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Chick Ludwig covers the Cincinnati Bengals. He also writes about his other passions: college football, basketball and golf.Home > Blogs > Chick Ludwig At Large > Archives > 2008 > September > 05 > Entry
Bengals-Ravens: 3 keys to success
PASS PROTECTION — The Bengals yielded double-digit sacks in the preseason after giving up 17 all of 2007. The visual of QB Carson Palmer with a broken nose, cut lip and bloody face won’t soon be forgotten. If the line, tight ends and backs don’t tighten up the protection, Palmer will end up in a hospital.
ESTABLISH THE RUN — Palmer’s best friend is a solid running game. The Bengals need to control the line of scrimmage and give Chris Perry and Kenny Watson room to run. It’ll set up play-action, allowing Palmer to take some shots down the field.
RUN DEFENSE — The one-two punch of Willis McGahee and Ray Rice presents a formidable challenge. DTs Domata Peko and John Thornton, and DEs Antwan Odom and Robert Geathers, must be gap sound, allowing the LBs to run with freedom to the ball. The defense had better gang tackle. McGahee and Rice are slippery and explosive.
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By Michael
September 5, 2008 12:08 PM | Link to this
McGahee is a game-time decision because of his health, so I am not too worried about him.