HoosierCat Posted January 27 Author Report Posted January 27 37 minutes ago, Stripes said: 7-14-1 in September FWIW Golden seems to feel the early season issues can be addressed through better offseason QC, specifically strengthening spring workouts so that knowledge of the system doesn’t atrophy as much over the times they are off. Quote And that will start, he said, with a more detailed, demanding spring than has been the case the last few years. “I do believe in maybe challenging a little bit more in the spring, just so there’s better recall in the summer and then ultimately, in preseason camp,” Golden said. “I’m not a big believer in drawing up something crazy on a Thursday night. I just don’t believe in that. “You can quality control enough in the offseason that you can develop a menu that can endure the entire season,” he added. “Certainly there will be little nuances that you have to do. But if you want the guys to play fast, then just be highly organized and be able to pull things that you can help you versus opponent X or opponent Y.” I leave it up to the reader as to whether they think that makes sense, but at least it’s something. From: https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/new-bengals-dc-al-golden-outlines-scheme-philosophy-plus-plan-to-fix-tackling-issues-and-needed-offseason-changes-01jjmha3ghqx 1 Quote
AMPHAR Posted January 27 Report Posted January 27 Ultimately the judge of what makes sense will be in the season results. Lou had no shortage of pointing the finger a communication issues, guys not ready etc. Went through cycles of blaming/benching bona fide starting NFL players. Also, Murphy and Battle were buried on the depth chart week 1 of TC. Defense in training camp had the world believing Burrow was washed up (right before a MVP caliber season). Defense played great in shared training camp practices by all reports. Interject game planning etc. They couldn't stop shit with any consistency during the entire season. So maybe there is something to practicing with a purpose not just having extended field trips during OTAs? The health of Burrow during TC has also been an early season factor. 1 Quote
ArmyBengal Posted January 28 Report Posted January 28 It will probably be said a million time between here and next fall, but again this defense simply needs to get to mid range to be considered wildly successful. There is no expectation of a top 5 defensive and with a potent offense, it’s not even needed. Had the defense been able to stop any of those team even once when we scored 30+ the talk wouldn’t have been about the last wild card slot but rather playing a home playoff game at minimum. Quote
HoosierCat Posted February 2 Author Report Posted February 2 Quote The Bengals added a former Notre Dame coach to Al Golden's defensive staff. Football Scoop's John Brice reported ND defensive staffer Mike Moon is coaching with Golden in an unspecified role. He was a senior analyst on Notre Dame's defense, helping them make a run to the 2025 National Championship. Moon was on their staff over the past four years and helped sharpen the defensive line and linebacker units. https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/news/report-bengals-adding-former-notre-dame-coach-mike-moon-to-al-golden-s-staff-01jk3t9k72kq Quote
ArmyBengal Posted February 2 Report Posted February 2 “Helped sharpen the defensive line” Yes please… 1 Quote
COB Posted February 3 Report Posted February 3 A little off topic, but damn, now Chip Kelly is leaving the OSU staff. That place is emptying out. Guys will try to pick off our good players now, use all this coaching change as leverage. If you are reading this Jeremiah Smith, stay at OSU. The buckeyes have like 4 or 5 guys in the nfl who are number one receivers on their teams. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted February 3 Report Posted February 3 I get you COB, hate to see some of those coaches leaving. It happens though. It was reported that J. Smith was offered over $4m in NIL money to leave and he refused. Your point about OSU producing NFL caliber WR's is spot on. There is a reason for that and really one of the few coaches I would have heartache seeing leave. Brian Hartline Dude doesn't not get enough credit for not only his recruiting ability, but being able to get these young kids ready to play in the league. His resume speaks volumes and one would be hard pressed to find another coach that has had the type of impact he has had, on their own team. Do whatever needs to be done OSU, but do NOT let that dude leave the building. Quote
COB Posted February 3 Report Posted February 3 Maybe Hartline will get the OC job. His recruiting alone would justify it. Quote
ArmyBengal Posted February 3 Report Posted February 3 1 hour ago, COB said: Maybe Hartline will get the OC job. His recruiting alone would justify it. If Hartline isn't the best WR coach in all of college football, I don't know who is. Even if given a name to challenge that, I would disagree. He's that good. I believe he stepped into that role for a short time a few years back, but went back to the WR role. I would have no issue with him getting the gig because that would keep him at OSU. However, sometimes you find people that simply have a gift for what they do. Hartline is a gifted WR coach. He made a little over $1.5m last year, so I think he's ok. I have long said that not all money is good money. Quote
HoosierCat Posted February 4 Author Report Posted February 4 Troy Brown among five candidates for the Jags GM job. https://www.mypanhandle.com/sports/sports-illustrated/arena-nfl/si-jacksonville-jaguars-nfl/8ac41e39/breaking-jaguars-request-big-name-interviews-gm-candidates/ Quote
ArmyBengal Posted February 4 Report Posted February 4 15 hours ago, HoosierCat said: Troy Brown among five candidates for the Jags GM job. https://www.mypanhandle.com/sports/sports-illustrated/arena-nfl/si-jacksonville-jaguars-nfl/8ac41e39/breaking-jaguars-request-big-name-interviews-gm-candidates/ Please Jags. Please hire Troy !! Good luck Troy we are rooting for the draft picks, er, I mean you !! 1 1 Quote
TJJackson Posted February 4 Report Posted February 4 It just figures that when this team finally has a shot at getting rid of someone with the last name "Brown", said person isnt one of the cursed-blood Browns well, hopefully the eldest at least dies before I do, so I can celebrate Quote
COB Posted February 5 Report Posted February 5 4 hours ago, TJJackson said: well, hopefully the eldest at least dies before I do, so I can celebrate If you’re trying to outlive Mike I hope you’re a Highlander or a Gorgon or something. 1 Quote
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