Just how good is the AFC North ?

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(05-06-2020, 02:00 PM)GreenCornBengal Wrote: I know LJ isn't exactly like RW, but many people said Russell would break after a few years because of how he plays.. Just saying, everyone always claims the latest mobile QB is 'going to break'... some do, some don't. RG3 was quick, Cam took ~8 years, Deshaun Watson seems to be doing ok...

I watched a decent amount of Raven games last year (6ish?) and Lamar does a pretty good job of defending himself. He runs out of bounds to avoid hits a lot more than you would think. He doesn't against our crummy D because there hasn't been anyone intimidating enough to avoid. He is a smart kid and is doing his best to avoid injury and personally I hope he stays healthy.

Their offense is far more advanced than the wildcat.. i wouldn't call it a gimmick. They can throw when they need to. Jackson put up 485 yards and 6TDs with a 67.7% completion percentage on 65 attempts against the Browns. I think we as Bengal fans are reluctant to recognize the talent the Ravens have over there. They are going to be good for a few more years sorry to say.

I didn't say they wouldn't be good.  They will be good but they won't be taking the league by storm like last year.  As I said, 12-4 is their ceiling.

And yes, their offense is a gimmick.  If you take away their running game, they are screwed.  Lamar is not a pocket passer.  Think back to the playoff game.

Did Lamar ever slide all year?  Wilson does.  A lot.

Cam is 6'5" and 250.  Lamar is not.  He's way closer to RGIII in stature than Cam.   Sure, he's hard to catch but it only takes one.  He missed time his rookie year, in fact.

Watson runs when it's there.  But they don't go into the huddle and call running plays for him like the Rats do with Jackson.  That's also a different situation than Jackson.  And Watson has been hurt from time to time.

Watson, Wilson, even Cam are apples to oranges comparisons with Jackson.