...AND WE'RE OFF!

Training camp has started and so goes the dreams launched of teams, players and fans with the desire to be the last team standing holding the trophy high in the sky by the San Francisco Bay in 2016. Super Bowl L would be a fitting place for the Cincinnati Bengals seeing that the legendary Paul Brown is as much the NFL as the football itself. His innovations and formative mind is evident in every part of football.

So as I , albeit early in the season, I see a team and coaches pushing from the word go to get it right, consistent and make it habitual. Winning teams master the fundamentals and techniques that is success in the NFL and judging by the competitive nature of the WR's and DB's the challenge is on. Adam Jones was reminding Andy Dalton your best throws are needed going against someone of his caliber so keep that in mind as we practice. Players were working at speeds reserved for games but this Training Camp theme seems to be "Game On" so starting in 5th gear is the pace.

No one knows where their team will end up but without injuries (and thank goodness Michael Johnson's injury wasn't season ending) this team has more weapons than Apple has gadgets that dominate the market. With the return of wide receiver Marvin Jones and tight end Tyler Eifert this offense can be as intimidating as any that the league has to offer. I know, you're saying but with respect to the quarterback and to that I say some the quarterback doesn't have to win the game, just don't lose it.

With another of Hue Jackson at the helm of the offense and another off-season with Andy expect improvement from the QB position from game one. While expecting that maybe they can expect to you be optimistic from day one too? After all it is a team game and that team includes you the fan...

So let the games begin after the practices end; but in the meantime lets enjoy the start of what we hope is a season with a few losses and one Big L as in Super Bowl L. That's the way I see it sitting in The Box Seat. I'm Wayne Box Miller.