Thought of the Day: '05 Bengals or '09 Bengals?
October, 15, 2009
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Posted by ESPN.com’s James Walker
We have an interesting "Thought of the Day" topic on the Cincinnati Bengals this week.
Which team is better: Cincinnati’s playoff group of 2005 or this 4-1 team in 2009?
It’s an interesting question that requires you to look back as well as look ahead. The Bengals in 2005 won the AFC North at 11-5 but lost in the wild-card round to the Pittsburgh Steelers, who went on to win Super Bowl XL the same year.
Do this year’s Bengals have more potential?
Cincinnati is off to a great start and lead the AFC North by one game after beating the Baltimore Ravens, 17-14, Sunday. Several players such as quarterback Carson Palmer and receiver Chad Ochocinco are still around and playing at a high level.
So will the Bengals accomplish more and go further they did than 2005? Send your thoughts to our AFC North inbox and we will run the best responses.
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James Walker
Walker joined ESPN.com in 2008 after three seasons covering the Cleveland Browns for the Columbus Dispatch. He also covered the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Cavaliers at the Dispatch. Walker grew up in Hyattsville, Md., before attending Temple University, graduating in 2001 with a B.A. in communications and mass media. He resides in the Cleveland area.
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