(11-01-2022, 12:49 PM)Go Cards Wrote: The Rams are trying to adjust to life without Whitworth on the O-line  and the Bengals just cant get it going on O-line.

Agree with Pistons though that scheme may be a major contributing factor here.

But Jonah's regression is alarming as well.

Were we tricked instead of treated ? Well certainly last night and the first two games we were.

Think this team is much better than it is showing, but that is very alarming to see that too. Only seem passionate when things are going well and look lost when not.

(11-01-2022, 12:59 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: I'll say this. Other teams adjust to what we do much better than we adjust to what they do against us. Well atleast the well coached teams.

Against the Teams like the Jets and Falcons that are depleted or have coaches that just won't run particular schemes, we play well.

(11-01-2022, 11:09 AM)WeezyBengal Wrote: I know it feels good to say, "we were in the same spot last year!" but it's not really comparable. It's just not.

Yes, we started slow last year and had roadblocks, but this season is just completely different in more ways than one.

The INJURIES are the biggest difference. This is more sobering than actually taking an L to the Browns. Reader, Chase, and now Chido are significantly injured. Some could be done for the year. That's 3 of your 4 best players.

Another difference - teams know how to beat us and are prepared to beat us. We aren't "sneaking up" on anyone this year. Explosive plays are down significantly. This is a problem.

And finally - the divisional record/schedule. 0-3 in the division is a REALLY bad spot to be in. We were at least 2-1 in the division last year before we made our run.

I am not trying to be a downer, but the glimmer of hope should not be "hey we did it last year, we can do it again!" because it's really not that simple.