State of the 2022 Cincinnati Bengals

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(06-30-2022, 08:50 AM)fredtoast Wrote: They struggled.  They allowed more yards per game in the playoffs and a higher third down conversion rate.  Most noticeable was a massive  drop in "QB pressures" from 10.3 per game to just 5.8.

While true, I think this was much bigger than the loss of Larry O.  The defensive ends were playing crazy numbers of snaps and basically wore down.   They need a healthy Ossai to take some of the load, as well as Kareem or possibly Hubert or the 7th rounder.  They also need another player to step up and be the rotational 3T so Hill doesn't get worn out as well.

I believe the Bengals are well aware of this as they always seem to reference "the longest season in history" and it won't be getting any shorter....although I would sure love that first round bye.  They kind of got one by being able to rest guys against the Browns in the second matchup, and I beleive that was huge for them.