05-14-2021, 03:55 PM
(05-14-2021, 03:46 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Part of the reason the Bengals were so low in rushing attempts in 2018 is because the defense couldn't stop s**t.
Defense allowed 455 points (28.4 PPG), which was 30th in the league. They also allowed the most yards in the league, 6618.
If the Bengals want to rush more, they're gonna need a better defense that can keep the opposition from scoring.
Anarumo has been trending upward in Points Allowed compared to 2018, getting the team to 25th in Points Allowed in 2019, and 22nd in Points Allowed in 2020. However, the defense is still atrocious at giving up yards, allowing 29th most in 2019 and 26th most in 2020.
Here's hoping the Bengals get closer to middle-of-the-pack on defense in 2021.
Defense plays into it for sure, but it's mostly play calling.
In 2005, we ranked 28th in yards allowed, 22nd in points allowed, but 14th in carries.
This despite having a top QB and Chad/Housh/Henry as our receivers.
We have to want to run the football.
The training, nutrition, medicine, fitness, playbooks and rules evolve. The athlete does not.
