When a loss is a win

by BENGAL BOY on Dec 20, 2009 8:04 PM EST

Its never good to lose but on a tragic week the Bengals might have found out something about themselves. It was ironic that on the week of the tragic loss of Chris Henry they got major production out of his position. With the Benching of M Purify ( no gloating intended) they realize they cant ignore that position and Quan Cosby has a great game. This totally changed their offense. I will bank that Leon Hall wont have this bad of a game again and lets pray the penalties end. The Chargers are a good team and all things considered this was a good performance to build on!

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Very frustrated that they lost, especially considering how unnerving it was to see Leon Hall playing so poorly, but coming into the game I was just hoping it was close. From that perspective, and being euphoric at the production from the passing game, I’m happy with what we saw today. The stupid penalties are still hurting them; one late-game drive had three offensive penalties before they even got off a single snap. At least 3 false starts, 3 delays of game, and a couple holding calls. The line is playing pretty well once the ball is snapped, but those pre-snap penalties really derail a drive before it can even start.

I loved seeing Chad pull a Slim impression and score running away from one of the fastest CBs in the league, but otherwise I was surprised to see how loose his cuts were. His route-running was pretty poor. Leon Hall was often playing too loose, especially on that out-route on the Chargers winning drive. I didn’t like seeing them try to cover Gates with Fanene early on, but they got smarter and used the safeties and LBs to keep him somewhat in check as the game wore on. Benson had a couple good runs, otherwise crap. Same as almost every other week. Aside from getting guillotined on his first carry, LJ looked great. Shame he doesn’t get more carries. He also pass blocked much better than Benson. Cosby was a good addition to the passing game, and it was nice to see Coles finally make some plays. Hell of a hustle by Palmer to recover Bubba’s fumble on that last drive. Good long snaps all day, Graham was very solid.

So a bye is out of the picture now, but unless they lose their last two and the Ravens win out, they’re in the playoffs. By then Peko should be back (I think) and that will help a lot. Currently it looks like they’ll host Denver, which is a matchup I like.

by indesignkat on Dec 20, 2009 8:21 PM EST reply actions

I would love to play Denver

There must be retribution for the “fluke”. Stokely must be humbled.

by featherman on Dec 21, 2009 5:27 PM EST up reply actions

In defense, sorta, of Hall

they gots some bad mofo’s in their WR corps. The one that pissed me most was where it appeared he was expecting safety help… and he nearly recovered to knock the ball free.

Gnight, Slim

by supergrover on Dec 20, 2009 10:08 PM EST reply actions

Need to sign a healthy safety

Hall getting burned wasn’t his fault. Where was Tom Nelson on that play? He was invisible and also cost the team the other TD too.

by Teabagged you on Dec 21, 2009 12:07 AM EST reply actions

Nelson’s play was disappointing, but I doubt the gameplan they gave Hall was “play a very loose man for a second or two then let them go”, which seemed to be what he was doing.

by indesignkat on Dec 21, 2009 1:20 AM EST up reply actions

I agree somewhat

I was really ticked that a guy-Nelson- who I have never even heard of was out there and he was lost all game.But that being said Hall got burned on the last play why? Everybody watching that game,except for Leon Hall,knew a sideline route was all they could do.I blame Zimmer too because there is no excuse to come off a timeout and the players not knowing what to defend against. All in all a terribly played game from both sides of the ball.

by navycook on Dec 21, 2009 6:36 AM EST up reply actions

Hall is still a great player so give him more credit.

But really, he went against a team with a lot of weapons. Gates, Jackson, LT, Sproles just to name a few. Then throw at him being on the field a lot longer than he should have because of many factors, namely an offense committing pentalties, you got a looooonnng afternoon for our Defense.

by UpStateMike on Dec 21, 2009 8:28 AM EST reply actions 1 recs

I agree, Hall is an excellent CB. For some reason against the Chargers he had an awful lot of plays where he was playing way too loose and/or letting his man get behind him and forgetting about him. Maybe he was (or was coached to be) overly worried about the dumpoff passes, which were my big concern coming in, but you don’t have to worry about the drumpoffs if you stop covering the wideouts once they get 20 yards downfield.

by indesignkat on Dec 21, 2009 9:16 PM EST up reply actions

I love Hall

I dont think he has that bad a game again..Plus Crocker will help

by BENGAL BOY on Dec 21, 2009 9:31 AM EST reply actions

Time to pick it up

Way too many penalties, no offensive rhythm, and no excuses when this team has Cedric Benson AND Larry Johnson on its roster…time to focus, and find someone who can call offensive plays that are not offensive…it’s not rocket science to be able to get into a groove…but they’ve gotten into an offensive rut…

by Russell6 on Dec 21, 2009 9:41 AM EST reply actions

are you seriously using the same reply across a few threads?

by 80%OFTHETIMEIMRIGHTEVERYTIME on Dec 21, 2009 9:55 AM EST up reply actions

Here's some good and bad points I noticed in Sunday's game

Good.
Palmer throwing for 300+yards
Ochocinco made some nice plays(and gave a tribute to Chris Henry after a score)
Coles responded nicely to being benched, even chipping in for a difficult TD catch.
Keith Rivers was solid, with a pick and a sack.
Sproles was mostly held in check on returns today.
Cosby stepped up his play nicely
Joseph finally holds on to a pick

Bad
Leon Hall was beat quite a bit this game
We really miss Crocker
Poor in game management during crucial points in the game(The Timeout near the end of the game)
Everyone except Hall saw the sideline pass coming.

Ugly
Penalties
Officiating in general for both teams

Overall, it was a good, hard fought game against two well matched teams. Hopefully we come out on top in the playoffs.

Slim 15, you will be missed. RIP Chris Henry

by Danimal, Destroyer of Worlds on Dec 21, 2009 12:16 PM EST reply actions