[-STAT-]

Whatever slim playoff chances they had were officially put to rest last night. Same song & different dance, just pissin in the wind and wasting away career years for Burrow & Chase.

Money Mac as he is called bounced a few checks last night and missed some VERY makeable field goals. I was watching with my son last night, he was excited that they came back from 21 points down, as was I but I quickly told him, son this is the Cincinnati Bengals, have faith that they can win but be ready to be let down once again, which is exactly what happened.

Terrible play calling, all starts w/ the HC, only reason Taylor is still there is bc the Bengals made the Super Bowl 2 years ago. Too conservative, and too many times have we seen this season that Burrow gets the ball in his hands to lead a game winning drive, that they quickly go three & out, does not put them in a position to win, especially in clutch time. It is time for a change, starts at the HC & GM.

[Van Hagar]

I’m ready to tap out on this year as well, probably only way to make the playoffs now is go 6-0 the rest of the way, which would be doable I think if you didn’t have Pittsburgh twice. But can’t see us sweeping them this year. What a disappointment this season has been.

[plantmanky]

Whatever slim playoff chances they had were officially put to rest last night. Same song & different dance, just pissin in the wind and wasting away career years for Burrow & Chase.

Money Mac as he is called bounced a few checks last night and missed some VERY makeable field goals. I was watching with my son last night, he was excited that they came back from 21 points down, as was I but I quickly told him, son this is the Cincinnati Bengals, have faith that they can win but be ready to be let down once again, which is exactly what happened.

Terrible play calling, all starts w/ the HC, only reason Taylor is still there is bc the Bengals made the Super Bowl 2 years ago. Too conservative, and too many times have we seen this season that Burrow gets the ball in his hands to lead a game winning drive, that they quickly go three & out, does not put them in a position to win, especially in clutch time. It is time for a change, starts at the HC & GM.

Explain to me Comes back from 21 down, but is too conservative?

[-STAT-]

Whatever slim playoff chances they had were officially put to rest last night. Same song & different dance, just pissin in the wind and wasting away career years for Burrow & Chase.

Money Mac as he is called bounced a few checks last night and missed some VERY makeable field goals. I was watching with my son last night, he was excited that they came back from 21 points down, as was I but I quickly told him, son this is the Cincinnati Bengals, have faith that they can win but be ready to be let down once again, which is exactly what happened.

Terrible play calling, all starts w/ the HC, only reason Taylor is still there bc the Bengals made the Super Bowl 2 years ago. Too conservative, and too many times have we seen this season that Burrow gets the ball in his hands to lead a game winning drive, that they quickly go three & out, does not put them in a position to win, especially in clutch time. It is time for a change, starts at the HC & GM.

Explain to me Comes back from 21 down, but is too conservative?

I wasn't referring to last night, talking about overall play calling during the season being too conservative, actually opened things up last night during the comeback, which was great to see, but didn't matter either way in the end when you have an incompetent field goal kicker. 

Hope that clears it up for you.

[Old School Hound]

McYipson is kicking himself to the unemployment line.

[plantmanky]

Whatever slim playoff chances they had were officially put to rest last night. Same song & different dance, just pissin in the wind and wasting away career years for Burrow & Chase.

Money Mac as he is called bounced a few checks last night and missed some VERY makeable field goals. I was watching with my son last night, he was excited that they came back from 21 points down, as was I but I quickly told him, son this is the Cincinnati Bengals, have faith that they can win but be ready to be let down once again, which is exactly what happened.

Terrible play calling, all starts w/ the HC, only reason Taylor is still there bc the Bengals made the Super Bowl 2 years ago. Too conservative, and too many times have we seen this season that Burrow gets the ball in his hands to lead a game winning drive, that they quickly go three & out, does not put them in a position to win, especially in clutch time. It is time for a change, starts at the HC & GM.

Explain to me Comes back from 21 down, but is too conservative?

I wasn't referring to last night, talking about overall play calling during the season being too conservative, actually opened things up last night during the comeback, which was great to see, but didn't matter either way in the end when you have an incompetent field goal kicker. 

Hope that clears it up for you.

I Still dont understand they have scored the following this season:
10
25
33
34
38
17
21
17
41
34
27

That doesnt scream conservative to me.

[King Kong]

Late in the 4th quarter when Cincinnati was going for the second field goal try,  I said maybe they should punt and play for OT. 

A kicker has to make those kicks,  at least one of the two,  that's what they're paid for.  College kickers all across the country could make those kicks. Somewhere throughout the country in high school football,  there's kickers who makes those kicks.  I understand we all make mistakes but if somethings your job,  speciality,  your expected to perform. 

Another thing I gotta point out.  When Cincinnati was driving,  before the first field goal attempt,  one more first down,  they could've run the clock out.  They throw the ball for three downs,  all incomplete passes.  They end up not burning much time at all off the clock. 

