05-24-2021, 07:54 PM
(05-24-2021, 07:44 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I gotta say, it's encouraging to read that so many of the Bengals are willing to come to work at OTA's, especially in light of so many others around the league wanting to not do OTA's. As was mentioned, the defense needs the reps. Right now they are just a collection of players, they need that time and reps together, in order to become a cohesive unit.
It’s an encouraging sign about the culture Zac has built. Some loser teams like the Texans have players clamoring to get out. Our remaining and new players (at least at face value) want to work together to build a winner.
It’s all moot until they win some games, but it’s interesting to see players still outspoken about turning this thing around. It’s an interesting changing of the guard. I feel we have moved on from quiet lead by example types to some more fiery guys.
AJ and Geno were the quiet types and let their play speak for themselves. Boyd and Bates are a bit more demanding IMO. Boyd talks a lot, Bates sounds like he demands a lot from his teammates.
