HoosierCat Posted Monday at 01:53 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 01:53 PM Another week, another must-win. I don’t have much hope. The Ravens are probably going to run for 200+ yards against our alleged defense. If the offense can score 40+ they might have a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted Monday at 04:13 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 04:13 PM Bengals win by a slim margin. Bengals have played 3 close games that could have gone either way. Unfortunately they all went in the L column. Solid road victory in Carolina. They may need to out score the Ravens because they looked great on Sunday Night. But its the same hard to follow rules. Don't rush pass Lamar, try to keep lane integrity and keep him in the pocket. Tackling is very worrisome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted Monday at 05:10 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 05:10 PM The only thing I can hang a hat on for this game is they know what they are up against and have had some success here and there. I don't think the plan is going to change much this time around. I think the execution of that plan is where it all comes apart for the defense. My only hope is for a shootout we come out ahead on. That being said, I don't expect that to be the case. I'm expecting a two TD loss, but won't be shocked if they win either. Not exactly what I was expecting out of them heading into week 5, but here we are. 1-3 instead of 3-1. Stinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted Monday at 05:13 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 05:13 PM I would like to know how the o-line rated in yesterday's game. Not giving up a sack was a really nice change of pace. I thought Mims play was encouraging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted Monday at 05:42 PM Author Report Share Posted Monday at 05:42 PM PFF initial grades: Cappa 90.4 (no. 1 grade on o yesterday, Burrow was second) Volson 80 (3) OBj 78.6 (4) Mims 75.7 (5) Karras 67.1 (9) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted Monday at 05:57 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 05:57 PM Army has the Geno Jersey ready My good ole clock radio is tuned to 700WLW and I deleted my link to the game streaming If Stripes has a full stock of fine Cubans and top shelf Carribean rum for Jobu, we are all set for a big win (dont ask me how, I have no f'ing idea) aside: mystified that Robbins was activated. Rico Suave is our punter. I've nothing personal against the guy, but Robbins is either PS or on the street, not on the 53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted Monday at 06:47 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 06:47 PM They should totally play that song when he comes on to punt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted Monday at 07:02 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 07:02 PM I think this game is winnable as long as the offensive line continues to pass protect. The defense is ass, but I also think Baltimore's offense is less "juggernaut" than it has appeared the last couple of weeks. They're at the high end of a wide degree of offensive variance, and division games break all the rules anyway. I am more concerned about Lamar Jackson running for 150 than Derrick Henry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted Monday at 11:00 PM Author Report Share Posted Monday at 11:00 PM Hendrickson: stinger, tests show no nerve damage, Zac noncommittal today about Baltimore but if there are no setbacks this week I would expect him to go. Hill/Rankins: no change, Hill still ahead. BJ did warm up with the team in Carolina but ultimately couldn’t go. I’d say a coin flip for Baltimore. Myles/Jackson: both likely to come off IR this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcom69 Posted Monday at 11:54 PM Report Share Posted Monday at 11:54 PM I keep seeing all these tweets about Jordan Battle, and truthfully I would like to see him play. It’s not like those safeties back there have been great or something. Maybe it’s time to try new things , what they have been doing obviously has not been working Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyBengal Posted Tuesday at 12:01 AM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 12:01 AM I literally have not heard the name Geno Stone since training camp. Actually had to think who was playing next to Vonn Bell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stripes Posted Tuesday at 02:35 AM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 02:35 AM They pretty much benched CTB against Carolina, so I have to believe they'll be willing to go to Battle too if Stone/Bell are continuously falling short. Something has to change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted Tuesday at 02:41 AM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 02:41 AM DJ Reader just got a sack on Geno Smith. Good to see Reader healthy. Ravens -,we have to sell out to stop their running game. If we can force Lamar to throw we can get them into our game. If we let them run, hold the ball, and reduce our number of possessions, that could make it tough on us. