a good defense as during much of our 23 year losing history we had good offenses.

Because Clean Tackles Receive Flags.

[Utts]

Originally Posted by BengalsFan024

You only have to score that many points when your D gives up that many points.

Good point. How many points do you think the Patriots would hang on our D?

Answer: Lots

[Cardiackat]

This thread is sad

[Carl Pickens]

It's an offensive driven league now. We should always try to upgrade in all 3 aspects of the game (offense, defense and special teams), but I believe right now for us, offense should have the highest priority.

[3wt]

Originally Posted by shaolinghost

There aren't any players of value to this team with those picks though, except for a running back, which I would be all for.
This team needs a solid veteran presence @ the WR position. AJ is essentially mentoring himself, and we have ZERO receivers or TEs past their rookie contracts. That was a big mistake going into this season, and was a big reason for our failure down the stretch last year as well.

A good Center, a solid veteran #2 WR, and a running back with the ability to take it to the house should put this team over the top.

This - and it's feasible.

And we might be able to upgrade at safety as well. I know they are going to go BPA in the first 2 rounds. If they can at least sign a bonafide #2 receiver (I would like Jennings: tough, great routes, good hands, fast and been around in a good WCO). If we could find a way to convince Reggie Bush too (I know I'm pipe dreaming here) we could pick up a dynamite safety and upgrade at center and linebacker to boot.

I may be dreaming here - but at least sign the receiver and draft one of the RBs in the 1st 2 rounds and we are going to be much better right away.

[jack1953]

Originally Posted by Utts

The teams that won today scored 38 and 45 points respectively. That's what it takes to be a contender in the NFL today. Our Bengals are nowhere near capable of throwing up 30+ on good defenses. What's going to change next year? How are they going to get this pathetic offense up to snuff? I just don't see it happening. I think we have more problems on offense than people realize. Our line got manhandled down the stretch, we need a running back, and our TE has hands of stone, cannot out muscle corners or outrun safetys.

Sorry to be Debbie Downer, but when I see the elite teams it reminds me how far we are from contending.

Not entirely true! Ravens 28-Patriots 13 You can play the greatest offense in the league with one of the greatest QBs to ever play the game and only need to score 14 points as long as you have at least a 5 year above average QB, a great running game, and outstanding special teams and defense.

[TigerJ@w]

Originally Posted by EatonFan

We can play with Baltimore. We aren't that far away. A RB, MLB, OL and a S and we'll be contenders for a little while. Plus we have a ton to spend in FA to add depth or even get a solid starter. We are a team on the rise.

We can? You mean like that 44 to 13 stomping we received? Do not even talk about the last game, they did not even play their starters.