ArmyBengal Posted September 26, 2022 Report Share Posted September 26, 2022 The defense cannot afford to lose DJ Reader. I have not been a fan of the defense at all outside of the Jets game. If they continue to play like week 3 and not week 1 and 2, that would be nice. I have been and will continue to be on the Chris Evans getting more opportunities train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted September 26, 2022 Report Share Posted September 26, 2022 well, honestly, it was the defense that kept us in those first two games, while the offense shit the bed, so......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2022 Dolphins didn’t practice but put out a simulated IR. Bengals didn’t, at least not yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Stripes Posted September 26, 2022 Report Share Posted September 26, 2022 Oh damn. I hadn't realized the white Bengal would apply to the field too. That's going to look sexy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2022 Bengals estimated IR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2022 Looks like TE is this year’s “position group that gets decimated by injury.” Sample already down an unknown number of weeks (why is he not on IR?), Hurst and Wilcox dinged, and of course Harris (technically a TE) out for the year. Thad Moss might make it back here yet… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 It felt positive to me, in that it wasn't immediately an ACL. Not expecting to have him for Thursday but not necessarily expecting the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 This defense is the very definition of middle of the pack. It has been far from what most fans expect from this unit. While FULLY understanding the offense has to start faster and improve if they are going to get back to the playoffs, it's shortsighted to suggest this defense has been playing top 10, let alone top 5 level defense to this point. Heading into the Jets game, they had 2 sacks, little pressure and no interceptions. AGAIN, I think the Jets game saw better execution and more of what we expect. To gloss over the defense because of the struggles of the offense is off a bit. If Thursday doesn't show more improvement in building off of the Jets game, the Dolphins will blow them the fuck out. While I think the game being played at home, it being in primetime, and getting some confidence back could lead to a win for our Bengals, the Dolphins have beaten the Patriots, the Ravens and the Bills. Hardly 3 weeks of playing the Texans... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraith Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 Defense is averaging 16 pts allowed through three games of the season. Completion % against is 56.2% good for third best, they are allowing 1st downs on 26.4% on passes which is 4th. Against the run 3.7 YPC and only 1 rushing TD. Yes they had three bad series against the Cowboys but other than that they have allowed 1....1 TD. They are very definitely a top ten defense, statistically they are a top 5 defense overall. I also believe the lack of a pass rush and lack of INTs is a function of scheme. I think they were worried that they might get beat deep against the Steelers so they played alot more deep safety looks and did not press much preferring to keep the Steelers WRs in front of them which does not lend itself to alot of INTs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 I think the defense has been great in the most fundamental sense. They've lacked in takeaways and pass rush, but both turned nicely in New York. Hopefully that's a trend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 Always interesting to see how the numbers compare. So ESPN and pff both agree that our pass protection is terrible and our pass rush is pretty good. Pff likes our run D, ESPN not so much. ESPN likes our run blocking, pff is not a fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 Daugherty made one point I thought was on the money - that our D has been good but given the level of the 3 QBS we have faced so far, nothing to get too excited about yet I have to concede that he has a point Miami has a good starter and a good backup at QB, as well as two excellent receivers, so it will be interesting to see how well our D holds up against the Dolphins Chido and Eli's play will be crucial in whatever the result is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 You know... Sometimes, you go in search of information and think you are on the right track, only to find you have been off the whole damn time. I have no idea what the hell is going on with my computer which led me to my thoughts on the defense, but it's definitely USER ERROR. My bad guys. Commence eating a little crow... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 I dunno, Army, it isnt like they have faced great offenses yet, just as Daugherty said They were notably not nearly as good once Reader left the game. Super super underrated player If he doesnt play Thursday or plays hampered, I expect to see a much worse defensive performance so while I can definitely say the D kept us in those first few games, we'll see Thursday how good or bad they really are against a good offense Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TJJackson Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 this is very, very bad news Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraith Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 48 minutes ago, ArmyBengal said: You know... Sometimes, you go in search of information and think you are on the right track, only to find you have been off the whole damn time. I have no idea what the hell is going on with my computer which led me to my thoughts on the defense, but it's definitely USER ERROR. My bad guys. Commence eating a little crow... Always good to find a rational person on the inter-webs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 so do they bring in a free agent like Stomp or just elevate a DT off the PS? two DTs on the PS, both NT types: Domenique Davis and Mem's boy Tyler Shelvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 Defense is top 10 in yards, points, and take aways. Miami on paper looks like the toughest offense the defense has faced so far, so I'm sure some of the rankings could drop after this week. The Jets offense even after being shut down on Sunday are still top 10 yardage. No matter what the rankings say the defense kept them in games the first 2 weeks and in the 3rd week when the offense came out of their hell hole the other team simply couldn't take the air out of the ball and more sacks and TOs came. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 4 hours ago, HoosierCat said: Always interesting to see how the numbers compare. So ESPN and pff both agree that our pass protection is terrible and our pass rush is pretty good. Pff likes our run D, ESPN not so much. ESPN likes our run blocking, pff is not a fan. The line has been garbage to start the season. It would be a guess they regressed from the same point in last season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 DJ out yea that’s not good, guess they are saying a month or so. He was playing very dominant next to BJ, not sure what they do now. Hopefully this does not hurt to bad, but it’s going to sting for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 27, 2022 Report Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Wraith said: Always good to find a rational person on the inter-webs. I've been called many things in life Wraith. I would have to go pretty far back to find someone willing to call me rational. That being said, I will take it !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ArmyBengal Posted September 28, 2022 Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 Probably the pain meds talking after shoulder surgery, but I'm feeling strangely confident about this game. WE'RE GONNA WIN !!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgAsNtmlQJU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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