Open Thread: Pre-season game #2 - Lions @ Bengals
by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 12:31 PM EDT
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WHO: Detroit Lions (1-0) at Cincinnati Bengals (1-0)
SB NATION: Detroit Lions [Pride of Detroit]
WHEN: August 17, 7:35 p.m.
WHERE: Cincinnati, Ohio
MEDIA: Television coverage will be conducted by the local team of Paul Keels and Anthony Munoz on Channel 12 (Cincinnati), Channel 22 (Dayton), Channel 45 (Dayton), Channels 6 and 28 in Columbus, Channel 36 in Lexington and Channel 41 in Louisville. The game will be rebroadcast at midnight on Fox Sports Net Ohio at midnight. Same radio coverage as always.
US?: We'll be on the site, talking, chatting, drinking, eating, etc.
SERIES: Pre-season, the Bengals are 18-16 (9-8 when they're the home team). The series is the most played in Bengals pre-season franchise history. The Bengals are 6-3 during the regular season against the Lions.
WEATHER: Mostly Sunny, high of 86, 20% chance of rain. [Weather.com]
NFL.com: Game Center
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Internet feed
Does anyone know of an internet feed of the game or us out-of-towners?
by R.F. Mehl on Aug 17, 2008 12:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
If...
You might be able to get the 700 wlw broadcast. Since it’s a pre-season game, there might be a chance that they don’t black it out. But I’m guessing on that.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 1:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
internet
I have looked a long time for an internet source for Bengals games since I live in Browns country.
http://www.freefootballradio.com/schedule.html this site gives all the radio broadcasts
http://www.channelsurfing.net/ Gives live internet broadcast, but unfortunately no bengals game this week
by ToledoRocket on Aug 17, 2008 3:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rudi Johnson is out tonight.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 6:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Curnutte
Personnel out (plus lineup changes for tonight) — as per Curnutte.
Tailback Rudi Johnson, expected to play tonight against the Lions in the second preseason game, was a late scratch for the Bengals. Chris Perry will start in his place.
Other Bengals not playing tonight: fullback Jeremi Johnson, safety Chinedum Ndukwe (leg), cornerback Ethan Kilmer, safety Herana-Daze Jones (groin), defensive end Eric Henderson, center Dan Santucci (ankle), wide receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh (hamstring), tight end Matt Sherry, linebacker Rashad Jeanty (leg, knee) and defensive end Antwan Odom (foot).
In addition to Perry starting for Johnson at tailback, there are two other changes in the starting lineup: Marcus Maxwell will start at wide receiver for Houshmandzadeh, and Johnathan Fanene will start at right defensive end for Odom.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 6:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
(Lions) Things to Look for
Detroit Free Press writes their five things to look for.
- Running game.
- MLB
- RT
- Return game
- Backup QBs
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 6:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eric Henderson
It would seem that Eric Henderson’s stay as a Bengals DE/LB might be going, going, gone. This will be the second pre-season game that he’ll miss. Unless the team sees more with Henderson than Rucker (and I don’t see that based on Henderson having more durability questions), I’m not sure how the Bengals can justify using a roster spot for Henderson who’s all but non-existent in games.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Centers
Now with Dan Santucci out, the Bengals may be using their “Jurassic Line” formations tonight. I would assume that it would come during the first team to give Bobbie Williams some snaps — though Kyle Cook is still the first backup center behind Eric G.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Safeties
Ethan Kilmer, though considered a CB, has been dealing with injury this entire pre-season. The competition for the backup job is tight.. and Kilmer was a decent ST player when he’s healthy. Daze-Jones, also out, is another good ST player that’s competing in a tight secondary competition.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Marcus Maxwell
With T.J. out, the WR opposite Chad Johnson was Antonio Chatman. This week, it’s Maxwell who, I thought, had a couple of T.J.-like receptions against the Packers last week.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Remember Kevin Walter?
In a 31-27 win over the Saints, the Houston Texans (and former Bengals) wide receiver, Kevin Walter caught six grabs, 100 yards and a TD.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:34 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lions set to receive.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bengals in all-white again.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First play of the game
Jon Kitna throws down the left sidelines to Calvin Johnson. Leon Hall, covering one-on-one… Lions pick up 46 yards
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Internet Stream
Incase anyone didn’t find a station the game is being streamed at http://www.1530homer.com
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Keith Rivers NOT starting
Jones – MLB
WILL – Brandon
SAM – Blackstock
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Smith runs for about 16
Keith Rivers (I think), missed the first tackle about five yard again. Smith (#34, for the Lions), runs for another 10 yards after Rivers miss.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BS
Then Rivers shoots through the line, and DELIVERS a hit on the RB.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
REGARDING the hit
Dhani Jones got through the line and the FB had to take him on. Rivers followed Dhani through and dropped the RB for a one-yard loss.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:41 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like Rivers is a pseudo-starter
by R.F. Mehl on Aug 17, 2008 7:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or someone screwed up
The guys on Channel 12 gave the lineup… no Rivers.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouuch
We need a 99 yard drive on our 1st. possession…
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 7:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did they bring it back to the 20 yl?
