Mike Zimmer

[*psychdoctor*]

(01-10-2022, 04:14 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Part of what has hurt the defensive rankings is playing some good offenses in the second half of the season.
Bengals allowed 21+ points to every team after the Bye week other than the Steelers, Broncos, and Raiders.

Interestingly enough, I (think I) had predicted that Anarumo's defense would improve somewhat compared to last year, but not be Top 10.
Earlier in the year when it was Top 10, I was impressed and surprised, but ultimately it ended up about where I expected.

I think losing Wilson for some games hurt, and easing Bailey into a role has some growing pains.  But also, DJ Reader may be most important player on DL, he sets the stage for the D IMO.  Losing Ossai really hurt.