07-31-2020, 01:36 AM
(07-31-2020, 12:28 AM)impactplaya Wrote: I think the Bengals defensive success is tied Into the success of the offense
If this offense can put some points up early in games then the defense can play
Looser and faster.
Its hard for a defense to play at a high level when a offense runs 6 plays punt
3 plays punt.
And yes,the defense has to create more turnovers tackle better too.
It's complimentry football.
I think the LBers will make or break the defense this year. And it's evident
These new,LBers are more aligned skill set wise in defending opposing offenses
Watching Brown and Vigil last year was very painful
The defense is built to stop the passing game. So you are a 100% that having a high power offense should help this unit.
Last season teams only threw the ball against us 499 times which was the 2nd lowest pass attempts in the league last season. It's hard to rush the passer and get picks when teams are not throwing the ball against you.
Also teams ran 504 times against us last season which was most in the league.
Playing in front of Atkins and Reader should make the LB job a lot easier this season. All they have to be is average and we'll be good.
