I'm Getting Strong 2010 Vibes

[SunsetBengal]

(08-12-2025, 05:39 PM)Au165 Wrote: The players have very few live reps in the scheme. You get better by playing football and I expect the team to start slow to open the year defensively but get better as the year progresses. I think Jenkins is emerging and when Trey gets back pairing them together will yield solid results. As Shemar comes along hopefully we start seeing a competent pass rush. The backend will be a work in progress but as Dax comes back and again schematically they get comfortable I still think it can be a semi competent unit.

I am only looking for something in the 20 or so range from the defense and I think we are fine. Nothing so far makes me feel like we can't do this at this time, but ask me again around regular season week 4.

That is pretty much my point of view as well. When the pass rush starts having some success from more than one slot, the secondary will suddenly appear much better and start making plays. If the Bengals can get to their bye week with 6 or more wins, they'll have a legit shot at winning the Division, so long as they can beat Baltimore at least once.