The (Lack of) Defense

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(11-07-2021, 10:38 PM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: For seven weeks the Cincinnati Bengals’ defense was the talk of the NFL and with good reason.  Now they are a toxic oozing dumpster fire of ineptitude after allowing 34 points against the Jets and 34 points against the Browns.  Before the last two games the Bengals’ defense was allowing half that many points.

Why?

My thought is simple:  After seeing seven weeks of film, offensive coordinators have figured out Lou Anarumo.  That’s why every receiver is open, counter plays always work, and the front four rarely sack the quarterback.  

Besides, tackling has regressed to 2019 form.  It’s bad.

Although he is an easy target, I don't think this is on Lou.  

From what I am seeing early in the season vs. the last two games, the down linemen are getting next to no push and they are not able to shed their blockers when a RB goes flying by them.  It all starts up front.  LBs are clean, they can make plays and run sideline to sideline.  Pressures on a QB lead to errant throws and less time to cover.  

This team needs more out of the defensive line.  Just my take.