06-01-2021, 07:28 PM
(06-01-2021, 07:20 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: ^^^ If you just want to say he did "fine" or "ok" in that first Ravens game, I could roll with that. I'm just stuck on the word "brilliant". Also, I can't just give Lou a free pass for that 2nd game, just because we had some injuries. Lots of teams have dealt with tons of injuries and not given up 4 bills on the ground.
The injury excuse also doesn't hold water when his defense has allowed 215+ rushing yards 6 other times and 250+ yards 3 other times. The trio of 250+ yard disasters all happened in 2019. Can we blame injuries for those as well?
Lou Anarumo is many things but “brilliant” he is not. His defenses so far have been less than impressive especially against the run. This is the NFL and the injury factor on the defensive line should be almost negligible.
Backup players should know how to shed blocks and tackle correctly; I see a fundamentals problem, not an injury issue.
With that said, Lou has assembled an impressive defensive roster for 2021 and if this iteration of the Cincinnati defense fails it’s all on him.
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