07-18-2018, 11:47 AM
(07-18-2018, 12:18 AM)samhain Wrote: As dismayed as I am about Marvin's return, I think the Bengals have always been an easy target for the national media. If we aren't loaded with talent and coming off an 11-win season, we're gonna be trash to everyone. That's just how it is.
I'm not so sure this is the case. All it will take is one or two things to swing our way. Would I bet a paycheck on the Bengals being great? Maybe not. Would I be completely shocked? No. They Bengals were massively underprepared and stale last year. I think they've done enough bloodletting and made enough changes to reasonably think that things might be different.
Nice post Sam, would definately not be shocked if we are really good in the regular season with a decent OL coach
and these new additions. Took a terrible 7 win season to finally shake things up a bit and they finally did it.
Winning in the Playoffs is honestly what would shock me with Marv still here which is sad.
Still, with a decent running game anything is possible.
(07-18-2018, 02:23 AM)BengalChris Wrote: I agree that the Bengals are underrated. Even the article underrates them as it says the team could get back to 9 wins, if not more.
For me a 9 win season would be close to a if it doesn't bring a playoff appearance.
Preferably, the team will have 12 or more wins and earn a week off come playoff time.
Yeah, a 9 win season would be a disappointment in my eyes.
(07-18-2018, 07:41 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: I am not a big Marv guy, either. He supposedly lets the coaches coach, but his one greatest weakness is clock management and knowing when to challenge. A close second is being too damn conservative, but I hope that continues to progress with a developing offensive line and a new coach.
I will say, however, that looking back, having Marv this season is probably a good thing to keep stability in the organization and give him one last chance to see what he can do with an offensive line.
My hopes for Marv and the Bengals are pretty simple:
On offense, I hope they are more attacking, with a power rushing attack. I want them to throw a 30 burger at teams, and a 40 burger at shitty teams. Attack. Don't play clock games, don't run in to a pile and basically offer the ball back on downs, and spread the ball around to get all of your weapons involved.
On defense, I hope they can generate pressure with their front four (the key being a solid rotation of players) and generate some big plays in the turnover department. Blitz on occasion, and don't have it always be from a LB. Use your safeties and CBs on blitz looks at times. Avoid predictable packages and contest every pass in the air. No gimmies.
Great post SHRacer as usual. We just need to be more aggressive all across the board.
More aggressive blocking on Offense, more aggressive playcalling, more man to man on Defense, less zone.
(07-18-2018, 09:25 AM)Tiger Teeth Wrote: Whatever the reason, I'm just glad he's gone. Along with Bovine. With Pollack, I'm certain we have a much better coach, and I think once we figure out the right side of the line, we won't be underrated anymore. Better run game, and a real pocket for Andy to throw from.
I think until we win a Playoff game we will always be underrated.
Understandably so, have to threaten teams once we get to the Playoffs. Maybe this year some team will over look
us if we get to the Playoffs and be looking to the next game lol
(07-18-2018, 10:45 AM)Wyche Wrote: Well, we found out several things this year about him that weren't common knowledge. We knew he taught a passive/reactionary technique versus being the aggressor and attacking. What we didn't know, was that he was the run game coordinator for the past several years, he also ran passive practices (see articles on him using arm pads, and Pollack having to bring in practice equipment like the chute), and was responsible for the blocking schemes. Look at the run game numbers over the last several seasons, the abysmal draft picks recently (and then standing on a soap box and defending them until the end instead of admitting a mistake and canning them), and how bad the line looked. Considering all of that, what do you think?
In Dallas, I highly doubt he has that kind of influence and power over the offense. He will probably do ok in Big D because he will likely only be tasked with conducting practice, other typical position coach duties, and won't have as much input as he did here. Plus, the line is loaded with talent. His biggest problem here was ego, no pressure to perform from management, too much power given to a position coach, and apathy. He never adjusted to the times, his personnel, or the competition.
Yep, found out a lot of things about PA this Offseason.
He should do okay in Dallas cause he has polished players who he always did okay with here.
But if an injury happens i look for the Cowgirl fans to see the guy we saw here....
Weakness especially in the run game.