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 7:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perry's first run
Double TE, Perry ran off the Whitworth and Jones and picked up six yards. The line had a good push.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Palmer to Maxwell
Lions blitzed, Perry picked up. Palmer hit Maxwell who ran about 5-8 yards and then curved out. First down.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Second-and-nine
No TE, 2 WR left, one WR right, I formation. Chad Johnson, running a slant route, has the ball hit his hands and drops.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lions intercept the pass.
Shotgun, pass to Chad Johnson who jumps up the air. He juggles the ball when the pass and DB hit Chad at the same time. Kelly (Lions DB), grabbed the juggling ball and picked off the pass.
Chad fell on his elbow and hurt his shoulder. In some pain.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No doubt
He just pushed JJ away, created the separation and Kitna hit him in stride.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lions touchdown
Kitna drops back, hits Calvin Johnson. JJ was on Johnson who ran a deep crossing pattern. Zone coverage.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Marvin White was the deep man
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not looking good for our retooled d -- so far..
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 7:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Especially the coverage
Even on the pass offensive pass interference against the Lions, David Jones was about 10 yards off the receiver and they had a first down. The penalty nulled that.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chad Johnson going to the locker room.
Shoulder problem. Likely getting X-Rays.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
So... the corners are not playing up on the ball?
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
When they are playing up
The WR are gaining position. That was especially true with the deep 40-yard pass to Calvin on the first Lions pass.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Palmer's first three passes
Five-yard completion, incomplete pass to Chad and Interception — intended for Chad.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
10-yard pass to Holt
Play-action. Palmer over-threw Daniel Coats but Glenn Holt was coming back and caught the pass. Palmer has been dropped several times.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
PERRY!
Chris Perry runs through the line, takes on #42, lowered his shoulder, and DUMPED over him.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:55 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Perry is looking really really good
He’s chugging his legs, lowering his shoulder on every hit, etc..
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maxwell, first down
After a bad spot that set up third-and-inches, the Bengals lined up in illegal formation setting up third and 5+inches. Maxwell catches another pass from Palmer (in shotgun). Maxwell lined up right and squared in. Nice grab.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DAMN
Palmer threw the pass up to Maxwell (with Bodden covering). Maxwell got in front of Bodden AND the safety, but couldn’t bring it down.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It would be nice if Maxwell can step into the 3rd receiver role
by R.F. Mehl on Aug 17, 2008 7:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He's intending to that argument tonight.. isn't he?
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Third-and-11
Good coverage… Palmer had to keep the ball, threw it away after (barely) getting out of the tackle box and getting leveled.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
FG attempt... blocked.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
RE
The pressure came from the Bengals left side of the line. The guy that blocked it, ran outside of Levi Jones. The guy to the outside of Levi was supposed to come down but went out instead creating a natural seem for the blocker to go unblocked.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More this...
Domata Peko was the man outside of Levi that blocked out. He should have come down. By not blocking down, there was a big hole for the blocker to come threw.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Palmer and the pass coverage
Palmer is getting hit a lot tonight..
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
not 100% sure
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am only listening to the game, but, if they ever go to the "Jurrasic" line and put Williams at center... please let us know!
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 8:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll try
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kitna is already out
He went 3/3 for 76 yards and a touchdown.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good three and out by Bengals D.
Third and eight from the 38. QB, in shotgun, throws left to Calvin Johnson (running about a five yard hook), and Johnathan Joseph covering Johnson, made a sure tackle. Fourth down.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
QB is Orlovsky... but I'm not writing that out everytime... so, when I say "QB", that's it. :)
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
C.Perry
With six carries, Perry has only picked up 20 yards. But let me emphasize, he’s running great. I’ll be he breaks a few 20+ yarders.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
be = bet
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jurassic Line is IN.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Williams snapped the ball, stumbled going to the MLB
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Incomplete
Big pressure up the middle, one of the gaps that Williams patrols (but I don’t want to blame him).
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I know... I heard
And it wasn’t even his guy.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Third and seven from the 20
Palmer in shotgun… Stacy Andrews guy made the sack. When the ball was snapped, Andrews pushed the DL closest to him inside (Williams took him on) and the LB blitzed and wasn’t touched by Mr. Franchise.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Let me amend
The blitzing LB was a delayed blitz… took a second before coming and fooled Andrews.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess the Jurassic Line couldn't do any better! Too bad.
