jditty47 Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Think about it, we'll have a solid draft im sure. we barely missed the playoff with the toughest schedule in football, what do you think we'll do with a much easier one and not only having new talent from the draft and FA's, but look at what were getting back on offense, The Perry's, Tab and Chris. Those 2 are a huge part in why we werent as explosive this past season. My prediction is our offense will be back to 2005 form, with a much more stable offensive line, and i will also predict that we will finally find an identity of defense and become more consistent. Our linebacker core will be intact, DLine will still be deep with or without Smith and our secondary will have atleast a new 2nd round pick im sure. Remember we also stole Skylar Green at the end of the season, he or Tab will finally be the impact kick returner that we've desperately have needed for a long long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePong Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Yes, our LB corps will be intact. That's the problem. They're not very good.Hopefully Brooks can blossom and turn into a stud, but outside that hope, there isn't much. Landon Johnson is a good 4th LB who can backup at all 3 spots. Same for Caleb Miller. Jeanty would also be a good backup. But these are not guys you want start if your goal is to win a championship. No difference makers there. Pollack, Thurman, and Brooks has some potential and all 3 could be difference makers. But 2 of those guys may not play with us again, and we don't know about Brooks. So, as of right now, we need at least 2 starting caliber LBs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thurmanation Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Pollack, Thurman, and Brooks has some potential and all 3 could be difference makers. But 2 of those guys may not play with us again, and we don't know about Brooks. So, as of right now, we need at least 2 starting caliber LBs.i have a feeling Odell will be back... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schroomytunes Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 I think we need to acquire a solid LB in FA this offseason, and draft another one because of the concerns regarding Pollack and Thurman, also Simmons aint getting any younger. I like Na'il Diggs I think he could be a difference maker on this defensive unit, and I also like Rufus Alexander out of Oklahoma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMC Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 Think about it, we'll have a solid draft im sure. we barely missed the playoff with the toughest schedule in football, what do you think we'll do with a much easier one and not only having new talent from the draft and FA's, but look at what were getting back on offense, The Perry's, Tab and Chris. Those 2 are a huge part in why we werent as explosive this past season. My prediction is our offense will be back to 2005 form, with a much more stable offensive line, and i will also predict that we will finally find an identity of defense and become more consistent. Our linebacker core will be intact, DLine will still be deep with or without Smith and our secondary will have atleast a new 2nd round pick im sure. Remember we also stole Skylar Green at the end of the season, he or Tab will finally be the impact kick returner that we've desperately have needed for a long long time.Have fun counting on CPerry....I'll believe it when I see it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GregCook Posted January 16, 2007 Report Share Posted January 16, 2007 CPerry is a first round pick so the Bengals have no choice but count on him. Their defensive shortcomings, well known, will claim their draft. I don't see them getting Thomas in FA, he's 30 years old. If they hadn't lost Pollack, Odell, Perry, TPerry & Levi last season, I think they'd still be playing. So they are close, no doubt. They have to recharge at LB first, that is where they get their swagger & identity. Could their first two picks be LB's? Wouldn't make me angry if they did. Still got to solve the DB puzzle, might take another draft to do that.Think about it, we'll have a solid draft im sure. we barely missed the playoff with the toughest schedule in football, what do you think we'll do with a much easier one and not only having new talent from the draft and FA's, but look at what were getting back on offense, The Perry's, Tab and Chris. Those 2 are a huge part in why we werent as explosive this past season. My prediction is our offense will be back to 2005 form, with a much more stable offensive line, and i will also predict that we will finally find an identity of defense and become more consistent. Our linebacker core will be intact, DLine will still be deep with or without Smith and our secondary will have atleast a new 2nd round pick im sure. Remember we also stole Skylar Green at the end of the season, he or Tab will finally be the impact kick returner that we've desperately have needed for a long long time.Have fun counting on CPerry....I'll believe it when I see it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC_Bengals_Fan Posted January 17, 2007 Report Share Posted January 17, 2007 i have a feeling Odell will be back...What, in jail? I'll agree with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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