We Need a Better Record Against the AFC North

[*bengalfan74*]

(02-01-2024, 07:24 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I'll pose the question....

What's better?
1) Winning the division every year by beating most of the conference but getting beat by the likes of the Chiefs and Bills every time (specifically in the playoffs)? or...
2) Being one of the very few teams equipped to challenge and realistically beat these guys who are repeatedly getting late into the postseason, even if it means maybe not always winning the divison?

I totally get what you're saying and don't totally disagree, but. If we have 4 or more loses every season because we can't beat the teams in our own division that's digging a big hole!!

None of our division foes are offensive juggernauts. They beat us with defense/pass rush. How do you defeat the pass rush?? The running game/screens/quick slants. How do you defeat Tampa Two - the running game.

First off we need a better RB room, duh. But also we need an upgrade in Oline and, AND, IMHO a different scheme. In other words we have to become less shotgun all the time and empty sets. And mix up a good bit more under center/play action. 

Not only for the division but just to be a more well rounded team for playing anybody.