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 8:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Give them time
Seems like it was just a matter of knowing who is blocking whom. Andrews didn’t see the blitz coming… though the incomplete caused by a rushing defender up the middle was likely the result of Palmer forced to get rid of the ball.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then again...
You’d think that Williams knows what the right guard is doing. :-)
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...and Eric G. is pleased.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rivers makes the stop
On the first Lions play. He stayed at home where the RB would naturally cut back and made the hit and tackle. Four yard gain though…
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From my football layman observations, communication and continuity are crucial to good O-line play, and that doesn’t develop in a few series in pre-season.
I think that E.G. should be allowed to play, and just put everyone on the same page.
by R.F. Mehl on Aug 17, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Agree 100%
On all points.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are the doing a little better wrapping up on the tackle this week?
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 8:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea... better than last week, for sure.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Near pick.
Play-action. Pass goes to Middleton, totally bounced off the WR hands and White couldn’t react quickly enough to pick the pass (it bounced off his hands too)
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Another first down
Deltha O’Neal has covered the WR on the past two first down completions.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Me neither
Did you hear what Lapham said? Deltha looks “disinterested”. Then again, David Jones? Hasn’t impressed me much at all.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, I heard and I agree that he has lost a step and he is trying to make it up with "fenease" and it ain't working...
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe more Simeon Castille PT?
Heard nothing but good things from his work during Training camp. Why not, you know?
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They got the name wrong...
LOL… Brad and Lap get excited sometimes and start just shouting names. Blackstock wears #56, so I’m sure the confusion was legit. :)
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
BLACKSTOCK
Takes on the left tackle, out runs him past the edge, swipes the ball out of the QB hands! QB got it back… but still. Great job Blackstock!
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All right.. Bengals have the ball... Jesus, let's go
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Screen to the right.
Two DL held up Perry in a pile of bodies. When he finally broke free, the entire Lions defense saw the screen coming and gained nothing.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Almost another pick
Pass to Coats in the right flats, juggled the ball and Bodden nearly picked the pass. Coats made sure he didn’t get the pick.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jones seems like he's struggling
Just can’t keep up with faster defensive ends.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Levi Jones, that is.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
1/5 on 3rd Down... Sounds like a flashback to last year.
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 8:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The offense is just off
On nearly every pass play, Palmer is getting touched. On the third-and-15 play, the guy Levi Jones was blocked, rushed pass the edge and had a hand on Palmer as he was throwing the pass. Some guys aren’t catching the passes they should catch (mostly juggling the ball giving the Lions Defense a chance to pick off an easy pass)
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then you have our DB
Allowing the Lions WR to gain position, or separation, and the Lions QBs are making quality passes. We’re doing all right against the run though… decent, not great.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First team wise, both offense and defense... I'm giving a big fat F.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fanene was in coverage? WTF?!
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bengals front four
Are getting absolutely no pass rush.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nope... none that I've heard
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two yard loss
Lions FB runs into QB, but QB hands off to RB anyway. Play was dead before it started. Blackstock and Rivers made the stop.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good job David Jones
Lions, third-and-10, roll out left and pass to #10. The WR run up and a hook route, just beyond the first-down marker. David Jones turned with the WR and nearly picked the pass.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Blackstock looked bad against the Packers, but it sounds like he is making plays
by R.F. Mehl on Aug 17, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea... LBers as a whole appear better than last week. For sure.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Odom
is going to be essential to getting any pressure
by R.F. Mehl on Aug 17, 2008 8:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
we need SOMETHING!
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't be so bad...
If the Bengals offense could put together a drive. But the Lions are just pressuring Palmer way too much for anything to get going, you know? And we’re not rushing much right now with any consistency.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fitzpatrick is in... Bengals at the one-yard line
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
GREAT BLOCKING
Bobbie Williams still at center, Stacy Andrews at left guard, Watson made one LB miss and picked up 11 yards.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, Watson ran in the gap between Andrews and Williams.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's hope...
this preseason is not a precursor. This team looks like the mid 90’s, SRSLY
by mskiles314 on Aug 17, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rush blocking with Jurassic Line
Is actually pretty impressive looking. They lock in with their guys, and the Lions aren’t getting off their blocks. However, it would seem we’re a bit slow getting to the second line… which Watson is taking care of RIGHT NOW.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought rush blocking was ugly last week, but it is better at least this series.
by mskiles314 on Aug 17, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lapham says this is HIS starting OLine
by R.F. Mehl on Aug 17, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course
Fat guys love fat guys. This line is one donut short of a ton. :)
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Watson is moving the Bengals with some great Bengals blocking
Except for the last run that ran about a yard. Andrew Whitworth pulled from left guard to the defensive end. The defensive end held his ground, forced Watson inside and grabbed his legs. Watson went down.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Observation...
