01-16-2025, 11:15 AM
(01-15-2025, 07:26 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: The problem with Pratt, is that he gave up on the idea of tackling. He now just leads with a strong shoulder, thinking he's going to knock guys down on contact. I got a newsflash for him, it ain't working. He should drop 15#, work on mobility and go back to what made him good to begin with, if he has any hope of making money with the Bengals or any other team.
The guy was tied for 8th in league in tackles so it's not quite the bleak picture you paint like he's only got one arm or he carries a strapped refrig. on his back. Does he miss tackles and try to strip? Yes he does but a larger part of the issue is their DL was/has been terrible most of the past couple year and you're continually facing downhill runners way too much along with OL getting out to the 2nd level with momentum.
It ain't easy to stand these guys up 6-7 yards downfield. Bengals LB's rarely play downhill attacking the LOS because their overall DL play is shit. He also needs a kick in ass by a better LB/DC coach and return to better fundamentals along with much better DL play..
