I suppose that's my lot in life being a Bengals and Reds fan. I could accept the Hill fumble, unfortunate but fair play and part of the game. The Burfict hit was certainly a penalty, but despite his reputation appreciate the speed of the game. The Jones penalty was inexcusable.
I have already seen other Bengals fans commenting on how Shazier's (OSU alum) hit on Bernard compared. I think that's totally unfair. I do think that Shazier should have been flagged, but only in comparison to an earlier 15 yarder against the Bengals for a pad to upper chest hit after two steps; whereas, Shazier put his crown in Bernard's chin. Comparing the Shazier/Bernard hit to the Burfict/Brown hit is ludicrous.
What follows is a full on Bengals fan rant...
I cannot believe that Hue Jackson is already getting head coach consideration. His play calling with the talent the Bengals have is atrocious. If another team wants him, good riddance.
Marvin Lewis has done a lot for this franchise, but I think it is time to cut ties. For over a decade, under Lewis' leadership, I am almost guaranteed a winning season and for a majority of his tenure have enjoyed being disappointed in the playoffs. With the talent assembled, there are only two coaches I would like to see lead the Bengals next year; there's no time for a young buck to learn his trade and develop a team. The two coaches are Tom Coughlin and Tony Dungy. If the Bengals want to keep the likes of Burfict and Jones, Coughlin is the choice. I prefer letting go of and replacing the likes of Burfict and Jones as best as possible and hiring Dungy. No matter what, Hue Jackson has to go.
I also think that McCarron has earned himself a straight-up competition for the QB position next summer. In fact, if I were GM I would be shopping Dalton for Burfict and Jones replacements while his stock is high. Dalton had a great year, but McCarron in four starts has proven equal to the 2014 version of Dalton. What I'm saying is that McCarron's performance would allow me to improve the team by trading Dalton.
I have already seen other Bengals fans commenting on how Shazier's (OSU alum) hit on Bernard compared. I think that's totally unfair. I do think that Shazier should have been flagged, but only in comparison to an earlier 15 yarder against the Bengals for a pad to upper chest hit after two steps; whereas, Shazier put his crown in Bernard's chin. Comparing the Shazier/Bernard hit to the Burfict/Brown hit is ludicrous.
What follows is a full on Bengals fan rant...
I cannot believe that Hue Jackson is already getting head coach consideration. His play calling with the talent the Bengals have is atrocious. If another team wants him, good riddance.
Marvin Lewis has done a lot for this franchise, but I think it is time to cut ties. For over a decade, under Lewis' leadership, I am almost guaranteed a winning season and for a majority of his tenure have enjoyed being disappointed in the playoffs. With the talent assembled, there are only two coaches I would like to see lead the Bengals next year; there's no time for a young buck to learn his trade and develop a team. The two coaches are Tom Coughlin and Tony Dungy. If the Bengals want to keep the likes of Burfict and Jones, Coughlin is the choice. I prefer letting go of and replacing the likes of Burfict and Jones as best as possible and hiring Dungy. No matter what, Hue Jackson has to go.
I also think that McCarron has earned himself a straight-up competition for the QB position next summer. In fact, if I were GM I would be shopping Dalton for Burfict and Jones replacements while his stock is high. Dalton had a great year, but McCarron in four starts has proven equal to the 2014 version of Dalton. What I'm saying is that McCarron's performance would allow me to improve the team by trading Dalton.