I know that Coats is very green at the FB spot, but Jeremi Johnson is MUCH MUCH better.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fitzpatrick hits Utecht
About 15 yards deep, jumps in the air and lets the football bounce off his shoulder pads.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Where...
does uUtecht need those balls to land?
by mskiles314 on Aug 17, 2008 8:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you see that?
It’s like one of those plays we see all the time (as football fans)… the guy is WIDE open, so he has too much time to think. He jumps for no reason and misses the pass. LOL…
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
NFL game center is horrible... super-slow
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess this is pre-season for them too
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fitzpatrick picks up the first down.
Shotgun, Utecht and Watson flanking him… Fitzpatrick drops back, runs around a little bit and RUNS FOR THE FIRST DOWN. This guy is exciting. Has some legs on him. That’s his second rushing first down of over 10 yards. This one went for 21 yards.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good thing QB isn't an open competition, Fitz is delivering the goods.
by mskiles314 on Aug 17, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He moved the ball decent last week too
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bengals leading rusher is...
Fitzpatrick… 32 yards. Watson… 31 yards. Perry… 23 yards.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Eric G is back at center
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First down...
First-and-ten, Fitzpatrick drops back and hits Chatman who catches the pass and doves forward for the first down.
Eric G got pwned.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:43 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TOUCHDOWN
Watson motions wide right, Fitzpatrick in shotgun, Fitzpatrick fires a FAST BALL — harder than Brett Favre — into Glenn Holt’s basket who was diving/falling/sliding for the catch. TOUCHDOWN
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ditto
Would seem that the #3 WR competition is down to Chatman, Holt and Maxwell. Heard or seen nothing of our rookie WRs.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There are probably only 2 spots for those three though
by R.F. Mehl on Aug 17, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Practice Squad
I would bet the Bengals keep one on the roster, put the other two on practice squad… especially Urrutia who has the size to be hybrid TE/WR combination.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yea... where are our rookies... I like Holt and Maxwell... I think Chatman has had too many chances and not delivered
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chatman
I agree partially. I think they realize the talent he has, which isn’t bad, but his injuries has always impeded his chances.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick just ran a 13-play 99-yard play touchdown drive.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
mskiles is right... Fitz is looking GOOD...!
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 8:45 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we should bench Palmer. ;-)
I’m sure we’ll hear that in the Cincinnati sports radio from callers come Monday morning. No, I’ll bank on that.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
More on the TD pass
Fitzpatrick just fired a fastball down the middle, nearly murdering the ref, barely getting past the DB.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:47 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bengals coverage
…is definitely playing deep and 10 yards of the receiver. Marvin White SMOKED the WR on the last play — and wrapped too!
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
They ran a screen to the right
Half the Bengals were suckers for it… however, Blackstock, in the backfield when the pass was thrown, ran down the RB.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
On third-and-two
QB for Lions attempts for WR. Deltha O’Neal covering and hit the WR at the same time the pass hit the WR. Good play by O’Neal. Nearly a pick too.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He must have heard I was talking crap about him!!
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Deltha has talent. Maybe O’Neil will be more ‘interested’ during the regular season
by R.F. Mehl on Aug 17, 2008 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seven seconds in the half...
Take a knee. I always wish they just reached back and launched. That’s my Madden-like fantasy watching NFL games. :)
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Have you noticed in Madden09 that everytime Rudi runs the ball that it takes him like 5 seconds to get up and always looks hurt? It's kindda funny
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 8:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man.. I haven't bought it yet
I will eventually though… but I still have to finish my last season of the Wire and then 2.5 season of the Sopranos.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Shows... It would take me a year to watch that much..!
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its been rough bro.. :)
The Wire is REALLY good, but its kind of slowed up in season #4 and 5.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you will find the same thing...
with the Sopranos… IMO they get a little to “artistic” with character “relationships” etc.. and didn’t do enough of the mob stuff that made the show so cool… But, it is still a great CLASSIC series
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 8:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's another awesome show about terrorist cells
can’t remember if it is on HBO or SHO. I will look it up right quick.
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of which
Generation Kill, the new HBO seven-part mini-series, is really good.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will have to check it out... haven't been watching it.
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 9:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not political
Just follows recon Marines during the initial start of the Iraq war. In fact, I have the newest episode recording now. I’ll attack that after the game.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know... with Football season here... weekly TV time is dedicated to football and everything else goes on Tivo
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I had NFL Ticket
I’d be declared dead. LOL!
