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tough game. there were a couple things that jumped out though that even though they did come out with an 'L' shows that the team is legit (and not just a product of a weak schedule as some have claimed).
1. Resilience. Took the Steelers best shot and didnt implode as previous Bengals teams would've. Never pannicked.
2. Physical Team. Even though they lost they were not bullied nor intimidated by the Steelers as previous teams have been (or at least seemed to have been). I would say that the Bengals were, in fact, the more physical team and the aggressor. I'd say the roles are switching where Pitt is taking on the form of a finesse team.
3. Dalton. The vaunted steelers D didnt phase the rook. He looked more poised and in control than I woudl argue either Palmer or Flacco v the Steelers. A sign of good things to come. Also, if you saw the look on Daltons face as time wound down it was evident that the dude was not happy about playing well and holding his own. He expected to win. He wasnt yucking it up during the final moments like some previous Bengals stars have been
4. Probably went unnoticed but A.SMith had his best game as a pro. Overall, the O-line played pretty well. Whit had a couple holds (one of which was a total phantom call) but the bookends looked good. Actually, the interior played about as well as could be expected based on the personnel.
What I didnt like...
The pass D. Horribly overmatched. Hall just doesnt have the quicks to check a WR like Wallace. Clements is a sturdy, try hard guy but also not athletic enough to hang w explosive WR's. The front 7 will need to generate pressure or this secondary is just going to get hammered. The good news is we got two first round picks...I think we can bank on one of those being used on a corner.
1. Resilience. Took the Steelers best shot and didnt implode as previous Bengals teams would've. Never pannicked.
2. Physical Team. Even though they lost they were not bullied nor intimidated by the Steelers as previous teams have been (or at least seemed to have been). I would say that the Bengals were, in fact, the more physical team and the aggressor. I'd say the roles are switching where Pitt is taking on the form of a finesse team.
3. Dalton. The vaunted steelers D didnt phase the rook. He looked more poised and in control than I woudl argue either Palmer or Flacco v the Steelers. A sign of good things to come. Also, if you saw the look on Daltons face as time wound down it was evident that the dude was not happy about playing well and holding his own. He expected to win. He wasnt yucking it up during the final moments like some previous Bengals stars have been
4. Probably went unnoticed but A.SMith had his best game as a pro. Overall, the O-line played pretty well. Whit had a couple holds (one of which was a total phantom call) but the bookends looked good. Actually, the interior played about as well as could be expected based on the personnel.
What I didnt like...
The pass D. Horribly overmatched. Hall just doesnt have the quicks to check a WR like Wallace. Clements is a sturdy, try hard guy but also not athletic enough to hang w explosive WR's. The front 7 will need to generate pressure or this secondary is just going to get hammered. The good news is we got two first round picks...I think we can bank on one of those being used on a corner.