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Legendary NFL commissioner Pete Rosezell’s vision of parity has become a reality, creating a sense of hope for all NFL fans, including Cincinnati Bengal fans.
Cincinnati has won 58 games in the decade for an average of six wins a season. They have won three or fewer games five times since 1990 and are coming off a two consecutive losing season.
So why are Bengal fans so excited about the upcoming season? Because this is the NFL and rags to riches stories are common place, just ask St.Louis, Baltimore, and Chicago fans among others. Like any loyal fan base, Bengals fans are holding on to hope this is their year.
After watching their franchise quarterback Carson Palmer crumple in their only playoff appearance this decade, the Bengals have made a rapid spiral downward. That season Cincinnati won 11 games, but has combined for just 19 wins the last three seasons.
Two major factors have contributed to the struggles, injuries and off-field issues.
The downward tumble continued when their two fast rising linebackers; David Pollack and Odell Thurman were lost. Pollack was forced into retirement by a neck injury, while off the field issues derailed Thurman, who was eventually released.
Almost overnight, a team many thought was nearing championship caliber transformed back into a losing franchise.
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