(10-22-2018, 01:15 PM)I_C_DeadPeople Wrote: Ross was in the game why not at least throw a deep ball or two early to , at the very least, free up the run game.

And yes, both sides of the ball lacked imagination.

(10-22-2018, 01:14 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: Will touch on a few points mentioned in this thread. Tackling is real bad. The tackling has been declining rapidly from the way they looked when we started this year. Also, dropped balls on both sides have been ridiculous. I just cant get over how bad this has gotten as well. AJ has dropped some pretty easy passes the last few games. Boyd is solid, but for some reason they are not using him like they did in the first 4 games.

One other thing I missed last night was heart. Man, these guys looked lost, unmotivated and downright undisciplined. Plus, I don't understand where our team went that came out so hot out of the gate? I don't think it's all Marvin, although he does play a big part in their preparation. The entire team needs to own this and look in the mirror and try to resurrect themselves. They need a fire in their belly. Last night I didn't even see a spark. WTS, this team is far from done. They have a lot of work to do but each player needs to respond by fixing themselves first. I don't think these guys are garbage like some of said. But they have to dig deep down and play with some fire.

(10-22-2018, 01:15 PM)I_C_DeadPeople Wrote: Ross was in the game why not at least throw a deep ball or two early to , at the very least, free up the run game.

And yes, both sides of the ball lacked imagination.

(10-22-2018, 01:09 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: I think Lazor has called 2 pretty poor games in a row honestly. Joe Mixon having 13 carries and 11 carries is inexcusable. He’s made the offense way too one dimensional. Now that Boyd has come back down to earth it’s AJ or nothing.

(10-22-2018, 01:14 PM)sandwedge Wrote: Definitely thought we should have ran more last night. We really miss Gio and lastnight Walton just looked lost when he spelled Mixon

(10-22-2018, 01:14 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: Will touch on a few points mentioned in this thread. Tackling is real bad. The tackling has been declining rapidly from the way they looked when we started this year. Also, dropped balls on both sides have been ridiculous. I just cant get over how bad this has gotten as well. AJ has dropped some pretty easy passes the last few games. Boyd is solid, but for some reason they are not using him like they did in the first 4 games.

One other thing I missed last night was heart. Man, these guys looked lost, unmotivated and downright undisciplined. Plus, I don't understand where our team went that came out so hot out of the gate? I don't think it's all Marvin, although he does play a big part in their preparation. The entire team needs to own this and look in the mirror and try to resurrect themselves. They need a fire in their belly. Last night I didn't even see a spark. WTS, this team is far from done. They have a lot of work to do but each player needs to respond by fixing themselves first. I don't think these guys are garbage like some of said. But they have to dig deep down and play with some fire.

(10-22-2018, 10:00 AM)yellowxdiscipline Wrote: New ownership. Get someone to buy this team and hold the coaching accountable. KC has one of the worst defenses and we only eeked out 10 points. There’s no excuse for that.

(10-22-2018, 01:27 PM)bengalfan74 Wrote: I hear ya Harley and agree with a lot of what you say except Marvin, and Mike for that matter. It's the culture that's broken here. We have an owner that is as drab and dull and uninspiring as they come. And Marvin is just a carry your lunch pail to work kinda guy.

They've built no brand they've built no winning culture. Everybody knows in their heart (including the players) when the heat is on we're going to spit the bit.

Nothing will truly change until that does !

(10-22-2018, 02:05 PM)psychdoctor Wrote: Defense:

I think going Man-man and less zone.
Tackling until they throw-up.
Play Jefferson at SAM.
Play FEJ and cut Williams; bring back Shaw if possible. Sign Adam Jones for rest year.
Play Hubbard and Lawson more often
Tackling until they throw-up
Draft safety early
Draft Backer early
Draft DT
Draft starting CB

Offense:
Catch balls until they throw-up
Draft TE
Draft Starting RT
Draft Center Gaillard from Georgia and move him to RG
Cut Walton this week
Draft RB mid rounds
Catch balls until they throw-up
Establish rush as identity and give Mixon 30-40 carries per game

Finally, next year, it may be time to move on from Burfict.

Oh, and bribe refs so that the Bengals get some fair calls (like pushing players in backs, holding, PI). Not to show favoritism toward Bengals, just FAIR FREAKIN CALLS!

(10-22-2018, 02:09 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Why in the world would we draft yet another CB? We have 3 from the 1st rd who’ve all proved they can play at a high level. If none of them are having success under a new DC I think it’s obvious where the problem lies.

(10-22-2018, 02:11 PM)psychdoctor Wrote: Dennard is in last year of contract.  Thin talent behind him.  Dre is average at best.  

(10-22-2018, 02:15 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Dennard needs to be re-signed. We have way too many other needs to worry about drafting another CB.

Also, Pacman is playing for Denver.

(10-22-2018, 01:32 PM)BengalsBong Wrote: This is prolly that hardest thing to change its not like they can be forced to sell its laughable when people post stuff like this. But lets just say it did happen they would move the team right away leave Cincy high and dry without a football team. Then who would you root for be careful what you wish for.

(10-22-2018, 06:28 PM)yellowxdiscipline Wrote: I don’t rather not have a team to be honest.

(10-22-2018, 09:52 AM)GreenCornBengal Wrote: What in your opinion would be the easiest thing to fix for this team?

To me, it has to be the hands. We are having dropped balls on offense AND defense. These guys need to put in extra tip drills and catching drills.

If some of those picks go our way, we make some of those catches, last night is a much closer game.

(10-22-2018, 01:19 PM)sandwedge Wrote: I know early on, they tried but the DB tackled him.....