(05-02-2017, 11:06 AM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: Usually I'm more of a defense guy but I'm looking at the Cincinnati roster and I see what I assess to be a change in thinking among the coaching staff with respect to offense.  While the previous Bengal teams under Marvin Lewis on offense were primarily built to sustain drives, run the clock down, and score when possible, what I see now is a recipe for a wide-open pass-first Atlanta-type offense which can morph into a New England-type "yards after catch" offense when necessary.

The parts are in place* in all the skill positions to accomplish this.  Drafting John Ross gives Cincinnati speed opposite AJ Green which should open up the deep ball for the first time since the days of Chad Johnson, Chris Henry, and TJ Houshmandzadeh.  

Joe Mixon can catch out of the backfield expertly like Marshall Faulk did.  So can Gio Bernard.  This will require more coverage dedicated to them, freeing up the tight end over the middle.  Speaking thereof, I think we need to get used to the fact that Tyler Eifert may not be available as often as we want -- so get used to Tyler Kroft and CJ Uzomah starting!

Speaking of Joe Mixon, watching him frustrate defenses will be FUN!  Even Jeremy Hill will benefit from this new thinking.




*This depends on the offensive line and their coach getting their poop together.

(05-02-2017, 11:06 AM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: Usually I'm more of a defense guy but I'm looking at the Cincinnati roster and I see what I assess to be a change in thinking among the coaching staff with respect to offense.  While the previous Bengal teams under Marvin Lewis on offense were primarily built to sustain drives, run the clock down, and score when possible, what I see now is a recipe for a wide-open pass-first Atlanta-type offense which can morph into a New England-type "yards after catch" offense when necessary.

The parts are in place* in all the skill positions to accomplish this.  Drafting John Ross gives Cincinnati speed opposite AJ Green which should open up the deep ball for the first time since the days of Chad Johnson, Chris Henry, and TJ Houshmandzadeh.  

Joe Mixon can catch out of the backfield expertly like Marshall Faulk did.  So can Gio Bernard.  This will require more coverage dedicated to them, freeing up the tight end over the middle.  Speaking thereof, I think we need to get used to the fact that Tyler Eifert may not be available as often as we want -- so get used to Tyler Kroft and CJ Uzomah starting!

Speaking of Joe Mixon, watching him frustrate defenses will be FUN!  Even Jeremy Hill will benefit from this new thinking.




*This depends on the offensive line and their coach getting their poop together.

(05-16-2017, 02:02 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: I'd like to see a hybrid offense where we take shots deep a lot like Atlanta...but also use some WC Offense staples like short passes to RB's and TE's.

I don't know that we'll be able to run the ball this year and think that could help supplement it.

(05-02-2017, 11:06 AM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: Usually I'm more of a defense guy but I'm looking at the Cincinnati roster and I see what I assess to be a change in thinking among the coaching staff with respect to offense.  While the previous Bengal teams under Marvin Lewis on offense were primarily built to sustain drives, run the clock down, and score when possible, what I see now is a recipe for a wide-open pass-first Atlanta-type offense which can morph into a New England-type "yards after catch" offense when necessary.

The parts are in place* in all the skill positions to accomplish this.  Drafting John Ross gives Cincinnati speed opposite AJ Green which should open up the deep ball for the first time since the days of Chad Johnson, Chris Henry, and TJ Houshmandzadeh.  

Joe Mixon can catch out of the backfield expertly like Marshall Faulk did.  So can Gio Bernard.  This will require more coverage dedicated to them, freeing up the tight end over the middle.  Speaking thereof, I think we need to get used to the fact that Tyler Eifert may not be available as often as we want -- so get used to Tyler Kroft and CJ Uzomah starting!

Speaking of Joe Mixon, watching him frustrate defenses will be FUN!  Even Jeremy Hill will benefit from this new thinking.




*This depends on the offensive line and their coach getting their poop together.

(05-16-2017, 02:49 PM)masterpanthera_t Wrote: I'm sure I'm not saying anything new here, but everything hinges on the offensive line this year. Absolutely loved the draft, and I believe it sets up the offense nicely for years to come. Got some decent upgrades for the defense as well. Even if this year doesn't go well (if the offensive line is weak), the team is set up to contend for years. They can look for offensive linemen in next year's draft, and within a couple years I believe the team shouldn't have any major weaknesses. Good enough to at least break the playoff drought in the next 3 years ( I know, I know, we don't want to wait that long), and be a serious contender.

(05-16-2017, 04:24 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: In 3 years, we will have mores holes needing filled. With good coaching, our time is now! However?

(05-16-2017, 02:31 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: We saw that in 2015 when Dalton was slinging the ball around and it looked great. Maybe we just didn't have the horses last year.

Can't use that excuse again this year.

(05-16-2017, 02:02 PM)THE PISTONS Wrote: I'd like to see a hybrid offense where we take shots deep a lot like Atlanta...but also use some WC Offense staples like short passes to RB's and TE's.

I don't know that we'll be able to run the ball this year and think that could help supplement it.