Don't hold your collective breath, Bengals fans. Finally, you thought after the 0-8 midseason, the Bengals will hire a general manager. They'll add scouts. They'll do something—anything—to change the way they do business.

Nope. Don't count on it after a 4-3-1 second half. Management will be content to write off the 2008 season, one of the most disappointing for a franchise accustomed to disappointing its customers, because of the loss of a franchise-record 23 players to injured reserve and the absence of quarterback Carson Palmer for 12 of the 16 games because of an inflamed throwing elbow.

Nope, Bengals management will move forward with the confidence to stay the course into next season.

Winners and losers: McNabb, Reid stay alive (Yahoo! Sports)
Sun, 28 Dec 2008 21:57:00 PST-Written off after a blowout loss to the Ravens, Donovan McNabb and Andy Reid aren't quite done in Philly.

Bengals beat Chiefs 16-6 for third straight win (AP)
Sun, 28 Dec 2008 14:52:26 PST-

While Herm Edwards talked like he'll be back as the Kansas City Chiefs' coach for at least one more year, running back Larry Johnson began trying to talk his way out of town. Pacing the sideline in a bright red jacket and cap, Edwards watched the Chiefs' season -- and, perhaps, his days in charge of them -- end with another dismal showing.