08-17-2022, 01:04 AM
(08-16-2022, 05:06 PM)Essex Johnson Wrote: Well Pollack had success at Dallas but over the last 4 years his Olines have avg 49 sacks with bengals and jets, and correct jets moved on from him. Yes both bengals and jets had young lines but many on here were critical of Zac with a terrible start of win lose in 1st 2 years but some want to just excuse a position coach that has had 4 subpar years in a row. Let's hope that changes this yr.
Yeah, don't get me wrong. I like Frank Pollack. I'm glad he's here over Turner. But I think when you're at the bottom, the problems are complex and coaches are a smaller part of the solution than the players themselves. You want to get the right game out of your prospects- for which you can use the coaches- but sometimes you need to invest in proven commodities who can help you on the field. After all, players set the best example for each other, and the Bengals haven't been as willing (or able) to do that. Thuney, Villanueva, Bulaga, Brown, Armstead, etc. were never approached sincerely- forget about Trent Williams lol- neither through free agency nor trade. There was a lot of "we think we know better" (e.g. Carman at 46) or "we can get it cheaper" (e.g. Reiff, XSF, Spain) going on.
I'm glad they took a shot this year, though. They desperately need to lay a foundation; it seems they finally realize they can't build on sand anymore. Good on them.
