Pre-Game Open Thread: Denver Broncos at Cincinnati Bengals
by Josh Kirkendall on Aug 15, 2010 12:00 PM EDT
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PrintTonight the Bengals will kickoff their second preseason game, hosting the Denver Broncos at Paul Brown Stadium with the kickoff slated for 7 PM. Since the game isn't sold out, the game will be blacked out locally (anyone within a 75-mile radius) and those expecting to see it on the NFL Network, won't be able to unless you're outside the local market. There's a lot work this team needs to do for improvements and based on last week, we fully expect the team to continually improve. Typically, this would the Bengals first preseason game of the year, but our biggest hope tonight is to see general improvement across the board. We're not demanding record-shattering performances. Just improvements. That said, here's things I'm looking for this weekend.
SUSTAINED SUCCESS FROM LAST WEEK. After Michael Johnson, Geno Atkins and Adam Jones had relative success last week against the Cowboys, I'm interested to see how sustained and consistent their success are. We know they can ball, but can they do it week in and week out?
LINEBACKER ROTATIONS. I'm also interested to see how the Bengals use Michael Johnson, Rey Maualuga and Dhani Jones. Will there be packages they use moving Jones out, sliding Maualuga in the middle and Johnson on the outside? How consistently will all three be on the field?
RETURNING PLAYERS. Johnathan Joseph, Rey Maualuga and Cedric Peerman make their preseason debuts. But of all the players that haven't played in the preseason yet, I'm most interested in Carlos Dunlap, who sat last week due to a concussion.
WHO REPLACES BRIAN LEONARD. With Leonard out for at least a month, perhaps more, who will rise? In Leonard, the Bengals lose a decent blocker and receiver and a great converter on third downs. Will it be Bernard Scott? Or will it be Cedric Peerman or James Johnson?
IMPROVEMENTS FROM LAST WEEK. I would be willing to say that we're all looking for improvements from last week with the team's pass protection and the backup quarterback play between J.T. O'Sullivan and Jordan Palmer.
I threw my top fives out there. What are your expectations and five things you're looking for?
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lets see Scott in the 3rd down role
I want to see how he picks up the blitzes and what he does with the ball after he catches it
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other 4 things im watching
- I expect Matt jones to get more reps with the 2nd team offense. So he will go against better competition. Lets see how he plays.
- Lets watch Gresham with a full week of practice under his belt. Hopefully we see a difference.
- I would really like to see Jerome Simpson out there with Carson and the 1st team offense. Simpson was beating his man most of the game last week, but the QBs could deliver.
- I want to see james johnson. He has always done well in preseason for us, but we always had too much RB depth to keep him.
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by Joe Goodberry on Aug 15, 2010 12:10 PM EDT up reply actions
i agree with all of these. on the scott front, i think he’ll do an excellent job of blitz pickup, mostly because he strikes me as a scrapper in the corey dillon mold. he seems to fight for most of his yards and play with a big chip on his shoulder, and those are traits that i think you find in the best pass-blocking running backs.
i'm going to go america all over your ass!
agreed, but
at 200 lbs, he better be pretty scrappy to block a 3-4 OLB
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by Joe Goodberry on Aug 15, 2010 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m looking for the offense to string together a good, solid scoring drive. I think that’s something we all want to see. Also, I am in Hattiesburg, MS so I will get the game live on NFL Network so I will be here to hopefully provide some insight as to how our boys look. All that being said, WHO DEY!
+1
A good scoring drive, with time for CP to throw would be very encouraging.
Like to see a play or two from Gresham and Coffman.
Who’se the fullback?
Tighter coverage from safties.
Also, certainly don’t want to see him get hurt, but if someone has to give Tebow an official welcome to the NFL, hope it one of our guys.
The one to welcome Tebow will be Dan Skuta.
Take it to the bank.
"Before I write I let my mind go blind and let the Lord do His thing. " -Tupac Shakur
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it looks like work." -Thomas Edison
Is tenor playing d now too?
Because that’s the only way skuta will get a hit in on him.
RIP Slim.
by brandone on Aug 15, 2010 1:23 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
i think Skuta could still play some LB/DE
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by Joe Goodberry on Aug 15, 2010 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
Five words.
Get to the red zone.
"Before I write I let my mind go blind and let the Lord do His thing. " -Tupac Shakur
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it looks like work." -Thomas Edison
I'm just saying that before worrying about what to do there, we need the offense to get there.