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sleeper Cell
it was on SHO for a few seasons and the 1st Season was Outstanding… as good as Sapranos (IMO)
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 9:03 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll have to get the boxset.
I don’t have Showtime. Considered it when Inside the NFL made the jump. But I’ll take a look at it, definitely.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Video Game wish list coming up
- Madden 09
- The Force Unleashed (Star Wars)
- Gears of War 2
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fitzpatrick QB rating in the 1st half is 134.7
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Plus... Fitzpatrick has rushed for 36% of the Bengals total rushing yards.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Battle of the #3 WRs
Maxwell… 3 receptions, 37 yards
Chatman… 3 receptions, 26 yards
Holt… 2 receptions, 22 yards, TD
In the first half of the second pre-season game, my vote for #3 receiver goes to Maxwell.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I like the big 3rd receiver with TJ in the slot, not Chatman in the slot
by R.F. Mehl on Aug 17, 2008 9:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blackstock has four tackles, including a sack.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rivers has two tackles (one for loss) and Brandon Johnson just has one
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lions ratios... and shout to Bengals rush defense
The Lions have passed 19 times (once sacked) to nine rush attempts. In those nine rush attempts, the Lions gained 28 yards and 16 came on one play (the Rivers miss tackle). Take out that play, the Lions have rushed eight times for 12 yards.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 8:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Getting ready for the second half
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Is everyone hear listening to the radio broadcast?
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All right.
I won’t describe every play… just try to make a picture of the better plays.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Or notables
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm blacked out...
I’m stuck watching the Pats-Bucs on NFL network. 700 wlw is not coming in here in Washington DC.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Aug 17, 2008 9:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You can listen to it
on the internet http://www.1530homer.com
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Offensive Line
RT – Stacy Andrews
RG – Nate Livings
C – Eric G. still in
LG – Kooistra
LT – Collins
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You can listen to it
on the internet at http://www.1530homer.com
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 9:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
thanks man! I thought the NFL didn't give away its games for free on the net anymore.
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by TarZander on Aug 17, 2008 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it had to do...
…with the games being pre-season and not applying since the league dishes out the money to those that pay for regular season games (like NFL’s services, or digital radio).
But 700WLW blacked it out. So there goes my theory.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uggh, it is blacked out. bastards!!
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Aug 17, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Still no update on Chad Johnson
Though Butch Hobson also called it a shoulder injury…
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF???? 1530 home stopped broadcasting the GAME!!!
They streamed the whole first half… now some stupid talk show
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 9:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shit pisses me off
Everything is so about $$$ anymore.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://www.freefootballradio.com/schedule.html
a few of the links on this site work
by R.F. Mehl on Aug 17, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Third-and-five from the 49
QB in shotgun, plenty of time, passes deep left for a good pickup. First down. Castille on coverage.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
hey josh
what up kirkendall ive been reading every day since the season ended
by tedzeppelin on Aug 17, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Ted.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought kenny watson looked pretty good
by tedzeppelin on Aug 17, 2008 9:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought so too
He was in during the Jurassic Park lineup on the offensive line.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Checking in.
Just got here…gonna go catch up.
by A Pragmatic Bengals Fan on Aug 17, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
What's up Prag..
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First-and-ten from the CIN37
Play-action, throws left to Ellis (WR). Jones was off a bit, and the WR completed the pass for eight yards.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
second-and-two
Good blocking against the Lions. First down.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First-and-ten at the CIN26
Hand off to RB. Sims fell backwards and helped Corey Mays stop the RB for a loss.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sims is playing well.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i cant believe deltha is playing 2nd string
by tedzeppelin on Aug 17, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Third-and-14
Pass was too high on a quick slant-like route. The high pass rattled off O’Neal’s fingers and nearly picked. Falls incomplete.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:15 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i think hes still a great player, leon hall got worked by calvin johnson
by tedzeppelin on Aug 17, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea, Calvin Johnson had his way tonight.. just bigger and tougher than our CBs
On Deltha, he’s making good breaks on the ball and disrupting the passes. Two players earlier in the game, created separation on Deltha that allowed them to pick up the first down. However, since then, O’Neal is playing very, very well.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lions kick FG, lead 10-7
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:16 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
More on Pat Sims
I’m really liking the guy. He has a ton of energy, and he fights for his place on the line — aka, not being moved around.
Radio guys (Dave and Lap) say the shoulder may have popped out and got it popped back in. Though they’re not saying that officially.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That last bit was about Chad...
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully he’ll push thornton for his job at some point during the season
by R.F. Mehl on Aug 17, 2008 9:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the past few weeks...
