What's up with the Bengals?
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In a previous thread, I said not resigning Perine was a mistake. I wish they would’ve let Mixon go instead. In this thread, I also said I’m more worried about Burrows calf than I am the record.
A friend of a friend has Rodgers as his QB1. He said that automatically indicates a high likelihood of injury during the season over the past 7 years or more. Lol
If the calf doesn't get better in a hurry, there will be plenty to worry about and the record is going to be negatively impacted because of it. Bengals go as Burrow goes, without him healthy and if this injury lingers on it will impact the season. Like I said, if he was not hurt going into the year, I would be more inclined to believe in past history of a slow start and they will come around eventually as they have the last 2 years. His health is of the utmost concern right now and need him to be healthy for the Bengals to reach the playoffs 3 consecutive seasons.
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From bad to worse. Possible Burrow is out a while. Gonna be an ugly season this year. Taylor play calling is not good. Pollak is not an O line guru. No TE play. Clunker year ahead
Agree. Taylor is figured by defenses. His play calling and schemes are not innovative
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Taylor should take a look at KC. Mahomes is way different than Burrow, but the way they use misdirection and setting up plays a few downs ahead is very well done. SF did a fair job of that as well. Maybe Cincy doesn't have the personnel, but they need to at least give it a shot (if they aren't already and just suck at it right now).
I don't think they have the OL talent they need (edit- for Super Bowl run) regardless of who's coach. I think DKinnard would be a step up for them at OT. Should've approached him after he was waived by KC.
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Hope not, will be incredibly disappointing. I am still holding the faith. Glad I didn't buy any tickets yet though 😉
The Bungles going in the crapper The Reds are heading for the crapper what else is new
True...Raiders fan in central Kentucky here.
O line is not great, but not terrible. Burrow is off. Play calling is off. Taylor is predictable.
This team got a ton of hype coming into this season. Hope it didn't affect them. Burrow is not even close to himself.
I think he was/is hurt....never fully healthy. Probably 75%...I listen to all his press conferences and he just sounded like he was dodging the question. He actually played pretty good in 2H yesterday. That TD springing backwards and throwing off one leg after he aggravated leg was incredible.
Concerning thing is once he finally started going out of pocket it was aggravated shortly thereafter.
Tough situation. I was talking to my mom yesterday and just said roll the dice and shut him down for a month. At the end of the day if you can get in playoffs you have a shot. This team clearly knows how to win in difficult scenarios.
Sit him....come up with a whale of a game plan vs Rams. Have two very winnable games after that. Worst case should be 2-3 and bring him back after bye week Oct 29. If they can do that it would be a major win.
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Don't disagree. Gotta sit him and have him healthy to have any shot. Taylor concerns me more than Burrow.
No real updates on Burrow's status yesterday when Taylor spoke to the media.
I like Zac personally. Think he is a great leader and culture builder. It is hard for me to question play calls right now when it seems like to me they are playing with a dumbed down playbook that is keeping Burrow in pocket.
The only thing I didn't love Sunday was when we punted mid 4th qtr down 10 (I think). IIRC it was 4th and 4 or so and just knowing we'd burned a TO due to play clock I thought we would have a hard time doing what was needed with time left- and we did.
There are some personnel issues that concerned me in off-season, particularly the loss of Hearst and Perine. Don't love what we have at TE and RB2 right now.
I really lkke Taylor. Players love him. His not playing them pre season might need a tweak.
TE and RB are definite issues. Murphy might be a stud one day, but a quality TE would do wonders to the offense imo. If they lose this week, the season is likely done for.
Bengals dialed back playbook to prevent Joe Burrow re-injury
A quick note on how the Bengals adjusted things to protect Joe Burrow.
bengalswire.usatoday.com
Tough rebound from 0-3.
If anyone could do it would be these guys though.
They were 2-3 through 5 games and 5-4 through 9 games last year.
Still time but priority one has to be getting Burrow right/healthy. Even if that means he sits for the next month. Gotta go win a couple of winnable games with defense and running game.
Something seems way more off this year than last year. Things can change quickly. Burrow seemed very off in the postgame presser. I'm hopeful, but this season hangs by a thread.
Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor on status of Joe Burrow: 'taking it day-to-day'
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow did his normal pre-practice routine Thursday afternoon with a sleeve over his right leg.
www.cincinnati.com
Joe Burrow injury update: Bengals QB will attempt to play Monday vs. Rams as calf feels better, per report
Burrow reportedly took first-team reps during Cincy's walkthrough on Sunday
www.cbssports.com
If Cincy wouldve drafted 2 excellent linemen and hang onto their good DBs in the off-season or pick up great 2-3 OL in free agency, they could've rebounded well from Joe's injury. Don't know if they can as it stands.
Brock Bowers on the Bengals (with a GREAT OL) is a scary thought with Burrow and Chase as well.
Brock Bowers on the Bengals (with a GREAT OL) is a scary thought with Burrow and Chase as well.
I think Burrow was hurt in the preseason and still hasn't recovered from the injury.
0-3 is too big a hill. They are last in the division right now. A loss tonight is the end.
Who Dey boys! Good to get that win under our belt. Offense finally showing signs of life once again.
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