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Random 2024 Bengals related stuff
T-Dub replied to Jamie_B's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
Was anyone really impressed with OB Jr last year? For all the yap he seemed pretty average to me. I guess the party line is to blame Volson but I'm not convinced. Maybe its those "wide zone concepts" that seem to mean shuffling your feet while looking confused & not actually blocking anyone. -
I agree last year was last this year and this year they are less last year for next year. Last year they are this year starting next year's last year better.
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OL Offseason 2024
T-Dub replied to MichaelWeston's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
Always a few guys at each position that end up being good in the pros but aren't really on the media radar, usually because they're not at one of the football factory schools. Unfortunately for us they tend to get scooped up by teams with good scouting departments. -
Random 2024 Bengals related stuff
T-Dub replied to Jamie_B's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
& then when handed this generational talent they let the likes of Jonah Williams play out of position to save $6-8M on the way to letting their franchise QB be the most-sacked QB in the NFL (for the 2 seasons he's managed to stay on the field.) Kinda like being handed a gold mine and building an outhouse over the mine shaft. I think the younger generation of ownership may have learned something from their past but the fact remains they're only in that ownership position due to a genetic lottery. -
OL Offseason 2024
T-Dub replied to MichaelWeston's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
Good thing he's going to the modern NFL where holding isn't really a concern most of the time. -
Keeping our enemies close: 2024
T-Dub replied to SF2's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
Have to figure he was a 4th round pick for a reason. If teams thought he was ready to start he would've gone higher. -
This is the sort of thing that has me down on Pollack despite only having late-round picks to work with.* His OL very clearly does not like to employ wide zone concepts. They suck at wide zone concepts. Wide zone concepts send the QB to IR. Wide zone concepts can't run the ball effectively. Who gives a shit what the coaches like? A concept never blocked a blitzing LB. The system needs to fit the players they have, not some ideal roster in their heads.. Guessing this also tilts their draft board, overvaluing guys who fit this pet scheme instead of being flexible enough to take the BPA and adjust. He's gone after these smaller "athletic" linemen in the past that get absolutely ragdolled by AFCN DL's. Ditto Zac as our OC to an extent. At time he seems to be calling plays that only looked good on paper & don't seem to be playing to their strengths. Starting with the OL's inability to execute them, assuming as a group they do have strengths to play to hidden somewhere. *Carman is a notable exception as a 2nd round pick but the Bengals are not a good fit for a young player lacking motivation. This is a franchise where players can just show up and smile a lot or whatever & know they're going to play out their contracts. The coaches aren't scaring anybody because they're in that same boat no one seems willing to rock. Talked about it before, it's a cultural problem that I think stems from the nepotism. Regardless of why, lazy players & ineffective coaches both seem to feel comfortable here & Carman is only the latest example.
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2024 NFL Mock Draft
T-Dub replied to Arkansas Bengal's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
Because I doubt they want to tag Higgins a second time and there's not anyone else like him on the roster waiting to take his place. The 2 they drafted last year were both late round picks & neither are that type of player. I don't think they necessarily need to use the first pick to replace that, but they might. Again if it's a choice between the 3rd or 4th best WR in the class or the 7-8th best OT it follows that the WR is probably the better overall value. I don't have to like it but I can't deny their board could easily work out that way. When you're drafting in the bottom of the round it's about taking the best of whoever is left, they're probably not going to be looking at a dozen A-grade prospects. -
Tee Higgins requests a trade !
