Preseason Game #1 Open Thread II: Dallas Cowboys at Cincinnati Bengals
by Josh Kirkendall on Aug 8, 2010 9:43 PM EDT
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PrintWhile the Cincinnati Bengals appear to be struggling offensively, there are enough positives ranging from the play of Michael Johnson, the return of Adam Jones and the Bengals defense not submitting to a Dallas Cowboys offense that was clearly dominating early in the game. However, the Bengals offense is clearly struggling after having only practiced for a week. The timing is off, the blocking schemes were rough, the penalties were a concern and the passing offense was unable to call anything more than a three-step drop without pressure disrupting the play.
Defensively, the Bengals looked fine. While the first team didn't get the pass rush we had hoped for, they didn't break when the Cowboys threatened in the Red Zone.
Now we're expecting to see the bottom half of the roster for the remainder of the game. How will those bubble players perform who are desperately working towards a roster spot?
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First.
Heh
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by Ian_InsideTheShoe on Aug 8, 2010 9:45 PM EDT reply actions
Yea really.
I was first. Without me, there’s no post.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Aug 8, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Eh
Fair enough
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by Ian_InsideTheShoe on Aug 8, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
But I'm a modest fellow.
As you can tell. Heh.
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by Josh Kirkendall on Aug 8, 2010 9:47 PM EDT up reply actions
Just thought I would try.
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by Ian_InsideTheShoe on Aug 8, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
4/11 for 33 yards and an INT isn't good? :)
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by Josh Kirkendall on Aug 8, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah it has been a concern from what I have read since camp opened.
by ochocinco4pres on Aug 8, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
o line
Give em time, they are still working things out, im just glad we can watch the bengals again! It has been to long!
What are they working out?
Whit, Evans, Cook, Bobbie, Roland. That’s the EXACT line that started almost every game last season. And Brat sure wasn’t throwing anything new at them.
RE:
Maybe the Cowboys threw more schemes at them then they were prepared. Maybe the offensive line just wasn’t prepared scheme-wise. Maybe. Maybe. Maybe. Over a month to get it worked out.
It could be worse…………………………. I’m pretty sure it could be…………………. :)
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by Josh Kirkendall on Aug 8, 2010 9:50 PM EDT up reply actions
True
I just think that with TO getting here, they weren’t running plays the same way, they seemed to be trying to just pass to T.O. on every play, getting him and Carson in sync, and its just a guess, but i still think the O line will be fine.
Whats new is the play pattern called.
Pass, run, pass, punt instead of run, run, pass, punt. Brat switched it up.
They're playing a base o-line
The Cowboys are coming with stunts against it.
Another thing i liked about the first half
Rivers looked mean, was all over the place, and threw some hits.
RIP Slim.
Eh...
What has he had, like 3 practices? He was wide open on that one route and JTO just plain missed him.
He’ll be ok.
i'm not bashing him
just reaffirming what a lot of people who watched practice this week said.
RIP Slim.
in his defense
this is his first game action in over a year
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What About Injuries?
Any updates on injuries to Chris Crocker, Antwan Odom and Brian Leonard?
by DixieBengalfan on Aug 8, 2010 9:59 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Crocker an unspecified ankle injury
out for the game
Who was asking to see Jordan again?
I’d almost rather see Matt Jones at this point.
me
personally i think Jordan Shipley should be the starting slot receiver, I understand that they want to give everyone a shot here, but shipley has a chance to break out this year and i hope we use all of his potential
my bad
On the fact of Jordan Palmer, i would rather see JTO take the snaps, he is going to be the backup this year, want to see him try and pull something together.
You want to see Matt Jones?
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
Huber Getting TOO Much Playing Time
Kevin Huber has now punted seven times…Carson Palmer took six snaps…where is that killer offense?
by DixieBengalfan on Aug 8, 2010 10:04 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
random question
Do the bengals or cowboys get any of the profits from ticket sales for this game? or does it all go to the NFL?
that can't be Shayne Graham
since this game doesn’t count he would have nailed it.
Really like MJ and Atkins.
I see some sick 3rd down packages coming out of Zim’s brain this year.
Initial inpressions:
1. Better hope no one on the o-line gets hurt, these backups are getting blown off the ball
2. We need a backup QB
Then it comes to be that the soothing light at the end of your tunnel, is just a freight train coming your way...
MJ again.
After the Saints game last year, I thought he was pretty good. This time he looks first rate.
Okay...
so if I completely overreact to this game, I say we drop JTO and keep as many WRs as possible.
forgot how much i love commercials
red zone channel, my savior
by nashville_chris on Aug 8, 2010 10:39 PM EDT reply actions
99 yards. Jordan Palmer, Matt Jones, Jerome Simpson, Chase Coffman
this is gonna be epic
by nashville_chris on Aug 8, 2010 10:49 PM EDT reply actions
Cosby and Purify have been pretty good too
On special teams and other plays. We have a huge battle for the lower tier WRs.
