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'Ridiculous' errors unacceptable, Smith says
Comment: How would you fix the Bengals' defense?
Monday, September 17, 2007
CLEVELAND — Justin Smith summed up the Bengals' defensive performance perfectly.
"It's ridiculous," the veteran defensive end said in the wake of Cincinnati's 51-45 loss at on Sunday. He also used the words "embarrassing," "inexcusable" and "terrible."
Extras
The defense got torched for 554 yards — 328 passing and 226 rushing — by a Browns squad that suffered a 34-7 loss to Pittsburgh the same weekend the Bengals yielded 314 yards in a 27-20 victory over Baltimore.
"At this level, you can't have mental errors," Smith added. "Letting guys run up and down the field, that's what killed us. We went to a base defense, and we're still not stacked right. Guys are too good, too fast, too strong for you not to be where you need to be and then not to exploit it."
Not so special
How do the special teams coverage units smell? Pinch your nose.
After giving up 245 return yards to the Ravens last week, the Bengals yielded 206 this week, including Joshua Cribbs' 85-yard kickoff return that set up Joe Jurevicius' 9-yard TD reception from Derek Anderson for a 20-14 Browns' lead.
A beer bath
Wide receiver Chad Johnson had a monster game — 11 catches, 209 yards, two TDs — then kept his promise by leaping into the Dawg Pound, where he got beer poured on him.
"That was cool. That was fun," Johnson said. "I gave the fans their money's worth."
With his performance, Johnson became the Bengals' career receiving yards leader with 7,229, shattering the old mark of 7,101 set by Isaac Curtis from 1973-84.
"That's pretty good, isn't it?" Johnson said. "The loss is bad, but to see where we are in Week 2 as an offense, and to know we're going to get better week to week, it's scary."
Holt on fire
Glenn Holt replaced Tab Perry as the kickoff returner and No. 3 receiver after Perry suffered a hamstring injury, and Holt played the best game of his two-year career.
Holt piled up 229 all-purpose yards — six kickoff returns for 177 (29.5), including a 65-yarder, plus five receptions for 52 yards and a 7-yard TD.
"I wanted to showcase my talent," Holt said. "But I'm still sad we lost the game."
Quick hitters
• Middle linebacker Ahmad Brooks exited in the first half with a groin injury, and Caleb Miller struggled in his place. He dropped a potential interception and got burned against the run and pass.
"I have no excuses," Miller said. "I played the worst game I've ever played."
• The Bengals defense forced only one turnover — an interception — and didn't sack Anderson, who got great protection from his offensive line.
The lack of pressure allowed Anderson to play an easy game of pitch and catch against the Bengals' cornerbacks.
• The Bengals kissed their seven-game winning streak in September good-bye.
Contact this reporter at (937) 225-2253 or
cludwig@coxohio.com.
Comments
By Glenn
September 19, 2007 9:11 AM | Link to this
I cannot believe one game and everyone thinks the Browns are good. They always play well against the Bengals. I love the Bengals but do not hate the Browns. I do hate the Steelers and always will. Let’s remember that the Browns will not be good this year or the next several years. They have 20 first round picks on the roster and still suck!! I say the Bengals will still make the playoffs and the Browns will get another couple of first round picks to waste.
Steelers 0-2 w/us!!
Go Bengals!!
By Gene
September 17, 2007 10:42 PM | Link to this
Why did the Bengals let a man after catching a pass “SLIDE” 3 yards into the end zone, that Bengal could have touched him down on the 2 or 3 yard line, he didn’t do his job although it wouldn’t have mattered anyway. LAZY>LAZY and MORE LAZY
By Steph
September 17, 2007 9:38 PM | Link to this
The Bengals may not have had their “A” game on Sunday, but the Browns surprised everyone with their offense. I am a die hard Bengals fan and the last Browns catch was killer no matter who you favorite team was. The catch was great and being a football fan you have to respect a great catch no matter where it comes from. Bengals are going to step it up next week, so be ready! Never underestimate the TIGER!
By Tomas
September 17, 2007 9:26 PM | Link to this
It is really amusing to read all the whining by Bengals fans. They are probably all wearing steeler garb now since they lost as that is their usual proceedure. Browns fans are loyal- win, lose, or draw!
By Al
September 17, 2007 8:38 PM | Link to this
Go Bengals and take the Reds with you.
