Let's tamp down the Bengal accolades

[reddyuta]

Dalton will go deep on our secondary multiple times,Byron Jones is still learning to play single high and he takes the wrong man sometimes.The giants are more predicated on the short passing game,the "bengals" will take shots if the run game and the screen game is not working which is actually more worrying to me because we dont defend the screen well at all.

 

[Idgit]

This will be a good game. The teams are fairly evenly matched in terms of personnel, and it's strength-on-strength. It'll come down to turnovers and QB play, where we've got a relatively unknown commodity v. a decent vet who's had his share of struggles. I agree, though, that the Bengals aren't the juggernaut some people seem to think they ought to be so far early here this season.

 

[erod]

Dalton will go deep on our secondary multiple times,Byron Jones is still learning to play single high and he takes the wrong man sometimes.The giants are more predicated on the short passing game,the "bengals" will take shots if the run game and the screen game is not working which is actually more worrying to me because we dont defend the screen well at all.

I'd tell Jones to just take Green over the top every time. Let Mo go man on one side. Let Carr and Jones handle Green.

 

[Diehardblues]

The Bengals are a 1/2-point favorite. Vegas isn't stupid.

Yep. I'm definitely taking the Bengals -1.

Entertaining write up Erod !

Here's to Dak and this defense dazzling us again although I expect it to fade at some point.

 

[erod]

Yep. I'm definitely taking the Bengals -1.

Entertaining write up Erod !

Here's to Dak and this defense dazzling us again although I expect it to fade at some point.

Can we go ahead and pretend that Green Bay never happened.....before it actually happens?

 

[Diehardblues]

Two key stats :
0ur offense leads the NFL in 3rd down conversions which is amazing with a Rookie QB.

We also lead the league in drives of 10 plays or more with 14 of them.

 

[erod]

Two key stats :
0ur offense leads the NFL in 3rd down conversions which is amazing with a Rookie QB.

We also lead the league in drives of 10 plays or more with 14 of them.

That's called a big, bad offensive line that can pass protect and run block. The 2014 formula.

 

[CATCH17]

I'd trade Bryant for Green without even blinking.

Eh.. Green would just disappear here as well.

I don't know why you guys get so enamored with these WR's that get ridiculous volume and think they are better than Dez because of it.

 

[Diehardblues]

Can we go ahead and pretend that Green Bay never happened.....before it actually happens?

This is the NFL.
On Any Given Sunday still applies .

But I'll remember this lack of confidence and excuses once Boy Wonder returns if he can stay upright going to Pittsburgh and Minnesota which could be worse than Green Bay.

 

[erod]

This is the NFL.
On Any Given Sunday still applies .

But I'll remember this lack of confidence and excuses once Boy Wonder returns if he can stay upright going to Pittsburgh and Minnesota which could be worse than Green Bay.

This team isn't built for those teams yet. Doesn't mean they can't scrape out a surprising win, but by and large, another offseason is needed with heavy defensive acquisitions. Like 7 or 8 players worth.

 

[reddyuta]

Eh.. Green would just disappear here as well.

I don't know why you guys get so enamored with these WR's that get ridiculous volume and think they are better than Dez because of it.

they use Green so well,he lines up everywhere and they do screens with him !!

 

[Sarge]

Green is a Beast

An inconsistent beast. Disappears for entire games at a time and has for years.

 

[Doomsday101]

I don't see Cinn being in the SB but they are a good team and this is going to be a tough game for the Cowboys. Cowboys just need to focus on their job and take care of their business if they do that they will give themselves a good chance at winning.

 

[Diehardblues]

This team isn't built for those teams yet. Doesn't mean they can't scrape out a surprising win, but by and large, another offseason is needed with heavy defensive acquisitions. Like 7 or 8 players worth.

See.. the excuses already. Lol

 

[RS12]

Bungles are currently dead last in red zone offense. They were counting on Eifert to change that his week, but he isnt playing so...........

 

[reddyuta]

One thing i really hope is that we spread them out and run Zeke behind that,make their really good LBs work for it.

 

[Nightman]

Bungles are currently dead last in red zone offense. They were counting on Eifert to change that his week, but he isnt playing so...........

Gotta stop Jeremy Hill.....can't let him start running downhill

 

[Setackin]

Very nice and unbiased

 

[LocimusPrime]

I'd trade Bryant for Green without even blinking.

Oh heck yeah.

In general, always best to underestimate yourself and overestimate the opposition.

 

[JohnsKey19]

I think Cincy's defense is the bigger problem, particularly with Dez likely out. With Burfict back, they are a stingy and physical unit. Good DLine and 2 very good CBs.

Expect a nip and tuck nail biter in the low 20s similar to the NYG game. Would be nice if we created some turnovers and big plays on STs.