Bengals vs Colts pregame thread

[HoosierCat]

Ruh-roh, TJ. The forecasters have reversed course on that dry cloudy day. Latest prediction is for a high of 33, 11 mph winds and a 60% chance of everyone's favorite form of precip, "wintry mix"! Sounds like a bad day to be a dome team though...

[TJJackson]

Fine by me

I live in Cincinnati -- been there and done that hundreds of times

However, I worry that Walter's warm and fuzzy feeling dooms us. He needs to get back to being all negative.

If we lose, it is all Walter's fault

Grrrrrr and sh!t

[cincyhokie]

You know what we need? A win this weekend, a loss by the Ravens in Detroit the next weekend and then a division clinching win ON SUNDAY NIGHT in Pittsburgh!

[walzav29]

Fine by me

I live in Cincinnati -- been there and done that hundreds of times

However, I worry that Walter's warm and fuzzy feeling dooms us. He needs to get back to being all negative.

If we lose, it is all Walter's fault

Grrrrrr and sh!t

That's a lot of pressure, but it's ok. Dome team in cold, depleted o-line, we're 5-0 at home, Andy's due, they're not the veteran group that Cincy is. I'll take all of the blame if they lose. It will be my fault.

BUT, when they win. My Bengal expertise MUST be acknowledged Mr. Jackson.

[TJJackson]

no no no....if we win, it will be because my little brother (probably somewhat inebriated) and I (designated driver and sober as a stone) teamed up to ensure that Luck and Company couldn't hear sh!t in the huddle, at the cost of the use of our vocal cords for a week or so thereafter :-)

[HoosierCat]

Today's practice report via Reedy:

DNP: Zeitler (foot); LIM: Burfict (ankle), Eifert (knee), Green (groin), Hawkins (hamstring), A.Jones (hip), Whitworth (calf)

[HoosierCat]

Oh, and for the one or two other people who don't have NFL ticket, here's the TV maps:

/>http://506sports.com/

Lucky me, I get the game this week.

Unlucky us, we get Gumble and Dierdork. Sigh...

[TJJackson]

A.Jones (vet rest), Whitworth (vet rest)

[membengal]

Huh, tj, my brother and I are driving over from Baltimore for the game this weekend too. And apparently driving back after the game through a winter storm.

[TJJackson]

Bring me a crab cake platter from G&M (or Faidleys in the Lexington Market) and a couple of pit beef sandwiches medium rare no sauce from Chap's

[volcom69]

Huh, tj, my brother and I are driving over from Baltimore for the game this weekend too. And apparently driving back after the game through a winter storm.

Awesome have fun, and drive careful on the way home!

[COB]

I will be at this game due to my little brother's generosity

In the middle of one of the endzones, not sure which one.....field goals will be headed right at us

I predict a Bengals win (my brother and I will ensure Luck and company cannot hear a thing, no matter that I wont be able to speak for a week thereafter) and am setting the over/under for number of beers I have to buy for my brother at 3

Have a blast and be the 12th man.

[kingwilly]

I think the Bengals D ruins Luck's day. They already have a hard time protecting Luck, and he lacks weapons and really has no run game.

For the Bengals O, I'm eager to see how they shuffle the line, and its impact on run and pass blocking. Also, keen to see the gameplan for the Colts weak D. Just run it down their throat would be my suggestion, and get Peerman and Burkhead in the mix (fresh legs). I think they can also chunk the Colts with Eifert and Gresham. I don't want Dalton throwing 40 times. Maybe 25-30 passes. 30-40 runs.

[HoosierCat]

Prisco takes a deep dive into the Colts' woes. Very good read.

/>http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24349808/after-further-review-colts-bad-line-stalled-run-game-forcing-luck-to-press

[TJJackson]

Prisco takes a deep dive into the Colts' woes. Very good read.

/>http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pete-prisco/24349808/after-further-review-colts-bad-line-stalled-run-game-forcing-luck-to-press

Point 4 in this article is about Whit staying at LG....Prisco appears to be in favor of the idea

[ArmyBengal]

Everyone seems to be in favor of Whit staying inside at the Guard spot, but will he ??

I really hope this isn't another situation where they get cute in making this decision.

You know Whit is a beast inside, you know he likes doing it, you know it works.

On a cold crappy day against a dome team with run defense issues, what's to think about ??

Hey Colts, this is our lineup and we are going to stick this ball in your backside all game long.

Try to stop us.

[cincyhokie]

Everyone seems to be in favor of Whit staying inside at the Guard spot, but will he ??

I really hope this isn't another situation where they get cute in making this decision.

You know Whit is a beast inside, you know he likes doing it, you know it works.

