On one side, players and coaches have expressed the disappointment that comes with starting 0-2 for the third straight season and the fifth time in the past six years. On the other -- as quarterback Joe Burrow pointed out Thursday -- is that the familiarity that comes with the slow start means Cincinnati knows what it will take to snap the skid and beat the Washington Commanders on Monday night.

Joe Burrow gave his press conference before the Cincinnati Bengals face the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football at Paycor Stadium.

Two weeks of data, two weeks of evidence.  Last week, I wrote in this space about needing more time for the rookie quarterbacks, and that remains true. I also o