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Bengals fire DC after giving up 51 but the Panthers stay pat


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The Bengals have the worst total defense in football, giving up almost 35 yards per game more than the team that's 31st (the Browns). They are worst in the league against the pass and are 31st against the run (with only Miami being worse), and 31st in points per game (trailing only Tampa).

Two completely different situations.

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16 minutes ago, dcpanther89 said:

Thoughts....reactions......or fug if we will “fix” this 

Didn't you hear Ron explain that "at the end of the day this poo happens"?

We must continue to place complete trust in this trustworthy fellow that loves to stifle offenses and then trots out a poo defense that surrenders 50+.

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24 minutes ago, joeyxfresco said:

We had a short week and played away. Cincy had a normal week and played at home. They have zero reason to let a team hang up 50 

The defensive debacle on Thursday was not a one time thing. Pitt also played on a short week. The defense this year has not been good. People can make excuses and downplay it all they want but we have no pass rush and the scheme and play calling have not been good. 

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Just now, 4Corners said:

The defensive debacle on Thursday was not a one time thing. Pitt also played on a short week. The defense this year has not been good. People can make excuses and downplay it all they want but we have no pass rush and the scheme and play calling have not been good. 

This is quite possibly the worst defense we've fielded since 2011, if not even farther back. No excuse when there's talent on that field. Comes down to poor planning, poor strategy and poor execution. 

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