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Bengals secondary to be tested on Sunday
A lot of fuss has been made about the performance of the Cincinnati Bengals as a whole early in the season. However, the one bright spot appears to be the team’s defensive secondary who has received rave reviews from some of its critics.
The Bengals are ranked No. 3 in pass defense and 21st overall in team defense. This week the Bengals head to the Meadowlands to take on the World Champion New York Giants and their 4th ranked offense.
That said, one of the major questions asked is “can the Bengals defense withstand the firepower the Giants possess on offense?”
Giants quarterback Eli Manning is coming off a masterful performance where he carved up the St Louis Rams secondary like a Thanksgiving Turkey in week 2. Manning completed 20 of 29 passes for 260 yards and 3 touchdowns.
Manning is expected to have an array of weapons at his disposal on Sunday and could rack up some serious points feasting on the Bengals untested secondary. Gobble, Gobble, Gobble!!!
It could be bombs away for Manning and company.
Will the Bengals secondary prevail? Or will this be the week they’re exposed?
Not if certain members of the secondary play their game.
During an interview with second-year cornerback Leon Hall before the start of the season, he talked about setting the bar high in 2008 for games such as this.
“My expectations for the season are pretty high,” he said. “Coming off last season I think I played pretty well and I need to build off that. I’m hoping for a lot more picks and to make a lot more plays this year. I’m working hard to do that because we have a tough schedule.”
Hall said since day one the players have been learning the team’s new defense and adapting well. It’s starting to show.
So what did the young corner learn between this year and last?
“I learned very quickly that you have to play every down one at a time,” Hall said. “You can’t think about the last play or the next play. You have to think about the one you’re playing right now. I have to be ready to compete on every down.”
Short-term memory is good in this case because corners in this league will have their share of hard knocks.
If Hall lives up to his words, the Bengals could have a chance to slay Goliath. What do you think?
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By Spud
September 18, 2008 1:06 AM | Link to this
The Bengals secondary will be fine because the Giants are going to run for 250 yards against them.By Rick
September 18, 2008 2:24 PM | Link to this
If the Bengals are #3 in pass defense and 21st overall, what does that say about their run defense? The Giants are a good rushing team with Jacobs, Ward and Bradshaw. I think whether by land or by air, the Giants have too many weapons.By sflasteve
September 18, 2008 7:36 PM | Link to this
The giants have “Earth, Wind and Fire” in the backfield that will wear down most teams