On a cold crappy day against a dome team with run defense issues, what's to think about ??

Hey Colts, this is our lineup and we are going to stick this ball in your backside all game long.

Try to stop us.

If Zeitler doesn't go, is this there even a choice of not putting Whitworth at guard? Hawkinson?

[Scottishbengal]

You know Whit is a beast inside, you know he likes doing it, you know it works.

On a cold crappy day against a dome team with run defense issues, what's to think about ??

Exactly. Lets play to our strengths where we ARE strong and plan/scheme/prepare our weaker areas to compete as necessary. I can't see the benefit in being average across the board, lets be strong where we're strong and defy the Colts to exploit our weaker areas if they can.

[TJJackson]

Everyone seems to be in favor of Whit staying inside at the Guard spot, but will he ??

I really hope this isn't another situation where they get cute in making this decision.

You know Whit is a beast inside, you know he likes doing it, you know it works.

On a cold crappy day against a dome team with run defense issues, what's to think about ??

Hey Colts, this is our lineup and we are going to stick this ball in your backside all game long.

Try to stop us.

If Zeitler doesn't go, is this there even a choice of not putting Whitworth at guard? Hawkinson?

The depth chart on Bengals.com is saying Whit goes back to LT, so the Bengals are at least giving an appearance of not only having a choice, but in fact making that choice

Sad but true

I pray it is all smoke....it *really* needs to be (barring injury) AC at LT and Whit at LG for the remainder of the year

I dont think Hawkinson gets in on offensive snaps (assuming he is even activated) unless we have multiple OL injuries

[cincyhokie]

Everyone seems to be in favor of Whit staying inside at the Guard spot, but will he ??

I really hope this isn't another situation where they get cute in making this decision.

You know Whit is a beast inside, you know he likes doing it, you know it works.

On a cold crappy day against a dome team with run defense issues, what's to think about ??

Hey Colts, this is our lineup and we are going to stick this ball in your backside all game long.

Try to stop us.

If Zeitler doesn't go, is this there even a choice of not putting Whitworth at guard? Hawkinson?

The depth chart on Bengals.com is saying Whit goes back to LT, so the Bengals are at least giving an appearance of not only having a choice, but in fact making that choice

Sad but true

I pray it is all smoke....it *really* needs to be (barring injury) AC at LT and Whit at LG for the remainder of the year

I dont think Hawkinson gets in on offensive snaps (assuming he is even activated) unless we have multiple OL injuries

I think the chances of the Bengals being more open to change are better than ever, so let's not give up hope completely.

Just think, though, how awesome it would be if the Bengals discovered this hardcore running game that opened up the entire offense, inspired the defense, and propelled them through the playoffs...in the cold weather...achieving some stellar upsets....on their way to the...(gasp)

[TJJackson]

dont say it

you'll jinx it

[kingwilly]

Everyone seems to be in favor of Whit staying inside at the Guard spot, but will he ??

I really hope this isn't another situation where they get cute in making this decision.

You know Whit is a beast inside, you know he likes doing it, you know it works.

On a cold crappy day against a dome team with run defense issues, what's to think about ??

Hey Colts, this is our lineup and we are going to stick this ball in your backside all game long.

Try to stop us.

If Zeitler doesn't go, is this there even a choice of not putting Whitworth at guard? Hawkinson?

The depth chart on Bengals.com is saying Whit goes back to LT, so the Bengals are at least giving an appearance of not only having a choice, but in fact making that choice

Sad but true

I pray it is all smoke....it *really* needs to be (barring injury) AC at LT and Whit at LG for the remainder of the year

I dont think Hawkinson gets in on offensive snaps (assuming he is even activated) unless we have multiple OL injuries

I think the chances of the Bengals being more open to change are better than ever, so let's not give up hope completely.

Just think, though, how awesome it would be if the Bengals discovered this hardcore running game that opened up the entire offense, inspired the defense, and propelled them through the playoffs...in the cold weather...achieving some stellar upsets....on their way to the...(gasp)

that's what I'm thinking, too....

[walzav29]

dont say it

you'll jinx it

Is this the 1st game you're going to this year at PBS? If so, don't break the winning streak!

[kingwilly]

It's interesting to see the media kind of all wake up to the struggles of Kapernick, Luck and RG3. After 18 months of gloss and gush, reality is hitting for these guys. All the Dalton bashing, most justified, can get be quieted if the Benglas go on a run (and Dalton does not F up).

[volcom69]

Ill be pissed if they change up the o-line this week! Are they blind, did they not see how much better the line looked last week, especially the run game. Did they not see how much fun Whit was having mulling people over! I hope this is not a money issue, do what's best for the team. Not a hard choice in my mind.