03-23-2021, 02:33 PM
(03-23-2021, 02:29 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I'd argue they aren't even really better on OL yet either.
They upgraded RT, but they downgraded at OG given they are back to XSF and Jordan as the starters.
Their pass catchers are worse without AJ Green.
The DL and CB replacements are not really better than what they had, but they are rather close in skill.
The hope is that Reader and Waynes returning will be the keys to improving the defense at this point.
Bengals need 1-2 OL and 1 WR to improve over last year.
Couple things...
XSF played better than Spain last year, so switching back to him full time makes us better slightly assuming Jordan is a constant.
AJ Green performed below replacement level last year, so one could literally argue having AJ in versus almost anyone was worse last year.
The other thing worth mentioning is that everyone we added has playoff experience which matters in trying to get a young team over the hump. I think it's tough to say we are better or worse yet without knowing more about the plan as a whole. I get the feeling on defense specifically we will be better because a zone blitzing zone scheme similar to Pittsburgh may be in the plan, and in that case I think I like the personnel.