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted Tuesday at 01:12 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 01:12 PM Given the defenses struggles. I'd to see them a little more aggressive on kick off coverage. I don't like just handing them the 30 with the way this defense bleeds yards. D-line issues are real, but it still doesn't explain pass catchers coming open so quickly, and the poor yards after contact, AND once again horrible angles to the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJJackson Posted Tuesday at 01:16 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 01:16 PM 14 hours ago, HoosierCat said: Hendrickson: stinger, tests show no nerve damage, Zac noncommittal today about Baltimore but if there are no setbacks this week I would expect him to go. Hill/Rankins: no change, Hill still ahead. BJ did warm up with the team in Carolina but ultimately couldn’t go. I’d say a coin flip for Baltimore. Myles/Jackson: both likely to come off IR this week. Theyll release Robbins to create one spot on the roster. I am guessing McLachlan will be the other player released. That said, its not clear AFAIK if Myles or McKinley are good to go.....unless i missed an announcement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted Tuesday at 03:13 PM Author Report Share Posted Tuesday at 03:13 PM Robbins waived. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted Tuesday at 03:15 PM Author Report Share Posted Tuesday at 03:15 PM 1 hour ago, TJJackson said: Theyll release Robbins to create one spot on the roster. I am guessing McLachlan will be the other player released. That said, its not clear AFAIK if Myles or McKinley are good to go.....unless i missed an announcement? Hobs: Quote Taylor says when it comes to Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson (neck), who left with about eight minutes remaining Sunday, it's too early to tell if he can play this week. Same with Rankins and Hill. He does expect edge Myles Murphy (knee) and rookie defensive tackle McKinnley Jackson (knee) to begin work Wednesday to see how close they are to being activated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted Tuesday at 03:19 PM Author Report Share Posted Tuesday at 03:19 PM 15 hours ago, volcom69 said: I keep seeing all these tweets about Jordan Battle, and truthfully I would like to see him play. It’s not like those safeties back there have been great or something. Maybe it’s time to try new things , what they have been doing obviously has not been working He seems to be on Lou’s shit list for dogging it in camp or something. I say screw that, get him on the field. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted Tuesday at 04:13 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 04:13 PM Supposedly Trey was in a sling following the game. It could be precautionary but I think he'll be out this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted Tuesday at 04:16 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 04:16 PM Bates was great at doing stuff that never ended up in stat sheet. Zac alluded to that as well with Vonn Bell. But chunk passing plays are a problem again, SO what's the deal Lou? You got your vet safeties to make the magic work. This defense was all praise in training camp and preseason. Time to put up or shut up for Lou, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted Tuesday at 04:49 PM Author Report Share Posted Tuesday at 04:49 PM Cowboys snatch KJ Henry from the PS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMPHAR Posted Tuesday at 05:38 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 05:38 PM Good luck to Robbins but Simmons don't mess around. Maybe Robbins can make rebound similar to Elliot? Simmons is not afraid to push out a kicker even a drafted one. Travis Dorcsh, Elliot, and Robbins. Hopefully new guy can stick for 10 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted Tuesday at 06:09 PM Author Report Share Posted Tuesday at 06:09 PM Scharping back in the AFCN. https://fox8.com/sports/sports-illustrated/arena-nfl/si-pittsburgh-steelers-nfl/37027700/steelers-sign-replacement-after-james-daniels-injury/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted Tuesday at 07:22 PM Author Report Share Posted Tuesday at 07:22 PM 2 hours ago, AMPHAR said: Bates was great at doing stuff that never ended up in stat sheet. Zac alluded to that as well with Vonn Bell. But chunk passing plays are a problem again, SO what's the deal Lou? You got your vet safeties to make the magic work. This defense was all praise in training camp and preseason. Time to put up or shut up for Lou, IMO. I pretty much agree with Sheeran here: https://atozsports.com/nfl/cincinnati-bengals-news/lou-anarumo-starting-vonn-bell-over-jordan-battle-safety/ The deal is that Lou couldn’t re-sign Bell fast enough, then stuffed Battle in a hole and handed Bell the starting job, and four weeks in those decisions have landed enough egg on his face to change his name to Omletrumo. Hopefully it doesn’t take him too much longer to face reality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COB Posted Tuesday at 07:55 PM Report Share Posted Tuesday at 07:55 PM I enjoyed reading that. Sheeran kind of repeats himself, but all is forgiven because he described our defense against the Ravens as dealing with: “multiple calamities” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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