By Nicole
September 17, 2007 7:57 PM | Link to this
Personally, I think that the defense thought yesterday was a “day off” for them and they stayed home in Cincy instead of going to work in Cleveland. I was hopng to see that defense show up yesteday that was there for the team last Monday night when they stopped the Ravens just a foot from the goal line and then intercepted the ball right inside the end zone.
By Black and Gold
September 17, 2007 5:46 PM | Link to this
I’ve worked in Cincy for 15 years and two things I’ve always noticed from Bengals fans they’re very fair weather, and…Every September…”We’re going to the Superbowl”…every December…”there’s always next year”! For all you orange, black and brown fans…It’s never too late to convert to a Champion…The Steeler Nation will take you.
By OhioFootball
September 17, 2007 5:45 PM | Link to this
Chad, I am sure you watched the whole game so you you are aware of the TJ touchdown in which he only had one foot in bounds or the Rudi touchdown in which he went out of bound on the 4 yard line. I am a Bengals season ticket holder as well but the refree did not give that game to the Browns. The Bengals gave that game to the Browns.
By Dennis
September 17, 2007 5:44 PM | Link to this
Thank God for the NFL. Without it, people who are fixated over “pros” who earn millions a season and could care less for them, would have to worry about other things, like 1) jobs leaving the state in droves, 2) taxes that never quit going up for less and less in services rendered, 3) failing public schools that money alone will never fix or 4) skyrocketing crime. Why it must be the Bengals and the Browns alone that make life worth living in Ohio, but why be cynical?
By Dennis
September 17, 2007 5:44 PM | Link to this
Thank God for the NFL. Without it, people who are fixated over “pros” who earn millions a season and could care less for them, would have to worry about other things, like 1) jobs leaving the state in droves, 2) taxes that never quit going up for less and less in services rendered, 3) failing public schools that money alone will never fix or 4) skyrocketing crime. Why it must be the Bengals and the Browns alone that make life worth living in Ohio, but why be cynical?
By Stacie B
September 17, 2007 5:24 PM | Link to this
I am a bengals fan, have been forever. All I can say is… At least we stayed outta jail this week.
By wrc
September 17, 2007 4:49 PM | Link to this
By Rollie
September 17, 2007 4:25 PM | Link to this
I hope both Cinn and Clevboth end up in the basment never did like either one of them .
By Jeff
September 17, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this
KDAWG is the reason why people get mad at their fans. Your arguments are like third graders arguing over pudding. Take your win be happy amd move on. NFL= not for long. Start getting ready for next week. If you win next week get on here hoot and holler and hope the steelers lose. Then you’ll be tied for first. Real Browns fan hate the Raven and Steelers more than the Bengals anyways. It was a bad game by both D’s and the Browns wanted it more. The bengals will be fine.
By Jeff
September 17, 2007 4:12 PM | Link to this
KDAWG is the reason why people get mad at their fans. Your arguments are like third graders arguing over pudding. Take your win be happy amd move on. NFL= not for long. Start getting ready for next week. If you win next week get on here hoot and holler and hope the steelers lose. Then you’ll be tied for first. Real Browns fan hate the Raven and Steelers more than the Bengals anyways. It was a bad game by both D’s and the Browns wanted it more. The bengals will be fine.
By Terry
September 17, 2007 3:56 PM | Link to this
I have been saying this since Paul Brown died as long has Cheapscape Mike Brown or his daughter Katie Blackburn is still owns the team an 8 and 8 records makes them tons of money. They are in the very top of money maker teams in the NFL. They don’t want to make the playoff’s it costs Mikey money. The Bengal’s are the greediest team in NFL buy your hundred dollar tickets, pay your city taxes to the Bengals, while Mikey is laffing to the Bank. The jokes on you season ticket holder HAH HAH!
By TRM
September 17, 2007 3:22 PM | Link to this
If Cincinnati doesn’t make the playoffs for the next 10 years, it will still be before Cleveland gets back there.
By Chad
September 17, 2007 2:58 PM | Link to this
Of course 51 worries me. Especially since it was against a team that looked totally inept at moving the football the week before. But, I follow a team that can score points in bunches against anyone in the league. Can’t say the same for the Browns.
By kdawg
September 17, 2007 2:46 PM | Link to this
OH I dont know if 45 bothers me does 51 bother you? last time I checked 45 was lower than 51
By Chad
September 17, 2007 2:26 PM | Link to this
Too many errors in your post kdawg to even begin to explain them to you. So the 45 your beloved Browns gave up doesn’t worry you just a bit? No, seriously….doesn’t it?
