I live and work in the Metro Cincinnati area and the Bengals are usually on everyone's brain. During the season, I will gather a few of my co-workers (Tom Otten, William Morgan and Dave Chandler) together "at the water cooler" and discuss some Bengals topics.
Sportz: Last year, we all talked about a variety of topics during a disappointing 7-9 season. Now that camp has started, what are your expectiations for the upcoming season?
Tom: It's the Bungles. You scream and throw your beer at the TV. It's a rollercoaster ride of pride, pain and pathos.
Dave: As usual, just good enough to miss the playoffs. Sad life of a Bengals fan.
Tom: Just beat Cleveland
William: Playoffs.
Sportz: Man, that schedule is a beast. I think they'll be better than last year ... but their record may not prove it. That being sad, is this a make or break season for Marvin Lewis?
Dave: Break. And a scary thought because who will [Bengals owner Mike] Brown replace him with?
William: I think so. Marvin Lewis doesn't have to win the Super Bowl ... but I think he needs to make the playoffs.
Tom: Uh, is his contract up? Talk to me then.
