09-05-2016, 09:39 AM
The acquisition of Matt Forte paints a pretty clear picture of priority 1 for the Jets: Run the ball.
Last year, they ran the ball 36 times, and passed it only 24, in the opener at home against the Browns. The game was actually closer than the score would indicate the had more than its share of "only the Browns" moments. They basically seemed content to grind it out and let Cleveland make mistakes.
This year, I could see the Jets not only rushing the ball a great deal, but utilizing a lot of check downs to Forte out of the backfield. This is something that gives the Bengals problems. I remember the KC game, and on that team with little to no WR talent, they would send three or four receivers up field only to dump it off to Jamal Charles on 3rd and 9 who would make the first down. Frustrating. It might be putting a lot on Dansby's plate to try and cover him out of the backfield. We already know Maualuga and Rey won't likely be able to. This is the only real concern I have on defense. Stopping the checkdown game. We know our front four can get pressure. Take away the dump offs and screens with tight coverage to prevent Fitz from getting the ball out quickly...and let the big dogs eat. If Fitz gets knocked out of the game by a hard sack, Geno Smith isn't winning anything for them. Make him uncomfortable with a lot of pressure in his face.
I hope the Bengals plan to attack early down the field with Green, Boyd, and Lafell to try and build an early lead and force the Jets in to a passing game. If Fitzy is forced to throw the ball 35 times, at least one will come to the Bengals. The Bengals need to attack the Jets by spreading out and forcing their bigger LBs to tackle in space. Make them chase and beat their blockers. I expect the Bengals to be in 3-wide sets almost the entire game. Utilize Core's speed to help take the top off the defense and let Boyd and AJ work underneath.
Most importantly, take your shots. Don't play all short and let the Jets get away with only covering a small portion of the field. Attack them.
I see Bengals 24, Jets 16
Last year, they ran the ball 36 times, and passed it only 24, in the opener at home against the Browns. The game was actually closer than the score would indicate the had more than its share of "only the Browns" moments. They basically seemed content to grind it out and let Cleveland make mistakes.
This year, I could see the Jets not only rushing the ball a great deal, but utilizing a lot of check downs to Forte out of the backfield. This is something that gives the Bengals problems. I remember the KC game, and on that team with little to no WR talent, they would send three or four receivers up field only to dump it off to Jamal Charles on 3rd and 9 who would make the first down. Frustrating. It might be putting a lot on Dansby's plate to try and cover him out of the backfield. We already know Maualuga and Rey won't likely be able to. This is the only real concern I have on defense. Stopping the checkdown game. We know our front four can get pressure. Take away the dump offs and screens with tight coverage to prevent Fitz from getting the ball out quickly...and let the big dogs eat. If Fitz gets knocked out of the game by a hard sack, Geno Smith isn't winning anything for them. Make him uncomfortable with a lot of pressure in his face.
I hope the Bengals plan to attack early down the field with Green, Boyd, and Lafell to try and build an early lead and force the Jets in to a passing game. If Fitzy is forced to throw the ball 35 times, at least one will come to the Bengals. The Bengals need to attack the Jets by spreading out and forcing their bigger LBs to tackle in space. Make them chase and beat their blockers. I expect the Bengals to be in 3-wide sets almost the entire game. Utilize Core's speed to help take the top off the defense and let Boyd and AJ work underneath.
Most importantly, take your shots. Don't play all short and let the Jets get away with only covering a small portion of the field. Attack them.
I see Bengals 24, Jets 16
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