Hoped for changes in 2025

[Soonerpeace]

Don’t know the answer but the slow starts are going to keep us out of the playoffs 2 years in a row. Thats got to be fixed. I don’t know who re-signs or how the puzzle will work. It’s obvious Joe & Zac want Tee & Chase on the team. The FO better heed them. They’ve got to replace Volson. They’ve got to replace Cappa. They’ve got to add a DT. Corner is an issue. The team is not as good as we all thought. The defense has not hit on anybody on defense in several drafts. Logan Wilson is the last. The scouting department needs more help. I’m mixed on Lou. There’s staff changes coming though.

[ERIC1]

(01-02-2025, 12:02 PM)PCB Bengal Fan Wrote: Yoshi a relative?

have you watched him play..he's one of the best athletes on the team..part of the Bengals problem is player development...there really shoul not be a problem finding number 2-3 receivers that can run 12-14 yd routes and catch a football..anyway...you all are talking about specific positions..this team will always be a hair's breath away from winning it all unless changes are made organizationally..you all are looking for particular players to improve the team..I am looking at some organizational changes..more scouts, etc...then I will feel much better about the team moving forward..you know..evenduring our Superbowl run and the AFC championship season the next year...we still had similar issues with the team..happy new year

[ERIC1]

(01-02-2025, 01:50 PM)Soonerpeace Wrote: Don’t know the answer but the slow starts are going to keep us out of the playoffs 2 years in a row. Thats got to be fixed. I don’t know who re-signs or how the puzzle will work. It’s obvious Joe & Zac want Tee & Chase on the team. The FO better heed them. They’ve got to replace Volson. They’ve got to replace Cappa. They’ve got to add a DT. Corner is an issue. The team is not as good as we all thought. The defense has not hit on anybody on defense in several drafts. Logan Wilson is the last. The scouting department needs more help. I’m mixed on Lou. There’s staff changes coming though.

good post..but there is a silver lining ..those two young rookies on the DL have gotten some good playing time..plenty of reps..and don't forget linebacker

[*jason*]

(01-02-2025, 01:50 PM)Soonerpeace Wrote: Don’t know the answer but the slow starts are going to keep us out of the playoffs 2 years in a row. Thats got to be fixed. I don’t know who re-signs or how the puzzle will work. It’s obvious Joe & Zac want Tee & Chase on the team. The FO better heed them. They’ve got to replace Volson. They’ve got to replace Cappa. They’ve got to add a DT. Corner is an issue. The team is not as good as we all thought. The defense has not hit on anybody on defense in several drafts. Logan Wilson is the last. The scouting department needs more help. I’m mixed on Lou. There’s staff changes coming though.

Maybe I'm jaded, but I think the 4 game win streak ensured that there will be no coaching changes. I hope I'm wrong.

[Joelist]

Replacing Lou needs to be job one - I don't care about the late season surge the fact that it took him 12 games to figure out his players could not execute his defense and it had to be adjusted is a major indictment of him as a coach. Free Agency resign Tee and land a legit NFL starter quality Guard and NT and you can call that a day. Then use the draft in part to get another Guard early and to restock EDGE.

[Essex Johnson]

(01-02-2025, 10:59 PM)Joelist Wrote: Replacing Lou needs to be job one - I don't care about the late season surge the fact that it took him 12 games to figure out his players could not execute his defense and it had to be adjusted is a major indictment of him as a coach. Free Agency resign Tee and land a legit NFL starter quality Guard and NT and you can call that a day. Then use the draft in part to get another Guard early and to restock EDGE.

 I can see moving on from Lou but We have to focus offseason on DE and DT we have to get an impact Edge rusher to bookend with Tre as a big Free agent, find a run stopper. I fine tagging Tee, drafting his replacement this year and restructure Tre contract to lock him up next 4 years. We had a top 5 offense and a bottom 5 defense.. we have to dedicate this FA and draft to defense outside of a FA guard and drafting a WR 1 or 2 round depending what is there between 12th to 17th probably position. 

