[Lake Chief]

The defense gave up 20 points and a hundred yards rushing to Johnson in the first half. The offensive line was terrible. People have got to understand that despite all the hoopla that surrounds the players at the skill positions, this is still a game thats won or lost at the line of scrimmage. You control the line of scrimmage, more often than not you win the game. The defense only gave up 7 the second half but unforunately this is a 60 minute game and you have to come out ready to play. Considering how pathetic the Chiefs offense has been, one would think there might be an advantage there. On the play that was reviewed and not overturned (yes it was a catch) Palmer was running for his life. Had he had time to set his feet and deliver the ball, it would have been an easy completion. Used to.....teams had to respect the run when Rudi was a factor.......not anymore.

You can't convince BFritz that the Bengal defense is bad. I tried and he had no part of it. Gave facts. Didn't matter. Criticize the offense all you want but the Bengals gave up 27 points to an offense led by Damon Huard. Damon Huard. They treated Larry Johnson like he was a leper. I said 8-8 before the season began and I'm sticking to it although 8-8 may seem like a moral victory at this point.