Even if Cincinnati does pick up another first down and burns most of the clock,  still a chance the kicker misses.  Then there's likely not much time for the Chargers to do much,  leading to OT. 

I understand the Bengals HC wanting to kick and take the point's,  and forcing the Chargers to have to drive the length of the field on the kickoff.  I understand him trying to put point's on the board,  while having the chance.  The guy's gotta make those kicks. 

Think I seen where Cincinnati has like a ten percent or less chance of making the playoffs after last night.  Definitely be tough to win out the rest of the way.

---

Late in the 4th quarter when Cincinnati was going for the second field goal try,  I said maybe they should punt and play for OT. 

A kicker has to make those kicks,  at least one of the two,  that's what they're paid for.  College kickers all across the country could make those kicks. Somewhere throughout the country in high school football,  there's kickers who makes those kicks.  I understand we all make mistakes but if somethings your job,  speciality,  your expected to perform. 

Another thing I gotta point out.  When Cincinnati was driving,  before the first field goal attempt,  one more first down,  they could've run the clock out.  They throw the ball for three downs,  all incomplete passes.  They end up not burning much time at all off the clock. 

Even if Cincinnati does pick up another first down and burns most of the clock,  still a chance the kicker misses.  Then there's likely not much time for the Chargers to do much,  leading to OT. 

I understand the Bengals HC wanting to kick and take the point's,  and forcing the Chargers to have to drive the length of the field on the kickoff.  I understand him trying to put point's on the board,  while having the chance.  The guy's gotta make those kicks. 

Think I seen where Cincinnati has like a ten percent or less chance of making the playoffs after last night.  Definitely be tough to win out the rest of the way.

Maybe it was after the first field goal attempt Cincinnati could've run most of the clock out with another first down.  I might have gotten that wrong on my original post.  I do remember Chris Collinsworth saying that at one point lol

[Van Hagar]

I don’t know what’s happened to ‘Money Mac.’ He was a hero during the Super Bowl season, but his production has really fallen off since. The Bengals are probably too cheap to do it, but I’d fire Taylor at the end of the season (or before) and make Belichick an honest offer. If not him, then Mike Vrabel. The Cincy job will be very attractive just because of the presence of Burrow.

[King Kong]

I don’t know what’s happened to ‘Money Mac.’ He was a hero during the Super Bowl season, but his production has really fallen off since.  The Bengals are probably too cheap to do it, but I’d fire Taylor at the end of the season (or before) and make Belichick an honest offer. If not him, then Mike Vrabel. The Cincy job will be very attractive just because of the presence of Burrow.

Agreed,  Belichick and a really good qb have proven to be a lethal combination.  Plus Belichick is definitely familiar with the division.  NE met both Pittsburgh and Baltimore several times in the AFC playoffs over the years. Believe Cincinnati would be a good fit for him.

[Old School Hound]

I don’t know what’s happened to ‘Money Mac.’ He was a hero during the Super Bowl season, but his production has really fallen off since.  The Bengals are probably too cheap to do it, but I’d fire Taylor at the end of the season (or before) and make Belichick an honest offer. If not him, then Mike Vrabel. The Cincy job will be very attractive just because of the presence of Burrow.

I agree. I'd take Vrabel or Bill over Taylor.  I think wholesale changes are need on the staff.

[-STAT-]

Whatever slim playoff chances they had were officially put to rest last night. Same song & different dance, just pissin in the wind and wasting away career years for Burrow & Chase.

Money Mac as he is called bounced a few checks last night and missed some VERY makeable field goals. I was watching with my son last night, he was excited that they came back from 21 points down, as was I but I quickly told him, son this is the Cincinnati Bengals, have faith that they can win but be ready to be let down once again, which is exactly what happened.

Terrible play calling, all starts w/ the HC, only reason Taylor is still there bc the Bengals made the Super Bowl 2 years ago. Too conservative, and too many times have we seen this season that Burrow gets the ball in his hands to lead a game winning drive, that they quickly go three & out, does not put them in a position to win, especially in clutch time. It is time for a change, starts at the HC & GM.

Explain to me Comes back from 21 down, but is too conservative?

I wasn't referring to last night, talking about overall play calling during the season being too conservative, actually opened things up last night during the comeback, which was great to see, but didn't matter either way in the end when you have an incompetent field goal kicker. 

Hope that clears it up for you.

I Still dont understand they have scored the following this season:
10
25
33
34
38
17
21
17
41
34
27

That doesnt scream conservative to me.

[-STAT-]

Hits just keep on comin, this team & franchise is an absolute joke.

Yet again, wasting away another MVP like performance from Burrow, Chase putting up big time numbers.

Defense couldn't guard or stop the shitty stadium they play in.

[Bluecat]

Like Kentucky, so many things need to be changed. Not going to say fire the coach but even Taylor needs to make changes. Never seen an offense so good be wasted like this year. Gotta get better after this season right! Well I hope!