This site has seen a tremendous jump in traffic and comments. I want to thank all of you.. a lot. That’s awesome. My goal this season is develop more of a community.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Bengals, first and ten
Fitzpatrick throws to DeDe Dorsey, running out to the right flats, picks up nothing.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:21 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You do a great job on the site Kirkendall... I was an avid reader everyday for the 1/2 year
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Tx. And thanks for reading man..
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Second and ten CIN20
Fitzpatrick throws a fast ball to Jerome Simpson. Simpson lined up wide right and squared in for about a 17 yard gain. Simpson was sliding when he made the catch. The Bengals are running hurry-up.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
im in love with your writing skills as well josh
by tedzeppelin on Aug 17, 2008 9:22 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks again Ted
We’re getting better too. I’ll be going back to school to be an English major.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Second-and-four... and first down.
After a six-yard pickup by Dorsey up the middle, Fitzpatrick drops back and hits Utecht on a beautiful fade route. He lunged and caught the pass for 18 yards.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Utech over the middle
that’s what we need to attack the Cover 2 which screwed us last year
by R.F. Mehl on Aug 17, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fitzpatrick's pass
Had a good touch on it. There’s no way, the way he’s played the past two games, that he’ll be with this team next season. He’ll be coveted as, possibly, the best UFA QB available during the next off-season.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
DeDe Dorsey, picked up three yards, and made three pople miss.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
pople is Ohio for people... just an FYI.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Third-and-three at the DET31
Two guys in motion. Simpson and Caldwell went into motion at the same time. Well, it’s not a penalty. Bengals called a timeout.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Third-and-three at the DET31, part 2
Single-back formation, TE left, 2 WRs left… Fitzparick drops back and throws to Simpson (single WR on the right). He turned about 10 yards, caught the pass, and turned smoking the covering DB. 24 yards.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First-and-G DET7
Dorsey gets the hand off, miss reads the blocking FB (he blocked out, and Dorsey ran out), but picked up four.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, caught up.
In a nutshell…Carson got abused and had neither of his go-to guys, answering my question about “are they trying to force it to figure out a 3rd WR like last week…” Question answered, everyone on the FIELD is a 3rd WR candidate right now apparently…
Utecht has a drop and a couple of quality rec’s…
Front seven looks good on D, corners are still adjusting to being on an island (and you really can’t complain about getting abused by Calvin Johnson anyway)…
Marvin White learned his lesson about wrapping last week.
That about right? :)
by A Pragmatic Bengals Fan on Aug 17, 2008 9:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a good wrap-up, Prag.
The #3 WR, however, was mostly circumstance with T.J. out and Chad leaving b/c of a shoulder injury.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Second-and-g DET3... and third down.
No gain. Coats, again, doesn’t block the point of attack (though, that could be by design)
Third-and-G at the three. Fitzpatrick drops back. Caldwell runs up two yards and then flares out at the one-yard line. Catches the pass and is tackled.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
By the way,
Congrats again on the PFT link, Kirkendall. :)
by A Pragmatic Bengals Fan on Aug 17, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks...
It only took me about 1,523 emails to Mike for the past three years. :-)
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
So that means I’ve got about…1,523 to go then? :)
by A Pragmatic Bengals Fan on Aug 17, 2008 9:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fourth-and-G DET1
Hand off to Dorsey, Lions defensive line submarines the offensive line and picks up nothing. BS.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
no need to tie the game
avoiding OT is a goal
by R.F. Mehl on Aug 17, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dorsey isn't a goal line back
but it sounds like a blocking issue
by R.F. Mehl on Aug 17, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea.. had no where to go
Plus, I’m more and more convinced that Daniel Coats is NOT the answer at FB. We need Jeremi Johnson back and, as we saw this week, the Bengals aren’t going to give up on him.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...and you're right
Dorsey isn’t a goal line back. He depends on open-field to make you miss.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lions first
WOW. Corey Lynch. QB passes over the middle and Corey Lynch just hits the WR and jars the ball lose. A sure complete turns incomplete.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brandon Johnson
Just did a Justin Smith impression. Drags down the RB with a single hand.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:33 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Third-and-three DET8
QB drops back, with two WR to the right… play fake and BRANDON JOHNSON wraps QB in the endzone. The QB throws the ball into the ground and AVOIDS the safety!
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:35 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
BS... should have been safety!
QB wasn’t outside of the box!! Maybe around where the guard lined up… but the tackle? No way.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
HELL YEA!
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
CHATMAN!
DEANGELO CRAIG just “blowed” someone up, BAD on punt return. And Antonio Chatman had a great return.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Compared to our LBers last season
These guys are a billion times better.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus..
