The Bengals have a lot of work ahead of them, especially on defense.

As for the #2 receiver, I am still not to concerned about it. With what Green can do, and with what Hawkins can do in the slot. Having a possession type receiver like Binns is not that bad of a thing for a #2 receiver. The real problem is Gresham. Gresham has to step up and play ten times better than what he did tonight, he was a non factor. So if he doesn't play like he is capable then yes not having a better #2 will hurt. However if he can play like he is capable having Green, Hawkins, and Gresham would make for a good offense, especially if they can run the ball like they showed they might be able to do tonight.

 

With all that said, I know I sure wouldn't mind seeing Marvin Jones getting some snaps at the #2 spot. He is a guy who can stretch the field and is a very good young talent and could end up being the #2 of the future.

Im sure everyone will love this. Does anyone miss Carson Palmer yet? At least against the Ravens? I mean the Bengals did go 9 and 3 in games against the Ravens when he started, and in three games Dalton has already lost 3. I say we trade for Palmer and start him just for the Ravens games haha.

Flacco looked excellent tonight, just shy of 300 yds. I was also happy to see Reed's int TD. He breaks the NFL record for int return yards.

Reeds int for a TD cost me a fantasy win.

We just saw the difference between a top tier team, and an average team. Keep in mind the defensive player of the year was in shorts on the Ravens sideline last night. Next Sunday is a very telling game for the Gals.

FC I agree with almost everything you said except the top 10 D thing. Football outsiders had them ranked as the 17th best D last year. They factor in who they played in their rankings. I didn't think the Gals could win this game but thought the next 5 were very winnable. They still are.

The Law Firm looked good. He will help a lot when and if they are playing with a lead. I thought the D looked horrid. The corners are not good. Taylor Mays needs to be cut. There is not one star on that defense.

Very tough game indeed. Lets remember no Dre, Dunlap or Allen. If they get healthy, it will make a big difference.

 

I still think this can be a 10 win team.

5'7 Hawkins was fearless and played awesome. The 6'5", monster of a man,Jermaine Gresham had croc arms and was afraid to go across the middle with #52 lurking. Shameful ! They missed Dunlap, need Dre in there, and hopefully Miles do better than Mays. I don't think Rey made a play all night and always seemed to be out of position. As good as Ray Rice is, he actually was better as a decoy on play action passes. I liked the offense, they were moving the ball well until the pick 6. Replacement refs were a big factor.

I love how hard the Law Firm runs the ball, he explodes into the line. He gains an extra couple of yards just because of how hard he hits it. Throughout the season, I think Bengal fans are going to be very happy with him.

5'7 Hawkins was fearless and played awesome. The 6'5", monster of a man,Jermaine Gresham had croc arms and was afraid to go across the middle with #52 lurking. Shameful ! They missed Dunlap, need Dre in there, and hopefully Miles do better than Mays. I don't think Rey made a play all night and always seemed to be out of position. As good as Ray Rice is, he actually was better as a decoy on play action passes. I liked the offense, they were moving the ball well until the pick 6. Replacement refs were a big factor.

 

In a 31 point blowout?:lol:

We just saw the difference between a top tier team, and an average team. Keep in mind the defensive player of the year was in shorts on the Ravens sideline last night. Next Sunday is a very telling game for the Gals.

 

I completely agree.

As for the #2 receiver, I am still not to concerned about it. With what Green can do, and with what Hawkins can do in the slot. Having a possession type receiver like Binns is not that bad of a thing for a #2 receiver. The real problem is Gresham. Gresham has to step up and play ten times better than what he did tonight, he was a non factor. So if he doesn't play like he is capable then yes not having a better #2 will hurt. However if he can play like he is capable having Green, Hawkins, and Gresham would make for a good offense, especially if they can run the ball like they showed they might be able to do tonight.

 

With all that said, I know I sure wouldn't mind seeing Marvin Jones getting some snaps at the #2 spot. He is a guy who can stretch the field and is a very good young talent and could end up being the #2 of the future.

 

No doubt, Gresham has to play far better than he did last night.

Very poor effort by the Bengals. The secondary is awful..Bengals have a lot of work to do if they have any hopes of having a winning season this year.

In a 31 point blowout?:lol:

 

Absolutely they were a big factor. It wasn't a blowout until the pick 6. I'm not blaming them for the loss, Bengals would've lost with the real refs. Just saying there were three critical calls in the first half when it was still close. Did you watch the game? Did you think Boldin caught the touchdown? ...AJ Green caught his pass? Those were very obvious, plus there were others than could've gone either way.