YoloinOhio Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Just watched the first half of the Bengals/Browns game and wow, the Browns are bad. It wasn't a game (half) that the Bengals dominated by any stretch. The Browns got a Dalton fumble recovery on the first drive, had a negative yard drive and missed a FG. On the second drive Hill coughed it up, but the Bengals recovered. After the Bengals scored on a less than dominant dink and dunk drive, the Browns threw a pick in the red zone that looked exactly like Tyrod's INT in the Jets game (only the WR was way more open and just popped it up in the air). Anyways, I may watch the second half, but this puts me at ease a little bit. The Browns had chances and ran actually pretty well early. They got down and had multiple 3 and outs created by bad pocket presence and throwing by Kizer. Tyrod won't make the mistake that Kizer did and our D is much more stingy-- the Bengals O line is not good. We are not the Browns and the Bengals took advantage of the worst team in the league and their many, many unforced errors-- 64 yard screen pass for a TD right before half. Even with the sloppy play, the game would have been much different had they made their early FG and converted in the red zone instead of a pick. This wasn't about the Bengals being super good; it was more about the Browns being super bad. dont bother watching the 2nd half. Browns completely quit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 FTFY. I don't typically wish ill on anyone but Burfict deserves it. I do not either. A broken nose is no big deal. Send that message though : ) And turnabout IS fair play. Jarvis Landry is still on My List Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice_32 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 My observations from the Bengals/Browns game: - The Browns are terrible. They did not look like an NFL team for most of the day. It was difficult to judge the Bengals D because of it. - Bullock doesn't have a huge leg. We will have return opportunities if he kicks like he did in this game. - Cinci's OT play was not great in pass protection. Hughes will be a big problem for them. - Field position will be important. The Bengals offense was very inconsistent, think two steps forward, one step back. If they have a short field they can string together enough plays to get in the end zone. I don't see them being consistent enough to sustain long drives. - Dalton looked better on the run than I remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forward Progress Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 Incognito mentioned quite recently that Dennison is mixing back in some power run game. Richie said he plays best in space and Coaches are listening. I think Wood does as well and Miller has shown he can get down field in the run game. Our run game vs their run D is the matchup i want to focus on. Bengals are tough Team front seven and now Burfict is back. Hope he is rusty and Tolbert breaks his nose This is music to my ears. I did see a couple of plays with pulling guards in Atlanta. I'm relieved to see some adaptability in our coaching staff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 LESEAN MCCOY: "HAVE TO FOCUS ON FINISHING DRIVES" (6:25) RB LeSean McCoy talks about finishing drives and facing the Bengals defense this Sunday. ZAY JONES: "WE'RE MOVING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION"(5:31) WR Zay Jones talks about his level of confidence and utilizing the people around him in order to succeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 QUICK HITS: THREE TEs MISSING PRACTICE; ROSS ON REHAB FIELD; LAWSON RETURNS WHOLE LEWIS, DALTON NEWS CONFERENCE TRANSCRIPTS 10/4 Marvin Lewis, Andy Dalton news conference transcripts 10/4/2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 This is music to my ears. I did see a couple of plays with pulling guards in Atlanta. I'm relieved to see some adaptability in our coaching staff. I think most important feature the New Era Staff bring is the ability to adjust. Not just game to game. But at halftime and during the game. The way they flex the rotation on defense is fairly decent. Matchup aware. But to involve the players in hope of maximizing the potential? and then employing ? That's at least half smart. I like it. And surely "situational awareness" , has it's levels of meaning. Fun so far ! For sure ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 agreed. Incognito mentioned quite recently that Dennison is mixing back in some power run game. Richie said he plays best in space and Coaches are listening. I think Wood does as well and Miller has shown he can get down field in the run game. Our run game vs their run D is the matchup i want to focus on. Bengals are tough Team front seven and now Burfict is back. Hope he is rusty and Tolbert breaks his nose ....this kid rebounding after the Miami debacle, a signing I seriously doubted is one step short of amazing.....he IS a force and watching him lead a pull says so......and I firmly believe he has assumed a major leadership role and is a force in the locker room as well..