I think the previously shared map was created as a Bengals fan's wet-dream. While hardly scientific, this is at least based on something and seems to indicate differently.
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Originally Posted by Red Dawg:
Is the media really this stupid? Is everyone just on script for the hype of the game?
A lot of it is coming from young or no name media members rushing to "hot take" one up themselves. The older, established guys (Wilbon, Kornheiser, Russo, Prisco, etc) are mostly all taking the Chiefs and don't even necessarily see a path to a close game. [Reply]
Originally Posted by mililo4cpa:
Since 1999 was 23 years ago, and it "feels like yesterday" to you, why don't you give me all the upstarts that went to the Super Bowl on what is essentially their first playoff run....
Because I would say that you are trying to argue my point, when in fact, you're actually making my point.
If one/two/three upstart teams have made it in 23 some odd years, then that doesn't bode well for the Bengals if history serves.....
But I digress: history doesn't mean jack squat on a "per game" basis, but the Bengals are running into arguably the most playoff tested team in the last 10 years, in the loudest stadium on Earth, with a crap Offensive Line to boot, and a solid but unspectacular defense, and a team that knows how to handle duress and finds ways to win.
P.S. I'm 48 years old, and remember the 1999 Rams very well thank you.....
Originally Posted by Mecca:
It's probably not real but if you spend 5 minutes watching TV or on social media it's pretty obvious the Chiefs aren't very well liked.
Which is very hard to fathom, who's more likable than Mahomes and Reid?
Oh wells, let the haters eat chocolate cake [Reply]
Originally Posted by Mecca:
It's probably not real but if you spend 5 minutes watching TV or on social media it's pretty obvious the Chiefs aren't very well liked.
I had to meet with a customer this morning. As soon as he saw my Chiefs sweatshirt and hat, he got an attitude with me and said " well this isn't going to go well, I hate the fucking Chiefs". Come to find out, he's a faider fan. I told him I'd be angry too if I cheered for that crappy franchise.
Originally Posted by Chieftain:
Bungholes D Line is depleted. Ogunjobi is out and possibly Tupou. That leaves Hendrickson as their only weapon and he would be lined against OB. Expected Mahomes to be comfortable in the pocket and smoke that below average secondary.
And another one likely out. Cam Sample is now doubtful. Looks like the Bengals DL is taking another hit. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Easy 6:
Which is very hard to fathom, who's more likable than Mahomes and Reid?
Oh wells, let the haters eat chocolate cake
If I ever talk about it I get responses like..
Tyreek is a shithead, everyone associated with Mahomes besides the man himself is a shithead, the franchise has negative moral compass… is that a start?
Or it turns into that Mahomes is the golden boy and fuck dynasties etc. [Reply]
Originally Posted by Mecca:
It's probably not real but if you spend 5 minutes watching TV or on social media it's pretty obvious the Chiefs aren't very well liked.
Originally Posted by Easy 6:
Which is very hard to fathom, who's more likable than Mahomes and Reid?
Oh wells, let the haters eat chocolate cake
I have always liked Reid. I thought the Chiefs were smart to get him after his run in Philly. Mahomes has been nothing short of amazing in his short career and seems to have a great attitude. A lot of people have a natural tendency to root for the underdog so I think that is all it is. I am sure a lot of Patriots fans felt the same about the Chiefs and Mahomes when this current run started. [Reply]
No worries. KC will beat Cincinnati and go to the SB where they will again be picked to lose. Perhaps some moron will put Stafford or Jimmy G ahead of him. Basically the usual. [Reply]
