One thing cost us that game

[*psychdoctor*]

(10-15-2018, 11:34 AM)3wt Wrote: Why are you going to trust a ham strung unit that has not got pressure on the Steelers all day to suddenly perform?

Letting the clock tick down a little each snap is an easy thing to do, and totally more realistic than depending on our D at that point.  Even if you let the clock wind down an extra 10 seconds a snap could have meant the difference in the game.

This article is a little extreme and has the Bengals getting it down to 16 seconds.   I'm pretty sure we could have safely got it down to 30 seconds.

A lot better than 1:12

https://www.cincyjungle.com/2018/10/15/17976870/the-impact-of-clock-management-on-the-bengals-final-drive

I am not saying that time management is not an issue.  It has been the stench of the Marvin Lewis tenure.  What i am saying is that at some point the defense has to make plays.  This defense did not perform up to expectations.  And I know the line was being held like crazy but Billings has been so disappointing.  No pressure.  Even on blitzes.  None.