Bengals Are 6-7 Against Rookie Quarterbacks During Marvin Lewis Era

by Josh Kirkendall on Sep 21, 2010 10:42 AM EDT in Game Previews

CHARLOTTE NC - SEPTEMBER 19: Jimmy Clausen #2 of the Carolina Panthers throws a pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 19 2010 in Charlotte North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Reports surfaced that the Bengals will face a rookie quarterback this weekend when Jimmy Clausen, Carolina's 2010 second round draft pick, will start for the Panthers. Former Panthers quarterback Matt Moore threw three redzone interceptions during the regular season opener against the New York Giants.

Even though Moore threw a touchdown the following week, against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he only completed six of 16 passes for 125 yards and his fourth interception of the season. Jimmy Clausen replaced Moore in the fourth quarter, completing seven of 13 passes for 59 yards and an interception. The whole situation has rattled Panthers fans' expectations for 2010 and "in a sense franchise as a whole."

According to Mothership Captain Geoff Hobson, this will be the "14th time in the Lewis era, the Bengals face a rookie quarterback and they'll try to even their record at 7-7" when Jimmy Clausen takes the start this Sunday.

Cincinnati is coming off their best defensive effort of the short two-game season, forcing Joe Flacco to complete less than 50% of his passes for the fourth time in his career. His four interceptions is a career-high with his previous mark being three picks in two different games.

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We can't afford to look past this game...

Yes, we should win, but Carolina is going to be hungry after two losses and you never know with a rookie QB what you are going to get.

It’s one of those games we have to put away early.

by goffchile on Sep 21, 2010 10:52 AM EDT reply actions

big test for this "mature" bengal team

They can’t have a letdown like they did morethan afew times last season. Please just go ohtand beat a team like you should

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by Joe Goodberry on Sep 21, 2010 11:01 AM EDT reply actions

no shit

They need to keep that same attitude they had with Bmore. That way we can rattle this kid early and often and maybe get a few td’s this game!

by TCfromDubVee on Sep 21, 2010 11:12 AM EDT up reply actions

I would absolutely love

for the Bengals to come out in the no huddle offense, score a quick 7 right off the bat and set the tone for the game. We were so good in 2005 because we scored fast and made teams catch up which forced them to play one dimensional. Teams like NO and Indy play similarly.

It’s even more important to do this against a team like Carolina that will feature a rookie QB and a brilliant running game. If you can take Williams/Stewart out of the game, you put the game entirely on Clausen’s shoulders.

Unfortunately, knowing Brat and Lewis, the game plan won’t be anything like that but I really think it should. Put some pressure on Clausen and see what he can do.

by Mexal on Sep 21, 2010 11:26 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

+1

by jim0ijk on Sep 21, 2010 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions

Be Careful

The issue if you run the no huddle too much during the game is that you will not win the time of possession. The T.O.P. is so important for a defensive minded team, because while the offense is eating up the clock it allows the defense has time to rest and prepare for the next series. Does it strike you odd that we go from having a high scoring offense with quick possessions a few years ago to a low scoring offense that controls the clock, while the defensive ranking goes from the gutter to one of the best in the game. Granted I would love to see the offense put some more points up, but using the no huddle extensively is not our best option (there still is far more use from than currently displayed).

by Striped_To_Impress on Sep 21, 2010 12:17 PM EDT up reply actions

I don't necessarily agree

You can still control the clock with no huddle, just take your time at the line of scrimmage.

Also, I wasn’t suggest using it exclusively. I just want a quick score or two. Then beat them into the ground with solid defense and long running dominated drives.

Finally, the evolution of our team is due to the draft and loss of key players on offense. Not odd at all when most high draft picks are spent on defense.

by Mexal on Sep 21, 2010 12:32 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions

The no-huddle is our biggest asset

I just don’t understand why it doesn’t get used more often.

by Throw the ball on Sep 21, 2010 1:04 PM EDT up reply actions

I agree with pretty much everything you said.

You made a great plan so you get a rec.

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by sexsalad on Sep 21, 2010 6:13 PM EDT up reply actions

This stat against rookie QBs

Is both putrid and mind-blowing. Couple that record with Lewis’ opening day record and it’s enough to make you want to punch a baby. Unbelievable how ill-prepared that this team can be under Lewis. I hope the Bengals defense makes Clausen look silly and not the second-coming of Joe Montana.

by Anthony Cosenza on Sep 21, 2010 2:23 PM EDT reply actions

FIRE BRATSUCKSKI

Hasn’t gotten old yet! The defense will do their job. Here is a game where the offense needs to step up take pressure off the defense & stand on the neck of the opponent! The Bengals let teams like this hang around by not being overly aggressive to the point of running up the score, then the defense has to save the game. We need a blowout!!! Someday the Bengals will actually send a message to the league that they are for real, then they will be taken serious for the talented team they are.

by Vman in Germany on Sep 21, 2010 2:33 PM EDT reply actions