10-11-2019, 11:24 AM
The problem I see is that the two LT they had are both out. When that happened instead of spending big money on another LT the team decided to try to use what they have until one of their LT can play. This isn't a long term solution and I'm sure ZT and Turner both expected Glenn to return by the 2nd or 3rd game of the season but that didn't happen. Instead his injury has lasted through 5 games with another this weekend.
With that said they have used Smith, a RT by trade since entering the NFL with the Bengals ten years ago. He played LT in college but that was 10 years ago and played against different level of competition. That is a bad situation for Smith and the Bengals. Add to it he is now hurt and they are using Jerry that seems to be playing decent but he isn't a LT by trade either. They are also using Redmond.
Since this is part of the forums about Dalton he knows this and he has to play against a DL that knows the LT are not true NFL ready LT. This impacts Dalton's mental aspect of the game and is why he is playing bad, worst than normal.
I'm blaming Callahan and Van Pelt for the offense issues as they should see Dalton struggles and should be working with him to get back into stepping up in the pocket regardless who is the LT.
I'm hoping this weekend OL plays good enough for Dalton to get pass his mental block and step up and help the Bengals get their first W against a better team in the Ravens. It would help build up the confidence of the team and help them build momentum the rest of the season. If Dalton cannot get back into stepping up in the pocket it is time for Callahan to meet with ZT and say, we need to bench Dalton and here is why.
With that said they have used Smith, a RT by trade since entering the NFL with the Bengals ten years ago. He played LT in college but that was 10 years ago and played against different level of competition. That is a bad situation for Smith and the Bengals. Add to it he is now hurt and they are using Jerry that seems to be playing decent but he isn't a LT by trade either. They are also using Redmond.
Since this is part of the forums about Dalton he knows this and he has to play against a DL that knows the LT are not true NFL ready LT. This impacts Dalton's mental aspect of the game and is why he is playing bad, worst than normal.
I'm blaming Callahan and Van Pelt for the offense issues as they should see Dalton struggles and should be working with him to get back into stepping up in the pocket regardless who is the LT.
I'm hoping this weekend OL plays good enough for Dalton to get pass his mental block and step up and help the Bengals get their first W against a better team in the Ravens. It would help build up the confidence of the team and help them build momentum the rest of the season. If Dalton cannot get back into stepping up in the pocket it is time for Callahan to meet with ZT and say, we need to bench Dalton and here is why.
