01-03-2018, 06:28 PM
(01-03-2018, 05:05 PM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: That might mean Rex Ryan, Rob Ryan or Dean Pees — but this is unlikely because the Bengals lack the proper defensive personnel to run a 3-4. I prefer hiring Jack Del Rio and resurrecting the 2000 Ravens’ 4-3 defense because the Bengals already have all the pieces in place including Vontaze Burfict who can play the part of Ray Lewis — minus the murder thing.
I agree with this. I’m not sure why people think we have the personnel for a 3-4 base. Some of it’s there sure, but not all or most, in my opinion. I also believe a switch would effectively deem Geno mostly useless, but I’m no expert. Plus our LBers are horrible in space except VB. Maybe a 3-4 could mask some of that but I’d expect that to be moot, given the deficiencies I see.
They are trying to win now, which is part of the reason Marvin was brought back. The best course of action would be to build on the foundation that is here, with the talent that’s here.
In my opinion, this is a (potentially) championship caliber defense. With a little more help in coaching & a player or two, they can be deadly.
The offense isn’t really that far off either, if they can fix the blocking & get another receiving threat. Boyd has that potential. Kroft is a decent TE & Mixon & Gio could be the best duo in the league - that potential is there.
I think we just may surprise some people next year, including many fans.
-That which we need most, will be found where we want to visit least.-
