Andy Dalton is really good

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(11-29-2016, 07:17 PM)bengalsfansince93 Wrote:   it looked to me like the oline had the dline contained pretty darn good....there only chance was to put arms up and knock it down. And that is what most dline do when there contained its all they have left to do.... This isn't something new with Andy.  Hes been prone to having balls batted his whole career.  I understand its normal for this to happen from time to time. But when it happens somewhat regular, especially multiple times in one series should you not question the man throwing it?

And I understand what your saying about engaging...how much more can you engage before its holding?

I think it was a little of both....a couple of bad arm angles, and the line.  It's pretty simple really, just "punch" them in the chest or anywhere on the torso, and those arms will come down.  If that fails, "submarine" them....although, I am admittedly outdated on the rules.....that may get interpreted as a chop block, which is illegal.  What you have to realize is that the dude is kinda short for a QB, his line needs to keep that in the back of their minds as well.

I definitely agree some of it is on him.....all QBs do it from time to time, but some is on poor technique from the cats up front.  Our scheme isn't aggressive enough for my liking.  Our guys are taught to let the defender come to them and react.  I like violence....nothing better than pulling on a trap play and seeing a poor, unsuspecting DE's eyes widen as he sees a free shot, only to earhole that sumbitch into next week!

EDIT: some times plays are designed to react to the defender and ride him out of the play.....but not every play. I just think you should use an aggressive scheme.....take the shot to the defender, not the other way around. You gotta be smart and utilize your quickness, angles, and NEVER quit on a play....even if you think you're beat. The back, or the QB might see you riding a defender and change direction/step up in the pocket and make a play.