SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/33848700/cincinnati-bengals-plan-show-one-hit-wonder Quote As the Bengals started voluntary offseason workouts on Monday, cornerback Mike Hilton said the team is looking to prove to skeptics that the defending AFC champions are legitimate contenders. Hilton says he has a hunch why people believe the Bengals are a one-hit wonder. Quote "Because it's the Bengals -- point-blank, period," Hilton said. "When you think of the Bengals, you're like, 'Oh, the Bengals,' you know? But now, with this group of guys that we have and the coaches that we have, we're really turning this organization around. And we're just trying to get the respect we deserve." oh my. Where to begin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 A team that needs to talk about validation isn’t setting its priorities straight. They did something in one year in the playoffs that these current Bills haven’t done in four playoffs….. and that’s win on the road and in KC. They won gut wrenching road games, the Bills have not. Yet you don’t see the Bills BEGGING for respect. If this is the Bengals attitude as a whole entering the 2022 season, I don’t like their chances at being anything more than an average team. 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Romes Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 We exhausted everything KC had, and they swooped in and took advantage. Everyone knows this, that’s why they have no respect. 2 2 11 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirAndrew Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 I love our team, but I can’t find any reason to be annoyed with these comments. This board would worship our guys if they went on a respect rant. I’m cool with whatever motivates someone to succeed. The Bengals success isn’t going to be determined by these comments. 4 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsbackto81 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 (edited) 17 minutes ago, Charles Romes said: We exhausted everything KC had, and they swooped in and took advantage. Everyone knows this, that’s why they have no respect. Plus the Chiefs were obviously looking past them figuring the hard part was over with the win over Buffalo. That and their miscues from getting cute during the game killed them. To a man everyone assumes the Bills would've beaten Cincy in Buffalo if it came to that. Edited May 3, 2022 by billsbackto81 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 If the Bengals are worried about getting respect instead of worrying about getting better they’re going to get their asses kicked. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Bengals will not even make the playoffs this year. 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 There's no chance cliche stuff like this is on anyone on that team's mind once the seasons starts. They are a legit threat. This stuff is just for some drama. 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am The Liquor Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Bungles gonna Bungle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 37 minutes ago, Charles Romes said: We exhausted everything KC had, and they swooped in and took advantage. Everyone knows this, that’s why they have no respect. Some merit to that POV 18 minutes ago, eball said: If the Bengals are worried about getting respect instead of worrying about getting better they’re going to get their asses kicked. I mean, one could say that about last year's Bills - more worried about "running it back" than getting better, and we did get our asses kicked too much. But we still had a chance to get to the Superbowl at the end of the day. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBBills Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Exactly what I expect a 1 hit wonder to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FilthyBeast Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 1 hour ago, njbuff said: A team that needs to talk about validation isn’t setting its priorities straight. They did something in one year in the playoffs that these current Bills haven’t done in four playoffs….. and that’s win on the road and in KC. They won gut wrenching road games, the Bills have not. Yet you don’t see the Bills BEGGING for respect. If this is the Bengals attitude as a whole entering the 2022 season, I don’t like their chances at being anything more than an average team. A lot of fans and NFL media thinks they were a fluke so that's definitely motivation. Same thing was send about Allen and the Bills after the 2020 Covid season as well. Personally I don't see the Bengals as a one hit wonder because they have a stud QB who was a #1 overall draft pick who quite frankly wasn't even the main catalyst during the playoff run. I think their path for repeat success will be much more difficult this year though since they won't be able to sneak up on anybody and their division is right up there with the AFCW as one of the most brutal in the NFL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boo Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 58 minutes ago, ALLEN1QB said: Bengals will not even make the playoffs this year. Injuries are the only thing that will keep them out. There are not 7 teams in the AFC better than Cincinnati. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross Murdock Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 This is easy. If your already thinking that way, you've already lost the battle. They were in the SB, and I have a hard time naming 5 players. I believe the Bengals are indeed one hit wonders. They will join Looking Glass's "Brandy", and The Knack's ":My Sharona" soon. The Raven's will own the North in 2022.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blitz Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 1 hour ago, billsbackto81 said: Plus the Chiefs were obviously looking past them figuring the hard part was over with the win over Buffalo. That and their miscues from getting cute during the game killed them. This. That debacle at the end of the first half was their 13 seconds. And Mahomes was God awful in the 2nd half. I'm still convinced something happened in that locker room with Reid, Hill, and Mahomes...... And Hill is gone now isn't he? Hmmm... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 He should feel disrespected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PonyBoy Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 1 hour ago, Charles Romes said: We exhausted everything KC had, and they swooped in and took advantage. Everyone knows this, that’s why they have no respect. Fair point, but remember Andy Reid pulled that major gaff going on it for 4th down, before the half up 21-10 I think.. That was a big reason Bengals swooped. KC didn't look exhausted at that point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKBillFan Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 It feels like an underdog siege mentality they’re trying to build up. If we disrespect anyone on the pitch in the NFL we’ll be beaten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low Positive Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Quite the opposite. They are going to have a giant target on their back all year. They will not sneak up on anyone. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 1 hour ago, ALLEN1QB said: Bengals will not even make the playoffs this year. Agree. Maybe not 100% but I think their path to the playoffs is much tougher than it was last year. With or without Watson being suspended, the Browns will likely be a tougher game for them. Pittsburgh will likely be better without Old Man Rothlisberger at the helm. The entire AFC West are potential playoff teams. Then throw in the Colts who will likely be better with Ryan. I’m not saying they won’t make the playoffs, but it’s far from 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boater Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 1 hour ago, billsbackto81 said: Plus the Chiefs were obviously looking past them figuring the hard part was over with the win over Buffalo. That and their miscues from getting cute during the game killed them. To a man everyone assumes the Bills would've beaten Cincy in Buffalo if it came to that. Buffalo would have slaughtered Cincy, It would have been bloody. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo03 Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 I still feel like they were the 2019 Bills but just overachieved. If we would have gotten past Houston, who knows what would have happened but I feel like those teams were very similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphWilson'sNewWar Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 With Joey B pulling that trigger…sky is the limit for Bengals in the AFC. Just keep him upright. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocCityRoller Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Charles Romes said: We exhausted everything KC had, and they swooped in and took advantage. Everyone knows this, that’s why they have no respect. Yep, KC and Buffalo were a bit punch drunk after that game. KC blew their load to get past Buffalo. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFlutie Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 That's adorable. ....Josh Allen tho. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBillsGospel2014 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 I fully expect the Bengals to be real competition in the playoffs with us each year, they have a lethal offense to go with a very underrated defense imo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 18 minutes ago, ALLEN1QB said: Bengals will not even make the playoffs this year. I don't think that's a good take. They have a QB on a rookie deal. He performed well even behind a sieve OL. They made 3 significant FA moves on OL and arguably upgraded at TE as well. I think it's arguable they improved. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 I mean no offense to Cincy but they were the flukiest Super Bowl team in recent memory. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurman#1 Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 2 hours ago, njbuff said: A team that needs to talk about validation isn’t setting its priorities straight. They did something in one year in the playoffs that these current Bills haven’t done in four playoffs….. and that’s win on the road and in KC. They won gut wrenching road games, the Bills have not. Yet you don’t see the Bills BEGGING for respect. If this is the Bengals attitude as a whole entering the 2022 season, I don’t like their chances at being anything more than an average team. We have seen the Bills saying they're looking to prove they're for real, back when they still had a lot to prove. There's nothing much here. There's no begging going on. He's talking about what they want to do this season, their goals. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsherd Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Bengals are good. Chargers could be really good. Raiders for the first half of the season could take down few heavy weights before they slide down, they are the Cardinals of the AFC. AFC is loaded it will be tough. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 2 hours ago, FilthyBeast said: A lot of fans and NFL media thinks they were a fluke so that's definitely motivation. Same thing was send about Allen and the Bills after the 2020 Covid season as well. Personally I don't see the Bengals as a one hit wonder because they have a stud QB who was a #1 overall draft pick who quite frankly wasn't even the main catalyst during the playoff run. I think their path for repeat success will be much more difficult this year though since they won't be able to sneak up on anybody and their division is right up there with the AFCW as one of the most brutal in the NFL. Steelers are moving on from their Franchise QB Lamar is coming off a injury plagued season It is not clear if Watson will play at the start of the season The Bengals have a VERY CLEAR path to the AFC Central title and to host home playoff game(s). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 As long as Burrow is their starting QB, the Bengals will be a perennial playoff team. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Best team in the North. But they had a TON of luck in the playoffs this year. Odds are they win their division but don’t go back to the SB. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BillsfaninChicago Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 5 hours ago, Charles Romes said: We exhausted everything KC had, and they swooped in and took advantage. Everyone knows this, that’s why they have no respect. To borrow a professional wrestling term they money in the banked them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 I also think the Bengals will miss the playoffs. I like Alex Cappa as an OL upgrade but La'el Collins had lost the starter job in Dallas he isn't the guy he was and Ted Karras has always been someone you should feel great about being your 6th guy... but leery about being in your starting 5. Their corners overachieved last year. Not sure that sustains. They lost their Tight End and I still think they have the 4th best coach in the division. I love Burrow. Love the receivers. Still think there are holes elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nextmanup Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 First off, this is 110% a bunch of NOTHINGNESS. Secondly, I totally appreciate the guy's comments; he wants respect; so does everyone. They will earn that respect if they are in fact a solid team that consistently can achieve some results. If they prove to be one hit wonders, they probably won't get a lot of respect. End of story. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 All y'all are worried about something a CB said? Common man, find something else to complain about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 10 hours ago, ganesh said: Steelers are moving on from their Franchise QB Lamar is coming off a injury plagued season It is not clear if Watson will play at the start of the season The Bengals have a VERY CLEAR path to the AFC Central title and to host home playoff game(s). The North is a tough division with some pretty intense rivalries. That entire division will beat itself up. Same goes for the West. South is a two team race between the Colts and Titans. While the Bills will lose some games they can't have another "Jacksonville" moment if they want homefield. If they get homefield then they have a great shot to get to the Super Bowl. Although I will admit I hope they can avoid the Colts. They seem to matchup well against the Bills. Even the Bills WC win two years ago it seemed like the Colts had the better of the play for much of the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PetermansRedemption Posted May 4, 2022 Share Posted May 4, 2022 Third best team in the AFC last season. Got lucky that number 1 and 2 played each other the week prior. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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