The past doesn't matter! Its all about the NOW!

[gmdino]

What a stupid thing to say.

All these Bengal fans roaming about unsupervised answer a question: What is different about the Bengals this season vs last season?

Plamer isn't hurt?

Anything else?

I still see y'all complaining about the play calling...even when the Bengals win.
I still see threads calling for this player or that player to be let go.

The cliche goes that the NFL is a game of inches. This season the bounces and the breaks have gone to the Bengals. (Except in the Bronco's game which just illustrates my point that anything can happen.)

So the past *is* important! If the past didn't matter then people would expect the Lions or Browns to have a chance every year!

Nay, I say the past prepares us for what to expect in the now and in the future!

There will always be exceptions, such is the nature of things, but trends are noted for a reason...they are indications of what will happen!

That doesn't mean you can, or shouldn't enjoy the now! The now is a great time for Bengal fans!

I am actually happy for Bengal fans! Seriously! After being on this board for four years I feel like some of you are borthers. That's why I don't take the smacking too seriously. Its no worse then anything good friends wouldn't rag on each other about. So the Bengals winning, while it comes at the expense of the Steelers, still makes me feel good for you.

But this is one year. They need to prove that somehow management is now making good decision, that the play calling is consistant and that the players can maintain this level of play over the long haul.

And no matter how many times someone types "the past doesn't matter" it still does.

The past is important.

[michaelsean]

The past matters if there are consistents ie Brown and Rooney. If there are no important consistents, then it's irrelevant as far as a predictor.

[MattyBengal]

I agree 100% !! I think that the only reason we are not 10-1 or atleast 9-2 is because of some 4th quarter fluke turnovers that I hope have been adressed. If we are 10-1 there is not a fan who could say boo. But because we are 8-3 fans are questioning the play calling, player selections and everything else under the sun !! I am just pumped that we are in first place and giving our great city, the Fans and this Franchise a chance to win the Title Game. I will take a Solid Defense and Dual Running attack offense every year come playoff time !! Go Cats Go !!

[The Carson Shuffle]

Originally Posted by gmdino

What a stupid thing to say.

All these Bengal fans roaming about unsupervised answer a question: What is different about the Bengals this season vs last season?

Plamer isn't hurt?

Anything else?

Yes- the defensive play, sweeping the Ravens and Steelers, and a dominant running game.

Oh, and having Carson Palmer over Ryan Fitzpatrick does tend to help, its not like having a better water boy.

I do my best work when unsupervised!

[Griever]

Originally Posted by The Carson Shuffle

Yes- the defensive play, sweeping the Ravens and Steelers, and a dominant running game.

Oh, and having Carson Palmer over Ryan Fitzpatrick does tend to help, its not like having a better water boy.

I do my best work when unsupervised!

we all know that Carson isnt winning the games, he is only managing them, with a dominant Defense and a good running game....

[The Carson Shuffle]

Originally Posted by Griever

we all know that Carson isnt winning the games, he is only managing them, with a dominant Defense and a good running game....

I cant argue that, with the exception of the 4th quarter comebacks.

Although having Carson Palmer at QB, whether he is performing well or not, does tend to help open up the running game.

[QueenCityCat]

Originally Posted by gmdino

What a stupid thing to say.

All these Bengal fans roaming about unsupervised answer a question: What is different about the Bengals this season vs last season?

Plamer isn't hurt?

Anything else?

There are A LOT of differences between this year and last year. Eric Ghiachuic is a huge change.

[The Carson Shuffle]

Originally Posted by QueenCityCat

There are A LOT of differences between this year and last year. Eric Ghiachuic is a huge change.

I thought we werent mentioning that name any more.

[QueenCityCat]

Originally Posted by The Carson Shuffle

I thought we werent mentioning that name any more.

I actually happened to sit next to John Thornton on a plane two weeks ago. Ghiachuic is one of the names I brought up in the differences with the team this year. He said EG didn't have the mental side of it. He felt huge expectations in replacing Braham. He couldn't handle criticism from the coaches. Then once the players basically chimed in it was all downhill from there. He said that's the only difference between EG and Kyle Cook. I think that was his nice way of saying EG su cked.

