(03-06-2017, 06:00 PM)ochocincos Wrote: [ -> ]How often have we heard that teams like the Steelers use the strategy of double teaming AJ Green and then stacking the box or at least playing short coverage everywhere else? This is because the Bengals have no one else to stretch the field. Adding LF is just going to cause that same issue. The Bengals need another downfield threat over a better RB.
There's only 11 players on the field bro. You do the math? If 8 & 9 guys are in the box, how many does that leave to cover the receivers? Damn sure not enough to double AJ without a WR standing uncovered somewhere.
(03-06-2017, 06:37 PM)coachmcneil71 Wrote: [ -> ]There's only 11 players on the field bro. You do the math? If 8 & 9 guys are in the box, how many does that leave to cover the receivers? Damn sure not enough to double AJ without a WR standing uncovered somewhere.
Thus why I said "or playing short coverage". Opposing defenses play in shorter coverage because they don't have to fear getting beat by anyone besides AJ Green. The only other true "vertical" threat to go up to get the ball is Eifert, but he's missed a lot of games. Therefore, teams expect the Bengals to do shallow or mid routes or run the ball, meaning more guys are closer to the LOS.
(03-03-2017, 08:27 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: [ -> ]That's the difference between AJ Green and Jermaine Gresham...
...just sayin', and I don't even want Fournette.
40 speed for RB is way overated.. i did not dig into it but a better comparison is a short shuttle run or 5 to 10 yards burst.. Coached enough football myself to know 40 speed means little for RBs...
I would want to put him on a scale right before we drafted him if we were going to do it at 9.
He admits he doesn't watch other backs. So he really isn't a football junkie.
And he came to the biggest interview of his life at 240lbs and blamed it on water weight.
Is he one of the guys who got by on sheer physical talent and doesn't work for it or care enough to work for it?
Giving millions to a guy who already didn't care enough to come into the combine in tip top shape after skipping his bowl game and having months to prepare....
(03-06-2017, 08:56 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: [ -> ]If that is Fournette out of shape...
Dude looked stacked and ran a 4.50 forty at 240 pounds. 
well speed is one thing when you are not being tackled.. extra weight and a ankle that has been a chronic problem is another. I don;t think I would take him at 9 with his ankle history regardless of his speed. We have more pressing needs than at RB for a top ten pick
(03-07-2017, 07:43 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: [ -> ]If there was a game changing pass rusher there you should take him over Fournette i agree.
But if not, i would be fine with selecting the dude. That ankle didn't look bad and he looked anything but slow and fat.
He has rare talents but i still like Dalvin Cook better or even McCaffrey in the 2nd better.
Im not saying he was fat. Just a little bit of a concern he shows up weighing more than he was ever listed at to the event people usually drop weight for when speed is the desired positional trait.