Andre Smith liking it at Guard

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(06-26-2017, 04:29 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: He's right, things are much faster at Guard.  On passing plays, that DT is coming straight into him, rather than having to take a drop step, and figure out weather the End is going to the outside, or making a move to the inside.

Andre has traditionally been better versus even fronts, as his man is lined up right on him.  As opposed to odd fronts, where the pass rusher has much more space to work with.  Andre is very tough in downhill blocking situations and matchups.

That's what I'm really hoping for with 3rd and 2 situations not having to be a pass play.  I heard Lapham on with James Rapien yesterday say that Fisher left the Bengals last season at 280 and is now 310 and he "put it on in the right places" while increasing his strength".  The Bengals were horrible in short yardage and goal line situations.  Here's to hoping the right side of the line can pound forward for those conversions this season.