A few thoughts

[BengalChris]

(10-23-2016, 06:25 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: 1. It's time for people to quit arguing over Hill and Gio. As we saw today, they're both good when they get holes to run through. Hill had more yards in 9 carries today (168) than Gio had in the first 6 games (167). The talent Hill displayed in 2014 is still there. Gio is still his dynamic self. Fwiw, Hill is now up to 5.2 YPC on the season.

2. It's also probably time for some to admit they were wrong about LaFell. He's now on pace for 850 yards + 9 TDs. Still leads the team in TD catches (which even I will admit I didn't see coming). Maybe he's not the long term answer, but it looks like he's completely over the injury that led to the Pats releasing him.

3. Mike Nugent is not a good kicker.

4. Dalton is on pace for 4720 yards and is sporting a 100.7 rating. Not sure what else there is to say about the guy. He keeps working and keeps getting better. He may be a guy that is considered top 5 after Brady, Brees, etc retire.

5. AJ Green is in the midst of a career year. On pace for almost 1800 yards. Its not all about the numbers either. He just looks like a man on a mission this year. So many amazing one-handed catches.

6. It's been beaten to death, but Ogbuehi is killing us. I honestly can't recall a tackle looking this bad for us. We've been spoiled.

7. 9-7 might win this division. With the Ravens spiraling out of control and Ben out 4-6 weeks, this division is about to start looking real ugly. I know we all have our doubts about Marv in the playoffs, but I'll always take the chance, however small it may be.

Completely agree. I've never understood why some have been down on Hill. When the defenders are in the backfield that's OL problems not RB problems. Ogbuehi really needs to figure it all out.

This is probably Dalton's best year of his career so far. Despite the OL problems and the pressure he's had, he's played well with only 2 INTs. To play well under those circumstances shows maturation. He will end his career as a top 5 guy. After the 2014 season I had serious doubts about him.

I like LaFell. He's a good #2 and he doesn't have grand ideas of being a #1. He'll play his role out while Boyd develops.

As far as this division goes I'm shocked at how weak it has turned out to be. I expected more from the Bengals and Ravens this year and Pittsburgh is clearly beatable, even though we suck at it.