09-24-2021, 10:53 AM
(09-23-2021, 07:06 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: I don't think it's so simple, Fred.
The 1988 Bengals ranked #1 in the league in yards per completion, at 16.0...which is an insane number.
The 2005 Bengals ranked 22nd at only 10.9 yards per completion.
This means the 88 team was taking FAR more deep shots than the 05 team, and the fact that they were still middle of the road in sack % just goes to show how great that line was. There was no dink and dunk going on. We were taking shots regularly, and those need more time to develop.
Personally, i think Coslet and Wyche were the best offensive duo this team has had since Bill Walsh was OC back in the 70's.
So thats probably why they had a 16 ypc average.
They were just so innovative. I loved their offense and wish we'd find a coach with an imagination here in Cincy again.
