SittingBull
03-10-2004, 11:56 PM
Cinci's offense was ticking pretty well towards the end of last season but word is they're gonna trade Dillon because he's unhappy there and their defense is too bad to be fixed up with the draft only in my opinion. And I dont think they've made any major moves so far. But it is too early to tell. Right now I still think it should be a stomp =]
SmootSmack
03-10-2004, 11:59 PM
Well the Bengals did make one major move. They benched Kitna and are going with Carson Palmer at QB
Ghost
03-11-2004, 03:40 AM
I fully expect Gibbs to turn the ship around and get us deep into the playoffs THIS season. Look at the players we have. We're deep at QB. A guy by the name of Clinton Portis will be running the ball for us. Deep at WR. Pro Bowlers on the OL. On paper this is one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL. On defense, the main addition is Gregg Williams, who's an innovator with a history of building good defenses from scratch. Somehow we'll have a top ten defense. Our coach is Joe Gibbs, a sociological genius and motivator who brings intangibles that none of us really understand. His focus will be transforming these guys a real team that will fight hard for pride's sake every Sunday. Remember that? Again, on paper, I think this is the best team in the NFC East right now, prior to the draft. Yes we've had our hopes dashed before despite big offseasons, but this one feels different. I think 12-4 is realistic. Screw 8-8.
DA Hogs
03-11-2004, 09:00 PM
dilon wasn't a major impact for cinci last season; rudi was the work horse on that team..thanks to a hugh improvment to the o line
JWsleep
03-11-2004, 10:11 PM
If Bugel and Gibbs get the o-line playing at top speed, we will be a very good team. We will win games with ball control. That will keep our D rested and ready, and let the new Hogs wear the opponents.
Look, we've got a top notch o-line on paper. Spurrier (with that loser Helton) were at their WORST when it came to coaching an NFL line. That is Gibbs and Bugel's strength. ANd they have a WAY better RB to use. So I think we should be at 9-7/10-6 and a good wildcard spot.
Until someone beats philly, they are the favs to win the NFC again. But I hope Ramseyfan is right. THe boys will let down a bit because they wont win any lucky ones. And the gints are still in transition.
Philly 1, Skins 2
SittingBull
03-12-2004, 01:07 AM
I think dallas would be the toughest for us to run against within the division. Big D line and quick agile linebackers seem to be tailored to stop Portis.