We’re still missing Rashad Jeanty.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
It doesn't sound like we're "missing" him at all, K. :)
by A Pragmatic Bengals Fan on Aug 17, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
No doubt
The way Blackstock played tonight, plus Brandon Johnson this entire pre-season, Jeanty will find a harder road to get back into the lineup. Though Brandon isn’t a SAM, and Blackstock (my personal opinion), isn’t better than Jeanty — but that’s a close argument.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear Bengals
Never run a screen.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL'ed for real.
Also, I completely agree.
by A Pragmatic Bengals Fan on Aug 17, 2008 9:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeff Rowe is in.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Third-and-nine
Rowe drops back, throws left for Caldwell. Caldwell was kinda falling backwards when the pattern appeared to be some hook route.
Bengals tied the game with a Graham FG.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Shayne Graham just recorded a career high
He kicked it to the two-yard line on kickoff. :-)
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't that suck...
I like Money-Graham… but, that is my pet peeve, I have those short kickoffs!
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineup
It appears our front-seven looks like…
DT – Shirley and Sims
DE – Craig and Rucker
LB – Maxwell, Mays and ?
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Brandon Johnson is the other LB
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Recap: Fitzpatrick
Clearly the offenses best player. Fitzpatrick went 11/14, 111 yards and a TD. And that’s, essentially, about two quarters of play.
Oh, and Fitzpatrick rushed for 31 yards… still tied for the team high (with Watson).
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Was he under as much pressure as Carson was in the 1Qr?
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really
The Bengals started moving the ball well with Watson and the Jurassic Line. So the pressure turned down a bit. And when they did get near Fitzpatrick, he just lowered the football and ran.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ben-GALS
Improve every season. That’s good.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First-and-ten
QB drops back, has to move up the pocket, and throws deep down the left side. Brandon Johnson was pressuring the QB hard. WR had a step on David Jones for 45 yards.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Getting really tired of hearing about David Jones getting smoked.
by A Pragmatic Bengals Fan on Aug 17, 2008 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
He honors the #20, doesn't he? :)
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont think jones got smoked, the QB had enough time to paint the mona lisa back there; no pressure at all
by mskiles314 on Aug 17, 2008 9:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's been nearly all night, hasn't it?
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Injured Bengals player is Angelo Craig (?)
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rowe
Without looking up last weeks stats, I think Rowe has completed only two of 10 passes.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, injury is Pat Sims
Taken off with the cart.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NO!!!!!
I’d rather Craig than Sims!
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First-and-GOAL CIN6
Hand off to RB, Corey Mays sticks the RB at the LOS and picks up little.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Nevermind... illegal formation
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
declined.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Second-and-Goal CIN6
QB, in shotgun, throws to WR and Deltha hits WR, knocks pass away. Good play… again. O’Neal has done well tonight after a slowish start.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Injuries...
Caldwell hurt foot.
Sims, right foot injury.
No one returning.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't they get the "no injuries" memo?
At least Perry didn’t go down. We are playing Detroit after all, even if it’s at home.
by A Pragmatic Bengals Fan on Aug 17, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Caldwell seems like a boo-boo (though nothing has been said)
Sims was carted off, so he might be hurt for awhile. Rudi and T.J. are still “on schedule” and are anticipated playing next week. Odom should be back by opening weekend and Ndukwe could be as well, though he might miss the first game.
So far, we’re still doing ok on the injury front. Just some minor scratches during pre-season. Nothing serious yet… well, that statement is pending Sim’s injury.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Simpson
Leads the team in receiving… two catches, 41 yards including a 24-yarder.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:52 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Third-and-Goal at the Six... kick FG.
QB in shotgun, hands off to RB and runs the ball up the middle and hits a big wall of bodies. Lions take the lead with FG, 13-10.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:54 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
DeDe Dorsey
Seems healthy again.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First-and-ten at the CIN30
Rowe, play-action, naked boot right and hits Danial Coats running out around the LOS… no gain.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:57 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Second and ten
Play-action, Rowe forced up in the pocket and over throws Glatthaar (is that it?)
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Third and ten
Rowe, with James Johnson and Lawrie flanking him in shotgun, throws over the middle to Chatman. The ball jumps off his fingers for an incomplete. Punt.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 9:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rowe
Is 1-5 tonight.
3-13 for the pre-season.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting to like Corey Mays.
He finds the gap on the first down run and drops the RB.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Totally agree!
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Second and eight
Quick slant to WR with Gaines covering for about eight yards. First down.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:01 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
First and ten at the Det 38
Ahmad Brooks and Jason Shirley around the tackle for a minimal gain.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Second and 11
Maxwell and Craig slow up RB for another minimal gain (that includes one-yard losses.. apparently).
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Third and eight
QB in shotgun, under pressure, QB runs up the middle, spins to the right and runs for the first down. Ahmad Brooks couldn’t track him down and didn’t take a good (not at all) angle at the QB.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ride a painted pony...
