(01-23-2023, 10:37 AM)Bengalitis Wrote: I'm sure they are using all the medical manipulation (steroids, etc) to get him ready for this weekend.

STOP Kelce, we're in SB again.

The block and release for huge yardage or a 1st down is getting so old with Kelce, whoever was the Jaguars DC needs to be canned ASAP.

(01-23-2023, 11:19 AM)Housh Wrote: So the coach shouldn’t be taken to task for a dumbass game plan because the Jags almost overcame his idiocy?





I watched the game. They literally let Kelce win the game by himself with all his catches.



I feel like you could only make the play you made if you didn’t actually watch the game and just read stats



Kelce won that game nearly by himself on offense. Had 10 catches at halftime dude. You don’t think 10 receptions hurt that defense? Like what’s the argument here?

(01-23-2023, 11:25 AM)TecmoBengals Wrote: I suppose I don't care how badly Mahomes is injured. The dude is a future-HoF QB so I hope the Bengals game plan as if they are facing a 100% healthy Mahomes. I'm sure Lou will have the defense ready to go.

(01-23-2023, 10:50 AM)higgy100 Wrote: Fired? IDK about that. Kelce was targeted 17 times in that game which is unheard of in this league. 14 catches for only 98 yards with a long of 15. He's a great player that caught umpteen balls on 5-6 yard sit down patterns, quick digs,drag patterns, etc.Tough to defend on those short ones.Obviously, they clearly targeted him and especially when Mahomes got hurt.

Yet, even with him catching those balls, Jacksonville fumbles the ball on a 1st down conversion on the KC 3 yard line and Kirk drops a deep ball on the KC 5.

(01-23-2023, 11:43 AM)higgy100 Wrote: So the only "task" to put on the coach would be to fire him? Same way you wanted ZT fired after going 0-2 and being 4-4. Got it.

Jacksonville D was almost last in everything for 2021-2022. They won their last 7-8 games of the year with great defense.

This past year they gave up 18 yards per game more than Cinci. and gave up less than a half point more than both Cinci. and Philly, you know teams that have as good a DC as any team in the league?

Their 3rd down defensive % was 3 points higher than both Cinci. and SF, you know a couple of teams that have as good as any DC in the league.

Next time a play-maker puts up serious stats against any team you just fire the DC?

You do realize he damn near totally shut down the LAC offense the entire 2nd half, let alone the entire game, based on how their QB put them in the worst position a team can be put in? It's almost like you didn't even watch THAT game to make your play.

Again, the best TE in the league averaged less than 7 ypc. All you need to do as any great receiver would do after the snap is run 2-3 strides, catch the ball, and you get 7-10 yards. That's what happen.

Answer the part about Jacksonville giving away 14 points on an easy drop and a fumble, both damn near inside the 5 yard line, which wins the game.

Man, you got to think here that there's far more to losing that game than the best TE in the world catching alot balls which averaged less than 7 ypc.

(01-23-2023, 11:57 AM)Housh Wrote: Once again you are listing stats


I watched the game


Kelce in the 1st half was basically unguarded. It was the worst gameplan i ever seen anyone play against Kelce.

It was a fireable offense. After that debacle there is no way in hell anyone will trust that DC again.






I’d fire his ass for that game yes

(01-23-2023, 03:24 PM)Hammerstripes Wrote: I'm not a doctor, but I had the same injury back when I was a "world class" taekwondo competitor.

It's a brutal injury long term as far as recovery goes - it took me months to be able to do everything I did prior to the injury without pain or limitation.

That being said, I could still compete and perform at a high level with physical therapy, bracing and tape.  It just took me days to be able to practice again.  Of course, I didn't get any injections or the "pro" stuff.  

Mahomes will be fine, he'll have some issues moving laterally, but I don't think this injury has a bearing on the game

(01-23-2023, 09:04 AM)Big Boss Wrote: Watching the replay of the injury, I have no earthly clue how that man is going to play on Sunday.  Not saying he won't.  I just don't understand how.      

It looked almost identical to Alex Cappa's, and Cappa was sidelined for at least 6 weeks (different positions, I know).  It also looks like something similar happened to Pollard last night and he was immediately carted off the field.  

Tony Romo said Mahomes' ankle will likely get worse as the week progresses, yet Mahomes is adamant he's playing.  I'll give the guy tons of props if he makes it out there on Sunday, but I do have to wonder.  I'm also curious what his risk of worsening the injury is should he try to play through.

(01-23-2023, 03:29 PM)Nepa Wrote: Getting mixed messages here Hammerstripes.

"brutal injury" "months to be able to do everything did prior without ... limitation"  "days to be able to practice again"

Then "Mahomes will be fine .. don't think this injury has a bearing on the game."

(01-23-2023, 04:12 PM)Hammerstripes Wrote: No mixed messages - when I had the thing taped and braced, took some pain killers,  I was able to pretty much do what I needed to do.

The next day I couldn't walk.  It took a few days to be able to walk comfortably again.  

It's the lateral movement that is really challenging, but with the treatment and adrenaline it was doable.

(01-23-2023, 09:26 AM)tBengal Wrote: He returned to the game on Saturday. I assume he’s good to go for next week???

Or is it one of those injuries that hurts worse the next few days than it does when you injure it?

(01-23-2023, 04:18 PM)Nepa Wrote: I see. So come game time, you are saying the adrenaline and the treatment will allow Mahomes to function well during the game, even though it will impact him outside of the game.

Well, that disappointing. Most Bengals fans are saying they hope Mahomes is fully healthy, but I think they're whistling in the graveyard. A healthy Mahomes, at home, with their 6 all pros, and Andy Reid, is a real challenge, to say the least. 

(01-23-2023, 04:18 PM)Nepa Wrote: I see. So come game time, you are saying the adrenaline and the treatment will allow Mahomes to function well during the game, even though it will impact him outside of the game.

Well, that disappointing. Most Bengals fans are saying they hope Mahomes is fully healthy, but I think they're whistling in the graveyard. A healthy Mahomes, at home, with their 6 all pros, and Andy Reid, is a real challenge, to say the least.