Bermuda Triangle

Is it unreasonable to ask the defense to come up with a turnover? 1 in 4 games is absurdly embarrassing, injuries or not. If the backups can't be expected to perform at an NFL level, then that's on Beane.

Never mind sacks, it didn't seem that other than on 2-3 occasions, he was getting push in the pass game (on 45 dropbacks, I believe). The TFL in the run game were on perimeter runs.

Are the Cover 1 guys still spouting "advanced" metrics today, to show how good this team really is?

It worked in London. Beane said last week that the team is still searching to find its identity - just give them time!

Rousseau is not playing like a first round draft pick, and the curious case of Ed Oliver continues.

McDermott would be proud of this answer. the defense allowed Burrow a season high in passing yardage, and didn’t force a throw into harm’s way all night. 1 turnover forced in 4 weeks.

If we are going to link investment to expected performance, then maybe it’s time for the DL, with its big money players and 1st round picks, to step up and make plays in non-blowout games.

I think that’s McDermott trying to protect his beloved defense

Do McDermott and Allen not recognize that they sound like fools in these post-game pressers? https://twitter.com/ryantalbotbills/status/1721387312007741864?s=46&t=5bplTLuS1AHzrnPA9SMGhQ

Nothing about the challenge or end of half. started out blaming the kicking game and offense. A reporter asked him why the defense hasn’t had an INT in over a month, said it was likely due to lack of pressure. Didn’t talk at all about the defense until he was asked about it

Aside from a near punch out by Douglas, did we even come close to forcing a TO?

Hail Marys against us seem like they’re always an adventure ….never know what can happen.

Bengals didn’t look particularly impressive to me. Healthy roster, at home and some gifts from the refs. Not sure what the big deal is with them

The punt team was on the field, both teams let the clock run out. Why did he not call a TO with :01 left and throw a Hail Mary?

No Vontaze Burfict gear?

McDermott is taking quite a while to face the media. As he should - he has a lot to answer

Bengals are a scumbag franchise, starting with the Brown family, to Taylor to their players (Hendrickson, CTB, Mixon, etc). little to nothing from Miller, Epenesa, Oliver and Rousseau, again. Aside from Douglas nearly punching out the ball from Smith, once again, didn’t come close to forcing a TO. inability to cover the TE - any of them - was embarrassing. McDermott was a liability tonight. Same with Sam Martin.

His game/clock management was horrendous. want to hear his explanation for sitting on a timeout at the end of the half and the absolutely smooth brained challenge

Rousseau tipped one pass today, and other than that, was useless today

Right, the potential cost so far outweighed the benefit

Groot and Oliver are pretty mediocre

Soooo…that’s not a hold?

This is a dumb challenge

Facemask?

So much for that.