[Old School Hound]

[Image: https://www.redszone.com/forums/attachme...1733094712]

[Van Hagar]

You know, just a few seasons ago defensive coordinator Lou Anerumo was being hailed as a brilliant guy, possibly a head coaching candidate. Now he has a defense that can’t win games even when the offense puts 30+ points on the board. I know personnel changes, but this has just been absolutely horrific.

[-STAT-]

You know, just a few seasons ago defensive coordinator Lou Anerumo was being hailed as a brilliant guy, possibly a head coaching candidate. Now he has a defense that can’t win games even when the offense puts 30+ points on the board.  I know personnel changes, but this has just been absolutely horrific.

All started when Jessie Bates left for Atlanta in free agency. They've had the pieces especially up front and at linebacker, secondary has usually been the weakest link, but was still consistent when Bates was here, even Mike Hilton who is still there. 

Like you said personnel changes are going to happen and you play with who you got, it's been bad tho, like historically bad.

Just like Burrow & Chase on the other side, wasting away a career season for Hendrickson who I believe leads the league in sacks or is among the top of the list.

[plantmanky]

Everyone coming after Taylor is just silly. Now, defensive coaching staff needs to change, either several position coaches and you give Lou one more year, or Lou goes and a new defensive philosophy.


They have had bad defensive draft picks that having panned out. That may really be the reason. Who really made those picks?

[Old School Hound]

Everyone coming after Taylor is just silly.  Now, defensive coaching staff needs to change, either several position coaches and you give Lou one more year, or Lou goes and a new defensive philosophy. 


They have had bad defensive draft picks that having panned out.  That may really be the reason.  Who really made those picks?

I hear a lot of Bengal fans complaining about the Tobin guy. I'm assuming he makes a lot of personnel/draft  decisions. If so, he needs to go. No way a Joe Burrow/ Chase lead team that scores 30+ a game should be 4-8.

[plantmanky]

Everyone coming after Taylor is just silly.  Now, defensive coaching staff needs to change, either several position coaches and you give Lou one more year, or Lou goes and a new defensive philosophy. 


They have had bad defensive draft picks that having panned out.  That may really be the reason.  Who really made those picks?

I hear a lot of Bengal fans complaining about the Tobin guy. I'm assuming he makes a lot of personnel/draft  decisions. If so, he needs to go. No way a Joe Burrow/ Chase lead team that scores 30+ a game should be 4-8.

Isnt he married into the family?  He aint going no where.

[Old School Hound]

Everyone coming after Taylor is just silly.  Now, defensive coaching staff needs to change, either several position coaches and you give Lou one more year, or Lou goes and a new defensive philosophy. 


They have had bad defensive draft picks that having panned out.  That may really be the reason.  Who really made those picks?

I hear a lot of Bengal fans complaining about the Tobin guy. I'm assuming he makes a lot of personnel/draft  decisions. If so, he needs to go. No way a Joe Burrow/ Chase lead team that scores 30+ a game should be 4-8.

Isnt he married into the family?  He aint going no where.

I think he is.  And you're right, he's in for life,  like the Pope. Nepotism is  not a good way to run an organization.

[Old School Hound]

Bengals won a game , as the Cowboys out Bungled the Bungles. Cincy had their punt blocked with two minutes remaining but a Cowboys player dumbfounded even the Bungles and actually tried to pick the ball up after the block. The Bengals recovered , and then Burrow to Chase shortly thereafter won it for the Bengals. Bungles would have lost the game if the Cowboys ignoramus hadn't tried to pick up the blocked punt. LMAO

[Bluecat]

For once the Bengals win a game in a manner of how they normally lose games, lol

[-STAT-]

@Old School Hound
@Bluecat

Ya'll pretty much summed it up for me lol.

The expression on Zach Taylor's face whenever the blocked punt happened and the Dallas player touched it, now that sums up this season in a nutshell. He looked like a teenager who just seen his first tit. I guess a win is a win at this point.

[Old School Hound]

@Old School Hound
@Bluecat

Ya'll pretty much summed it up for me lol.

The expression on Zach Taylor's face whenever the blocked punt happened and the Dallas player touched it, now that sums up this season in a nutshell. He looked like a teenager who just seen his first tit. I guess a win is a win at this point.

     I thought the same thing. You'd thought he had just been told he was going to Disneyworld. Looked like a kid on Christmas morn. Seems like a really good guy but just not very good at coaching ball.

---

Speaking of bungling. Who saw the Thanksgiving Day mess where Bears Coach Matt Eberflus and the Bears QB screwed up the last half minute of that game. Didn't even call a TO and just let the clock run out. Just when I thought Zac Taylor was the world's worst coach, Matt Eberflus says hold my Budweiser.

[plantmanky]

Dear Lord please don't strike me for this....


OSH isn't as stupid as the Dallas player last night.


Cant believe I uttered that.