cincyhokie Posted September 28, 2022 Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 Report is that DJ Reader is out at least a month. With our injury prognostication history it's very probable that we don't see him again until November. That is concerning. Especially against a team like the Browns, the Bengals without Reader puts them at a significant disadvantage. Can the defense adjust and can someone step up to help mitigate the loss of Reader? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 28, 2022 Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 NEWS: #Bengals sign FA DT TJ’s Dead Gramma, place DT DJ Reader on IR. “Gramma’s a monster,” says HC Zac Taylor. “With her at NT we expect double-digit sacks and a total lockout of Miami’s run game.” Gramma had no comment as she was rolled into the locker room room, but DT BJ Hill was heard to say, “OMG no one is coming near her!” In response to the news Vegas advanced Cincinnati to +14 point favorites. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 28, 2022 Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 I heard her ability to dismiss pain is legendary. Like a zombie or something. Laser focused and coming to inflict maximum carnage. I also heard TJ's Dead Gramma will be wearing the #00 jersey, which hasn't been allowed in the NFL for some time. SPECIAL !! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted September 28, 2022 Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 hehe :-) if only it were that easy who gets elevated from the ps thursday, shelvin or davis? Im going with davis. Shelvin just seems like a blimp to me 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 28, 2022 Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 Has Zach Carter gotten many snaps to this point ?? I don't think so, but that should change. Tupou will get the bulk of the snaps in place of Reader I think however. Bringing someone up ?? Shelvin has had his chances. Give me Davis and see what he can bring to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted September 28, 2022 Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 Carter is a 3TDT, Reader is a NT, so I dont think Carter will get many more snaps due to Reader's absence Shelvin and Davis are NTs My best guess is that we will see a LOT more of Tupou and maybe more Tufele, albeit he too is more of a 3TDT I am also guessing Cam Sample will see much more of his snaps at DT rather than DE Reader was not getting rotated enough, so thats a lot of snaps to replace these are all guesses, mind you :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 28, 2022 Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 True forgot about Carter being more the 3T guy. Whoever they bring up, my guess is they won't all that many snaps as Tupou will suck up the majority of them. Still will need someone to rotate in periodically, because as you say, Reader was playing a ton. Not sure one player will be able to replicate his snap percentage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted September 28, 2022 Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 Id honestly like Reader in there a lot less - no more than 65% of snaps, to keep him fresh into the 4Q Maybe in last 7-8 mins in a close game, keep him in more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincyhokie Posted September 28, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2022 Shelvin has really disappointed for a 4th round pick. Let's hope a new chance for him lights a fire under his ass. And I know that Larry O. isn't an NT but it just seems like he's a piece they could have had back here that would have lessened this sting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 29, 2022 Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 Maybe I’m alone here but I always thought the Shelvin pick was a throwaway. Bad draft year due to covid, weren’t many options. If he didn’t work out, no big deal. Sucks he didn’t work out but I never expected anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted September 29, 2022 Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 With Reader out I think Tupou is the only true NT on the active roster right now, with of course 2 others on the PS I havent heard of them trying anyone out this week or bringing in anyone for a looksee Havent heard of them elevating either of the two NTs off the PS yet, and the game is tonight.....so whats the holdup? they need to have two NTs dressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 29, 2022 Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 Reader to IR. https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-roster-moves-dj-reader-injured-reserved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 29, 2022 Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 Apparently it’s an MCL injury. Team hopes to get him back in around 6 weeks. That would put his return right around the bye so I’d guess they are targeting the second Pitt game. Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted September 29, 2022 Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 any word on PS callups for tonight? nothing on Bengals.com atm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 29, 2022 Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 This is the only note I saw and a comment about Zach Carter as well: Quote Veteran Josh Tupou and rookie Zach Carter played well in Reader's absence last week, and defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo uses Cam Sample and even Joseph Ossai at tackle on obvious passing downs. "They were active," said Anarumo. "Josh is solid as a rock and we know what we're going to get from Josh. I thought Zach went in there and battled and we'll decide -- I was going to say this week -- but today's kind of Thursday in our world. So the next two days (we'll decide) who the other guy will be." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 29, 2022 Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 1 hour ago, TJJackson said: any word on PS callups for tonight? nothing on Bengals.com atm No but I hear they added a new song to the stadium playlist… (Army will like this one.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 29, 2022 Report Share Posted September 29, 2022 Gramma is a Zombie. How appropriate... That crushes, early 90 thrash metal style. Not something I will add to the playlist however. For an amazing early 90's thrash band not well known: I recommend Forced Entry, "Never a Know, but the No". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted September 30, 2022 Report Share Posted September 30, 2022 Shout out to Josh Topuo,I know his big play got overshadowed by the injury but he did Reader proud tonight. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted September 30, 2022 Report Share Posted September 30, 2022 Agree Hoosier !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cincyhokie Posted September 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2022 D line looked solid last night. Looking forward the Bengals have Ravens, Saints, Falcons, Browns, Panthers. Those look to be the games we can expect Reader to miss. Honestly, this is a lot better than what we have coming on the back end of the schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted October 1, 2022 Report Share Posted October 1, 2022 I hope they bring in a vet NT or two for a looksee this weekend Tupou could use some help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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