Cincinnati Bengals Fanatics

Just a few things of note I would like to share as observations and/ or opinions.<br /><br />First my favorite Cincy QB of all time is Boomer, but the guy needs to back off of the OCHO. During the Pro Bowl boomer mentioned how Chad and the Bengals should part ways. Boomer....get a grip buddy. Ocho is not T.O. <br /><br />Second this offseason will be very important for the Bengals in that either the franchise can turn the corner with rare back to back playoff seasons or it can go the other way and be right back in bungleland. We need another offensive weapon. My recommendation would be tight end. If we had a quality tight end that was a true safety valve then Carson could do so much more with the offense. <br /><br />Last......they did what they needed to do.......the signed Zim. Great move and very smart. <br /><br />Bengals fans it's hard but its time for us to turn a corner as well. Be fans year round and be proud!!!!<br /><br />PEACE!!!

Keys to Carson's first playoff victory:

Defense must stop the run.....force the rookie Sanchez to deliver.
Establish the run....Benson, Benson, Benson.
Go deep early....loosen up the defense by not being too conservative early.
Our "O-Line" must attack.....I have yet to see the dividends of a first round draft pick being used. Earn your money Rookie.

These three things will be instrumental in getting up a playoff win. The Jets "D" is tough but Carson has more experience than Sanchez.  

  I was shocked and saddened to find out Bengals receiver Chris Henry had passed away.  My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends, teammates and fans during this difficult time.  I am posting this on multiple sites because in the past I wrote several negative articles about his off-field issues.  So, it is only right that I take this opportunity to reflect on the positive aspects of Chris Henry's life and career.

First of all, he was a promising and talented wide receiver.  Despite missing more than 20 games over his 5 year career, Henry had 119 receptions for 1826 yards and 21 touchdowns.  He was quietly putting together a good season when it was cut short by a broken arm that landed him on injured reserve.

I was all-too-quick in calling Chris Henry out in the past, and much too slow in giving him credit for turing his life around.  It seemed like he had matured and was taking advantage of the 2nd chance given to him by the Bengals organization.  I hope that during this time, everyone can focus on the positive rather than the negative.

The ultimate tragedy is that the 26 year old was the father of two small children.  I also hope that everyone takes a moment to remember all those who are grieving his death.

Rest in Peace, Chris Henry

Johnson is a great pick up if he can pick up where he left off with a good O-line.... Ochocinco forever,    O'dell Thurman never!!!<br />