Arkansas Bengal Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 Walkthrough 10.30: 3 reasons Jags could win Paul Dehner Jr., Cincinnati 1 hour ago Grant Halverson, Getty Images Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals makes the tackle after more The Jaguars come to town this weekend. Let the jokes flow. Right after you name one player not named Blake Bortles who you could actually take shots at. They are young, learning and the laughingstock of the NFL in recent years with a pool on their concourse. The all-knowing folks in Vegas slot the Bengals an 11.5-point favorite. Easy to kick a team while they are down, but when you look deeper at the trends with these AFC bottom-feeders, a different view emerges. Anybody who believes Sunday will be a walk in Smale Park might want to look closer. The old cliche that this is the NFL has been repeated more than Who Dey around Paul Brown Stadium this week, and that's because these players and coaches understand the dangers the Jaguars present, even without the history of wins to go with it. Here are three reasons you might not realize why the Jaguars are a scary opponent for the Bengals: 1) Denard Robinson. The former MIchigan QB was listed as an Offensive Weapon (OW) last year because Jacksonville couldn't find a position for him. Now, they gave him reps at running back and he looks like a natural fit. He's rushed 40 times the last two weeks, averaging 5.9 yards per carry. Jacksonville ran for a total of 185 yards on the ground in their win at Cleveland and 176 yards last week against Miami. Consider the troubles the Bengals have had stopping the run this season and now again playing without their top tackler Vontaze Burfict and the door looks ajar for Jacksonville to pound the ball on the ground. 2) Ascending defense. Gus Bradley, the former Seattle DC in case you don't know who he is, brought the Seahawks' defensive style - including a slew of their players. The biggest problem was a criminally young secondary where all four starters are in their second seasons. Well, of late, those players are growing up together and figuring it out. If you take away the four pick-6s thrown by Blake Bortles and only count points scored against this defense, over the last four weeks they have allowed 11.3 points per game to the Stealers, Titans, Browns and Dolphins. They are tops in the league in red zone defense and notched 33 sacks. Anybody who saw what Indianapolis was able to pull off against Cincinnati - putting pressure on Dalton and pressing the edges - knows the possibility of creating a rough day. 3) The Cleveland Case Want to know what the blueprint of a Jaguars win looks like? Look back at video of their 24-6 win against the Browns. Granted, that was a home game, but Jacksonville was able to control the ball with an efficient run game, hold Cleveland to field goals with their stingy red zone defense and even though Bortles threw three interceptions, they put the game away, taking advantage of a couple Browns mistakes in the fourth quarter. The Bengals haven't lost at PBS in 13 games. Every time Bortles drops back to throw against the Cincinnati secondary, Jacksonville will be shutting one eye and crossing its fingers, and this team has done a nice job of avoiding the typical "trap" game over the years. But when you consider these three trends, there is a definitive recipe the Jaguars could utilize to be right there at the end of the game. Take the Jaguars lightly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HairOnFire Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 4) Fresh Hell Marvins idea of attacking a rookie QB is to drop extra defenders into coverage, limit the YAC surrendered, and see if the newbie can put together long drives throwing a series of short uncontested passes. Over the years a disappointing number of inexperienced rookie signal callers have managed to do just that against the Bengals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
membengal Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 4) Fresh Hell Marvins idea of attacking a rookie QB is to drop extra defenders into coverage, limit the YAC surrendered, and see if the newbie can put together long drives throwing a series of short uncontested passes. Over the years a disappointing number of inexperienced rookie signal callers have managed to do just that against the Bengals. Sigh. So true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scharm Posted October 30, 2014 Report Share Posted October 30, 2014 5) Mike Carey factor- Just when you think you've beaten the game rookie with a sack/fumble - the flag comes out extending the go ahead 4th Qtr drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FulcherVulcher33 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 5) Mike Carey factor- Just when you think you've beaten the game rookie with a sack/fumble - the flag comes out extending the go ahead 4th Qtr drive. Yeah thank god that ass hats not a ref anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dautcom08 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 Yeah thank god that ass hats not a ref anymore I find it hilarious how he speaks in absolutes whenever CBS goes to him for his ref analysis on a challenge or a flag. I root for the call to go the opposite way every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
|Dr Tarzan| Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 I find it hilarious how he speaks in absolutes whenever CBS goes to him for his ref analysis on a challenge or a flag. I root for the call to go the opposite way every time. I wish he would put his ref hat back on...his head is so big and shiny, he looks like the Great Gazoo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 I find it hilarious how he speaks in absolutes whenever CBS goes to him for his ref analysis on a challenge or a flag. I root for the call to go the opposite way every time. Me, too...and it happens quite often. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scharm Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 I find it hilarious how he speaks in absolutes whenever CBS goes to him for his ref analysis on a challenge or a flag. I root for the call to go the opposite way every time. I think it's a sad statement on the league's rule book. Basically CBS and FOX have hired analysts just to address the questionable calls as they know many fans are like "what the fuck" sitting at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slag911 Posted October 31, 2014 Report Share Posted October 31, 2014 6) Where you at 18? AJ Green = 50% of offense. Please come back and play soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoDeyThink Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 I hope they dont take them lightly.. Is the game sold out yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BengalsFanFromNY Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Can't wait to see Bortles look like a top 5 QB and Andy Dalton look like Geno Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluhartz Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 4) Fresh Hell Marvins idea of attacking a rookie QB is to drop extra defenders into coverage, limit the YAC surrendered, and see if the newbie can put together long drives throwing a series of short uncontested passes. Over the years a disappointing number of inexperienced rookie signal callers have managed to do just that against the Bengals. agreed....ugh.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Dub Posted November 1, 2014 Report Share Posted November 1, 2014 Can't wait to see Bortles look like a top 5 QB and Andy Dalton look like Geno Smith. Spoken like a true Bengals fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkansas Bengal Posted November 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 Can't wait to see Bortles look like a top 5 QB and Andy Dalton look like Geno Smith. What dickhead comment...save that crap for the Game Day thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnickyCat Posted November 2, 2014 Report Share Posted November 2, 2014 One reason the Bengals WILL win....... Andy Dalton :fistpump: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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