The offense had no chance

[casear2727]

(09-14-2024, 07:45 PM)XsandOs Wrote: That is second level strategery, my friend.

My thoughts are related more to the term "look." Winning and looking good is great. Winning and NOT looking good is just as great. It is very difficult to "look" good vs the Ravens. 

We lost because Burrow seemed hesitant, couldn't establish first down runs, and could not stop the run. Aside from Stevens dropping 120 yards on us, it was the Brissett's runs out of pocket to extend early drives. Those were the back breakers. 

I feel that this was a game where the Bengals thought our D would hold them to 10 points or less. The body language of our guys after going three and out on the first two drives, gave me the impression that we thought we are going to get them sooner or later. 

There is so much to analyze and opine as to what went wrong and what needs to be addressed on offense moving forward, that a dissertation on philosophy and QB utilization can be written.

At this point in the season, unfortunately; changing philosophy and play book is not realistic. The personnel we have is the personnel we have. The issue last Sunday was EXECUTION on offense, which left our D exposed and on the field for far too long - even before their run game got established.

Excellent take.  In my opinion the offense lost the game, but hope exists due to the belief Burrow wont be this bad all season, Chase had no reps, Tee was injured, and the oline was solid. 

The defense held a bad offense to few points, but we knew coming into the game they were going to run and we couldnt stop them, and at the end of the game needing a stop we gave up 2 first downs on the ground.  I do not see any personnel factors that would realistically improve the defense like I can with the offense.  We have backups on IR, they will provide some help... but we are seemingly counting on the current guys just becoming better football players?  Is that realistic?  We witnessed these same guys get run over all last season.  Nothing changed vs the Pats.  It appears they are who they were.

I said it earlier, if Lou turns this defense around the rest of the season it will be his best coaching ever.