[RazourWeed]

Originally Posted by QueenCityCat

I actually happened to sit next to John Thornton on a plane two weeks ago. Ghiachuic is one of the names I brought up in the differences with the team this year. He said EG didn't have the mental side of it. He felt huge expectations in replacing Braham. He couldn't handle criticism from the coaches. Then once the players basically chimed in it was all downhill from there. He said that's the only difference between EG and Kyle Cook. I think that was his nice way of saying EG su cked.

He should feel huge expectations especially in this division since everyone else in the AFC North runs 3-4s. You got a almost 400lb NT staring you down 6 times in a season that is a pretty big duty to have to block that guy.

You don't get paid millions just so you can go out every Sunday and plop a big stinky on the field, the expectations were pretty normal I think, and you are probably right he was just being professional in saying he stunk.

[Griever]

Originally Posted by The Carson Shuffle

I cant argue that, with the exception of the 4th quarter comebacks.

Although having Carson Palmer at QB, whether he is performing well or not, does tend to help open up the running game.

he's pretty much doing the same thing that Ben was doing last year

so i guess Carson is average at best...

[The Carson Shuffle]

Originally Posted by Griever

he's pretty much doing the same thing that Ben was doing last year

so i guess Carson is average at best...

If thats your opinion. I think otherwise.

I know youre referencing how Roethlisberger, for years, handed off, and many here said he was average, or worse.

However, Palmer has already put the numbers up.

[Benton]

We know, the Steelers are still relevant.

As far as this being the same team as last year, you aren't paying attention. Look at this year's starters compared to last years. A good number have changed (granted, some of those changes were in the last part... you know, where they didn't completely stink). They've also had time to get into Zimmer's system, which is making a huge difference from what the same players could accomplish last year.

But at some point, you, some of your fellow Steeler fans, and some Bengals fans are going to have to let the past go. Maybe it's this year, maybe it's not. But if all we did was bury our head and say "We used to stink, we'll always stink," then they might as well just knock out half the teams in the league.

[CloeHokie]

Originally Posted by Joe from Benton

We know, the Steelers are still relevant.

As far as this being the same team as last year, you aren't paying attention. Look at this year's starters compared to last years. A good number have changed (granted, some of those changes were in the last part... you know, where they didn't completely stink). They've also had time to get into Zimmer's system, which is making a huge difference from what the same players could accomplish last year.

But at some point, you, some of your fellow Steeler fans, and some Bengals fans are going to have to let the past go. Maybe it's this year, maybe it's not. But if all we did was bury our head and say "We used to stink, we'll always stink," then they might as well just knock out half the teams in the league.

Agreed with everything here. That last part sums it up nicely.

GIANT DIFFERENCES:

1 - John Thornton starting at DT over Pat Sims

2 - Awful Punter

3 - O Line COMPLETELY different. Minus Bobbie Williams no one is in the same spot and only he and Whit were even starting last season. Now without worthless people on both ends and a new Center we can run the ball and protect Carson.

4 - Good Depth due to lack of big time injuries.

5 - Rivers is back. Now we have Rey as well

These are just the first 5 that popped in my head.

[Hugh Frothenpheffer]

Originally Posted by gmdino

What a stupid thing to say.

All these Bengal fans roaming about unsupervised answer a question: What is different about the Bengals this season vs last season?

Plamer isn't hurt?

Anything else?

Maualuga, Scott, Larry Johnson, Smith, Leonard, Tank, Michael Johnson, Cook, the backup breakout Brandon Johnson, Fanene, Chad having his head on straight, Caldwell and Brad St. Louis being gone.

Oh, and team chemistry.

[CloeHokie]

But keep telling yourself that as you go to the bar with your gay towel. Seriously. I understand the towel at a game but why do so many of you losers bring it out to a Bar? Do you know how lame and gay you look?

