Perfect example of how turnovers can kill you... Great hard hitting game but disappointed in the turnovers. The credit goes to Cinci today. They did what it took to beat the champs in their own crib. Ben is still not back yet. The big balloon int he threw showed me he doesnt have his strength back to 100% yet. The INT he threw in the endzone was a mental mistake. It appeared he was throwing it away and just didnt get it high enough.
The botched punt return completely swung the game around. Why was Coclough back there and not Holmes or Willie Reid?? They drafted Reid in the 3rd round specifically for special teams. Activate him and use him. Coclough should not be back there again EVER. Haynes' fumble put the dagger in the game as 2 turnovers in under a minute is impossible to come back from. Not as upset with that though as rbs will fumble, it happens. I would rather of had Parker in there but he already had a ton of touches.
Palmer is an idiot if he beleives the crap he spewed after the game. Something to the effect that "one on one matched up, our players are just better then theirs."..... Get over yourself already. I want some of the kool-aid you are drinking. Those are two highly talented teams and very closely matched. Bottom line,You dont have to like your opponenet, but have some class and respect for the World Champs. Pitts D is a witch, Parker is a STUD but they will be hard pressed to consistantly win if Ben does not get back to being Ben. Cincy has the peices in place to make a serious run but their front 7 on Def may be their achilles heal.... See ya in December Cincy...
