08-04-2025, 05:11 PM
(08-04-2025, 03:31 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Again, the defense has been just as prone to slow starts under Zac. 14 missed tackles against a pathetic Patriots team last season in week one.
Not mention they have 2 new guards, a new OL coach, and a new DC. These guys need all the reps they can get.
(08-04-2025, 04:45 PM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Right. Which isn’t exactly an argument for less reps in the preseason now is it. Between all the guys coming back from injuries, to several rookies/2nd year players, to all the new coaches, the time to work on things is not when the games actually count.
Yep, it is a gamble either way but the way the Bengals have started seasons since Zac got here we have to change things up.
Players get hurt in practice just the same as preseason games. Get the new players plenty of reps so they aren't rusty going into the opener
against the Stains.
