Credit to Lou, he tried everything Sunday and nothing worked because he just doesn’t have the playmakers. Until someone(s) step up it’s not going to get better. That said, every team doesn’t have Lamar and if the Bengals can pressure Jones next Sunday night like they did Jackson I think good things will happen on D. Zac was also talking today about Rankins practicing this week and his return would help, too. I’m not expecting it until Cleveland at the soonest, but one can hope.
Not really seeing any trades happening unless the Bengals are willing to part with high future draft picks. I’m not doing that at 1-4 and no one is trading for Tee for half a season.
If I’m Lou, my message to all the young guys/backups/teamers is, prove to me you’re a starter. I’ll put you out there, you make a play, you can earn the job. Exhibit A, Tycen Anderson. Haven’t seen him outside teams since preseason two years ago when he robbed Green Bay twice. Get him on the field! DJ Turner, guess what, you’re up now. Etc, etc.