Why did the Bengals give up in the 4th Quater last night?

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Sure they were down by a lot, and they weren't likely to win, but they simply gave up. Punting several times on 4th and long when it's 4 down territory? Not really trying to run the hurry up offense? Not really taking shots down the field?

And no, I didn't have money on the Bengals, I was rooting for them to lose, and also had the under, so their inept decision making benefited me. But it was so weird seeing a team with an explosive offense down by two scores simply not try to win a game they really needed.
 

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Yessssssss!!!! I understand they would want to run the ball and attempt to get the same results as Jax did last week. But after you get down 2 scores you have to pass the ball in order to catch up.

One could argue they ran the ball in order to not put pressure on the Tackles but then they could have ran more 3 step drops in order to ease the pressure.

Seemed like they just gave up the ghost last night to me.
 

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That was one of the worst coaching jobs I ve seen in a long time...think outside the box ! they have 3rd and one ina crucial spot and they run straight ahead, does this team even have a QB roll out in their playbook?

Ever heard of a screen to offset the Colts selling out on every play?
Maybe a dump off to Rudy? Ever heard of shotgun on a down other than 3rd and a mile? What a joke!

They played 'not to lose' on both sides of the ball, the ENTIRE game, even when they got way down,,,,as if they had a 3 game lead in the division with two games to play.
 

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I wasn't even referring to their bad playcalling the entire night. I was more surprised by their punting in the 4th quarter down by 2 scores. It doesn't matter if it's 4th and long, you still go for it. They obviously weren't watching the GB-Phi playoff game a few years ago.

And then not taking shots down the field? If you're in that situation with 2 minutes to go and needing 2 scores, you're much better off throwing 30 yards down the field into double or even triple coverage, rather than short 5 yard patterns that eat up the clock.

They simply didn't seem to be in desperation mode.
 

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Igetp2s said:
And then not taking shots down the field? If you're in that situation with 2 minutes to go and needing 2 scores, you're much better off throwing 30 yards down the field into double or even triple coverage, rather than short 5 yard patterns that eat up the clock.

They simply didn't seem to be in desperation mode.

Wouldn't that be the play calling? :icon_conf
 

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You were talking about the play calling the entire game, which I fully agree was horrible as well. I was focusing more on the play calling the last 2 or 3 drives.

Your suggestions would have been approriate for most of the game, but they WERE calling screen plays the last drive, when they should have been going much farther downfield.
 

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I had my fantasy season on the line, in last night's night game...

all i needed was one TD from Carson Palmer...and just like that Marvin Lewis took my hopes away. Kinda fitting how they ended the game w/ a running play.

and Chad Johnson needing an I-V during the most crucial drive of the game, in the 4th quarter?

truely depressing for me.
 

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You were talking about the play calling the entire game, which I fully agree was horrible as well. I was focusing more on the play calling the last 2 or 3 drives.

Your suggestions would have been approriate for most of the game, but they WERE calling screen plays the last drive, when they should have been going much farther downfield.

Exactly, they waited way too long to make any adjustments...even on defense they didn't have any balls to play anything but soft zone. At some point you have to realize it isn't going to get it done, down 18 should have been the first clue.
 

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Simple their coach is a pu ssy, always have been, when things go well like blowout wins they are fine but crucial situation like even in the NE game back in Oct the coach is useless and more importantly gutless, I had Indy big and Over small but it did cost me some, always hated that dumb coach
 

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Always love to see how "big primetime games" effect the coaching...

Even though Lewis coached like a dope...much credit has to go to Manning...he really showed up huge last night...and I cannot stand him...so that is some "high praise" from me.
 

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You are correct. They should have gone for that fourth down in their own territory even being down by 18, but they just gave up.

-Bad coaching. That kept the game UNDER for sure.
 

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And then not taking shots down the field? If you're in that situation with 2 minutes to go and needing 2 scores.

they were down 18 points, which is 3 scores. The line was very weak as 4 starters were out and I think there was a concern getting Palmer killed at the end down 18 points. Didn't seem worth it. Remember when he first dropped back down 18, he got drilled.
 

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they were down 18 points, which is 3 scores. The line was very weak as 4 starters were out and I think there was a concern getting Palmer killed at the end down 18 points. Didn't seem worth it. Remember when he first dropped back down 18, he got drilled.

So then get him out of the game if they are concerned for his safety. Or have him take a knee.

If he's out there throwing, it should be to try to win the game. Otherwise get him out of it.
 

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Sure they were down by a lot, and they weren't likely to win, but they simply gave up. Punting several times on 4th and long when it's 4 down territory? Not really trying to run the hurry up offense? Not really taking shots down the field?

And no, I didn't have money on the Bengals, I was rooting for them to lose, and also had the under, so their inept decision making benefited me. But it was so weird seeing a team with an explosive offense down by two scores simply not try to win a game they really needed.

just admit that u had money on the over !:puppy:
 

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I saw some of the game but that was some dumb playcalling by the Bengals last night. The Bengals should've known the only chance they had was to play in a shootout. I think this supposed "improved" defense over the past few weeks went to Marvin Lewis's head.
 

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Matt24 said:
they were down 18 points, which is 3 scores. The line was very weak as 4 starters were out and I think there was a concern getting Palmer killed at the end down 18 points. Didn't seem worth it. Remember when he first dropped back down 18, he got drilled.
...then why risk snaps at all...just take a knee punt and concede....you should NEVER quit/give up!
 

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