(09-15-2019, 11:06 PM)samhain Wrote: Well, we have 3 new guys manning starting spots, so it's possible they will get better at playing together.  Unfortunately, 2 of those 3 guys have already tapped out in game 2, so continuity will have to wait.  

Talent wise, I think most of them are junk players.  I don't see a lot of upside in any of them save Jordan, who's injury looked discouraging.  

They need better players on the line, period.  At least 2, maybe 3.  They need 2 guards and badly need a RT.  Not sure about center.

(09-15-2019, 11:10 PM)ochocincos Wrote: This OL will be better in pass protection than run blocking. If the Bengals want to run better, they need to replace Miller (maybe with Price?).
I hope the Bengals get (at least) one good starter for OL next year.

(09-16-2019, 12:38 AM)psychdoctor Wrote: To the eye test he has improved in comparison to last year.  Still, he is not the answer if the team wants to establish a rushing game.  

(09-16-2019, 10:51 AM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: Half.

Jim Turner will be able to fix the pass blocking by mid-season but fixing the run blocking will take longer.  Much longer.  Yes, it's that bad.  Much of this is left over bad technique -- and mixed technique -- because Paul Alexander, Frank Pollack, and Jim Turner teach run blocking three different ways.  Imagine trying to learn the golf swing from three different coaches simultaneously and you'll understand what the offensive linemen are going through.

(09-16-2019, 10:22 AM)impactplaya Wrote: Missing on Oghubi Fisher and Price paints you pic you have now
Throw in Williams injury...Bolings retirement ,Glenns concussion
That's too much to overcome.
If Glenn can come back it's helps a little not much
Your best olines have chemistry and history together
This OLINE is basically being thrown together in a basement with a chemistry set
Made for 12 yr olds,

(09-16-2019, 12:08 AM)Jakeypoo Wrote: I think we have makings of a good offensive line with Jordan, Hopkins, Price, and Williams but it will take some time for them to gel. That's one thing about Offensive lines it takes time to develop. They will need a RT and a swing Tackle.

(09-16-2019, 11:13 AM)Bengalfan4life27c Wrote: the best 5 with a healthy Glenn: would be Glenn Asmith Hopkins Price Hart. This line while below average wouldn't be the dumpster fire we saw yesterday

(09-16-2019, 01:18 AM)t3r3e3 Wrote: Under Mike in the “GM” salaried role, the Bengals have generally focused on the shiny toy positions in the first few rounds. Lots of WR/RB/CB/QB selections under Mike. Under Mike it’s inarguable that the team has ignored the interior o-line in the early rounds, preferring to draft centers and guards from the 4th onward. When they do hit on quality interior guys they also generally avoid paying them 2nd or 3rd contracts. The lack of postseason results speak for themselves.

(09-15-2019, 10:53 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: Is it lack of talent? Bad coaching? Combination? Injuries?

We know that Glenn might come back, but he's a pretty terrible run blocker and decent in pass protection.

(09-16-2019, 11:17 AM)I_C_DeadPeople Wrote: Hah...can't tell if you are being sarcastic or not. The makings of a good line? I below average Center and three young players who have proven nothing. Don't assume Williams is any good. And Jordan is starting because he is the best plow horse at the race track. 

This OL is horrible and this team goes no where until it has been substantially upgraded which means at least 2 or 3 more drafts by which time various other good players are then gone - SSDD. 

I get flamed here for being a realist - but i have said it for 3 years now - this team is going nowhere without and OL and LB's. These are two gaping holes in the team that no coach can fix.