Jordan
Palmer isn’t having a good time out there to say the least. It’s saddening for me to see Texas-El Paso Miners do poorly. It’s only one game but hopefully Jordan does enough for you guys to be Carson’s backup. Yes, nice punt!
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2010 10:57 PM EDT reply actions
Alright all FOUR of thier QB's have completions
Is our Oline that bad or is it just our QBs that are horrendous -
Nice
play by Geno Atkins. Everyone needs to remember all good plays follow you.
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2010 11:00 PM EDT reply actions
the team we saw today
will not win 4 games with our schedule
by Bengals NFL Champs on Aug 8, 2010 11:03 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I'm talking about the 1st string posers
and our screwball coaches. No way to sugar coat it…the way things stand on aug. 8 is embarassing
by Bengals NFL Champs on Aug 8, 2010 11:08 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Nice
catch by Dezmond Briscoe, that guy was always fun to watch at KU!
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2010 11:04 PM EDT reply actions
Defense
At least we got a good loooooooooonnnnnnnggg look at our defense. We know that they can be on the field 3/4 of the game and still keep the offense in it.
Hey
it’s Fat Albert on TV.
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2010 11:04 PM EDT reply actions
Another
stupid move by Wade Phillips, believe me, only we Broncos fans can truly appreciate how dumb this guy is.
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2010 11:06 PM EDT reply actions
uh....
Bills fans can as well.
Chan Gailey's #1 Fan!
by norcaliangelsfan on Aug 8, 2010 11:25 PM EDT up reply actions
Believe me
friend, Wade Phillips will NEVER be the head coach of a team playing in the Super Bowl.
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2010 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
I wouldn't mind if Marvin did the same in his situation
He needs to practice when to throw the red flag.
I
guess I stand corrected, but Phillips is still a tool
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2010 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
What's
up with Al Michaels’ creepy Shania Twain fetish, he’s like 30 years old her senior isn’t he?
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2010 11:10 PM EDT reply actions
well i didn't learn anything i didn't know before the game started
Our defense is solid, great depth, good young guys.
Our backup offensive line is a collection of rookies…
We have no backup quarterback.
Eh. I hope Brian Leonard is OK.
by nashville_chris on Aug 8, 2010 11:11 PM EDT reply actions
For any
Bengals fans alarmed about this, remember that in the year the Lions went 0-16, they were perfect in the preseason
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2010 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
as bad or worse than the end of last year.
picking up right where we left off. Not mentally or physically prepared
by Bengals NFL Champs on Aug 8, 2010 11:20 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Pat Sims
with the nice stick, good job!
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2010 11:14 PM EDT reply actions
Jordan
Shipley rewarding the fans who stayed late! That guy can jet, nice snag Bengals
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2010 11:16 PM EDT reply actions
Darius
Hill with the touchdown. War non-BCS prospects doing a good job in the preseason! Incidentally, I really want a playoff in I-A college football as if you couldn’t tell.
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2010 11:18 PM EDT reply actions
The NFL
Record & Fact Book says it was Darius Hill a 6’7" TE from Ball State, a native of Blue Springs, Mo.
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2010 11:18 PM EDT reply actions
does jordan shipley make sure quan cosby doesn't make team? :\
i like cosby. quality player.
by nashville_chris on Aug 8, 2010 11:21 PM EDT reply actions
unfortunately a possibility
I really like Cosby and hope he sticks, but the better Shipley does, the greater the chance that the staff decide Cosby’s expendable.
Well
good night Bengals fans, next week my Broncos come to your Natti, so I was able to build some good will (I hope…..)
Brad James
by the new Bradfather on Aug 8, 2010 11:22 PM EDT reply actions
I dunno guys
As bad as Jordan looked, he could actually throw the ball, something JTO struggled with.
Pass-blocking really needed improvement for the Bengals, moreso than anything Carson did. I saw a lot of Cowboys in the backfield and that’s not good. Hopefully Smith can get moving and get on the field, he’ll help a lot if he’s healthy and fit.
Jordan Shipley may have just bought Quan Cosby’s ticket out of town. It sucks, I like Cosby, but Cosby’s never gotten that close to the endzone on punt returns. My only fear is that Marvin gets too scared to use Jordan because of that. He rarely put Cosby in despite Cosby being a much better option than Coles.
MJ and Geno are beasts. I’m stoked. Can’t wait to see Dunlap in action too. Hell, most of our defense was great tonight, good depth all around. I’m worried that Crocker’s already injured.
Leonard’s injury also scares me. I hope nothing’s torn or broken, that guy is too vital to the offense to lose.
Matt Jones looked great tonight. I like the situation of cutting JTO or Jordan and keeping Jones as an emergency QB. If the Bengals actually do keep two QBs for more positions, keeping Matt Jones makes a lot of sense for that reason.
That’s all I got.
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