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“O” The Improvements
After finishing a meager 20th in overall offense in 2011, the Bengals have made a number of changes to their personnel in order to better implement Jay Gruden’s version of the West Coast Offense. There will be at least four new starters from last year, as well as new regular role players. And at every change made, I see an upgrade.
Travelle Wharton > Nate Livings
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Is Shipley A Lock?
To this point, we have simply assumed that Jordan Shipley will be the starting slot receiver when the season begins. As the second most experienced receiver on the roster, it is a natural assumption. But I am beginning to wonder…
Let me make this caveat now: I am not making the case that Shipley should not be the starter in the slot. Clearly his experience and productivity...
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Run Game Improvements Trump Number Two Receiver Question
It seems that the most interesting and entertaining debate in Bengal circles revolves around the opening for a number two receiver. The debate has been raging for weeks now, with fans making cases for vets like Brandon Tate and Armon Binns, or pushing the virtues of rookies Mohammed Sanu and Marvin Jones.
It’ll make for good fun and lots to write about over the summer. Maybe...
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WDW Episode 66 – Kicking Off Season 3
I can’t believe that a podcast we started nearly 3 years ago has grown to become the awesome Bengals community that it is today! I couldn’t be more thankful for all of our fans and I certainly appreciate you downloading the show each and every week. Here’s to a great 2012 season for the Bengals and Who-Dey Weekly!
In this week’s show:
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The Opposite of Green
I’m in the mood for another poll. Tell us who you think will emerge as the #2 WR in 2012. Maybe I’ll rummage through my desk for a lame prize for one person who can call it 3 months out.
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Re-Valuing the Tight End
Sorry, this is not a post about women in yoga pants. Although maybe I should file that idea away for another day. (That’s a joke, honey, I swear!)
The value of the running back continues to wane in the modern NFL. The shift to the exciting (and very marketable) passing game, plus the physical toll paid by backs, is slowly draining the value from spot. And the tight end position...
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Revisiting the O-Line
It was less than two weeks ago that I took a look at the offensive line, and since then there have been a number of changes. Several guys are gone, and new guys have taken their places. So the group warrants another look so we can stay current with the updates.
Offensive Line
Starter
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Camp Battle
Cut
Andrew Whitworth
Andre Smith
Travelle Wharton
Kevin Zeitler...
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A Closer Look At The Steelers
My look at the Browns last week raised a cacophony of howling and hissing from Browns fans. Today I am really going to poke the beehive by taking a look at the Steelers, because they aren’t going to like what I have to say at all. But if they are honest with themselves, they know I have a good point.
OFFENSE (2011)
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12th
Passing
10th
Rushing
14th
TDs...
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The Coming Quarterback Conundrum
The backup quarterback. The captain of the clipboard and backward baseball cap. Every team has one or two. While the other 51 guys on the roster are expected to produce to keep their jobs, everyone hopes that these guys will never have to step onto the field to earn their checks. And like every team, the Bengals will have to make one of three decisions about theirs.
1. Keep Just...
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Recently I was the target of all the venom that Cleveland Browns fans could muster because I said that taking Brandon Weeden at #22 was a terrible pick. Some of that venom was toxic enough to set the Cuyahoga River on fire… again. A few of them made interesting comments, while others proved that Cleveland is entirely too close to the black hole of intelligent thought known...
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Projecting The Defensive Roster
Thanks to everyone who has voiced their opinions about how you think the Bengals’ roster will shape up over the coming months. The great thing about discussions like this is that anything can still happen for the guys we like, and we can all learn something from each other, so keep those comments coming.
While I am not as secure with the backfield as I would like to be, I...
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Who Makes The Cut? DL Edition
I may be in the minority, but I am more excited about the defensive line than any other position on the team. These nine guys will be the heart of the team, causing confusion for QBs and headaches for OCs. Even though they were already a good unit in spite of a couple of free agent losses, the Bengals still made themselves even better in the offseason.
Safeties
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A Closer Look At The Browns
The AFC North is always tough, and 2011 was no exception. All four teams were in the top 10 in overall defense. They made up half of the AFC playoff teams, going a combined 25-15 outside the division. Even the Browns were an almost respectable 4-6 outside the AFC North.
2012 should be similar. So getting a better look at the rest of the division to see what should be coming our way...
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Who Makes The Cut? LB Edition
The Bengals have never had the reputation for having an intimidating group of linebackers like other teams in the AFC North. The last fearsome LB to roam the backfield in stripes was Takeo Spikes… not to slight a great guy like Brian Simmons. I wonder if (and pray that) they might have done something about that this year.
Safeties
Starter
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Camp Battle
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Who Makes The Cut: CB Edition
Because he gets burnt every now and then, we sometimes forget that Leon Hall is a good corner. We got a good reminder of how good he is in the back half of the season when he tore his Achilles tendon. Nate Clements did an admirable job at trying to maintain the level, but the performance around him lagged, illustrating the need to address the position in the offseason.
Safeties...
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Who Makes The Cut? SS/FS Edition
I am excited about what the Bengals’ defense could do this year. They made upgrades on a defensive line that was already pretty good, especially on the interior, which ought to benefit all of the guys behind them. The more pressure that the line can generate, the shorter time that the coverage guys have to cover.
But let’s start in the backfield with the group that concerns...
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Projecting The Offensive Roster
I hope you have enjoyed this week’s look through all of the guys on offense that are currently signed to the roster. Next week I will be doing the same with the defense. But before moving to the other side of the ball — which I am pretty excited about — let’s put all of the pieces together to have one last look at the offense as a whole.
Projecting the final...
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Rookie Impact
The draft picks are beginning to make their way into the fold, with four of the ten rookies signed to their first professional deals. More should be joining them soon as the rookie minicamp gets underway this weekend.
It is a wonderful thing to see drafts picks — especially the talented haul of picks the Bengals netted this year — quickly and quietly getting their deals...
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Who Makes The Cut? OL Edition
I saved my favorite part of the offense for last. Because we naturally watch the ball, we rarely take a good look at what these guys are doing in live action. But what they do (or don’t do) has a lot of bearing on the success (or lack thereof) of a play.
The line needed of help at the end of the 2011 season, and the front office made a several moves to do just that. They did...
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Who Makes The Cut? RB Edition
The strength of the running game last year just was not there. Part of that had to do with the O-line. The Bengals could not run right if Bobbie Williams was not playing. And part of that had to do with the guy demanding the rock.
The Bengals have brought in a number of guys in search of an upgrade, not just BJGE. There will be plenty to sort through in the backfield over the coming...
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Who Makes The Cut? TE Edition
There were two moves in the draft that very few of us saw coming: the selection of Brandon Thompson in round 3 and the selection of Orson Charles two picks later in round 4. Neither was a pick based on need, but both were great value picks who deepen strengths of the team.
I like the selection of Charles. The scouting report on him is really good, and his presence automatically creates...
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Who Makes The Cut? WR Edition
This position is the biggest question mark on the roster for the offense, even though it is the most crowded position group on the team. Twelve guys are battling for six spots. The potential is huge. The experience level is frighteningly low.
You may be surprised with my preliminary expectations for the receiver corps. Things may change several times between now and early September...
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Who Makes The Cut? QB Edition
With the draft now in the books, the Bengals have pretty well filled out their roster, which the NFL has now expanded to 90. We have a while of nothing more than guys-in-shorts, but really, is it ever too early to start tinkering around with how the final roster might shake out? Of course not!
Over the next couple of weeks I’ll be separating the known from the yet-to-be-seen...
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