…let the spinning wheel spin. Unreal.
by A Pragmatic Bengals Fan on Aug 17, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um, is Brooks 55? Because that QB just totally outran him.
by mskiles314 on Aug 17, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, until he gets cut and Rivers gets his #55. :)
by A Pragmatic Bengals Fan on Aug 17, 2008 10:04 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
At this rate
I wouldn’t be surprised if Brooks is cut. Then again, I’m sure the Bengals don’t want to cut another failed draft pick.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
They need to stop worrying about whether someone was drafted
and cut loose the dead wood.
by A Pragmatic Bengals Fan on Aug 17, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
First and 10 midfield
QB fakes the run, throws it deep and touchdown. Corey Lynch and Castille in coverage. The WR had about three steps on both rookie DBs. It wasn’t even close. Totally blown away.
Lynch came up, and Castille let him go. One of the two were supposed to cover and thought it was supposed ot be the other one.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I think that's the first bad thing I've heard about Lynch, though.
by A Pragmatic Bengals Fan on Aug 17, 2008 10:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it was a mental error
Which we expect out of rookies — hey, I made that sound like a total brush off from criticism. LOL
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:07 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lions are winning, 20-10
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Same theme as last week
“We have a lot of work to do.”
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just keep Rowe out. PLUS, for the love of god.
And this team needs to work on their pass protection. Rowe, in fairness, has been forced to rush the pass.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:07 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rowe is in. Shit.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Kyle Cook learns
D-linemen jumps the line and Cook snaps it early.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rowe drops back
Avoids a sack, and then gets sacked.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:08 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rowe drops back
throws to Lawrie for a massive three-yard gain (by Rowe’s standards)…
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Rowe in shotgun
and shot (sacked).
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This game is over
With just over four minutes left in the game, then Lions return back to the 44-43 yard line.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Jamie Dukes
thinks judging by the tape that Chad may have a sep. shoulder.
by A Pragmatic Bengals Fan on Aug 17, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
NFL Network dude.
Not putting stock there, just info.
by A Pragmatic Bengals Fan on Aug 17, 2008 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
#3 QB
Have the Bengals already determined their depth chart at QB? This is the second game in a row that the Bengals put in Rowe as the third QB, waiting until late in the fourth quarter to give Jordan any snaps. I’m sure they know what they’re doing (yo, Kirk, are you sure???), but little Palmer has to be better than Rowe.
Though, I think I’m being tough on Rowe. He really hasn’t had much time to pass… and when he does have some time, he fires off a pass thinking he’s going to get smoked.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I dont see how mini palmer could look worse. Maybe Rowe was under attack, but he still looked like a deer in headlights
by mskiles314 on Aug 17, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
No doubt
He’s not firing off a pass… not seeing hot reads, or finding where the blitz might be coming from. I agree there.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pass Protection
Pass protection. This has been a horrible display of pass protection. When Carson was in, he was hit on nearly every pass attempt. Fitzpatrick found some breathing room, but that’s partially thanks to a running game that actually worked and his ability to find yardage with his legs.
Rowe is just begging for this game to be over.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
And didn't pass protection look good last week? I thought it did.
by mskiles314 on Aug 17, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way better than the effort we saw last week, yea...
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have one obersvation about our stagnant offense
… does Brat not believe in the Play Action game, even when we run Play Action, nobody falls for it, the Safetys don’t come up… and it doesn’t open up any lanes. Infact, we look funny when we run play action — it doesn’t work and it is a major flaw… Am I wrong about that, am I missing something?
by txbengalfan on Aug 17, 2008 10:14 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, they dont sell play action well at all.
by mskiles314 on Aug 17, 2008 10:16 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you're mostly right
But the Bengals failed to establish any running game.
In fact, check this out. DeDe Dorsey is the only running back to have any carries in the second half… he had 6 attempts and picked up 15 yards.
Furthermore, for the entire game, the Bengals ran 21(three by Fitzpatrick) times compared to 33 combined pass attempts.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lions TD
27-10… Naked QB boot leg to the right and the QB ran into the endzone.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lets see... Rowe's passer rating
Packers… 2/8, 24 yards, INT
Lions… 2/6, 3 yards
Total… 4/14, 27 yards, INT
Which equates to a 55.2 passer rating.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
All right guys... I think I'm done
I’m getting a bite to eat, checking out the newest ep. of Generation Kill.
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by Kirkendall on Aug 17, 2008 10:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Night all
and good night moon.
"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius
by TarZander on Aug 17, 2008 10:25 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good night...
…and big balls. (gotta watch Wipeout.)
by A Pragmatic Bengals Fan on Aug 17, 2008 10:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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