The Good, The Bad And Ugly

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(09-11-2016, 08:09 PM)GodFather Wrote: Great win today in NY on a very emotional with the game being on 9/11 and the thoughts and prayers who are still with the families who lost their loved ones on one of the worst days of America's history.

The Good

Andy Dalton- Andy came back after his injury and played an excellent game. This was the first time Ive watched him play without holding my breath with each throw because I had the confidence he'd get it done....and he did!

AJ Green- AJ had some fantastic catches today, and a reason why he is the key to our offense. Cant get enough AJ!

K Dansby- Came into  the game wearing stripes and leading the defense with 5 tackles and 6 assists. Great addition to this team.

The Bad


The defense allowing the Jets to run so much resulting in such a nail biter of a game. They need to tighten that up in the next few weeks against Shitsburgh and the Broncos.

The Ugly


Anyone who watched this game knows what this is. The offensive line was atrocious! If Dalton didn't have such a quick release in his throwing game, he would've been sacked three times as much today. That offensive line was a real concern and makes me wonder how hard this running game will struggle this year if they don't work this offensive line in the coming weeks.

All in all it was a great game to watch and knew with the tough schedule we have at the beginning of the season, the Bengals knew this was already a must win game week one and they delivered! Who Dey!

I am in agreement with a lot of what you said, and I won't duplicate but will add a few of my own:

THE GOOD

Vinny Rey- Dude was disguising his pass rush and breaking out in time to defend a quick out to a RB.  I think he ended with 10 tackles.  Very, very solid performance.

Margus Hunt- Probably played more than anyone saw coming due to the extreme heat (more on that later).  Had a pass knocked down (maybe 2?), QB hurries, a TFL, and a huge blocked kick.  On a day where the trenches were won by the Jets, Margus had a hell of a day as a backup DE/swing DT.

Mike Nugent- It is never easy, but that 47 yarder might have been good from 57.  He also got destroyed helping stop the big KR, but helped to make the stop. 

Jeremy Hill- Didn't get many opportunities, but was solid and the TD run looked awesome.  I also liked the "hand the ball to the ref" celebration.  Its all business this year.

Brandon Lafell-Notorious slow starter got 91 yards on 4 receptions.  Great addition. 


THE BAD

Tackling was poor, especially by Shawn Williams.  Safeties in run support were not very, well, supportive. 

Dre Kirkpatrick gets caught flat-footed too often and it causes problems.  Hoping he finishes better than he started this season.

Carlos Dunlap- Where were you all day?  Do yourself a favor and stop talking about sack records and focus on your opponent. 

Pat Sims- Dud, complete dud.  Fat as hell and couldn't  move in that heat. 

THE UGLY

The offensive line was pathetic in both run blocking and pass blocking.  I'm going to give them a pass in a sense because of the extreme heat and the black jerseys.  However, we better see a very different team next week and moving forward or Dalton will never finish the season.

Play calling- We forgot to run the ball almost entirely!  What about a Jet sweep?  That would have negated some of the pass rush.  More screen passes, or just better executed screen passes would have helped keep Dalton clean as well.  Please, please, please...run my fav..the TE screen when the pressure is at the line...I love watching our TEs flatten DBs.