T-Dub replied to BlackJesus's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
Wondering if his value might go up the closer they wait until the trade deadline on Halloween. Fine with holding out for a relevant pick next year. -
2024 NFL Mock Draft
T-Dub replied to Arkansas Bengal's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
The more I hear about which OT we're drafting the more I expect a WR. -
OL Offseason 2024
T-Dub replied to MichaelWeston's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
Chances are at least a couple of these guys are going to be busts but I don't see that on the list? It'd be nice if it wasn't whoever the Bengals draft, for a change. -
Random 2024 Bengals related stuff
T-Dub replied to Jamie_B's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
Yeah she's 1000 years old and rich af besides, I'd wear sweats everywhere -
OL Offseason 2024
T-Dub replied to MichaelWeston's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
More about creating competition rather than having 5 hopeful starters on the roster and calling it a day. -
OL Offseason 2024
T-Dub replied to MichaelWeston's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
Why is the OL set? Neither Volson nor Cappa are untouchable and the new RT is on a 1 year deal. There's no reason at all they shouldn't be drafting OL early and often, and no reason why those guys couldn't earn a starting position right away. -
Free Agency 2024
T-Dub replied to Montana Bengal's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
Don't have a problem with any of that, the roster is a different subject. I'm simply tired of hearing the players reference a Super Bowl 2 years ago that they lost. They barely managed 9-8 last year. I think they could win one this season if they can lock it in and quit talking like they've already done it. Seem a little too up on themselves for a group that just lost every division game that mattered. There's not going to be a postseason to worry about if they can't beat AFCN teams. This idea they can just tank 6 losses like it doesnt matter because the Chiefs.. Im sorry, what? Some of y'all are on some heavy copium with that line... -
OL Offseason 2024
T-Dub replied to MichaelWeston's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
I used to give the same excuse actually but who has he made better, FA or draft pick. The big name FA's have kind of fizzled, they look average at best here. Carman himself seems to have all the tools but zero motivation, content to remain a backup. We could point to Volson as a later pick that Pollack has developed into a starter, but should he really be starting? They let the position coaches be draft scouts and then they end up with these pet project types wasting everyone's time. Pollack's OL has underperformed across the board, it's not just poor drafting. In either case though no one will be held responsible. -
Free Agency 2024
T-Dub replied to Montana Bengal's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
Don't have a problem with any of that, the roster is a different subject. I'm simply tired of hearing the players reference a Super Bowl 2 years ago that they lost. They barely managed 9-8 last year. I think they could win one this season if they can lock it in and quit talking like they've already done it. Seem a little too up on themselves for a group that just lost every division game that mattered. Think Zac needs to sit them down day one of camp and give them a reality check. They were average last year. That's what all the yapping earns them. -
OL Offseason 2024
T-Dub replied to MichaelWeston's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
Perhaps why they've had to bring IOL in as free agents. After watching Cappa on tape getting abused by our new DT I'd call it mixed results at best. Volson was a 4th round pick and a marginal starter. Maybe they should try drafting them earlier and see how that goes? The bigger concern to me is that Pollack is their primary OL scout. I'm starting to see that as a problem regardless of the round they're being drafted. Believe most teams would've fired him by now. -
Free Agency 2024
T-Dub replied to Montana Bengal's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
In the vids I watched Rankins was mostly lining up at NT but this keeps coming up, is the expectation he'd be rotating in only for passing downs here? -
2024 NFL Mock Draft
T-Dub replied to Arkansas Bengal's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
You know Ol' Musty loves those ivy leaguers.. They're gonna logic and reason right down the field. -
2024 NFL Mock Draft
T-Dub replied to Arkansas Bengal's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
He looked disruptive, like he's a factor on every snap. Atkins was the same way. -
Random 2024 Bengals related stuff
T-Dub replied to Jamie_B's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
I know he's signed an extension since but I still question if Sample would be on the team if they hadn't blown a 2nd round pick on him initially. 3 TD's in 5 years... Is his blocking really that exceptional? He is what he is, wouldn't they be better served by someone that can play the position? -
Free Agency 2024
T-Dub replied to Montana Bengal's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
Yeah you should probably just give up. -
Free Agency 2024
T-Dub replied to Montana Bengal's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
Wasn't Rankins usually lined up at NT for Houston? He made Cappa look like a traffic cone: Rankins highlights -
OL Offseason 2024
T-Dub replied to MichaelWeston's topic in THE BENGALS FORUM - For Bengals Fans *Only*
Good that it's less of an immediate necessity but I'd still go OL with 2 of the first 3 picks if the value is there. They might get more out of IOL in the first, or another position group that teams don't usually go for in the top 10. If there are already 4-5 tackles off the board but one G/C it stands to reason that 2nd best IOL is a better prospect than the remaining OTs. Same with interior DL, TE or DB that typically come off the board mid-round.