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdand12 Posted October 4, 2017 Share Posted October 4, 2017 ....this kid rebounding after the Miami debacle, a signing I seriously doubted is one step short of amazing.....he IS a force and watching him lead a pull says so......and I firmly believe he has assumed a major leadership role and is a force in the locker room as well..... I only notice him a little these days. But regardless of age. He stills does kick butts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 4, 2017 Author Share Posted October 4, 2017 Watch: Passing Game Productivity, Hauschka Honored Again (2:01)Bills' Insider Chris Brown rounds up the news of the day from media day. Quarterback Tyrod Taylor believes the offense can be productive without Wide Receiver Jordan Matthews playing on Sunday. Kicker Stephen Hauschka was named AFC Special Teams Play of the Week. Hauschka became the first special teams player in club history to win back to back AFC special teams player of the week awards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 ESPN: Damien Woody and Herm Edwards Make Bills vs. Bengals Picks (0:46) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 ESPN: Damien Woody and Herm Edwards Make Bills vs. Bengals Picks (0:46) I agree with that last take, in regards to how people will perceive the Bills. If we win, everyone will believe that the Bills are for real. If they lose, it will be back to ho hum it's the same old Bills. In regards to how the players in the locker room will feel no matter how the game turns out, I'm sure they feel that they have something for real going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I swear after we win the Super Bowl one day 2CB will be there 2 minutes later with the Week 1 thread I swear after Buffalo wins the Super Bowl, power rankings will come out the next day putting Buffalo in the lower half of the top ten teams in the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 I swear after Buffalo wins the Super Bowl, power rankings will come out the next day putting Buffalo in the lower half of the top ten teams in the league. And Mike Schopp will read a list of top ten Bills failures during the Super Bowl post game show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 Buffalo Bills Left tackle Cordy Glenn returned to practice Wednesday on a limited basis after missing the past two games with separate foot and ankle injuries. That gives Glenn a chance to start Sunday against Cincinnati, although his foot injury has bagged since the offseason and keeps his status unpredictable. If he cannot play, rookie Dion Dawkins will start a third game in Glenn's place. Dawkins is the 24th-ranked offensive tackle in the NFL this season by Pro Football Focus, a respectable mark for a rookie. -- Mike Rodak Cincinnati Bengals Tight end Tyler Eifert hasn't been to practice since Week 2, and Bengals coach Marvin Lewis declined to give an update on Eifert's timetable. Eifert has been dealing with a back issue, similar to last year's problem that put him on injured reserve. The Bengals are on a bye next week, which could help his chances of a return in the future. -- Katherine Terrell What's your top upset pick for Week 5? Kevin Seifert, national NFL writer: Bills over Bengals. Cincinnati is going to have a tough time getting much going against Buffalo's defense, which is allowing the fewest points per game (13.5) in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transplantbillsfan Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Buffalo Bills Left tackle Cordy Glenn returned to practice Wednesday on a limited basis after missing the past two games with separate foot and ankle injuries. That gives Glenn a chance to start Sunday against Cincinnati, although his foot injury has bagged since the offseason and keeps his status unpredictable. If he cannot play, rookie Dion Dawkins will start a third game in Glenn's place. Dawkins is the 24th-ranked offensive tackle in the NFL this season by Pro Football Focus, a respectable mark for a rookie. -- Mike Rodak Cincinnati Bengals Tight end Tyler Eifert hasn't been to practice since Week 2, and Bengals coach Marvin Lewis declined to give an update on Eifert's timetable. Eifert has been dealing with a back issue, similar to last year's problem that put him on injured reserve. The Bengals are on a bye next week, which could help his chances of a return in the future. -- Katherine Terrell What's your top upset pick for Week 5? Kevin Seifert, national NFL writer: Bills over Bengals. Cincinnati is going to have a tough time getting much going against Buffalo's defense, which is allowing the fewest points per game (13.5) in the NFL. WTF?!?! Top upset pick?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 WTF?!?! Top upset pick?!?! Cincinnati is favored to win, so technically a Bills' win would be an upset. Bills Today: Taylor taking more shots downfield Here's the Bills news of note for Oct. 5th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dorkington Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 This is music to my ears. I did see a couple of plays with pulling guards in Atlanta. I'm relieved to see some adaptability in our coaching staff. If we can bring back our run schemes from the last couple years, I will be so happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 5, 2017 Author Share Posted October 5, 2017 Matchup of the Game: Bengals unveil V-Neck look with Vontaze, Vigil BENGALS OLBS VONTAZE BURFICT, NICK VIGIL VS. BILLS RB LESEAN MCCOY Vigil, the second-year kid, is coming off his break-out game with his speedy tackling and cover skills. Burfict, suddenly a six-year vet and one of the top players in the game, is just coming back with his razor instincts and explosive play after making his season debut last week. Bengals linebackers coach Jim Haslett has seen them play just about 50 snaps together, all of them last week in Cleveland, and already he thinks it’s a tandem to be reckoned with around the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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