By JJ
September 17, 2007 2:26 PM | Link to this
I can’t believe how many whining Bengals fans are in here. We won fair and square despite strange disappearing flags and blind officiating.
We won the game, get over it. Theres no need to resort to insults, most of us still hate the Steelers and Ravens more. You guys still have an excellent team with great potential and maybe this will be a wake up call to your defensive coordinator.
Good luck unless your playing us.
By John
September 17, 2007 2:24 PM | Link to this
Hey Bungles…. you should be 0 - 2 right now had it not been a gift from the refs last week. Thats right Heap caught that touchdown just like Braylon did twice and JJ did twice oh and Winslow did once.
Maybe next year the Bungles will make the playoffs… maybe.
GO BROWNS GO!!
By kdawg
September 17, 2007 2:21 PM | Link to this
HERE YA GO 21 LOSER LOSER LOSER LOSER LOSER LOSER LOSER LOSER LOSER from a browns fan that can spell.Is that the best you can do after getting your butt beat is pick on grammer get a life or maybe look thru your beloved bungals post and check there spelling its impressive
By Chad
September 17, 2007 2:20 PM | Link to this
Actually, I have been a season ticket holder for over 15 years. No crying here. If I was crying I would be outraged over the one and a half extra yards the zebras gave Edwards on the 3rd and 9 play. Which was a ludicrous spot. Gave the Browns a new set of downs and chewed up two precious minutes of game time.
By KDAWG
September 17, 2007 2:10 PM | Link to this
OUT OF THE CLOSET JACK as in A## where were you bungal fans in the 90s? you were probaly one of the many that had the bags over your head,take a beating like a man if your man enough which your evidently notjust a big who dey cry baby
By Chad
September 17, 2007 2:10 PM | Link to this
Natter instead of matter is a typo, not a grammatical error. But that is neither here nor there. And no, I place the blame for this loss squarly on Marvin Lewis. We weren’t ready to play, and sometimes the gameplan isn’t working and you need to be able to improvise your play calling to fit the game. Pittsburg has a solid D, they always do. But if you think you can hold us under 24 points you are sadly mistaken. But if the Bengal D doesn’t tighten up and fast, it may take 40+ a week to win.
By larry b.
September 17, 2007 1:56 PM | Link to this
Much more concerned about the troops, the war, and freedom than defense on a pro football team.
By larry b.
September 17, 2007 1:52 PM | Link to this
Much more concerned about freedom, the troops, and the war in Iraq than defense during a pro football game.
By Bill Burris
September 17, 2007 1:51 PM | Link to this
Chad you are correct. With how well this comment box works its real hard to mess up. Or would it be “matter” instead of “natter” Would Anderson put up 5 on Pitt? You can say what you want but the truth is 71 pts, to 10. Or are you in full support of Cleveland now? Are they that much better? How about 215 yds running, compared to 35yds.
So I will continue to think that Pitt is more likely to beat good team, you just keep yelling who dey.
By Chad
September 17, 2007 1:31 PM | Link to this
Wouldn’t the result be Pittsburg winning the division and our defense being the cause??? Insted of our defense being the result of Pittsburg winning the division. Doesn’t natter All due respect Brownie fans, but Pittsburg hasn’t beat anyone worth a damn to get to 2-0. A Charlie Frye led Browns team that might have beat Michigan, and the Bills. They will both be drafting in the top 5 next year. See you in week 8.
By If its brown flush it DOWN DOWN DOWN
September 17, 2007 1:28 PM | Link to this
Why waste energy beating a team that means NOTHING??!! I’d much rather our boys save it for a good game - like Pittsburgh. I have to agree with previous comments-where are all these CLOWNS fans any other time?! You never hear them mouthing off until they win. Enjoy it while it lasts…
By DJ Davis
September 17, 2007 1:21 PM | Link to this
Hey,Im a Browns fan and just want to say I dont think the Bengals suck,just Bengals Fans suck!
By Bill Burris
September 17, 2007 1:18 PM | Link to this
I guess I am one of those bandwagon fans, been a Bears fan for 20 years,and live between cincy and dayton. What in the world in the past 17 years would make me switch to these teams? One playoff spot in 16 years? 51 points allowed? or Cleveland, with one of the worst coaches in their history? He is now 2-12 vs his division. And stop crying for Thurman and C. Henry, they both should have been cut at the start of last year. Your defense will be the result in Pittsburgh winning another division.
