Title. Making this post because for a long time after they snapped our playoff drought, they were probably my favorite AFC team aside from the Bills. In a way, we have them to thank for helping kick off our identity as a fanbase that likes to give back. After Damar’s injury, the players and coaching staff were a class act from what I saw.
After the playoff game though, it seemed like a lot of the Bengals’ players felt slighted by the NFL’s decision to not resume the game and took pleasure in knocking us out. Maybe I’m just bitter over the loss, but that really rubbed me the wrong way. I’m curious to see if others feel similarly, or if I’m just letting the actions of a few loudmouths color my perception of a team and fanbase inappropriately.
Kind of a shitty spot to complain, because they did kick our ass in the playoffs. So anything we have to say just sounds like sour grapes.
But I will say, they seemed to direct a whole lot of vitriol at what the NFL did towards Buffalo specifically. Like the Bills had any say in it. And a week later they were selling SB allotments before they had even gotten past KC lol.
Idk. It’s not fuck Cincy like it’s fuck Miami or even fuck KC, but the way it all went down on and off the field definitely left a sour taste in my mouth. Losing again would be an extra jab given that. I really wanna win this one.