Emile Pierce

Joined: May 2, 2016

Emile has been a devout fan of the Bengals since 1975. His passion for writing eventually led him to the doorstep of Stripe Hype. The Ohio native has authored a poetry anthology, Variations On Emotional Suicide. He spends free time imagining he was a running back on the Bengals' Super Bowl teams. You can find his musings on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Is musings a word?

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 04: Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first half at Paul Brown Stadium on December 4, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)

Bengals need to make fans ‘believe’ they want to win

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 31: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals walks off the field with guard Christian Westerman #63 and center Russell Bodine #61 against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Bengals need to identify problems before playoffs

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JANUARY 04: Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals watches the final seconds tick off the clock in the bengals loss to the Indianapolis Colts during their AFC Wild Card game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 4, 2015 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Will continuity bring the Bengals a playoff win in 2018?

CINCINNATI, OH - JANUARY 09: George Iloka #43 of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Paul Brown Stadium on January 9, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals with a score of 18 to 16. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Are Bengals fans getting leftovers on a different plate?

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 18: Jeremy Hill #32 of the Cincinnati Bengals rushes against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first quarter during the game at Heinz Field on September 18, 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

Bengals’ Jeremy Hill will land on his feet

DENVER, CO - NOVEMBER 19: Wide receiver Alex Erickson #12 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates with Brandon LaFell #11 after 29 yard second quarter touchdown reception against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 19, 2017 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)

Bengals should treat 2018 like the real anniversary

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 4: Tyler Eifert #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals catches a pass over the defense of Rodney McLeod #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Paul Brown Stadium on December 4, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Free Agency 2018: Bengals’ decision on Tyler Eifert will be crucial

CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 29: Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates with fans after the Bengals 24-23 win over the Indianapolis Colts at Paul Brown Stadium on October 29, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

3 major keys to a Cincinnati Bengals turnaround in 2018

JACKSONVILLE, FL - AUGUST 28: Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals and Blake Bortles #5 of the Jacksonville Jaguars shake hands after the preseason game at EverBank Field on August 28, 2016 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

Bengals fans thank Blake Bortles with donations to charity

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 31: Tight End Tyler Kroft #81 and running back Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrate after a touchdown in the first quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 31, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Excitement about the Bengals and Marvin Lewis is okay

CINCINNATI, OH - AUGUST 11: Head coach Marvin Lewis of the Cincinnati Bengals reacts in the second quarter of a preseason game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paul Brown Stadium on August 11, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

It looks like Marvin Lewis is serious about Bengals winning

CINCINNATI, OH - JANUARY 09: A.J. Green #18 of the Cincinnati Bengals scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at Paul Brown Stadium on January 9, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

How the Bengals can get back to the postseason

KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 1: Quarterback Jon Kitna #3 of the Cincinnati Bengals hands off against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on January 1, 2006 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Chiefs won 37-3. (Photo by Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

Who Dey notes: Bengals look for the formula, A.J. Green nixes Pro Bowl

PITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 22: Head coach Marvin Lewis of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on from the sidelines in the first half during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Heinz Field on October 22, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)

Bengals’ overhaul could mean something special for 2018

BALTIMORE, MD - DECEMBER 31: Head coach Marvin Lewis of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on against the Baltimore Ravens at M

What Marvin Lewis 16.0 needs to do for Bengals fans

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 10: Head coach Marvin Lewis of the Cincinnati Bengals looks on prior to the game against the Chicago Bears at Paul Brown Stadium on December 10, 2017 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by John Grieshop/Getty Images)

Cincinnati Bengals keep Marvin Lewis through 2019 season