03-24-2022, 04:16 PM
(03-24-2022, 11:35 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: After a surprising run to the Superbowl, and nearly pulling off a championship, nobody is going to be surprised by the Bengals in 2022. We all know that the physical talent is there, the OL has been rebuilt, and save for a couple of additions at CB and perhaps DT the defense is good to go. However, the kicker is that many other AFC teams also have loaded up and improved their rosters this offseason. Buffalo, LA Chargers, and now possibly the Dolphins all look to be "scary" good as well.
What the 2022 season is going to come down to is the ability of Zac Taylor and his coordinators to continually keep coming up with diverse game plans with diverse play calling on offense and masterful schemes on defense. With such a high level of talent amassed in the AFC this season, it's going to come down to smart decisions and adjustments in real time this season.
Great thread Sunset, no doubt this season will be a major test for the coaching staff. No one will be looking past us. We will have a
big damn target on our back the same as the Rams. Also the Ravens and Steelers will be looking for revenge after we just owned
them last season. Have to start beating the Stains again.
A team that you didn't mention that I think will be really good is the Broncos, they already had one of the best Defenses in the NFL.
Now they got Russell Wilson, if the O-line holds up and they get some weapons this could be a really tough team along with the Bills
as you mention and the Colts with their run game and Defense and now having Matt Ryan.
We have the players here to still be top dog but the coaching will have to continue to grow in all aspects.
The AFC is loaded compared to last year when it was pretty even and most teams were right around .500 or slightly above.
This year I think the AFC could dominate the NFC teams for the most part.
The Bengals surprised everyone last season, no one saw us coming. It will be different this season.
