today's game would have been the ol'  "morale victory" at half time 13-10 in favor of the bengals; and at the mid point of the 3rd quarter.  with 3:37 left in the game and whodey down by 3?  at this point - this is a winnable game and we have a legit chance at walking out of the defending superbowl champs (still a great team now) home field with a W.  an "L" is an "L".  but you have GOT to give credit where it is due - and that is to BRAT.  coach brat.'s play calling was absolutely spot on, just about what the doctor order.  when was the last time the bengals did quick slants?  and the weak line? carson would drop back with 1 rec. in mind and would throw it.  and carson finally looked comfortable when he had to run. have we souled our souls to the fact that our "O-line" is weak? sure! (ala -akili)  but at least we were MORE than competitive for the ENTIRE game.  whodey isn't dead. there is still hope and although we are 0-3, at least we leave the meadowlands knowing WE could've won the game....

now we are left to ponder - week 1 was a horrible team that showed up against a good "D".  2nd week - well IKE kinda had his take on the game...not a fair game to judge (even though 2 teams played, still...); week 3 - great "D" game and the "O" showed up too....so for week 4, will the real bengals show their stripes?

"ya liveta play anuthaday"