09-24-2019, 01:48 PM
(09-24-2019, 01:29 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I would think it's more runs in space such that our slower defenders can't get to the ball carrier fast enough?
It seems to be a whole bunch of different things.
Players appear to be out of position. How many times have we seen a RB get his original running lane clogged just to have him cut back or bust it outside with no Bengal in sight? That is not about player speed as much as being in position, maintaining run fits, and setting the edge.
It also seems like our ability and/or desire to tackle has taken a nosedive over the last two years. It seems like I see a lot more broken or missed tackles when we do have a defender in position to make the play. According to Footballoutsiders only three teams allowed more broken tackles than the Bengals D last year.
Finally many fans think stopping the run is all about the D-line, but it is just as much about the LBs. In fact many times the linemen occupy blockers so that the LBs can make the tackles.
