(08-12-2018, 12:52 PM)BengalFanInNJ Wrote: I was surprised with the Walton pick since I thought Hill was a solid #3 RB. I know the Falcons regretted letting him go. They wanted him back behind Freeman and Coleman. 

(08-12-2018, 02:50 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Marvin Lewis.

(08-12-2018, 03:41 PM)BengalChris Wrote: Offense: AJ Green amazing, Malone 3 catches to lead the team.

Defense: Geno sack and forced a holding call creating a 3rd-23 on first series.

(08-12-2018, 12:54 PM)BengalChris Wrote: I didn't see it that way. Gio had more carries. Mixon touched the ball on each of the 1st downs in the first drive, two were runs. Then he had a great catch and run for the TD. I see Mixon as a better receiver than Bernard.

Bernard ran hard, but so did Mixon especially on the yards after the catch.

(08-12-2018, 07:45 PM)Wyche Wrote: Mixon had the nice catch...and ran hard. However, he had several runs that didn't go for much....whereas Gio seemed to always get at least three. He ran strong for nice gains....and even shoved a defender when two of them couldn't bring him down on his first carry.

I guess we just disagree....but I feel Gio looked better running than Mixon did. That's not to say Mixon was a slouch or anything like that though...he had a nice game.

(08-12-2018, 02:50 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Marvin Lewis.

(08-12-2018, 08:17 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Both are extremely talented, love both our main backs but i just cannot help but think you still wish we got
Dalvin Cook Wyche haha.

(08-12-2018, 07:45 PM)Wyche Wrote: Mixon had the nice catch...and ran hard. However, he had several runs that didn't go for much....whereas Gio seemed to always get at least three. He ran strong for nice gains....and even shoved a defender when two of them couldn't bring him down on his first carry.

I guess we just disagree....but I feel Gio looked better running than Mixon did. That's not to say Mixon was a slouch or anything like that though...he had a nice game.

(08-13-2018, 02:54 AM)Wyche Wrote: That's beside the point. Gio had the better night on the ground from what I saw in the first two series. Watch the game and tell me. Mixon had the highlight reel play on the catch and looked great overall, but Gio had the better night rushing in my eyes.

(08-12-2018, 02:50 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Marvin Lewis.

(08-13-2018, 01:07 PM)sandwedge Wrote: It was really painful to see Marvin run out after the game. Does he have bad knees or something? He could hardly moved.

(08-13-2018, 02:54 AM)Wyche Wrote: That's beside the point. Gio had the better night on the ground from what I saw in the first two series. Watch the game and tell me. Mixon had the highlight reel play on the catch and looked great overall, but Gio had the better night rushing in my eyes.

Could be correct but damn that was a nice play by Mixon.

(08-13-2018, 11:10 AM)BengalChris Wrote: Mixon only played one series and had 3 runs. The first one was on the Bengals first 1st down and went for 2 yards. The second one was on the Bengals second 1st down and went for 2 yards. The third was right after the second run and went for 5 yards. That was all the runs he had.

Those 1st down runs I felt were safe plays to get the offense something simple to get them into the season I didn't put much into them and they were for positive yards, unlike many of the runs the last two years where there was no room to run at all.

(08-13-2018, 11:53 AM)Au165 Wrote: I have been driving this Auden Tate Bandwagon from the day we drafted him and the kid is delivering. I think people are under estimating what he can be. I keep hearing red zone piece, but the reality is he can be a #2 for us, especially in three wide sets when we move Boyd into the slot. People that like to act like separation only occurs with speed are misguided. You can get separation by chucking out of press, you can get it by being physical at the stem, heck you don't even need it if you can shield with your body correctly (Dez Bryant made his living do this).

I 100% believe Tate could end up getting substantial snaps on this team by mid season.

(08-13-2018, 01:04 PM)sandwedge Wrote: Two players that a lot haven't talked about:
Offense -  Tra Carson - Guy has explosion when he runs. Hits the hole and anyone in his way, gets ran over!!
Defense - Nick Vigil - I thought he showed the most instincts of the starting LBers. Reads the play well and steps into the hole.

(08-13-2018, 11:10 AM)BengalChris Wrote: Mixon only played one series and had 3 runs. The first one was on the Bengals first 1st down and went for 2 yards. The second one was on the Bengals second 1st down and went for 2 yards. The third was right after the second run and went for 5 yards. That was all the runs he had.

Those 1st down runs I felt were safe plays to get the offense something simple to get them into the season I didn't put much into them and they were for positive yards, unlike many of the runs the last two years where there was no room to run at all.

(08-13-2018, 05:09 PM)Wyche Wrote: .....and Bernard only had 4 carries, 24 yds, 5.8YPC.   My comparison was also going off of Gio's first series, I'm not sure he played after the one series either.  Giovanni Bernard's first carry went off tackle, close to the sticks and he literally would not go down, and shoved a Bears player after the play.  He played with a lot of intensity, and had a better night on the ground, and also had a carry that went over 10 yards, moving the chains and extending the drive that led to Boyd's TD.

He went for 3 yards, 1 yard up the gut, 8 yards, and 11 yards.

He was statistically better, and he just had a better night on the ground finding the holes and breaking through them.  His intensity was what really impressed me.  He was running with passion and purpose.  Mixon had the highlight reel play and a TD.  Like I said, it isn't like I'm saying Joe had a shitty game, I'm just saying Gio ran better, and the numbers indicate that as being the case.

Also, Gio had ZERO targets in the passing game....so if he catches a pass, maybe he has an even better night.

(08-13-2018, 01:04 PM)sandwedge Wrote: Two players that a lot haven't talked about:
Offense -  Tra Carson - Guy has explosion when he runs. Hits the hole and anyone in his way, gets ran over!!
Defense - Nick Vigil - I thought he showed the most instincts of the starting LBers. Reads the play well and steps into the hole.

(08-13-2018, 06:29 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: Vigil looked bigger and better

Evans was all over the field in my opinion the short time he played