09-01-2017, 11:31 AM
I have my concerns, but I will try and be realistic and optimistic. The OL will be a concern until they prove they can be a good unit. The kickers last night had me feeling very 2016 like and our kicking game (including Huber) has to be much better in 2017. Hopefully Ross injury is just a ding, but worries me trainers and doctors suggested an MRI.
I see the 2017 Bengals a nasty defensive first team. I love the rookie additions. Willis is a best. Lawson is a hungry. I think Jordan Evans may be a pro bowl LB someday if he stays healthy. Add these guys to 2nd year CB Jackson and DL Billings and we have a lot of young potential defensive studs to add to our core defense.
So, I think if our defense can become dominant while our OL has time to gel, we could be very good. But, we need a great PK to go with our great defense.
I see the 2017 Bengals a nasty defensive first team. I love the rookie additions. Willis is a best. Lawson is a hungry. I think Jordan Evans may be a pro bowl LB someday if he stays healthy. Add these guys to 2nd year CB Jackson and DL Billings and we have a lot of young potential defensive studs to add to our core defense.
So, I think if our defense can become dominant while our OL has time to gel, we could be very good. But, we need a great PK to go with our great defense.
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2024 may go on record as one of most underperforming teams in Bengal history. Bengal's FO has major work to do on defensive side of the ball. I say tag and trade Tee Higgins in 2025 to start with the rebuild.