By TRM
September 17, 2007 1:16 PM | Link to this
I want to see all of the Browns fans after the game in Cincinnati on Dec 23 back here then, because I would not bet on lightning striking twice. Blame the D, all you want, it was probably a fluke occurence because they were wore out. We’ll see who has the better record. No one is going undefeated in the AFC North this year.
By Bengal Fan
September 17, 2007 1:10 PM | Link to this
FREE ODELL, FREE ODELL!
By GREGG
September 17, 2007 1:10 PM | Link to this
hey cleveland clowns fans enjoy one of 3 victories this year you guys said NOTHING !!!! last week so all you clowns fans be here next week when you lose and always remember clowns fans you can NEVER say SUPER BOWL!!and cleveland browns I mean CLOWNS in the same conversation LOSERS CHOKERS see ELWAY, JOHN
By Nicole
September 17, 2007 1:10 PM | Link to this
The loss to the BROWN CLOWNS was completely devastating but if the Brown fans think they will win the division let alone another game, hahahahahahahahahaha! GIVE ME A BREAK!
By GREGG
September 17, 2007 1:09 PM | Link to this
hey cleveland clowns fans enjoy one of 3 victories this year you guys said NOTHING !!!! last week so all you clowns fans be here next week when you lose and always remember clowns fans you can NEVER say SUPER BOWL!!and cleveland browns I mean CLOWNS in the same conversation LOSERS CHOKERS see ELWAY, JOHN
By Jonah
September 17, 2007 1:06 PM | Link to this
Unfortunately, the Cinci defense didn’t make the bus trip up I-71. What happened yesterday with Cinci’s D is exactly what I was afraid of after the pre-season - D-backs and safeties giving up 20+ yards a pop. To paraphrase Dennis Greene, “They are what we thought they were!” Fire Chuck - yeah, maybe, but I wouldn’t bet on it happening. Its going to be a tough, long year in the AFC Central. GO BENGALS!
By chris from pit
September 17, 2007 1:05 PM | Link to this
YEAH I had jamal lewis in my fantasy lineup but scratchedhim at thlast minute heads should roll leon hall bust the bills Paul Poluskey looks good for the bills why didntwe take him Im offerng my servies to draftand play safety how embarrising we made anderson looklike a hall of famer taking a beating from all the steelers fans
By tyrone
September 17, 2007 12:45 PM | Link to this
I`m a Browns fan from San Diego, with family in Cincy I have bragging rights until Dec,23. The Bungels are not as bad as they looked,but the Browns with the new O-line and a QB will score a lot of points.
By Jason
September 17, 2007 12:44 PM | Link to this
The bengals need Odell Thurman clearly. Their linebackers dont have the big play capibility that he has. Without him we can look forward to this type of defense all year
By Doctor Flyer
September 17, 2007 12:43 PM | Link to this
It is a Very Simple Solution - FIRE CHUCK . . CHUCK SUCKS . . and haved Marvin run the D … that is what he did when he got the Ring.
By howard
September 17, 2007 12:40 PM | Link to this
Bengals fans they win 1 game their bound for the Super bowl. I got news for them fans the Bungles havwe a couple more losses coming Colts,Steelers,Pats,and I hate the Pats ewven if they make playoffs they’ll choke like always. It was great to see the Browns shut them up not who dey but where dey.
By sam
September 17, 2007 12:35 PM | Link to this
…All Bengal opponents raise it another notch when they play us,and its not due to our defense.Our Bengals are a team that most other teams would rather not play if their playoff hopes are at stake.A dangerous team indeed,in spite of the defensive liabilities.Facing the Browns under the same circumstances,opposing NFL teams would drool over their chances if facing the Browns.The Browns will not finish above the Bengals this year,nor any year in the forseeable future.
By Jeff
September 17, 2007 11:57 AM | Link to this
Does anyone know why Marvin didnt challenge the spot on braylon’s fumble. I watched it again and he was a yard short but the officials spotted it forward. he used the timeout but didnt challenge the spot. I know he couldn’t challenge the fumble because the stripes blew it dead, but why not the spot?
