Cincy led division quite a while before fading in 06... next year will they get over the hump or fall back?
826819
This team lives or dies with Griffey.
666359
5 - 11 is the record I predict. A little bit better than last year but with a new coaching scheme coming into place it will be a year or two before anything substantial happens. Taking Mario with the draft means they are trying to build for the long haul.
137690
They will struggle in their division. They have the defending champs and two other teams over 80 games won last season. Pudge will have another season past his prime, but Magglio Ordonez will be a solid pick up. Their starting pitchers are questionable, but I like Kenny Rogers, Jeremy Bonderman, and Nate Robinson combining for over 30 of their(here comes my prediction)78 wins this season. And 84 losses.
51114
They should have a shot. They came very close this year,but came one win short of winning their division. They have good recievers and great running backs, and with the New England lose to the Broncos in the playoffs, i think they'll be atop their division come 2006 season.
45748
I like the Bengals. Chad Johnson is an amazing wide out. I have been watching Carson Palmer since USC. They have not make the playoffs in what 15 years. How cool would it be if they won it all?
394706
I'm a big Browns fan, I would like to say playoffs, but they are at least one more season away from that.  The Browns solved some of their problems with F/A signings like LeCharles Bentley, but I think we will have to wait and see how they do in the draft this weekend.  Phil Savage has got the team going in the right direction, expect the Browns to seriously compete for the Division in the 07 season, this up coming year they will finish 8-8.
691228
They can. The division isn't what it had been the past few years. It really all depends on the Braves. If the Braves make the right moves and their young players develop the right way then they always have a shot at overtaking the Mets. It really is a two horse race in that division though.
633618
Nope, I had AZ Cardinals season tikcets from '97-'00, but vowed to NEVER attend another game until they have another winning season (better than 8-8). Long time Valley resident (20 years), but this year will all be dependent on how well their offensive line performs. They now have a lot of \n"Stars" on the team, but until they win consistently and make the playoffs I'll remain a big time skeptic!
894844
What drugs are you taking?\n\nThey might go on a 7 game LOSING streak.\n-------------\nBill Cower is in his last year and he's CLEARLY lost interest.\n\nBig Ben is more beat up right now than Mike Tyson.\n\nThe defense is HORRIFIC.\n\nThe offensive line ought to be run out of town.\n--------------\n\nLook, you got REAL LUCKY winning that Super Bowl last year.\n\nFirst of all, you never should have got in the playoffs.\n\nThen (if you wouldn't have trashed Palmer's knee) Cincinnati should have beat you by 20.\n\nTo top it off, the referees apparently got together before the Super Bowl and decided to let you guys win no matter what.\n-----------------\n\nBe thankful for your Championship last season.\n\nIt won't happen again for a LONG LONG time!
1048163
Well, after a 13 year domination of the NL East I think it's safe to say they've established their dominance. In all sports, champions come and go whether it's due to free agency, retirement or management changes. Parity is huge part of baseball anymore, as it should be. I'm a Yankee fan and we're struggling this year too, but fear not my tomahawk weilding fan....it's a long season and anything can happen.
1077561
This Season?\n\nWell below .500\n\nHave you not noticed they are on pace to do finish worse than the 2003 Tigers?
955485
Nope.  They will get exposed in the playoffs and lose their first game just like last season.\n\nFor more on the Colts and the NFL.  http://factipedia.com/sportsblogs/
820229
I think this is a strong possibility. Their defense is suspect against the run, but they only have a test against Philly and Cincy. If they lock up home field advantage throughout the playoffs, expect a few starters to sit out and that could mean a loss to Houston or Miami at the end of the year. As hard as it is to do in the NFL nowadays, I would have to say no. If they go undefeated, Indy fans will not settle for anything less than a Super Bowl appearance.
697894
probably Housh   browns suck cincy needs a win to stay in it
450709
If Palmer is healthy they'll have a good year, probably win the division.  I don't think the Steelers are going to be as good and the Ravens and Browns aren't any good.  If Palmer isn't able to go though, it could be a very rough year for Cinci.
1083314
I believe with a healthy Culpepper (which I believe he has something to prove) and Nick Saben making the moves that he has I think they will be a serious contender for a wild card spot. There defense is getting old but saben has started drafting for defense so they should be o.k. there as well. They do play in a tuff division with the patriots but they should be able to beat the other teams in there division. Also there schedule isn't that difficult being that they didn't have that great of a season last year
1079791
They've got a very good shot at retaining the title.  Obviously, they need to work on their defensive line and sacking the opposing quarterback.\n\nHowever, the Steelers are always going to be tough... and now the Ravens look like they're correcting some of their problems.\n\nI think this will be the best opportunity for Cincinnati to make a run for the Super Bowl because just about every starter on their offensive line will have their contracts expire at the end of this season.  They can't resign them all.  That will be a huge blow come 2007.