10-22-2019, 05:59 AM
(10-21-2019, 01:18 PM)hotweales Wrote: Are there any positives from this season to date?
I actually think there are a few positives and will be more going forward.
Special Teams has looked pretty good so far.
Wilson is an athlete and is one of the few Bengals that look quick on the field.
Erickson is starting to prove that he is simply put a football player.
The Center position has looked okay for the first time in a while.
Tate has looked okay and will probably only improve with more time and added confidence.
John Ross showed signs of life before injury.
positives for next season (I know already saying wait until next year)
We have many players getting snaps that would not have played as much with health.
A few guys may carve out roles allowing team to get younger
This season may just push FO over the edge to finally being more aggressive? (wait and see)
Andy Dalton's performance has to have them considering what is next. (He is not the total problem, but is not good enough to elevate players)
What do see as positives?
OK...might be scraping the barrel on some of these.
- Trey Hopkins has confirmed the progress he made last year and is an upgrade at OC
- Wilson is looking a threat to break one on every kick he gets to return
- Hubbard never stops and seems to be emerging as a leader
- We have Eifert and Glasgow on the field...after their bad injuries good to see they got back (still can't believe how little Eifert is being used)
- ZT looks like he still has the locker room for now...no mean feat the way the season has started
- Special teams coverage is holding up OK which considering the overall lack of roster depth, lack of LB's is good
That's about all i got
