08-29-2021, 10:04 AM
This is definitely a pivotable year for the Bengals. Some of the Qs of this team are apparent and it will largely depend upon whether the individuals involved step up or not.
1) The OL -- This has been debated to death. Really the biggest thing is chemistry and injuries.
2) Joe Burrow -- Will he 'take a step' forward? Will he lead the Bengals as a 'gunslinger' or as a game manager.
3) Our D -- A lot of changes. Will they be disciplined and 'do their job' as Marvin used to say? Or will they try to do too much, get out of position and get burned. There will be about 3 - 5 games that will depend upon them to win. Are they up to the task?
4) Coaching -- The track record is simply not good. Will the changes bear fruit? Will we adjust where we need to?
The only area in my mind that seems pretty solid is special teams with the KR and PR position still a bit in the air, but I think that will be nailed down pretty quickly.
Can we win 11 games? Yes. Can we win 4 games? Yes.
1) The OL -- This has been debated to death. Really the biggest thing is chemistry and injuries.
2) Joe Burrow -- Will he 'take a step' forward? Will he lead the Bengals as a 'gunslinger' or as a game manager.
3) Our D -- A lot of changes. Will they be disciplined and 'do their job' as Marvin used to say? Or will they try to do too much, get out of position and get burned. There will be about 3 - 5 games that will depend upon them to win. Are they up to the task?
4) Coaching -- The track record is simply not good. Will the changes bear fruit? Will we adjust where we need to?
The only area in my mind that seems pretty solid is special teams with the KR and PR position still a bit in the air, but I think that will be nailed down pretty quickly.
Can we win 11 games? Yes. Can we win 4 games? Yes.
To each his own... unless you belong to a political party...
