The bengals have a real defensive scheme problem I think its time to move on from lou

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(10-07-2024, 10:38 PM)KillerGoose Wrote: The Bengals use plenty of simulated blitzes and overloads. Hell, there were multiple cover zero calls and simulated blitzes against the Ravens. It’s less a scheme issue and more a personnel issue. The Bengals have one of the worst defensive lines in the league.

Couple of blitzes packages off the top of my head was 2 completed over routes by the Ravens. First one they had were running a 335 look with Hubbard lined up at MIKE Linrbacker. Of course Sam blitzed from depth (weird choice for a speed blitz) zero pressure by anyone Lamar's throws the over route into the area Hubbard vacated. Second blitz was a Right Side Overload (Left side Offensive Line) they brought including thr free safety. Thr overload was blocked but with only Stone coming as a free runner from a little distance off the right side. Lamar moves right waits for the deep over route that is behind where Sam Hubbard has fallen back into zone coverage (Curl/Flat).

Bengals blitzed 41 times with barely any pressure against the Ravens. Their pass rushers are not good and it's a passing league.



We have seen the scheme work in 2021/2022 (with alot of attention by national people) with mostly average players and a few top end talent.... Well the top end guys are gone besides Trey so it's not a surprise that the Defense has fallen off quickly.