bearcat7777 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 That 2009 Bengals team won the AFC North, swept the division opponents, and made the playoffs for the first time since 2005. Yet in most preseason publications, the Bengals are not getting any consideration to repeat. Duplicating their run through the AFC North won't be easy, but this Bengals team is clearly better than the one that ended the 2009 season with a disappointing playoff loss to the New York Jets. Most preseason picks have the Baltimore Ravens as the favorite to win the division, with Pittsburgh second. Third for the Bengals? Does anybody pay attention to this team? Well, the rocket is still orbiting. I'm still out there, thinking the Bengals will win the AFC North again. With a break or two, they could even wind up in the AFC Championship Game or even that last big game at the end of the season. "How do we deal with the respect now that we have the targets on our backs?" Palmer said. "That's new for us. We swept the division, so you know those guys are gunning for us. But I think we have enough guys who will be able to react to the situation." It's clear that Palmer and his teammates, and even Lewis, think they have a good team. Why, then, doesn't anybody else? If you don't, you will be mistaken come January. This will be a playoff team again in 2010. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/13694394/bengals-camp-report-perception-aside-cincys-even-better Pete Prisco still likes the Bengals. a second article Love and hate http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/13694414/bengals-love-and-hate What Pete loves and hates about the Bengals. Doesn't like Roy Williams, Andre Smith, not passing the ball more and the kicking game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papasmurfbell Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 Yeah they can sneak up on teams again this yr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalBilly Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/13694394/bengals-camp-report-perception-aside-cincys-even-better Pete Prisco still likes the Bengals. a second article http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/13694414/bengals-love-and-hate What Pete loves and hates about the Bengals. Doesn't like Roy Williams, Andre Smith, not passing the ball more and the kicking game.Holy hell! Bearcat is bringing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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