A Spanish big thinker named George Santayana was the first to say, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.’’
Man had a point.
The Bengals had a very nice win Monday night, satisfying in all respects. Some of us are history majors, though, and the history needs to be obeyed.
Easy question: Would you trade the misery of years for an evening’s satisfaction?
Easier answer: No.
Dec. 24, 1995: Doug Pelfrey kicks a 51-yard FG with no time on the clock. Bengals beat Minnesota, 27-24, to finish the season winning two of their last three.