09-16-2015, 08:35 AM
There were quite a few differences of opinion on the Raider game plan. I think I pretty much nailed it with the "pass first to open up the run" and a lot of multiple receiver options with quick short completions.
I think the Bengals could have hung a 50-burger on the Raiders if they so desired.
So, what will be the plan this week? Will we see a repeat of the "Tyler Eifert Show"? I don't know. I think Hue would like them to think that will be the plan again, but I could see a lot more of the running game this week. They grumbled in the post game press conferences about "leaving a lot of yards on the field" in terms of rushing yards. I don't really know enough about San Diego's rush defense, but it appears (only by the box score) that the Lions were having decent success with the run, but chose to throw the ball a great deal more.
Personally, I would like to see the Bengals come out pounding San Diego with Hill and Gio with the occasional downfield pass to Marvin or AJ. Keep the defense fresh. Own possession. Wear them down.
Defensively, I think that without Antonio Gates, Keenan Allen is their main weapon. He had 15 (gulp!) receptions last week against Detroit. I think our front four will supply Rivers with lots of pressure to prevent any downfield connections.
If the Bengals should be up by two scores in the second half, I wouldn't mind seeing a Mo Sanu pass (not to Dalton) in an effort to bury them. That would give the Ratbirds just one more thing to think about it week 3.
What say you?
I think the Bengals could have hung a 50-burger on the Raiders if they so desired.
So, what will be the plan this week? Will we see a repeat of the "Tyler Eifert Show"? I don't know. I think Hue would like them to think that will be the plan again, but I could see a lot more of the running game this week. They grumbled in the post game press conferences about "leaving a lot of yards on the field" in terms of rushing yards. I don't really know enough about San Diego's rush defense, but it appears (only by the box score) that the Lions were having decent success with the run, but chose to throw the ball a great deal more.
Personally, I would like to see the Bengals come out pounding San Diego with Hill and Gio with the occasional downfield pass to Marvin or AJ. Keep the defense fresh. Own possession. Wear them down.
Defensively, I think that without Antonio Gates, Keenan Allen is their main weapon. He had 15 (gulp!) receptions last week against Detroit. I think our front four will supply Rivers with lots of pressure to prevent any downfield connections.
If the Bengals should be up by two scores in the second half, I wouldn't mind seeing a Mo Sanu pass (not to Dalton) in an effort to bury them. That would give the Ratbirds just one more thing to think about it week 3.
What say you?
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