10-20-2021, 10:09 AM
(10-20-2021, 08:30 AM)Bmore Birds Wrote: Hoping to get some feedback from Bengals fans on this game. What do you think are the keys to the game? What matchups are you watching?
I also have a few questions...
What has been the key on defense for this Bengals team with such improvement?
Have communication issues been fixed on the Oline and do you expect the Ravens blitzes to cause the same havoc as last year?
Do you feel better about the coaching this year, has that been a difference?
I know the Smack Talk section is humming but I'd really like to talk about this game if anyone is up for it. Also, I'm doing my weekly game preview show tomorrow so it'd be cool to hear from the respected people here. Good luck fellas!
Lou's first year with the D, he was trying to implement his system with Marvin's players. Some were not good fits for his system, some just wouldn't buy in. He got rid of the last of them last year. Last year, the D was just devastated by injury, we were playing guys off the street at DT and our 5th and 6th string corners. No chance with so many key players out. Also, we had a new batch of rookie Linebackers. This year, he has players brought in to fit his scheme and everyone is buying in.
Most of the O line is now established, with the exception of the problematic RG position. Carman seems to have taken the starting gig, but was ill last week. For most of the line, the communication has improved. If we have problems with the blitz, it will come from the right side.
I'm in the minority, but I have always felt good about our coaches and where they are taking us. I realize you don't get there overnight.
We will stop your run game from your running backs, we/ve been doing that all season. The only wild card is stopping Lamar.
