Just read a very interesting article on Cincy Jungle. I'll post the link at the bottom.
It talked about Tom House working with all 4 of the Bengals QBs. They had him come in yesterday to evaluate all 4 Qbs he worked with. See if the Home Work he gave them paid off. See if they are sticking to the fixes and not regressing.
The article goes on to state that Dalton in his first 6 games last season was graded very well just below Peyton Manning. Then after game six he declined. They seem to be attributing this to Dalton falling back on old mechanic/habits.
The article talks about That Dalton having at least 1 other QB on the roster who was with him at the Camp would help him. Keep each other from falling back into old habits.
If this is true...why not just Hire Tom House to make sure that Dalton doesn't fall back into old habits and regress.
or at least during the season fly Tom house in a few times just to work with Dalton say once a month.
I don't know House schedule or even if he'd be willing to do it. But if he would I don't see why the Bengals should not.
Yeah, I know, it's the offseason, and folks are looking for any little tidbit about their team that gives them hope for a great year. And, in this particular case, it seems like we've heard this one before, only when Jay Gruden was still the OC. Well anyway, Hue Jackson is now singing the praises that Andy Dalton has stepped up, and assumed the leadership role of the team.
Dre Kirkpatrick is working his ass off to earn the starting job and finally play to his potential and expectations:
Quote:"I am a low key guy. The offseason this year for me has been about dialing into the vision of how I see the season unfolding," Kirkpatrick said. "I spent a tremendous amount of time back home in Alabama spending time with my son and my family."
Following the end of the season, Kirkpatrick took a month off to let his body settle and rest from the season. Then, after that month, the work began in preparing for the 2015 season. To start up his training, Kirkpatrick headed down to his alma mater, University of Alabama.
What's awesome about that is how he took a month off to heal and be with his family, but then immediately got into football mode and he's focused on being the best that he can:
Quote:"I eat, breathe, sleep football down there with those guys, not to mention the mentor factor really inspires me to be a better pro," Kirkpatrick said. The younger college guys look up to us as players that have gone through the process and are making an impact. It gives me just as much motivation as they get from the pros that come back to UA."
He's stepping into being a leader and has the mindset that he's the man this year:
Quote:And, after three years on the Bengals, Kirkpatrick's expectations are set high, "As far as the starting role is concerned it's not a question. I know it's mine," Kirkpatrick told us last week.
We need that kind of confidence and swagger from our corners, which hopefully he's rubbing off on DD because they could be a hell of a duo for years to come.
I can't wait to see what he can do with getting close to 100% of the snaps because look at what he did with only getting 21.3% of them:
Quote:In 2014, Kirkpatrick had 20 tackles, seven passes defended and three interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown. Those three interceptions tied for second-most on the team, behind only Reggie Nelson and tied with Adam Jones and George Iloka. What makes those three interceptions stick out is the amount of playing time Kirkpatrick was given to produce those results. Comparatively, Iloka played on 99.3% of the Bengals' 2014 defensive snaps, Nelson 97.9%, and Jones 69.2%, Kirkpatrick only played in 21.3% of defensive snaps throughout the 2014 season.
Then, this makes it sound like he's ready for a breakout year, but will reward the Bengals by sticking with the team:
Quote:The Bengals' trust in Kirkpatrick was solidified this offseason when Kirkpatrick experienced the highlight of his offseason. "The highlight of all highlights is the Bengals picking up my 5th year which just allows me to continue my dream," Kirkpatrick said.
And as the 2015 season approaches, Kirkpatrick will seek to further live out his dream and snag the starting role he's been working toward the past three seasons.
I'm just pumped because I think that we'll finally ee what he can do and we'll have a hell of a secondary this year, which will be aided by a much-improved pass rush.
I'm continuing my scouting reports on each Bengals player drafted. Kroft was interesting to watch, as he wasn't used as much in the passing game last year. Which is sad, because he blew up onto the scene the year before.
Simple question would you make out with Larry King, for 10 minutes, if so the Bengals would win the super bowl. When I say make out I mean.. whatever the old man wants...... :vomit:
