ArmyBengal Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 So here we are, the day before the first preseason game. For those of you, like me, that enjoy seeing the new guys/youngsters out there, what will you be watching for ?? Of course I got my $5 tickets and ArmyBengal Jr. and I will be attending, but this year it won't be just about the new guys. While we obviously won't see anything to crazy in game one, I just want to see what the coaches have the guys doing. Will there be anyone that jumps out and really takes advantage of the opportunity. With new looks on both offense and defense due to new coaches, I'm intrigued to check it out. As always, NO INJURIES !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsbengalsbucks Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 Have fun Army and Jr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 I’m so ready for this game. Really want to see o-line blow people off the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 I learned very long time ago: 1. Just win baby! Doesn’t matter how the win happens the aftermath reaction is always better with a win. Even if it comes from guys that will be cut. 2. Don’t want to blatant incompetence. Those things rarely “get fixed” by the season start. 3. Injuries happen and they suck 4. Preseason don’t mean shit So I don’t want to see injury. I hope the line can look at least decent against a Decent Chicago front. I would worry if they get beat constantly in the first quarter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted August 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 Yep, preseason don't mean shit, but it's one of those times where the 2nd and 3rd string guys get a lot of playing time and you see what they can do. I think about the rookies especially in this regard. They will all get snaps in this first game and I'm looking forward to watching them. How does Price do? Will Bates come on strong and make a push at the safety position? Both Hubbard and Jefferson will get plenty of snaps at DE and LB respectively. Walton will carry the ball more than a couple times for sure. The two later round guys I hope get time are Darius Phillips and Auden Tate if they are healthy enough to go. I honestly don't care if they win or not. I just want to see how certain groups and players put things together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 I assume they'll default the left side of the line to Cordy Glenn and Boling, and let's face it, Price is going to start. The right tackle and right guard spots are going to be fun to watch even in these preseason games, because they'll actually be fighting for a starting job and depth roster spots. Ced better show something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline Posted August 8, 2018 Report Share Posted August 8, 2018 1a) John Ross 1b) Billy Price It'll be so meaningful for Ross to get some live-action snaps against another team. He's essentially starting from scratch, so the more experience he gets the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icehole3 Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 Walton and the secondary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 16 hours ago, skyline said: live-action Yee Yee! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted August 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 As opposed to "dead action" which could land you in jail... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted August 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 Ok... As if there was any question but... Geno is still a beast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted August 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 Outside of the silly roughing call on Dunlap, the starting defense looked solid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted August 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 Nice catch and run by Mixon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted August 9, 2018 Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 Agreed starting D looked very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted August 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 John Ross falls down and results in a pick 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted August 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2018 My goodness does the offense look efficient. O-line has looked good as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 Yikes Barkley. Yikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted August 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 Barkley has always sucked, so no surprise that he still sucks. More concerning is that Driskel looks equally shitty. God help us if Dalton gets banged up. While it’s still early and there’s no need to overreact, the backups really need more snaps. They have not looked good at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShulaSteakhouse Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 Nothing really to take away from this one other than the defensive depth looked pretty damn weak (no pass rush, could not stop the Bears all night and got lucky several times with dropped passes and a bad deep ball that was INT'd). Cedric couldn't even block back-ups, that's a guy just playing out his contract and probably living off of it the rest of his life. Nice moves by Mixon to get the TD. Barkley wasn't horrible, pretty much your typical nfl back-up material, moved the ball, had a mix of good and poor throws...whatever. No big special teams gaffes which was good. Defense gave-up way too many big plays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted August 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 Auden Tate ensured a roster spot. SICK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GapControl Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 1st team D impressed. Offense as well. The 2nd team and 3rd were sloppy but I think we saw some talent and production out there. Watch out Bengals and Browns both 1-0. It’s the year Pittsburgh finally falls into a 25 year playoff drought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 As far as preseason game 1 goes: pretty good performance. They won. No major injuries. They looked competent in all areas. The two things I have concerns with. Fake punt in preseason is bush league and they get the penalty as well. Settle for FG. Bad. Getting the ball out quick is nice but easier to do in preseason. So like last year I’m not sure pass pro got a good test. Barkley did have a long conversion in which he was in the pocket a while and got good protection. Very encouraging signs, I did not realize or had forgotten that Andy and AJ never led TD drives in the preseason and of course went the first 2 regular games without a TD. Nice to be able to get a TD on the first and 3rd drives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyline Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 I don't think you can ask for much more from a preseason game. When you envision the best-case scenario for a Bill Lazor offense it involves moving people around and getting the ball into the hands of playmakers in any way possible (i.e. putting Mixon out wide). Very encouraging. Price held up well. Ross goofed early, but nobody blinked and they kept going back to him. Good times... It's not officially onto the training camp battle for starters on the right side of the o-line. Pollack said the guys they started last night were only ahead of others by a very tiny amount. So, we could see some swapping around there. Not much to say on the defense. I expect it to be good, so I'm not overly concerned either way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted August 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 Honestly, I didn't care about the fake punt attempt or what people thought of it. It might have been the most entertaining preseason game I've watched from the Bengals in years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted August 10, 2018 Report Share Posted August 10, 2018 I thought Westerman helped himself last night. Redmond looked meh to me. Or worse. I wasn't especially thrilled with Hopkins' play either. If Westerman can force his way into conversation for RG, that would be my preference. Too bad the food poisoning and weight loss right before camp set him back a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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