Wildcard Weekend: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston Texans
by Chris Pokorny on Jan 7, 2012 4:39 PM EST
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PrintOur first wildcard game of the weekend is the one that seems most like a regular-season game to me as the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Houston Texans. Which one of these unproven quarterbacks will be able to pick up a postseason win? I think the Texans' running game will be too difficult for Cincinnati to stop all game long, and the Bengals have struggled to beat postseason-caliber teams.
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Game: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston Texans
Date/Time: Sunday, January 7, 2012 at 4:30 p.m. EST
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Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann
Multitasking as well. Some shit went down at my house last night and I’ve been talking to people on the phone all morning trying to figure out what happened. It looks like bi-polar people are no longer welcome here. I don’t need guest walking on eggshells to appease others.
by Brownie's Year on Jan 7, 2012 4:53 PM EST up reply actions
That sucks.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 5:04 PM EST up reply actions
Chick fight. One friend who isn’t allowed over anymore.
by Brownie's Year on Jan 7, 2012 5:11 PM EST up reply actions
The NFL needs to implement a quality weight on wildcard team wins so teams like the Bungles don’t make the playoffs because they were fortunate enough to play us twice this season.
Pretty sure they do when it comes to ties. I think it’s Record>SoS>head to head. Not sure though.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 5:08 PM EST up reply actions
The NFC.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 5:05 PM EST up reply actions 3 recs
Kosar on the key block on TD run?? Thought I was hearing things…
Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann
Landry Jones returning to Sooners….good. One less mistake we can make.
Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann
We’ll see how he does next year. He could mature and be pretty decent.
by Brownie's Year on Jan 7, 2012 5:01 PM EST up reply actions
OK announced already that Irsay said the Colts will select Luck with the first pick. We all knew that but unless he is trying to get more value with trades, I am suspecting they are going to and we will have to look elsewhere for our 1st pick. Well it was a nice dream.
and to see a ball actually caught
Excited for August...depressed by October
by 'thedrive'ruinedmy9thbirthday on Jan 7, 2012 5:09 PM EST via Android app reply actions
Inconceivable!
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 5:21 PM EST up reply actions
I think that’s a bad spot. He got stuffed.
Dawgs by Nature -- where Montario Hardesty, apparently, 'did some good things'.
by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 5:11 PM EST reply actions
And they made up for it with a phantom false start.
Dawgs by Nature -- where Montario Hardesty, apparently, 'did some good things'.
by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 5:12 PM EST up reply actions
Why not mortgage our future for Luck? Because the past since ’99 has been so great, right?
Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann
Because mortgaging 2008 for Quinn worked out so well…
Dawgs by Nature -- where Montario Hardesty, apparently, 'did some good things'.
by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 5:13 PM EST up reply actions
Luck is also not Peyton Manning. He could go either way once he’s in the league.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 5:20 PM EST up reply actions
Saying he’s better than a complete bust isn’t saying much.
As far as McCoy goes: I think he’s a hell of a lot better than you give him credit for. You tend to overly exaggerate his shortcomings(ex. He’s under 6’ tall, he has too many batted balls, he can’t see over linemen etc). I think at worst he’s an above average backup in this league He’s playing at the same level if not slightly better than a 9 year career backup/spot starter in his second year. I’m not sold on McCoy as a long term starter but yes I definitely like him.
None of this though has to do with the above discussion of I’d rather not sell out the future chasing a question mark. I’d rather sit tight and see what falls to us. I would be happy with Blackmon. Look at who McCoy had to throw to. His most talented receivers were someone who hadn’t played in a year, after converting from RB in Little and Ben Watson. Not many options on where to go to with the ball.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 5:43 PM EST up reply actions
You skipped a word in there.
I think at worst he’s an above average backup in this league
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 5:54 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Heh.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
Thanks.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 5:54 PM EST up reply actions
You are correct, I did misread it and I agree I would keep him as a back up, unless someone would offer a 5th round pick for him or better and if I selected a quarterback he would be gone WHICH i believe will happen
I wouldn’t let him go for less than a 4th.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 6:12 PM EST up reply actions
If we draft a QB look for Wallace to be cut.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 6:19 PM EST up reply actions
Unless we can trade McCoy. I agree if we draft RG3 or Luck (I know we wont get Luck) I think we will keep McCoy if we dont get a good draft pick for him and then trade Wallace or cut him.