[Blitzberg06]

Originally Posted by CloeHokie

Agreed with everything here. That last part sums it up nicely.

GIANT DIFFERENCES:

1 - John Thornton starting at DT over Pat Sims

2 - Awful Punter

3 - O Line COMPLETELY different. Minus Bobbie Williams no one is in the same spot and only he and Whit were even starting last season. Now without worthless people on both ends and a new Center we can run the ball and protect Carson.

4 - Good Depth due to lack of big time injuries.

5 - Rivers is back. Now we have Rey as well

These are just the first 5 that popped in my head.

Not gonna lie don't think Rivers is all that great or is he that big of a deal to your defense. Johnson has pretty much lit it up and proves he deserves a starting spot.

[CloeHokie]

Originally Posted by Blitzberg06

Not gonna lie don't think Rivers is all that great or is he that big of a deal to your defense. Johnson has pretty much lit it up and proves he deserves a starting spot.

Na, he has missed plenty of tackles. He is a good back up for sure. But Rivers is the most athletic LB we have.

Its just for once we have players to fill in when someone is injured. Sounds like Pitt

[Blitzberg06]

Originally Posted by CloeHokie

Na, he has missed plenty of tackles. He is a good back up for sure. But Rivers is the most athletic LB we have.

Its just for once we have players to fill in when someone is injured. Sounds like Pitt

That's the most frustrating thing about this season, We are playing competitively in every game, we just never finish a game.

[CloeHokie]

Originally Posted by Blitzberg06

That's the most frustrating thing about this season, We are playing competitively in every game, we just never finish a game.

Well, you cant ALWAYS pull it off. Lol

I was pretty impressed Sun night. Bal had to go to OT with your 3rd QB in the game. And I thought Dixon played well for the most part.

We better not have to play you in the first playoff round again! I always thought that was bs anyway. They should make it so the only way you face a div opponent is if you win to get to them a la last season. (Pitt vs Bal)

[Blitzberg06]

Originally Posted by CloeHokie

Well, you cant ALWAYS pull it off. Lol

I was pretty impressed Sun night. Bal had to go to OT with your 3rd QB in the game. And I thought Dixon played well for the most part.

We better not have to play you in the first playoff round again! I always thought that was bs anyway. They should make it so the only way you face a div opponent is if you win to get to them a la last season. (Pitt vs Bal)

I know we can't win them all but the ones we should win we aren't even winning. Pitt has to win out to evene have a chance for the playoffs if they get there I'll be pretty confident.


Dixon did look good but that just shows you how bad baltimore is lol and Joe Flacco is so overrated omg.

[CloeHokie]

Originally Posted by Blitzberg06

I know we can't win them all but the ones we should win we aren't even winning. Pitt has to win out to evene have a chance for the playoffs if they get there I'll be pretty confident.


Dixon did look good but that just shows you how bad baltimore is lol and Joe Flacco is so overrated omg.

But Joe Flacco is the savior of Rome!

We could always choke but we should win vs Det and KC at home. And I think we can win one of the two vs Min and SD.

[Hugh Frothenpheffer]

Originally Posted by CloeHokie

Well, you cant ALWAYS pull it off. Lol

I was pretty impressed Sun night. Bal had to go to OT with your 3rd QB in the game. And I thought Dixon played well for the most part.

We better not have to play you in the first playoff round again! I always thought that was bs anyway. They should make it so the only way you face a div opponent is if you win to get to them a la last season. (Pitt vs Bal)

Originally Posted by Blitzberg06

I know we can't win them all but the ones we should win we aren't even winning. Pitt has to win out to evene have a chance for the playoffs if they get there I'll be pretty confident.


Dixon did look good but that just shows you how bad baltimore is lol and Joe Flacco is so overrated omg.

[CloeHokie]

Originally Posted by Hugh Frothenpheffer

Come on. We have more money than that.

[Hugh Frothenpheffer]

Originally Posted by CloeHokie

Come on. We have more money than that.