Stripes Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 One of the best games of Burrow’s career. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted October 29, 2023 Report Share Posted October 29, 2023 4-3 feels a lot better than 0-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 What a huge win. Burrow’s incredible accuracy really contrasted with Purdy’s less than stellar day. Logan Wilson’s interception was sure timely, and the highlight of that play was Brandon Aiyuk’s absolute refusal to tackle Wilson even though he ran him down from behind. Once he got there he got his hands on Wilson’s shoulder pads and just decided to say fuck this I’m not breaking my leg trying to tackle this Sherman Tank. Pratt again demonstrates a remarkable nose for the ball. Dude is so underrated in this league, and signing him back was a huge surprise and a huge get for our front office. Romo sounds like he’s Lou Anarumo’s agent the way he beats the drum for him to get a HC job. Please STOP. Hard to pick a player of the game, so many guys played well. But unsung hero Joe Mixon has found another gear this season. Hats off to him, dude can dish it out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Five LBs in the NFL have two or more interceptions this season. Two of them are Logan Wilson (only one with 3) and Germaine Pratt (2). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted October 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Defense as a whole has started to remind me of the 2005 defense. As you might remember they were a middling D overall but had a nose for the ball. “Opportunistic” was the popular description. Finished first in the league in picks that year with 31. This year they were No. 2 with eight before adding two more last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Just a huge win. Complete effort all the way around. Sunday Night Football match ups to this point have been blah, IMO. They are going to get a mega match up coming up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Pratt's interception was amazing. Wilson and Pratt locked up for a while is huge and will be for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 After the sack fumble it was awesome to see the coaches surround Lou and there was probably a few "F bombs", I'm guessing directed at the Ref for the previous roughing the passer. By the way; Has the league exempted Burrow from the roughing passer call? It looked like he took at least 1 head shot late and couple more hits were late in the pocket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted October 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Roughing calls have gotten so random I've pretty much quit complaining about them. Burrow took some shots, I don't recall anything egregious but I'm sure my opinion could be changed. The roughing call at the end was made I think because Purdy's head bounced off the turf pretty noticeably; the takedown itself was pretty unremarkable imo. Really tho I can't complain about the refs yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 In a very happy place this morning. For the various parts of the game I could voice my irritation about, despite the miscues, they had their most complete game of the season. Seeing Burrow absolutely dismantle the 49er's defense was a reminder of just how good he is when 100% and how much the AFC should not overlook a clicking Bengals team. How many years have we watched a well rested team come out of the bye and completely shit the bed? Not yesterday. I know they have rattled off three in a row, but this game had a different feel to it. Continue that into this coming Sunday against the Bills and they win that game as well. At that point, everyone in the media will be right back on their dick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted October 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Yeah, it's been a while since I was as little stressed watching a game as I was yesterday. After that insane scramble-completion on the first drive, you knew it was going to be a good, if nutty, day. My biggest concerns coming out of it are: 1. Hendrickson's foot/ankle. I know he came back in and was making plays, so it doesn't seem like it was serious, but all the same I will be happy to see him spend this week resting it. 2. Purdy problems. Despite Trent Williams being out they struggled to either get pressure on, or contain, Purdy. Occasionally he just made them look silly (the Hilton free rusher wiff being a standout wtf play). I'm honestly less concerned about the pressure part, it happens, but any scheme that left the kind of open field running opportunities Purdy had I have to question. (And yes I could mention TE but that horse is dead and beaten to dust...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 There's some talk on Cincyjungle of bringing back Carl Lawson, since he is being shopped by the jets Arguments for 1. Anarumo is overusing his vet DEs, not letting the promising new players like Murphy and Ossai play much. Perhaps he'd give Henderickson more breathers if Lawson is available, so he doesnt get worn down so much 2. Lawson's cap impact for 2023 would be only around a half million dollars 3. Cincinnati could offer a conditional pick based on playtime and/or production here, and it'd be fairly low either way Arguments against 1. He's been injury prone 2. He hasnt been very productive recently. Could Lou get him back up to speed? 3. Team chemistry is VERY important right now. does he fit this locker room? I personally dont see a problem offering a conditional 7th next year or 2025 just to take the wear and tear off Hendrickson. However, if I am GM of this team, I am spending most of my time on the phone trying to get us a serviceable TE. Getting Hurst back from the 1-6 Panthers would be superb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 I'd be pretty ambivalent about bringing Lawson back. More pass rush help is never "bad", though I think the Bengals ought to have bigger priorities if they are active at the trade deadline. I'd agree that tight end tops the list, whether its Hurst or whoever. I'd also think about a strong safety (or whatever term is more appropriate now, since the strong/free designations are kind of obsolete), which in my view is an underrated flaw of the current roster. Scott is very bad, and Battle has rookie moments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Yea they need other DL to step up to give these guys a break to keep them fresh going down the road here. More snaps for Murphy maybe he did I didn’t notice but really didn’t study him out there, can’t imagine just a good week of practice and he is ready to breakout. If they are doing a 7th I would love that TE from the Pats they are shopping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted October 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 I would prefer giving Murphy more snaps. He did score one solo tackle yesterday, which sounds lame but he only had 9 snaps, so it isn't like he had much of a chance to get going. Bringing back Lawson would only make the choice of Murphy in the first more of a question mark. If they thought he was worth a first round pick and they have an opportunity to play him, they should do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Just sayin' that they arent giving him that opportunity, Joisey, so maybe Lou lets a veteran take more than 9 snaps and ergo gives Hendrickson more of a breather I too would prefer getting both Ossai and Murphy double digit snaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 To hell with Lawson. His time has passed. Lou just needs to get Murphy more involved. I wouldn’t give into that crap from him, if that’s even his perspective. Murphy not getting more snaps when pass rush is a question, is problematic. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted October 30, 2023 Report Share Posted October 30, 2023 Murphy looked good on his tackle yesterday. He ended up in coverage, held his water and just played contain. Made easy open field tackle after the catch for little gain. Not a highlight play but he had to do several things right to do it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 8 hours ago, HoosierCat said: (And yes I could mention TE but that horse is dead and beaten to dust...) Allow to me revive that fucker… That Sam LaPorta guy sure does look good for the Lions. Too bad no one mentioned the need to add that guy… 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 I hear that, TE help wanted! One other agonizing reality: Joe Buck and Troy Aikman mentioned how much the Lions miss their center Frank Ragnow. He’s injured but he’s an excellent player, been to a couple pro bowls, has been all pro, he’s just a high level lineman. We wanted him in the 2018 draft, we picked 20th. The Lions took him with the 19th pick, unfortunately. We picked up Billy Price with the next pick. Don’t think about it too long or you’ll start throwing stuff around your house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Maybe my favorite Goodberry tweet ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 5 hours ago, Stripes said: Maybe my favorite Goodberry tweet ever. Awesome play, awesome breakdown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Awesome job by Cappa not giving up and getting a chip on Bosa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted October 31, 2023 Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 Cappa put Bosa flat on his back, saving us from a sack. Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted October 31, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2023 JTO with the breakdown. https://youtu.be/WIVOP4KO-eo?si=Lj--ShNeuiXZ4-el Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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