[ERIC1]

(01-03-2025, 11:14 AM)Essex Johnson Wrote:  I can see moving on from Lou but We have to focus offseason on DE and DT we have to get an impact Edge rusher to bookend with Tre as a big Free agent, find a run stopper. I fine tagging Tee, drafting his replacement this year and restructure Tre contract to lock him up next 4 years. We had a top 5 offense and a bottom 5 defense.. we have to dedicate this FA and draft to defense outside of a FA guard and drafting a WR 1 or 2 round depending what is there between 12th to 17th probably position. 

dont forget linebackers and defensive backfield

[*bfine32*]

(12-31-2024, 05:00 PM)bfine32 Wrote: Replace Lou with Wink Matindale
Replace Frank with Corey Matthaei

https://bengalswire.usatoday.com/2025/01/06/bengals-fire-defensive-coordinator-lou-anarumo-other-coaches/

Well step 1 of bfine's overhaul has happened. Now get Wink on the phone

[*pally*]

My biggest takeaway from Zac Taylor's end of year press conference: He understands the slow starts are killing this team down the stretch & took ownership of it + it will be of high emphasis to figure out how to fix it

— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) January 6, 2025

[Fan_in_Kettering]

(12-31-2024, 03:31 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Upgrade the trenches with the right guys. As long as this gets done, I am happy with any other moves we make in 2025.

I picture a defensive line comprised of Trey Hendrickson, Micah Parsons, and Myles Garrett.

[*ochocincos*]

(01-02-2025, 01:50 PM)Soonerpeace Wrote: They’ve got to replace Volson. They’ve got to replace Cappa. 

What's going to make people cry - Zach Tom was taken 4 picks after Volson in the 2022 NFL draft
Dude had versatility for days, as many pegged him as a great LG option given his prowess in pass protection, and he's turned into a damn good starting RT for the Packers.
GB actually had him take snaps at every OL position except C in his rookie year before taking over as full-time RT in 2023.
I like a few of the FA IOL to replace Volson and/or Cappa, plus there will always likely be a couple IOL in the draft who should contribute well early.
Day 2 is a good target for an IOL.
I'm not really liking the options at 17th overall though, so probably go defense at that pick...or pass catcher if Higgins or Gesicki walks.

[HarleyDog]

(12-31-2024, 01:45 PM)ERIC1 Wrote: 8 additional scouts...a real GM... 1.50 hotdogs and 4 dollar beers

And a partridge in a pear tree.

[*pally*]

Orlando Brown Jr. says the Bengals need a mindset change ahead of training camp in 2025:

“The fire that's lit underneath your ass in that point needs to be there in June, July, August.” pic.twitter.com/HqwUND6zC6

— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) January 6, 2025

[Soonerpeace]

(Yesterday, 03:30 PM)pally Wrote:

My biggest takeaway from Zac Taylor's end of year press conference: He understands the slow starts are killing this team down the stretch & took ownership of it + it will be of high emphasis to figure out how to fix it

— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) January 6, 2025

Maybe he didn’t take that serious enough. Zac needs a little more Parcells/Belichick in him. He’s got the players/coach down great. 

[Nicomo Cosca]

(Yesterday, 03:30 PM)pally Wrote:

My biggest takeaway from Zac Taylor's end of year press conference: He understands the slow starts are killing this team down the stretch & took ownership of it + it will be of high emphasis to figure out how to fix it

— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) January 6, 2025

Surely he’ll get this fixed in year 7!

[Shouldamapads]

(12-31-2024, 01:45 PM)ERIC1 Wrote: 8 additional scouts...a real GM... 1.50 hotdogs and 4 dollar beers

you had me at hotdogs, but then the beers.. it threw it over the top.

[Bengal Dude]

(11 hours ago)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Surely he’ll get this fixed in year 7!

At least he's admitting the problem. I understand wanting to keep your team fresh for late in the season, but it doesn't matter when you're constantly having to dig yourself out of a hole at the beginning of every season.

[Hammerstripes]

I don't care how they do it, but I'm hoping for this:

1. Better pash rush
2. Better interior O-line play
3. Ability to get off the field on 3rd down
4. More speed on defense