11-06-2021, 09:59 AM
(11-06-2021, 07:10 AM)Watersider Wrote: I'd say doing something repeatedly that the opposing team can't stop is a bit of a blue print, particularly when there's already precedent for it in earlier games. Glad you're confident but I'd like to see the next few games before I start feeling so sure.
I'm still getting used to the idea of us maybe being good, not necessarily expecting things will magically get solved. In fact, I'm still scarred by years of TEs being open down the middle and still can't believe we're actually defending TEs quite well.
That's the key. I don't think it was something the Bengals couldn't stop. I just think they had a bad plan, never really adjusted, weren't focused and were really bad at tackling. Also, Sled posted the numbers for teams playing their 3rd road game in a row. Those numbers are not good.
It was the perfect storm. The Bengals coming off a huge win in Baltimore, the Jets coming off an embarrassing loss to New England, playing at home against a team in their 3rd consecutive road game.
Half way through the season and short of the Jets and Bears, the defense has played very well. I just don't see the need for negativity and doubt as healthy as they are and what they've shown so far this year.
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