Who Do You Blame?

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(10-16-2018, 02:42 AM)Nicomo Cosca Wrote: Lol the Bengals didn’t “make” Burfict the heart and soul of the defense, he just is. And how the hell is he a “diva?” If you want to criticize him for going over the line or getting caught taking PED’s fine, but a diva? There’s nothing to support such a claim. And the out of shape narrative is one of the most annoying on this board.

The problem is this defense kind of feels like it has no identity tbh, but I blame that one Austin. We’re loaded with talent on that side of the ball and there’s no excuse for how poorly they’ playing. Austin is the only variable that changed.

1.) He is Marvins boy  and Marvin has treated him with kid gloves.
2.) Getting suspended, showing up out of shape, not willing to take over calling plays,  and  playing over the edge so much that you nearly knock out your own teammate. Call it whatever you like but it's unacceptable for a player of his ability.
3.) Dude could be in better shape than what he is. Todays LBers should be 225-240 range guy is a biscuit over 260.