Losing sucks. Unfortunately for Bengals fans
Womens Preston Brown Jersey , it’s become commonplace over the last year.Dating back to last year, the Bengals have lost 12 of their last 13 games,
which includes an 0-5 start this season following a 1-7 finish in 2018. Needless
to say, Bengals fans haven’t had much to be optimistic about, and that’s evident
in the latest FanPulse poll: The current state of the franchise has been eerily
reminiscent of the 90s and early 2000s Bengals. However, there’s a big
difference, as this team actually has star talent on both sides of the ball. The
problem is Pro Bowl receiver A.J. Green has yet to play this season but did
practice this week, so he should return in the coming weeks. That will be a
much-needed shot in the arm for this struggling offense, which could lead to a
better showing in the second half of this season. After all, it’s fair to think
the Bengals would have several wins already if Green was playing, seeing as how
they lose to the Seahawks
Womens Trey Hopkins Jersey , Cardinals and Bills by a combined eight points. With Green in the lineup, the Bengals should win several games in the
second half of the season.Be sure to sign up for FanPulse to have your voice
heard. CINCINNATI (AP) — The previous time the Bengals tried to stop Baker
Mayfield, he set a Browns rookie record with four touchdown passes in little
more than half a game. He also gave a cold shoulder to his former head coach
while leaving the field.The Bengals are looking for anything positive at the end
of another bad season. Containing Mayfield on Sunday would qualify.Cincinnati
(6-8) has been eliminated from playoff contention for the third season in a row.
It's the intrastate rival Browns (6-7-1) who are barely still in contention with
two games left, emerging from their historically bad run of losses as their
rookie quarterback grows up a little more each week — and builds a reputation,
too. Asked what Mayfield does best, cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick had an immediate
answer."Talk," Kirkpatrick said Wednesday."Naw, he's cool," the cornerback
added. "I like to see that out of young guys. He definitely gets in guys' heads.
That's what this game is about."He sure got into the Bengals' heads on Nov.
25.Mayfield led the Browns to touchdowns on their first four chances, including
a 96-yard drive. He was barely touched while going 17 of 22 for 245 yards in the
first half, when the Browns piled up 296 yards.Up 35-7 early in the second
half
Joe Mixon Jersey White , the Browns essentially ran out the clock. Mayfield threw only four passes in the second half, one of them for a touchdown, as
Cleveland finished off a 35-20 win .It was the Bengals' second game since coach
Marvin Lewis fired defensive coordinator Teryl Austin and assumed the role. The
defense has been better lately against lesser opponents. The Bengals ended a
five-game losing streak Sunday with a 30-16 win over the Raiders , who were
missing both starting guards.The defense finally looked more like Lewis had
hoped."It hasn't been easy," said rookie defensive end Sam Hubbard, who had two
sacks on Sunday. "We've been trying to address a lot of issues in practice."It's
difficult to quantify how much of an effect Hue Jackson's had on the defense.
The Browns fired him as head coach after Cleveland got only two wins in the
first eight games. Lewis quickly hired his close friend as a special assistant
on defense, Jackson's third stint on Lewis' staff.Jackson helps create the
defensive game plan and is on the sideline during games, offering Lewis advice
when needed. He also talks to players on the sideline about adjustments that
need to be made.Jackson will be a focal point on the sideline Sunday in
Cleveland, where he won only three games in two-plus seasons. He's kept a low
profile in Cincinnati not only with the media but also with players, trying to
be careful not to infringe upon the other assistant coaches' areas.He was in the
spotlight when the Browns visited last month. Safety Damarious Randall
intercepted a pass by the Bengals sideline and handed the ball to Jackson , who
patted him on the helmet. After the game
Womens Darqueze Dennard Jersey , Jackson sought out Mayfield, but the rookie didn't want to talk.Jackson's decision to join an AFC North rival and
plot to beat the Browns didn't go over well with some of his former players. His
current ones don't want to get into it."I don't care about that," Kirkpatrick
said. "He was their coach. Their might have been something personal. I don't
know. I'm not going to get into it."You'll have to ask Hue."Jackson? He's not
talking.BOYD SIDELINEDReceiver Tyler Boyd topped 1,000 yards in the win over the
Raiders, but hurt his right knee late in the first half and didn't return. He
was held out of practice Wednesday, an indication he's unlikely to play in
Cleveland. Linebacker Jordan Evans (ankle) also missed practice.BURFICT
RETURNSLinebacker Vontaze Burfict returned to practice on a limited basis after
missing the past two games with a concussion. Right tackle Cordy Glenn (back),
running back Joe Mixon (wrist) and receiver John Ross (knee) also were
limited.
