01-16-2019, 06:57 PM
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Comparing currenr situation to 2011 re-build of the defense.
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01-16-2019, 07:24 PM
The area to improve the defense is linebackers. Although I wouldn't mind adding another stud DT because of the injuries to Glasgow and Billings. There are many high quality difference makers on the D-Line in the 2019 draft. Oliver could fall to #11. But if it came down to White at MLB or another blue chip DT/DE at #11, I would hope they choose White. As much as the team needs O-Line help, I think the Bengals need to add two backers in this upcoming draft.
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01-17-2019, 08:20 AM
(01-16-2019, 05:50 PM)Jakeypoo Wrote: This is just silly; why cut one of our best players because of one play? Anyways he was second on the team in tackles and led the team in interceptions. Is is silly to ignore what I also said about missed tackles and coverage? I did give him a bit of a pass because of the lack of pass rush, but the point remains that he is a lot of money that I feel could be better utilized elsewhere. Look at the impact of Bates in his rookie season. Granted, they play different roles, but I think you can see the impact of a better talent compared to Iloka. I think Williams could also be replaced.
01-17-2019, 08:22 AM
(01-16-2019, 05:55 PM)Wyche Wrote: Yeah, but they didn't run that defense against NE, seems it was a one off deal to stop Jackson, and it worked. He was second on the team in tackles, but who else played most the season at LB? He did have some INTs, and those were big plays. I think the Chargers did run that defense in NE.
01-17-2019, 08:32 AM
(01-16-2019, 06:57 PM)fredtoast Wrote: "Single-handedly"???? Coming in off the bench in the first quarter, he had 10 tackles (second only to Vigil's 11), forced a fumble, and made the 83 yard fumble return for a TD to seal the game. Yeah, I don't think they win that game without him. Better?
01-17-2019, 05:35 PM
(01-17-2019, 08:22 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: He was second on the team in tackles, but who else played most the season at LB? He did have some INTs, and those were big plays. Maybe they did.....would explain why I changed the channel after 21-7. "Better send those refunds..."
01-17-2019, 06:01 PM
We really need a great DC in the worlds worst way. Lewis is gone, Austin obviously won't be here so it'll have to be someone who knows how to get the most out of each and every player on the team. The wrong guy can make an otherwise pretty good defense into the Bengals D of early to mid 2018..
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01-17-2019, 06:03 PM
(01-15-2019, 09:15 PM)fredtoast Wrote: I think the Bengals can fix this defense fast. Last year the Bengals were willing to bring in an OT paid in the top 10 in the league at his position and an ILB paid in the top half of the league at his. And the Bengals have proven that they are willing to be a little aggressive in free agency. I completely agree Fred, with a new DC that likes to play more aggressive man to man with our Corners who that is what they are, a couple good tackling Linebackers and atleast one that can cover and make plays we should be good. I think coaching, scheme, injuries and our LB coach were what killed us last year. We have a lot of young players that if coached up correctly namely in tackling and being able to diagnose plays, namely checkdowns we should improve immensely. I think we must already have our DC and we just cannot announce it until Taylor is out of the postseason. I know lots would be jumping at this job, cause the players aren't the problem except for at Linebacker and that can be pretty easily fixed with a couple playmakers and a good Linebacker coach. Could go from historically bad D to one of the best in one year. Would be great for a DC's resume that wants to be a HC soon.
01-19-2019, 03:50 PM
(01-17-2019, 08:20 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: Is is silly to ignore what I also said about missed tackles and coverage? I did give him a bit of a pass because of the lack of pass rush, but the point remains that he is a lot of money that I feel could be better utilized elsewhere. It's silly because none of those things mentioned actually happened.
01-19-2019, 07:40 PM
That Charger D scheme worked mostly because Jackson is a WR/RB playing the QB position. No touch on his passes, middling accuracy and only one speed on the throws. They were daring the Rats to throw.
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