What did we get rid of for Wallace? Wasn’t it like a 5th-6th? We won’t get crap for him. Who do you choose to keep as a backup, the one who’s already hit his ceiling and is 10 years in or the 3rd year QB that could still improve? That’s why I say we end up cutting Wallace.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
I would want McCoy
Never thought I would see those words coming from you. Heh.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
If you were drafting, that 5th would be our only other pick for the next 2 years.
by HenryDawg on Jan 7, 2012 6:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
It’s gonna be the end of the world here when Quinn beats the Steelers tomorrow.
by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 7, 2012 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
Are you kidding me? I’ll be running up and down the streets screaming either “Brady motherfuckin Quinn again!” or “How bout them Steelers?!” May even sing their atrocious super bowl song.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 7:19 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
The LG telling the C when to snap is cracking me up.
Dawgs by Nature -- where Montario Hardesty, apparently, 'did some good things'.
by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 5:14 PM EST reply actions
DUDE!! I was thinking the same thing. Saw it this morning in the North Dakota State game. Makes me laugh also.
by Brownie's Year on Jan 7, 2012 5:15 PM EST up reply actions
Like yeah, the D isn’t going to be able to figure that out.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
I saw it last night in the Arkansas game too. The LDE was getting good jumps off it.
by Brownie's Year on Jan 7, 2012 5:23 PM EST up reply actions
BOaB did.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 5:22 PM EST up reply actions
I think he was the only one here that called it. He should get a 12 pack.
by Brownie's Year on Jan 7, 2012 5:26 PM EST up reply actions
There may have been one other. Forget who it was though.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 5:28 PM EST up reply actions
that would be me, i also said i thought he was someone we should pick up because of his ability to read the defenses a little better than who else was available as QB.
Lifes A Dance, You Learn As You Go!
by findlaybrownslover on Jan 7, 2012 7:02 PM EST up reply actions
Bohemia, thanks.
That was my understanding.
by burntorangeandbrown on Jan 8, 2012 9:51 AM EST up reply actions
Any one here besides me want to see Quinn get into the game and torch Pissburg?
Cry havoc and let slip the dogs of war
being ’tebow’ed way more embarrassing. Denver won’t make it past 2nd round so win win
Excited for August...depressed by October
by 'thedrive'ruinedmy9thbirthday on Jan 7, 2012 5:25 PM EST via Android app up reply actions
He kind of backed himself into that corner.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah not to rip the scab off the wound, but I think his agent really laid the foundation for screwing him up.
by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 7, 2012 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
Indeed. maybe his agent knew he was a bum and wanted to milk him of what he was still considered valuable.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 7:30 PM EST up reply actions
You know it’s a good football stadium when you can barely hear the announcers over the crowd.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 5:27 PM EST reply actions
Why waste a challenge if you have a 3rd and short coming up?
Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann
That penalty hurt.
Dawgs by Nature -- where Montario Hardesty, apparently, 'did some good things'.
by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 5:33 PM EST reply actions
Believe it or not… good teams do play extra games after the regular season.
by Brownie's Year on Jan 7, 2012 5:44 PM EST up reply actions
Two stupid challenges by Cincy. That’s embarrassing.
by Brownie's Year on Jan 7, 2012 5:47 PM EST up reply actions
Marvin is all world bad with his challenges.
Dawgs by Nature -- where Montario Hardesty, apparently, 'did some good things'.
by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 5:48 PM EST reply actions
Makes you wonder what the knuckleheads in the replay booth are doing?
Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann
You are all about the three stooges references today. Heh.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 5:55 PM EST up reply actions
Soitenly! Can’t wait for the movie coming out in April.
Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann
Will Sasso is supposed to play Curly.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 6:01 PM EST up reply actions
Mostly no names…Farrely brothers produced and directed….looks like a great tribute. Most recognizable is Will Sasso (Mad TV) as Curly.
http://www.threestooges.com/movie/
Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann
Here’s the trailer…Sasso is great and the guy playing Moe is spot on.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4IoUo_ZJkY
Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann
Sneak preview of Heckert, Holmgren, and Murmur in the draft room….last one I promise (maybe..).
Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann
My dad loved the Stooges. Had some good laughs watching it with him.
by Brownie's Year on Jan 7, 2012 5:58 PM EST up reply actions
i loved watching the stooges also, and little rascals, then “super-host”. those were great saturdays
IMO the new movie might ruin the respect to the Stooges.
by Brownie's Year on Jan 7, 2012 6:03 PM EST up reply actions
Nah….Farrely bros are huge fans, trailer looks great….should be a good tribute.
Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann
I just have a problem with the goofy remakes. Too much good stuff has been screwed up lately.
by Brownie's Year on Jan 7, 2012 6:11 PM EST up reply actions
Super-host, there’s a name I haven’t heard in a long time. Before my time though mostly.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 6:17 PM EST up reply actions
GIVE ME THAT SHOE!!
Lifes A Dance, You Learn As You Go!
by findlaybrownslover on Jan 7, 2012 7:16 PM EST up reply actions
DAYUM!
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 6:01 PM EST reply actions
We may have had won a few more games if our guys who are paid to catch caught more passes that hit them like these teams. And I’m not talking about athletic plays just the drops. It may not be all on colt and pat.
Dream scenario….Hou wins, Tebow Tebow’s the Steelers. Hou beats Balt, Tebow Tebow’s the Pats, then Tebow get’s Tebowed by Hou in AFC Champ game.
Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann
We’re Browns fans….it’s all about the Dream.
Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann
I want what he said to happen, but it’s not gunna happen.
by Brownie's Year on Jan 7, 2012 6:14 PM EST up reply actions
And then Houston gets creamed by the 49ers. Since we’re dreaming and all.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 6:18 PM EST up reply actions
Hope Rodgers retains the belt. Or Lions…that would be cool to see one of our Lake Erie brethren do it.
Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann
Screw Detroit!
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 6:36 PM EST up reply actions
Hells no. That Harbaugh guy wouldn’t flood this board.
by Bernie19Kosar on Jan 7, 2012 7:19 PM EST up reply actions
Anyone follow Bernie on twitter? We need to teach the legend how to tweet…and spell. For probably one of the most intelligent QB’s of all time his tweets are funny….
@BernieKosarQB
Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann
LOL. That’s what I assumed, but as Ohio’s only resident with KOSAR on his Browns plate, didn’t want to say it.
Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann
haha that’s cool. My dog -———————————————>
That’s Kosar.
by Brownie's Year on Jan 7, 2012 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
I loved the shot of Goodel sitting by himself looking around aimlessly.
And I’ve only wached 3 Texan games this year, and each one Watt has been a beast.
by redCel on Jan 7, 2012 6:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Can the Browns scrap the West Coast, and model it more after the Bills K-Gun offense with Jim Kelly…much more fun.
Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann
I have to say: this is a pretty good game. If it were a Browns game I’d be on the edge of my seat.
Dawgs by Nature -- where Montario Hardesty, apparently, 'did some good things'.
by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 6:23 PM EST reply actions
No one wants to think about old people boning except maybe old people.
Dawgs by Nature -- where Montario Hardesty, apparently, 'did some good things'.
by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 6:37 PM EST up reply actions
Even then, it’s iffy…
Dawgs by Nature -- where Montario Hardesty, apparently, 'did some good things'.
by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 6:39 PM EST up reply actions
Old people lose their bone because they’re not meant to make babies. Simple Darwinism.
by Brownie's Year on Jan 7, 2012 6:41 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed. J/k @ BY. They are ridiculous. The best/worst one is the guy finally able to throw the football through the tire. Verrrrrrrrrrrrry subtle.
