(10-01-2018, 10:19 AM)WeezyBengal Wrote: I dont think we could have asked more from the Bengals with their 3-1 start. Im pumped and excited but lets talk about some of the things that worry you or that you would like to see this team improve upon:

1. Im worried about the overall health of this team. Ross, Price, Eiffert, AJ, Gio. The list goes on. Its early in the season and this team is banged up.

2. The defense. Im not really sure why this defense is struggling so bad. They have a TON of talent. I think the defensive line is going to be fine, they have talent - we all know this. The linebackers are another story. Im not sold on Vigil and Brown. Burfict coming back will hopefully be a big lift. Also, the secondary has talent, but they are getting torched at times.

Basically, whats up with the defense? Is it a scheme thing, the way they play, or what? I feel like they have WAY too much talent on that side of the ball to be playing this bad.

Those are really the only two concerns I have moving forward.

(10-01-2018, 10:19 AM)WeezyBengal Wrote: I dont think we could have asked more from the Bengals with their 3-1 start. Im pumped and excited but lets talk about some of the things that worry you or that you would like to see this team improve upon:

1. Im worried about the overall health of this team. Ross, Price, Eiffert, AJ, Gio. The list goes on. Its early in the season and this team is banged up.

2. The defense. Im not really sure why this defense is struggling so bad. They have a TON of talent. I think the defensive line is going to be fine, they have talent - we all know this. The linebackers are another story. Im not sold on Vigil and Brown. Burfict coming back will hopefully be a big lift. Also, the secondary has talent, but they are getting torched at times.

Basically, whats up with the defense? Is it a scheme thing, the way they play, or what? I feel like they have WAY too much talent on that side of the ball to be playing this bad.

Those are really the only two concerns I have moving forward.

(10-01-2018, 03:34 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I'm mild to moderately concerned about the defense.  We have a couple of future HOFers on the DL, and some of the best young talent around to go with them.  Why are they not getting to the QB?  Are they playing cautious, due to the refs/rule changes?  The rushing defense has just been pitiful, hopefully Burfict can help put a stop to the bleeding in that department.  The secondary struggling so much is a bit of a head scratcher, as Austin was supposed to come from a DB coaching background.

The injuries are just part of the game.  All teams have deal with that problem.

(10-01-2018, 02:56 PM)corpjet Wrote: Defense is concerning, Im hoping its because of a new system they are learning under Austin.

No doubt our DL is solid, Our LBers will get a boost with #55 coming back and our secondary is average.

With all that said we are a middle of the road defense thats going to rely on our offense to win us games unless we get a constant push from our front 4.

(10-01-2018, 01:09 PM)Wyche Wrote: One good thing.....the bye comes midseason this year.  I hate those early season byes.....good to get a break in the middle of the schedule to lick wounds.

(10-01-2018, 02:50 PM)yang Wrote: This defense is more than worrisome. They are getting worse. We might not win 4 more games if this keeps up as no defense will be worse than Atlanta. And given the core is the same as what Guenther had it has to be scheme/coaching. We were a little better against the run but they ate us up passing again. With this talent to be one of the worse defenses in the league is un-excusable. If we lost that game I suspect everyone would be calling for Austin's head today.

And Dre should be completely embarressed by his performance. Ridley smoked him.

(10-01-2018, 03:51 PM)Tlawsonmariat82 Wrote: I haven't seen not one down where a cornerback pressed properly and that's Definitely a coaching issue..when our corners come up in press technique they instantly go to a bailout technique not getting a jam to disrupt the timing of the receiver,this is killing us too many easy completions...

(10-01-2018, 04:04 PM)psychdoctor Wrote: I am concern regarding linebackers and Williams at safety.  Kirk has his moments but is not a number 1 CB.  It seems that the D-Line is not getting sacks but they are getting pressures which is valuable.  I think the new rules have caused Austin's style of aggressive defense some pause.  

RT remains an issue for me.  Hart gets blown up.  I wish they would give Westerman a chance at RG.  

Every team suffers injuries.  Losing Eifert is sad.  I feel for the guy.  But in all honesty, I did not expect him to play the full season.  I just go by past history.  Sometimes I feel the team has so many holes, yet they win.  Burfict joining the team will take a couple weeks to get into his thing but I think he brings it to Pittsburgh.  Burfict is the heart and soul of this defense.  He will bring the missing attitude adjuster.

(10-01-2018, 03:49 PM)HarleyDog Wrote: It is concerning, but I think a lot of it is a new scheme. They need to continue fighting and it will become more instinctual. Dre disappoints me and he should be playing much better than he is. We relatively have a lot of new players getting used to each other out there. It will get better. I don't think they have a good balanced plan for the run or pass game. It's either one or the other. Atlanta is pretty high powered. However, the thing that stood out the most to me yesterday was the poor tackling. This had to be a lack of focus and a lot of confusion. Total 180 from what we've seen.

(10-01-2018, 04:11 PM)WeezyBengal Wrote: I just hope the dude is in shape and ready to go. I also hope he stays healthy and plays smart. My biggest concerns regarding him.