2 defensive questions

[walzav29]

I know I heard Shaun Smith was playing, did anyone notice if he played the majority of the game? They looked better against the run, I was wondering if this was related. Secondly, does anyone want to see Landon Johnson back on the bench for Pollack? I seemed to have noticed Landon alot more the last 2 games than I did Pollack. What do you think?

[redsbengalsbucks]

I dont know if Smith played much or not, but I definitely like Simmons, Thurman and Johnson as the LB's.

You can never have to many johnsons on the feild.

[Stripes]

I thought Smith played a good game out there while he was in. Then again, with how Jamal has struggled all year long, it is hard to tell really what caused his bad game, be it Smith or himself.

[dcbengal1]

I thought Smith played a good game out there while he was in. Then again, with how Jamal has struggled all year long, it is hard to tell really what caused his bad game, be it Smith or himself.

Nevertheless, holding ANYONE below 3.5 YPG has to be a big step forward for this defense. If the Bengals could hold the steelers around 4.0 YPG that would keep them off the field a lot more, and would change the whole game.

[Jeffro35744]

I thought Smith played a good game out there while he was in. Then again, with how Jamal has struggled all year long, it is hard to tell really what caused his bad game, be it Smith or himself.

Nevertheless, holding ANYONE below 3.5 YPG has to be a big step forward for this defense. If the Bengals could hold the steelers around 4.0 YPG that would keep them off the field a lot more, and would change the whole game.

AMEN!

[bengalboomer7]

John Thorton had a pretty good game too. First sack of the year