01-19-2022, 08:33 AM
(01-19-2022, 01:42 AM)Joelist Wrote: There are definite differences between what we have now and what we had in even the Marvin era. This team is more disciplined, not just far fewer penalties but the play is a lot less sloppy. Also they don't seem to do what Marvin era teams tended to do and go into a shell when faced with adversity. Some of this (especially on offense) is Burrow's level headedness and ability to process the defense very rapidly but part is definitely Zac bringing in smarter players and leaders and instilling the belief that they can beat anyone.
Yes, the turnaround against the Chiefs is all on the coaches. A Marvin-era team might have lost that game 42-14 or something. The Chiefs game was the most exciting Bengal victory I've ever seen.