By Carl
September 17, 2007 11:54 AM | Link to this
Bandwagon is hilarious?? Derek Anderson started this game 0-5 passing and then you heard the cheers for Brady again. Plus last week everyone was talking how Jamaal was washed up. Now he is the best ever. Grow up Peter Pan
By THERE IS A GOD
September 17, 2007 11:45 AM | Link to this
WHO CARES WHERE THEY FINISH AS LONG AS THEY BEAT ” WHO DEY “
By Steve
September 17, 2007 11:42 AM | Link to this
Why is anyone surprised the Browns shredded the Bengals “D”…or lackthereof. Nothing ever changes. Cleveland gets crushed and embrrassed in their home opener, trade Frye and go with a QB who is 0-3 lifetime plus throws zero TD’s in the preseason. We make him look like the 2nd coming of Joe Montana. Anderson won’t throw 5 TD’s in the next three games combined! Only the Bengals. Pathetic. Short leash Marvin…you’re on one now.
By Carl
September 17, 2007 11:34 AM | Link to this
Weel, first off the Steelers will win the divison and the rest will not make the wild card. I AM and have been a Browns fan clear back to the old days when football was played the way it should be. Are the Browns the worst team in football? Of course not. Are the as good as seen against the Bengels? Of course not. The Bengals I believe will finish about 8 and 8, the same as last year, they are not as good as the band wagon fans think they are. The Browns will win 5 games.
By Chad
September 17, 2007 11:33 AM | Link to this
Sounds like fair and accurate reporting to me. Why don’t you subscribe to the Plain Dealer?
By dave
September 17, 2007 11:31 AM | Link to this
front page of the paper reads bengals lose to worst team in football, there are 9 teams that are 0-2 in the league,what a stupid thing to say, i canceled the dayton daily paper. i hope all browns fans do the same.
By Jeff
September 17, 2007 11:21 AM | Link to this
I can not believe I read on here that someone said browns may win the division.Are you kidding me?Welost fair and square go ahead and enjoy your win.Last week we didnt say boo about you getting your brains beat in.The Bengals will be fine football is about adjustments and the NFL is any given Sunday.Let’s see who is barking at the end of the year. Oh yeah! About the bandwagon—Where did all the Brady chants go. Oh yeah. Forgot about that didn’t you. Howmany fans bought a Derek Anderson jersey?
By Matt
September 17, 2007 11:18 AM | Link to this
I love the Bengals but saw this coming a mile away. One thing our team has never been able to do is to stay consistent. Leslie Frazier is doing all right up in Minnesota. I know it is easier to get rid of a d coordinator but for what??-to leave the same problem for the next guy? We knew going into this year our defense was a liability but more of a surprise is that our special teams are terrible-terrible. Unless we really turn it around we will be in for a short season.
By Chuck
September 17, 2007 11:18 AM | Link to this
Go Browns! This win was well deserved! And I love it when this comes over the baby Bengals! Those fans and announcers (radio) are the biggest cry babies I have ever seen. I love to hear them cry.
By Chuck
September 17, 2007 11:18 AM | Link to this
Go Browns! This win was well deserved! And I love it when this comes over the baby Bengals! Those fans and announcers (radio) are the biggest cry babies I have ever seen. I love to hear them cry.
By Jeff
September 17, 2007 11:15 AM | Link to this
I can not believe I read on here that someone said browns may win the division.Are you kidding me?Welost fair and square go ahead and enjoy your win.Last week we didnt say boo about you getting your brains beat in.The Bengals will be fine football is about adjustments and the NFL is any given Sunday.Let’s see who is barking at the end of the year. Oh yeah! About the bandwagon—Where did all the Brady chants go. Oh yeah. Forgot about that didn’t you. Howmany fans bought a Derek Anderson jersey?
By Jack
September 17, 2007 11:13 AM | Link to this
Here we go, one victory and all the Browns Fans come out from hiding. Enjoy the moment, it won’t last long, we’ll see you in another couple of years. If you beat the Bengals 30-0 in the Jungle, then you will have something to talk about.
By PHIL
September 17, 2007 11:10 AM | Link to this
WITH ALL THE GROIN INJURIES WE HAVE, HIRE A GYNECOLOGIST AND THAT PROBLEM WILL BE TAKEN CARE OF. WHO-DEY? RIGHT NOW SHE-DEY!
By preacher,franklin,ohio
September 17, 2007 11:04 AM | Link to this
bad,defense,whats,new,geter,done,for,jesus,god,bless,you,all.
