(08-23-2020, 09:09 AM)Bronxbengal Wrote: I have to put the hype of Burrows scrimmage performance in perspective.  He did this against mostly second stringers or below.  My attitude is meh....I believe he will be great but this scrimmage proves nothing to me on how his rookie season will unfold.


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(08-22-2020, 09:40 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: I had multiple people question me when I claimed he was one of the main leader’s of this team...

The defense is concerning, but maybe Burrow was just pissed after that rocky first day.

(08-23-2020, 10:52 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: There is actually some possible truth here.  Just how good is Burrow?  We know what he did last year, but his vision, decisiveness, mobility, leadership.  The kid has it all.  And I think the offense has lots of talent, but we needed the right scheme and the right guy at the trigger to execute it.

I'm not too worried about the defense.  I think by mid-season they will be rolling and with the improved LB play, the pass rush might finally be something that could impact the game.  

I have said it several times:  I don't want to wish away summer, but I can't wait for it to start.  

(08-22-2020, 09:47 PM)GreenCornBengal Wrote: We were in games last year even with the defense as it was last year. It has to be better than last year, right? Right?! God I hope so.

It’s not hard to say this when you’re the worst team in the league but, we are going to be improved from last year no doubt!!

(08-23-2020, 11:04 AM)Sled21 Wrote: This should be remembered. It's easy to fall into the "Last year's defense was the worst in the league" mindset and then think they have to make vast improvements, when in reality they just need to make improvements. With the worst defense in the league last year, most of the games lost were by one score or less. It's really not that far fetched to suppose that with the addition of proven free agent upgrades, and unproven but speedy linebackers, this defense will be much improved. On the other side, the return of Williams, Green and possibly Ross, the progression of Jordan, the addition of XFS, and replacing Andy's talent with Burrow's talent, means the offense should put up more points as well. So going from 2 wins to a winning season is not that far of a jump as it may seem on a glance. Couple of points here, couple of points there, and we're in the playoffs.

(08-23-2020, 11:04 AM)Sled21 Wrote: This should be remembered. It's easy to fall into the "Last year's defense was the worst in the league" mindset and then think they have to make vast improvements, when in reality they just need to make improvements. With the worst defense in the league last year, most of the games lost were by one score or less. It's really not that far fetched to suppose that with the addition of proven free agent upgrades, and unproven but speedy linebackers, this defense will be much improved. On the other side, the return of Williams, Green and possibly Ross, the progression of Jordan, the addition of XFS, and replacing Andy's talent with Burrow's talent, means the offense should put up more points as well. So going from 2 wins to a winning season is not that far of a jump as it may seem on a glance. Couple of points here, couple of points there, and we're in the playoffs.

(08-22-2020, 11:48 PM)impactplaya Wrote: One thing not brought up.is that Burrow seems to be the kind
Of QB that wont force the ball to 1 target  or throw into double coverage too much . He might be that QB who will go to a hot target until the defense adjusts.
I dont expect him.to be flawless or All Pro out the gate 
But I expect him to make a error learn.from it and not repeat it 

(08-23-2020, 09:09 AM)Bronxbengal Wrote: I have to put the hype of Burrows scrimmage performance in perspective.  He did this against mostly second stringers or below.  My attitude is meh....I believe he will be great but this scrimmage proves nothing to me on how his rookie season will unfold.


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(08-23-2020, 02:31 PM)McC Wrote: Can a defense really be judged by a controlled scrimmage?  Seems like a pretty premature conclusion.

(08-23-2020, 02:31 PM)McC Wrote: Can a defense really be judged by a controlled scrimmage?  Seems like a pretty premature conclusion.

(08-23-2020, 03:38 PM)BengalFanInNJ Wrote: Remember how overhyped the defensive line was going into the 2018 season? They then went out against Buffalo in a preseason game and dominated, which only added to the hype. How did all of that end up?

I do agree that this defensive line should be playing a lot better than it has. Hopefully Hubbard continues his rise as a future star, Lawson is completely healthy and the addition Reader addresses this.

(08-23-2020, 04:30 PM)masonbengals fan Wrote: Insider reports on camp certainly have me anxious to see this thing get started.

(08-23-2020, 03:38 PM)BengalFanInNJ Wrote: Remember how overhyped the defensive line was going into the 2018 season? They then went out against Buffalo in a preseason game and dominated, which only added to the hype. How did all of that end up?

I do agree that this defensive line should be playing a lot better than it has. Hopefully Hubbard continues his rise as a future star, Lawson is completely healthy and the addition Reader addresses this.

(08-23-2020, 06:24 PM)J24 Wrote: Losing Carl Lawson halfway through that season + not playing him in the Panthers, Chiefs , and Steelers  didn't help the pass rush that season.