The guy BBQ’n and doesn’t drop the top when it starts raining is the one that gets me pissed.
by Brownie's Year on Jan 7, 2012 6:43 PM EST up reply actions
My favorite is Smilin’ Bob. Haven’t seen him in a while though.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 6:43 PM EST up reply actions
I trust the Farrelly brothers. Moe does to Snookie what we all want to do to the Guido D-Bag Jersey shore cast!
Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann
by Kosar19 on Jan 7, 2012 6:37 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Nail in the coffin?
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 6:51 PM EST reply actions
Simpson’s got mad hops.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 6:56 PM EST reply actions
Cincy could trade up to 4 and get Claiborne…they got the ammo and Pacman is cancer.
Just another scenario maybe.
by redCel on Jan 7, 2012 6:57 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Not sure if he’s a cancer any more but he sure does suck.
by Brownie's Year on Jan 7, 2012 6:58 PM EST up reply actions
An extended punt.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 7:05 PM EST up reply actions
I guess the outcome wasn’t bad. But it was a poor play.
by Brownie's Year on Jan 7, 2012 7:06 PM EST up reply actions
But do you think a team will try to grab him as a starter? It’s looking like Shaub 2.0 when Shaub played for Atlanta.
by Brownie's Year on Jan 7, 2012 7:13 PM EST up reply actions
I certainly hope so. I hope desperate teams scoop up him and Flynn. Gives us less competition for a QB in the draft.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
Hmm, that’s a good way at looking at it.
by Brownie's Year on Jan 7, 2012 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
Wicked coverage there.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 7:12 PM EST reply actions
FYI, next game thread is up for the Lions/Saints game, when that starts:
http://www.dawgsbynature.com/2012/1/7/2690493/wildcard-weekend-detroit-lions-vs-new-orleans-saints
Dawgs By Nature - Covering the Cleveland Browns on SB Nation.
And that’s the end of the game…
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 7:15 PM EST reply actions
Yeah. Time to shower and shave for this stupid ass company party I agreed to go to. If the hotel room wasn’t paid for I wouldn’t go.
by Brownie's Year on Jan 7, 2012 7:18 PM EST up reply actions
wow
Excited for August...depressed by October
by 'thedrive'ruinedmy9thbirthday on Jan 7, 2012 7:20 PM EST via Android app reply actions
They just keep pouring it on.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 7:21 PM EST reply actions
Just checked out the Bungles blog…can someone tell me why every post they make is a subject? Noticed that with the Bills blog earlier this year too…
Nobody in football should be called a genius. A genius is a guy like Norman Einstein - Joe Theismann
A lot of blogs do that. We take pride in NOT using the subject line.
by Brownie's Year on Jan 7, 2012 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
We’re actually in the minority in that regard on SBN.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
You see that? Dude flew back like 3 yards.
by Brownie's Year on Jan 7, 2012 7:27 PM EST up reply actions
I really thought this game would be a LOT closer. Hou really turned it on in the third.
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by North Coast Flea on Jan 7, 2012 7:32 PM EST reply actions
Colt haters take note: you can win a playoff game with TJ freakin’ Yates when you have an elite receiver and running back.
bingo
Lifes A Dance, You Learn As You Go!
by findlaybrownslover on Jan 7, 2012 7:35 PM EST up reply actions
AJ Green is amazing but I just saw a play where he’s standing there holding his dong instead of trying to block for another reciever right near him. I hate receivers who don’t block. Good teams have receivers who hold their blocks forever, that’s how they make 20+ yard plays.
by HenryDawg on Jan 7, 2012 7:36 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
one reason i didnt want him, dont need a dong holder. we got too many of those as it is.
Lifes A Dance, You Learn As You Go!
by findlaybrownslover on Jan 7, 2012 7:38 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
I thought we cut our dong holder already
by jonnyphoenix on Jan 8, 2012 11:14 AM EST up reply actions
joehaden23 Joe Haden
We will be there soon!!! @BossWard43 @PhilTaylor98 @ColtMcCoy @MDOTADAMS20!!
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by emily522 on Jan 7, 2012 7:39 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
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