By tonia
September 17, 2007 11:00 AM | Link to this
It still amazes me that you darn BUNGAL fans cant take a beating with dignity. You under estimated the DAWGS and we came out fighting. Even with your super star Chad Johnson we still showed you who is the better of the 2 Ohio teams. So again we will show you in tiger strip land that we will again take you for a ride. So go tuck your tails BUNGALS and take the loss. START IT UP ALL BROWNS FANS!!! HERE WE GO BROWNIES HERE WE GO!!!!!!
By Jeff
September 17, 2007 10:49 AM | Link to this
i thought that the browns looked allot better this week against the bengles i loved that game i hope the browns can win there divsion if not keep the bengles from going when they meet again in cincinnati i hope they beat them again
By Terry
September 17, 2007 10:46 AM | Link to this
Bengals have been a cheezy little flea market team since 1968. Small minded, small talent, small market people running the team. Neither team has a defense. This game was a joke to watch if you like defense. Looked more like a track meet. No defensive line pressure on quarterback and absolutely no pass coverage from either team. Bengals are demonstrating their inconsistency of play after two games. At best, 9-7 record, hopefully another 8-8- miss the playoffs again season.
By Will
September 17, 2007 10:43 AM | Link to this
Its the same old excuses we have heard for the past few years from Marvin Lewis. I believe he has been exposed for the fraud that he is as a defensive coach and now as a head coach. The only reason he was such a “genius” in Baltimore was the players he had, whe were drafted by someone else. This team looked just like the unfocused, undisciplined team we watched last year. Looks as though we will have to suffer through another long embarrasing year.Time for Marvin to go!!
By Sam
September 17, 2007 10:35 AM | Link to this
Loyal life long Bengal Fan,and NFL fan.Typical Bengals/Browns game-smack mouth football.Exciting,entertaining,down to the wire finish.Neither team has been known for exceptional consistent defenses,so a high scoring game by the Bengals wasnt a surprise.The Browns however brought their -A- game offensively,which was a surprise due to all their recent drama.They have good offensive weapons,they just needed a QB who can get er done.I hate the loss but enjoyed the game.
By Phil
September 17, 2007 10:33 AM | Link to this
The baby tigers had no “d”,cleveland looked like the were doing 40 yard sprints in a vacant lot. Carlson threw some funky junk,if they were rocks, windows would be safe. i’m a bengals fan and at 68 my wish is to see cincy win a superbowl, i don’t think i will live to 168. the bengals can play in front of national tv to the nation but cannot play in front of their own fans, i think we deserve better than the junk the team (and that is a compliment) is giving us.
By Chad
September 17, 2007 10:32 AM | Link to this
The Bengals weren’t prepared for the game and were obviously overlooking the Browns. Enjoy the win Browns fans. You are still on the clock for the number one pick.
By amie
September 17, 2007 10:27 AM | Link to this
i think that the game, was indeed ridiculous, and there is no doubt in my mind that another game played would show that they werent on top of their game yesterday…im still a fan, my boys never let ne down, but they have some work to do. WHO DEY!!!!!
By amie
September 17, 2007 10:26 AM | Link to this
i think that the game, was indeed ridiculous, and there is no doubt in my mind that another game played would show that they werent on top of their game yesterday…im still a fan, my boys never let ne down, but they have some work to do. WHO DEY!!!!!
By Jerry
September 17, 2007 10:20 AM | Link to this
The game ended appropriately, an interception of Carson Palmer. The Ben-gals are pitiful, but I enjoy watching Chad.
By Stone
September 17, 2007 10:18 AM | Link to this
Think about this… Chuck has his defense go to a base defense after they are getting man handled all game. Isn’t that contrary to what you would want to do? This isn’t preseason! The Bengals have talented players on defense, but their schemes and blitzing tiny cornerbacks all the time is worthless. It’s time for a REAL defensive coordinator. Let the cornerbacks cover like their ability allows them to, and be aggressive up front. Watch the Bears!
By MARVIN LEWIS
September 17, 2007 10:16 AM | Link to this
THE BENGALS GOT A GIFT LAST WEEK AGAINST RAVENS, ON A BLOWN OFFENSIVE PASS INTERFERENCE CALL IN THE INZONE.I TOLD THEM THAT WE SUCK AND WOULD NEVER BE ABLE TO BEAT ANYONE LIKE THIS AND I WAS RIGHT. CHAD WANTS TO BE A BROWN SO BAD HE CAN’T STAND IT!!!!!
