Dalton taking the step forward.....

[Skinnyfats]

How many times does someone have to say this. It isn't our running backs. The Bengals offensive line is garbage when it comes to run blocking.

 

[cincygrad]

How many times does someone have to say this. It isn't our running backs. The Bengals offensive line is garbage when it comes to run blocking.

I can't disagree with this statement. As I said before, whether it be the line or backs, we need to fix the running game. That said, our solution at RB averaged 3.6 YPC for a very good offense last season. The firm is a fantastic short yardage back - I'd love to have him on the field for all third and forth and shorts..... But he doesn't have home-run power..... And it's been a while since we've had an above average back.

 

[Tubbs1518]

I'd like to pick up the RB from Oregon. And next year I'd do everythin I could to get D'Anthony Thomas.

 

[flamingrey]

I need a few more weeks at least before I can evaluate BJGE. He's absolutely better than Benson simply because he hits the hole hard and doesn't dance around. This is also what makes him a good goal-line back. Unfortunately, the holes are few and far between. And because they are, it negates much of what BJGE can do since he doesn't bring much else to the table. If he keeps up the performances of the last 2 weeks, we'll have been better off not signing him.

 

[DanBengalfan]

looks like he might be the most appreciated sophomore QB

 

[Cincyfan78]

Give the Bears defense some credit, though. They play a typical/traditional cover 2 style. When the played the Rams, they went into a zone/blitz often lining up 8 or 9 guys on the line and then backing away pre-snap and sending an extra blitzer, often the safety, to pressure the Rams' OL, which by the way isn't very good at all.

However, facing the Washinton defense without several of its best players is hardly reason to throw a parade over Dalton' stats. They were good, and they should have been against that defense.

The real test will be as the year goes on, will he continue to get better against the better defenses, or will he regress and be what we saw last year against Pitt and Balt?

 

[DanBengalfan]

He's ok, he's not great. He needs a good running game to balance him out. you take away AJ Green and he's just average at best.

 

[CrashDavisSports]

He's ok, he's not great. He needs a good running game to balance him out. you take away AJ Green and he's just average at best.

Not so sure about that anymore with the emergence of these new kids along with Hawkins.

 

[DanBengalfan]

Hawkins was fast before he met Dalton, Sanu and Jones were good before they met Dalton. Dalton is serviceable, he'll do. It's hard to find a "great" QB, so we take what we can get.

 

[BKBroiler9000]

What scares me the most about Dalton isn't anything skill related. It's the likelihood we lose Jay Gruden after this year. I feel like if Gruden sticks around, Dalton could grow and possibly flourish in this offense. With a new coordinator coming in, I'm a little skeptical

 

[Tubbs1518]

Gruden needs to be HC here next year. Make Marv GM or president of personel or some shit.

 

[DanBengalfan]

Gruden needs to be HC here next year. Make Marv GM or president of personel or some shit.

He's not going to be GM, as Brown gets a "bonus" for that, whatever that means.

 

[bengaldoug]

Give the Bears defense some credit, though. They play a typical/traditional cover 2 style. When the played the Rams, they went into a zone/blitz often lining up 8 or 9 guys on the line and then backing away pre-snap and sending an extra blitzer, often the safety, to pressure the Rams' OL, which by the way isn't very good at all.

However, facing the Washinton defense without several of its best players is hardly reason to throw a parade over Dalton' stats. They were good, and they should have been against that defense.

The real test will be as the year goes on, will he continue to get better against the better defenses, or will he regress and be what we saw last year against Pitt and Balt?

Agreed.....I believe he has moved forward, but the games against good teams will tell the tale.....the first Balt game last year wasn't so bad....sure he had some picks early, but he was bringing them back at the end....he didn't do dick in the last game vs Balt, the two Pittsburgh games, and the Houston games....

 

[CrashDavisSports]

What scares me the most about Dalton isn't anything skill related. It's the likelihood we lose Jay Gruden after this year. I feel like if Gruden sticks around, Dalton could grow and possibly flourish in this offense. With a new coordinator coming in, I'm a little skeptical

Legitimate concern. My biggest fear is losing Gruden as well. He has done wonders for this young offense, and I like the fact he is willing to think outside the box a little to make the opposing defense think twice before overloading an area. I like Gruden alot. He reminds me a lot of Sam Wyche who I loved.

The offensive guys seem to love him also, and he gives a great interview unlike Marvin. Just seems more personable, where as Marvin doesn't want to tell anyone shit.

 

[DanBengalfan]

Anyone who followed after Dr. Shovel-Pass was bound to look like a genius.

But he does seem like a good coach that could get hired by a serious team.

 

[jwil007]

Dalton will eventually solve the defenses of GOOD teams and when he does ALL those that continue to say he is crappy against the good teams come and give him some praise for growth..

 

[bengaldoug]

Dalton will eventually solve the defenses of GOOD teams and when he does ALL those that continue to say he is crappy against the good teams come and give him some praise for growth..

I believe this, I just want to see it immediately....

 

[DanBengalfan]

It's only his second year, he could get a lot better.

 

[kramer1]

It's only his second year, he could get a lot better.

Like Palmer, for instance.