HoosierCat Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Fresh off their victory over East Bay State in Oakland, the Bengals will be asked to play a real NFL team this week when the San Diego Chargers come to town. Who-Dey! Sand Diego is coming off a win against Detroit in which they rallied from an 18-point deficit: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/sep/13/lions-chargers-nfl-week-1/ Looks like the may have lost RG DJ Fluker for a few games though: http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/2015/sep/13/fluker-chargers-lions-fluker-injured/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 I'm hoping they really stay focused from what they did to the Raiders and take that same approach with the Chargers.The crowd will be loud and I would like to see them hand the Chargers ass to them. The Chargers beat the teams they should have last year, but had nothing for the teams that were better than them.They missed the playoffs after finishing 9-7 in 2014. The Bengals are a better team, but need to make sure they don't make stupid mistakes (turnovers and penalties) against a Chargers team that does have talent and will take advantage of mistakes made. That being said, I still think the Bengals win their home opener next week !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Well, the Chargers have something the Raiders don't, which is an actual NFL QB. I expect the game to be a good test and I hope they pass. Good news from Hobs, Iloka is expected to play. Looks like we got our of Oakland without any serious injuries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Per Schefty expect a fine but no suspension for Pacman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Pacman is lucky because that sh*t was ridiculous !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 It was 100% ridiculous and Jones deserves a fine. That said when I finally got a look at the play on Game Pa$$ last night, it was less egregious than I expected. I don't think it was suspension-worthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Not suspension-worthy? I guess. Biggest concern was causing a concussion, and players are not suspended for illegal hits resulting in a concussion. But, those are football plays. This was not. I remember Haynesworth being suspended for stepping on a player while they were on the ground. I'd put this at the same level. Anyway, as for the Chargers, our pass rush will be key. We've got to keep their offense off-balance. If we can accomplish that, then I feel good about this game. I fully expect the Chargers to come out in short-quick pass mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earendil Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Not to defend Jones (because that crap was ridiculous), but if you have a chance to look at the full replay, you can see Cooper clock Jones in the face as they are running down the field. He still should have kept his cool though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Not to defend Jones (because that crap was ridiculous), but if you have a chance to look at the full replay, you can see Cooper clock Jones in the face as they are running down the field. He still should have kept his cool though. Didn't see that but it does explain things a bit. But yeah, you have to maintain composure. Both the Bengals and Raiders were too chippy yesterday. Hopefully Marvin can get them settled down a bit for the Chargers game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 I went back to look and it did look like Cooper gave a shot to the head even though the play had passed them up.However, I would find it hard to believe anyone felt like what ensued from there was reasonable.Moving on though.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Thinking on the flip side of things for a moment and I wanted to share something that crossed my mind with the physicality of the game.I recall being said they wanted to see the Bengals "Be the bully". That was about as close to that as I've seen from this team.Won't really complain about it all that much either. Just can't have it costing them 15 yard penalties in the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Thinking on the flip side of things for a moment and I wanted to share something that crossed my mind with the physicality of the game. I recall being said they wanted to see the Bengals "Be the bully". That was about as close to that as I've seen from this team. Won't really complain about it all that much either. Just can't have it costing them 15 yard penalties in the process. You just have to be smart about it. The Iloka penalty is the perfect example. He makes a great play, delivers a perfectly legal big hit...and then gets a flag for standing over the guy celebrating. What's the old PB saying, act like you've been there before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Thinking on the flip side of things for a moment and I wanted to share something that crossed my mind with the physicality of the game. I recall being said they wanted to see the Bengals "Be the bully". That was about as close to that as I've seen from this team. Won't really complain about it all that much either. Just can't have it costing them 15 yard penalties in the process. You just have to be smart about it. The Iloka penalty is the perfect example. He makes a great play, delivers a perfectly legal big hit...and then gets a flag for standing over the guy celebrating. What's the old PB saying, act like you've been there before? Yep, I think if you want to make the other guy feel defeated, simply walking away like you don't have the time of day for them is the more effective route. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earendil Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 The Bengals have been on the recieving end of things like this for years (see Ward, Hines), so on the one hand, it's nice to see them standing up for themselves and not getting pushed around. But as Hoosier said, you have to be smart about it and know when and how to push back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Gonna get a rep as borderline dirty defense at this point. You know what? I am perfectly fine with that. Ravens and Steelers defenses traded in that kind of rep for years. Made them even harder to play. Being known as a team that will stick you hard and back it up if stepped to is really not a bad thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Gonna get a rep as borderline dirty defense at this point. You know what? I am perfectly fine with that. Ravens and Steelers defenses traded in that kind of rep for years. Made them even harder to play. Being known as a team that will stick you hard and back it up if stepped to is really not a bad thing. Imagine how much of a boost Burfict would give in this department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Yup. If they can set that tone without him - should be even more so if he can get back healthy and close to where he was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Chargers fans seem pretty cocky... http://forums.chargers.com/showthread.php?t=103793 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Thinking on the flip side of things for a moment and I wanted to share something that crossed my mind with the physicality of the game. I recall being said they wanted to see the Bengals "Be the bully". That was about as close to that as I've seen from this team. Won't really complain about it all that much either. Just can't have it costing them 15 yard penalties in the process. You just have to be smart about it. The Iloka penalty is the perfect example. He makes a great play, delivers a perfectly legal big hit...and then gets a flag for standing over the guy celebrating. What's the old PB saying, act like you've been there before? Yep, I think if you want to make the other guy feel defeated, simply walking away like you don't have the time of day for them is the more effective route. That's what I was referring to in not having it cost them 15 yards a pop. You can't have that happening. However, I'm perfectly content with them being a defense that smacks you in the f*cking mouth and dares you to come back to them. Honestly that's the type of defense they should be when considering the talent they possess. Burfict coming back would push things further in that regard for sure. Countdown at 5 weeks now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK Bengal Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Chargers fans seem pretty cocky... http://forums.chargers.com/showthread.php?t=103793 reading that it seems that they cannot spell on the west coast and they seriously over estimate their team lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earendil Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Chargers fans seem pretty cocky... http://forums.chargers.com/showthread.php?t=103793 reading that it seems that they cannot spell on the west coast and they seriously over estimate their team lol I got the same impression. I certainly don't think the Bengals have this game locked, but I think we have a good chance of winning what will likely be a close game. Those guys are expecting a double digit win... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Man Mavin loves him some Shawn Williams, hopefully if Illoka can't go this week that he is ready for a big game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 I've also been lurking around Chargers boards and their confidence in this matchup is pretty astounding. I can understand why they'd think the Bengals are beatable, but many of them seem to think Cincinnati is home to the Jaguars or the Browns. The Chargers trailed the Lions by 18 points at home before rallying, it wasn't as though they destroyed someone or made any statement. That said, this will be an immense test for the Bengals especially on defense. Rivers loves playing against the Bengals historically speaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Rivers usually gets his yards but his Chargers are 3-3 vs Cincy. The Dalton era Bengals are 2-1 counting the playoff loss. Bengals have won with defense. Offense has been impotent vs. SD. If history holds expect a sloppy game with TOs on both sides. Hopefully the Bengals can break the bad offense habit this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Off topic but Zimmer's Vikes looking bad tonight. Should have stayed Mike... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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