The stat I saw yesterday boggled my mind. The Bengals have started 0-6 eight times in their history. The next closest franchises are tied at four. Since Mike Brown has taken over the Bengals have started 0-6 FIVE TIMES. Think about this. Mike Brown has led this team to 0-6 in his 18 seasons more than any other franchise in their HISTORY.

The Cincinnati Bengals have passed the quarter pole heading towards the half way point for the season and they are in territory that every Bengals fan should be familiar with.  For the third time this century, the Bengals have started this season 0-5 and are staring a winless season in the face.  With a schedule that is one of the toughest in the league, the prospects of victory at any time looks bleak.  But what is the problem with a team that should be able to compete for a division title?

Marvin knows now that everyone was right. “This is a hopeless organization you’re going to Marvin! Wait for a better opportunity and it will come along. You are the most respected defensive coordinator in the league, and there is no reason to marry the first girl you kiss.” – Some friend said.

I thought the Bengals could salvage their season with a win over the Giants. They did not, and once again under Marvin Lewis they are stumbling out of the gate. If they win Sunday they will be 1-3 for the 4th time under the Lewis administration, and that’s not a good thing.

Welcome back Carson Palmer. In a gritty performance, under difficult circumstances, Carson Palmer showed why he is an elite quarterback. With an offensive line that is allowing defenses to tee off on his nose he combined precision passing, good decision making, and even a little mobility to neutralize a lethal Giants pass rush.

I could write negative stuff every day if I wanted to about my beloved Bengals. I would like to take a minute and theorize a scenario that could imply that there is hope for this season. The thing I have noticed, besides the horrendous offense is the improvement on defense. That is the key to my optimism.