(12-10-2023, 06:36 PM)TheCincinnatiKid Wrote: I do this a healthy Burrow, and we'd have been the #1 seed this year. The AFC has regressed in my opinion.

(12-10-2023, 09:53 PM)TheCincinnatiKid Wrote: I agree with this. I think we'll just miss out on the playoffs, or be one and done if we do make it in, but I think this gives us a really good platform for next season.

(12-10-2023, 11:22 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: I...........................................................................................just don't get this place sometimes. 



Joe Burrow has led this team to a SB and AFCCG the last two years and there are post like this?



Come on, man...

(12-11-2023, 01:08 AM)Science Friction Wrote: I stand by my post 100%.  I think in Feb 2025 if we hoist a Lombardi in New Orleans, we might look back at the Burrow injury as a seminal moment that helped propel this team to their first SB win. Joe Burrow is the man. Make no mistake about it. But this setback might very well allow Joe to learn some things that will allow him to improve his game. It also allows the coaches to learn some things about what they can do better to improve team performance. And, last but not least, I think it allows the players to discover that they can still win NFL games without their elite quarterback. That has to instill confidence in the team , as a whole. They now know that they are more than just Joe Burrow. And we all are learning that we have a capable backup that can lead the team to wins.

 Everyone is learning some important things that will benefit the team down the road. Many on here are learning that "tanking" is never a good idea. This team was never going to tank, no matter what. The Bengals are a good football team , with or without Joe Burrow. The players, coaches, and fans are all learning that. Everyone involved is better for acquiring that knowledge.  I stand by my original statement.  Without the Burrow injury I don't think we would be a 7-6 football team and still be in playoff contention. We'd be, at best, 6-7, maybe 5-8, and focused more on the draft than the playoffs.

(12-11-2023, 01:42 AM)sandwedge Wrote: I am not sure I can agree with your last 2 sentences. I'd like to know where you come up with that idea?

(12-10-2023, 11:35 PM)Bengalbug Wrote: If browning continues to play like he has, and defense continues to be better against the run on defense, and continue getting rb production on offense… come playoff time, it might be a recipe no one wants to see.

(12-11-2023, 03:36 AM)Science Friction Wrote: Well, let me take back at least part of that. We probably beat the lowly Steelers , even with our bad Burrow offense,  but we likely lose to the Jags. We might still be 7-6 but we still probably wouldn't have seen much Chase Brown and our offense wouldn't be as good as it is right now with the effective  1-2 punch of Brown and Mixon. I could see us at 6-7 or 7-6 without the Burrow injury. I think we needed these lessons. I think we are a better ball club because of having to find our way without Joe.

(12-10-2023, 06:29 PM)Soonerpeace Wrote: They said in the presser they haven’t changed a thing. They’ve not changed the scheme. They are running the Cincy offense not one catered to Joe. Joe hates under center, seldom hunts out his TE. Joe needs to adapt not the coaches. It’s crystal clear. Now if you want to criticize the coaches for pandering too much to Joe so be it. And I’m not taking anything away from one of the NFL’s top QB’s but there’s some things that would help him if he’d adapt.

(12-11-2023, 10:26 AM)Soonerpeace Wrote: The offense for Joe and Jake is the same. They are utilizing the portions they like and Jake likes. Joe hates under center. Joe likes to force feed the WR. He checks out of run plays. He takes a lot chances that many times produce incredible results. The mantra that the coaches offensively had a light come on or are working harder to be successful is truly laughable. The offense and entire team is playing better starting with an OL that gave up no sacks.

(12-11-2023, 10:44 AM)Synric Wrote: Well.. not really. Bengals have run more heavy personnel packages since Jake Browning took over. Alot more 2 TE sets, more 6th OL, more 2 back sets etc. 

(12-10-2023, 06:33 PM)Housh Wrote: He’s lying

We all have eyes

He’s running more

He’s calling more short shit and there is waaaaay more under center play action

(12-11-2023, 10:35 AM)Daddy-O Wrote: Maybe the scheme has not changed but the play calling certainly has.  It's called running the football.  Also, they finally realized there is something called a screen to offset the pass rush (something I scream at my tv every week).

(12-11-2023, 11:25 AM)Soonerpeace Wrote: Yes to alleviate him having to make the protection calls

(12-11-2023, 11:43 AM)WychesWarrior Wrote: I think that's what has helped Jake more than anything. Just let him play loose and not have to worry about all of that.

(12-11-2023, 11:47 AM)Soonerpeace Wrote: Interesting after the game he said this scheme is great if I go through my reads and read the coverages it’s easy. I’ve just got to do my job.