Paulie G

[Bengalbug]

(10-18-2016, 02:56 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Zimmer took a unit that was ranked number 4 in the league in '09 and turned them into a mediocre defense ranked 15rh in '10.

Guenther had the Bengals ranked #11 last year.

Both coaches had up and down seasons based on different talent and opponents.  Guenther was a good DC last year.  He knows his football.  In fact Zimmer wanted Pauley to be his DC with the Vikings.  It is crazy to act like he suddenly forgot everything he knows about NFL defense.

Even more of a testament to Zimmer.  I could expect up and down seasons with trash but when you return 5 players that played at a pro-bowl/all pro level it is absolutely inexcusable!!!!!! 

In case you wonder whom I am talking about:
Dunlap
Atkins
Burfict
Adam jones
Iloka

literally half the D played at a pro bowl level last year (and not by name recognition) Paul G sucks.  Maybe his players haven't bought in to vanilla yet, but that still falls on coaching.  Look at what the bills have done with a different OC (and without their best WR!) 

Stop with comparing Paul g to Zimmer BS, it isn't even close.  In fact I would go on a limb to say bengals D could be best in the league if Zimmer was here.  What he is doing in minn is amazing.  It has nothing to do with talent.  They play disciplined football, stay in lanes, wrap up, know assignments.  Good things happen when you play fundamental football.  Once you get he fundamentals down, then you can throw in the creative
Blitzes and plays.  Unfortunately it seems the bengals have forgot how to tackle, stay home, and play intelligent d.  Once we do anything creative you see missed assignments and walk in touchdowns.

Can this be corrected still, I hope so but it falls even more on the leaders of our D. Bengals need help coaching up players at this point.


I'm done in this thread.