It's not that the Bengals are a bad team, on the contrary they may be more talented than ever. It is not the curse of the Bungles either that has them not putting together back to back winning seasons in 28 years. It's just that they have one of the toughest schedules in the NFL.
The NFL scheduling gods have conspired to give the Bengals a Herculean task. Besides 2 tough division games each with Pittsburgh and Baltimore, they play San Diego, New Orleans, New England, the Jets and Dolphins too. Oh did I mention they play the Colts also?
With that kind of schedule the Bengals try as they will are going to be hard pressed to finish this season at 8-8, 3rd in the AFC North and out of the playoffs. Sorry Bengal fans, you and Marvin Lewis deserve better but that is what my crystal ball shows ...
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Article written by Alan Shimel
2010 NFL Preview: Cincinnati Bengals Can’t Beat Tough Schedule, Go 8-8
Posted: 14th May 2010 by Alan Shimel in NFLComments Off on 2010 NFL Preview: Cincinnati Bengals Can’t Beat Tough Schedule, Go 8-8