By mikey
September 17, 2007 10:11 AM | Link to this
The bengals have been the underdogs for a long time. So many dayton and cincinnati football fans choose other teams to jump on the band wagon i.e. colts(really good!) steelers never nah. Soooo we bengal fans we’ll be waiting for the bengals to get it together!Man!Carson usually has an arm on him but he wasn’t on point with his receivers but he managed to put up 45. Although, I saw some drop passes.That goes to show bengals are still good. We need a new outstanding defensive leader.Go Bengals!!
By Phil
September 17, 2007 10:07 AM | Link to this
Man, that was a thriller, my heart can’t take many more of those. I sure hope the defense got enough sleep yesterday afternoon, maybe they can show up next weekend. I saw where a couple of people called for Breshahan’s head, well, he’s the DC, but he isn’t on the field. The players are on the hook for this one.
By Jeff
September 17, 2007 10:02 AM | Link to this
Lose, loose, losing, loosing. You still LOST the game. Hahahaha. If the Browns suck, that means the Ben-Gals suck even more for LOOOOSING to them. Have fun loooosing in Seatle next week.
By 21
September 17, 2007 9:59 AM | Link to this
Not only do the Browns still suck, but notice most of them can’t spell. For the last time its LOSE or LOSING not LOOSE or LOOSING.
By Stone
September 17, 2007 9:57 AM | Link to this
Please FIRE Chuck Bresnahan. He obviously has no clue how to have defensive strategy when the cornerbacks are 10 yards off the wide receivers at the line of scrimmage, and for the last few years the linebackers never cover the tight ends! Remember last year’s game against Pittsburgh at the end of the year? Brian Simmons missed that assignment and got cut. You can only blame the players so much for the defense they are being told to play. Chuck needs to go.
By Ben
September 17, 2007 9:55 AM | Link to this
Steeler Nation loves the Bungles! You guys are hot! You make a second string QB look like a John Elway! I’ll bet Ol’ Chad is still licking the beer out of his thong.
By TRM
September 17, 2007 9:50 AM | Link to this
It’s only one loss. That is the beauty of the NFL. On any given Sunday, one team can beat another. The Browns played great, and neither defense looked good at all. It is a long season, and we will meet again. I wish the Browns good luck in their future games, and hope that both teams make the playoffs. It would be fantastic, and grat for Ohio football. I will still remain a Bengals fan as I did throughout the 90’s.
By Vincent Henrich
September 17, 2007 9:48 AM | Link to this
Looking at the big picture, it’s apparent that the tradition of incompetence and finding ways to lose is one that is being “honored” by both Ohio teams again….looks like another good year for the other teams in their division. I suppose it would be fun to watch Cleveland and Cincy play each other every week so we all could learn some new intramural plays.
By Jeff
September 17, 2007 9:42 AM | Link to this
I love it. It goes to show you what happens when you overlook your opponent. I live in Hamilton and am proud to be a Browns fan. Boo-dey to all of you bandwagon fans. How does it feel? I hope you lose every other division game. You were lucky against a Ravens team that tried to give you the game several times. And you just kept giving right back. Go Browns!!!!!!!!!
By Jon
September 17, 2007 9:25 AM | Link to this
Most embarassing loss in franchise history. Absolutely pathetic!
By b
September 17, 2007 9:24 AM | Link to this
Huh? Aint that funny all the Bunghole fans were on here last week talking it up like they were next coming of Christ, and they loose. Well looks like that bandwagon is going to get a little lighter.
By david
September 17, 2007 9:23 AM | Link to this
Bad D and NO special teams!!! It’s going to be a very long year.Why do the Bengals have more injuries than everyone else?How many draft choices have failed to contribute due to injury or off field behavior? This unfortunately comes down to Marvin. It’s tragic to waste a world class QB like this.
By scot
September 17, 2007 9:04 AM | Link to this
Take away the freebie touchdown that the blind review ref gave the bungles and the flags that were strangly picked up and how would the game have looked
By gary kiser
September 17, 2007 9:03 AM | Link to this
same defense as we had last 15 years can not stop the run so were done. only way to win is out score other team only time we stop the run is when other teams running backs trip over a fallen bengal player. as for a pass rush other team qb can have lunch back there waiting for a receiver to get open and there is blown coverages ever where. special teams ha they are special ok
By Rick
September 17, 2007 8:46 AM | Link to this
Fire Chucky!!! Need a new D coordinator, one that schemes for pressure on the QB not just the threat of pressure.