WHO-DEY-BENGALS_18
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Frontpage Stardom said:
Couldn't win playoff games with Palmer either.. Everyone blames it all on Dalton and it's completely nonsense. I've watched this team forever now and anyone who says the Bengals can't win a playoff game because of Dalton is clueless. Yes, he's played bad and has had his part in it but it's the entire team, nobody does anything good. The offensive line doesn't block, the wide receivers run the wrong routes, the running game struggles, the defense gets ran over. It's everyone, not one guy. If Dalton is given time and everyone is on the same page, he will be fine. Dalton won't be able to do it all on his own, time for everyone to step up around him. I can confidently say Dalton has played bad because everyone else has as well, even A.J. Green..
The biggest difference I've noticed about the Bengals this year more so than ever is their confidence.. They are playing with more swagger than I can recall, they expect to win no matter who the opponent is and they really believe they can beat whoever. They also aren't satisfied, before they'd go on a win streak and feel good about themselves but now it's on a week to week basis, they want more. They are 4-0 and Lewis is pointing out everything they need to improve on and be better at, he's changed and demands more. The mindset of this team is a lot different than I can recall, they aren't content. Dalton is more of a leader, more vocal and he changes a lot of plays at the line and gets them in the right play. Just making the playoffs is no longer good enough and so far that's what I'm feeling. Gotta get there first though, long season ahead.
It's just 4 games so I will remain cautiously optimistic. They've always been good in the regular season and have gotten off to good starts so I'm not crowning them by any means. The only way to quiet those who doubt or don't believe is to win. Going to have those people until they prove otherwise and I understand that. I just hope this is the year but not going to get my hopes too high because I've been letdown every other time.
