Bengals #1 problem

TheVillain112 · Joined: 19 Feb 2010 Posts: 16012

Is the running game, IMHO. While we have a lot of issues but the lack of a running game is really killing us. Not all of the blame should be put on BJGE, but I think the majority of it should. Brian Leonard, Bernard Scott (briefly) and even Mo Sanu (very briefly) can get bigger gains than the Law Firm.

BJGE is a 3rd down/Goal Line type of running back and nothing more. Yet we are using him as our "bell cow" back...
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ochocinco4pres · Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2012 12:07 pm Post subject:

Agreed, but I am not sure that it is the RB's fault. Our O line has been terrible in the run game. Cook being out hurts, but we are a bad run blocking team at this point
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THE DUKE · Joined: 28 Feb 2005 Posts: 15588 Location: Centerville, OH

Jeff Faine is the biggest problem with the run game. He is too weak for the power DT's and too slow for the speed DT's.

I agree BJGE is limited and should only be the lower portion of a platoon, but I think Faine is the bigger issue. Hopefully Cook is back to 100% next year and we get somebody like Ed Lacey in rd 2 in the draft.
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ochocinco4pres · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:04 am Post subject:

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ochocinco4pres · Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 11:47 am Post subject:

INbengalfan · Joined: 21 Jan 2006 Posts: 5521 Location: Richmond, IN

It could happen. i doubt Oakland keeps him if they stay in that scheme. It all comes down to benjamins in the end.

futbudds · Joined: 20 May 2008 Posts: 1594 Location: Neptune Beach Fl

The more I think about it the more i'm ready to move on from Marvin. Great coordinator but can't get the job done with Brownie looking over his shoulder. Naturally Brownie is our #1 problem in my opinion.

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NextBigThing · Posted: Wed Nov 07, 2012 4:30 am Post subject:

I don't get this.

Teams whose build the offense around the running games tend to suck. Look at todays QBs. The yards and touchdowns that are being thrown for. This is a passing league. You score the most points by throwing the ball.

You guys have the best receiver in the game; the most dangerous weapon since prime Randy Moss. Your biggest problem is always going to be that he is not getting the football enough. You think BJGE is the reason you guys are 3-5? He isn't a factor in your offense, good or bad. Your offense is built to run through A.J. You have a decent offensive line, a small, speedy wide out in Hawkins, some big bodied guys in Sanu and Jones, and a possession guy in Gresham. And of course, you have A.J. Andy Dalton is the "problem". He has played well for himself for times, but even in his good games, it is so true. I am not being some AJ homer, either. I meant it when I sat it

Though your O.C's. inability to get Green the ball enough (idk about #s, most games he gets 1, or 2 max, looks in the red zone. He gets 1, or 2 max, deep balls thrown. Unacceptable) is a huge problem, nobody caps your teams offensive potential moreso than your Q.B. His audibles in games never seem to work. He stares down receivers quite frequently. He throws ball far too soon on way too many plays (does't wait for the play to develop). He can be grossly inaccurate. He is a game manager who is over performing thanks to the ridiculous talent he throws to.

I tell you, if the Cincinnati Bengals had a real field general; an intelligent, tall, cannon armed pocket passer, they would be unstoppable. Had Peyton Manning signed with you guys, you would have the leagues best offense. Dalton is a poor mans Drew Brees, playing an offense based around his limitations. If you gus could grab a real legitimate thrower, a qb who could match Greens talent, you would instantly become a top 3 team in the AFC.
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