09-27-2023, 03:25 PM
(09-26-2023, 08:02 AM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: Yes, Bengaldom! The Cincinnati defense rose to the occasion last night and took over the game. Seven sacks and two interceptions against Matthew Stanford is outstanding and watching the big guys up front completely abuse the Rams’ offensive line was a thing of beauty. The Front Office needs to do all it can to keep Lou Anarumo in the house as long as possible.
The defense played fast and last night was the first time all season I wasn’t worried because Von Bell and Jessie Bates weren’t on the back end. Trey Hendrickson was on Matthew Stanford like Deshaun Watson on a massage therapist and Sam Hubbard was outstanding on the other end of the line.
The Bengals will win a lot this year. As long as the defense plays like they did last night the offense can take time, find an identity, get Joe Burrow healthy, and wrack the league all over again.
Lou definitely had his Defense ready in this one. They knew it was a must win game and they made sure Stafford couldn't hurt us
getting TD's. That is an improved Rams team from last year by a wide margin. Of course all 3 phases are what wins Championships
but having a shitty Defense is embarrassing and I am so happy that is not the case with the Bengals while Lou is here.
It was a tough outing against our 2 division rivals in the Stains and Rats right out of the gate. The Stains with Chubb to boot and
no passing game and Lamar playing great and actually passing well out of the pocket is a tough task with no passing game ourselves.
(09-26-2023, 08:56 AM)Ell Prez Wrote: No, defense doesn’t win championships. KC is doing just fine with a lousy defense. This defense played great last night and they played awful the first 2 games. Our run defense still looks very very bad. We got lucky LA didn’t run it more. These jet sweeps are killing us.
I love Hendrickson, he may be the best free agent singing we’ve ever had. But no one else on this line gets consistent pressure. It’s going to be an issue this year and in to the playoffs.
KC doesn't have a lousy Defense, what are you talking about? Chris Jones and that D are top 10 for sure.
Hubbard is getting pressure and got a Sack, Reader got a Sack, others got Sacks as we had 6 or 7 sacks.
All 3 phases are what win Championships, not just Defense, but a great Defense is much better than having a lousy one.