Which they had trouble with last week.
"Before I write I let my mind go blind and let the Lord do His thing. " -Tupac Shakur
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it looks like work." -Thomas Edison
the offense
Is like Stevie Wonder with an arsenal of UZIs.
That's a very good top 5
I’ll also be watching the WRs a lot more closely, and the TEs. I really wanting to see the huge 6’6 Matt Jones shine, as well as Shipley and Jerome Simpson….If Gresham is all he is hyped up to be…I can’t wait to see this beast in action. A healthy block-friendly Coffman sounds like a very nice complement as well. The pass game should be unstoppable this year, especially when Bryant gets healthy. 5 wides and 2 TE sets will be awesome, I can’t wait…that is if our only true concern in pass protection gets better…that may be the biggest thing to watch. I also have to agree that I really NEED to see the 1st team offense do some good things. The passing game wasn’t perfect, but it was a hell of a lot better when they had the late #15…RIP. So they should be able to do at least as good if not better with the many additional weapons added to the passing game, even with the loss if slim. I mean if Coats n’ Coles could have caught half the balls that came at them the Bengals would have had another couple wins. At least the end zone ones that land perfectly in the basket every time!
while i understand blacking out the game on the local stations, it makes no sense to black it out on nfl network, considering the fans who get nfl network are paying a premium for the channel as it is; the league is basically telling those fans that they have to pay twice if they want to enjoy the game.
i'm going to go america all over your ass!
by Raging Clue on Aug 15, 2010 1:09 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Even more ridiculous that this is a preseason game. It counts for nothing and does not enhance the product or entice people to go see the real deal come September if they can’t get a look at the team now. They should treat the preseason like an advertisement. Spend even more time on short spots advertising ticket packages, promo the live online chat with ticket agents, etc.
From Ochocinco twitter
Hello world, Bengals back in action tonight, we get to play the entire 1st quarter, looking to execute to damn near perfection, enjoy
My three favorite things in the world in no particular order: My wife, sex with my wife, and The Cincinnati Bengals
I am looking for better offensive production...
i would like to see the first team sustain a couple long drives for scores. Would also like to see one of our DB’s pick Tebow and take it to the house!
War Bengals!
Slower Traffic Keep Right!
Vakapuna
I wouldn’t be shocked if Fui ends up being the third down back if Leonard only misses the first few games. He was more of a running back in college and has quick feet. Keeping just those 4 back, with Skuta as a backup FB gives an extra roster spot to receiver.
fui dosnt seem like the smartes of men
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by Joe Goodberry on Aug 15, 2010 4:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree but I don’t think he’ll be used much anyway. They’ll get by with Scott while Leonard is injured, assuming he comes back soon. If not maybe they keep Johnson. I won’t be surprised if they keep 7 receivers though, or if they keep Coats around because of his versatility (except for catching the ball!)…
break Tebow's leg!!
like Thiesmann!!!!!!!!!!!!
You're a jackass.
you would seriously hope for a player to get injured? Good to see Bungle fans haven’t gained any more class since going through the tragedies they did last year.
Piss off Bungle fan.
Comparing Michael Lombardi to Bill Williamson is like comparing an In-N-Out Cheeseburger to a sh## sandwich.
Williamson would probably eat both – no questions asked.
And you are what then?
The first guy was a jackass for his comment no doubt. His views are not reflective of the vast majority of people here or Bengals fans in general. But using that tired “Bungle” crap is just as much of a jackass move.
Dude, I never wished injury on any of your players
That’s a low move. Something I would expect from Ravens fans. I just figured that all the bad stuff that’s happened to Bengals fans, you people would have more compassion than that. Apparently, I was wrong.
Comparing Michael Lombardi to Bill Williamson is like comparing an In-N-Out Cheeseburger to a sh## sandwich.
Williamson would probably eat both – no questions asked.
wow you're tough
calling people names on the internet. why don’t you go back to Tebow’s house and console him when he returns from this crappy performance.
I dont have a top five Im just eager to see how much progress the passing game has made in a week. Watching other teams starters look terrific ie: Pats ,Saints, Colts, Cowboys…….The offense should show some form of continuity tonight…..Ever since Carsons knee surgery comeback in ’06 I have high expectations in preseason games.
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