11-23-2016, 02:55 PM
(11-23-2016, 02:05 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: Thanks to everyone that voted. The vote ended in a tie between Josh McDaniels and Matt Patricia.
So, if it were to come down to these 2 in a reality, which would you choose as the next Bengals HC and why?
For me, McDaniels gets the edge over Patricia because I would love to see what he could do with Andy and the offense. Plus, he does have previous experience as a HC.
Even though I didn't vote before, between these two (very hard to pick one over the other), I would also pick McDaniels, considering how the Patriots seem to find ways to free up their undersized receivers, who are more quick than fast, with pick plays and well designed schemes that seem to give the QB easier throws into larger windows than what the Bengals have done over the years. They also have a knack for beating teams with the run or the pass, so I can only imagine McDaniels would make Andy's life a whole lot easier and more successful. With a top notch receiver like A.J. to take the pressure off, the Bengals' second and third receivers would likely thrive under McDaniels' schemes. Add in Eifert, Andy would be more improved than he was even last year. I don't know how much impact McDaniels has on the New England offensive line, but if he could bring the same level of consistency and versatility to the Bengals O line, then the Bengals offense might even be able to win in shootouts. Andy's playoff woes might not continue since McDaniels would take the pressure off of him. If the defense only improves slightly compared to how they've played this year, the Bengals have enough talent to do better in the playoffs and also against the Steelers in the regular season, IMO.