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| QB Jeff Driskel did work, going 8-9 with 2 TD's on the night |
With so many rookies on the roster, it was a exciting night for the Bengals, as they kicked off their 50th season in style.
The Bengals got the win over Tampa Bay 23-12 but as we know, pre-season games don't count as much as seeing how the newbies, free agents, and injured players who have a fresh start.
Heres the good, bad and stars of Preseason Game vs Tampa Bay
The Good -
The Bengals Offensive Line, as Hall of Famer and Bengals great Anthony Munoz said "They performed well"....They opened up holes for the running backs to do work, and kept the QB's clean for the most part. The line must hold up if the Bengals are to do major work this season.
Mixon shows his stuff - Not your average Joe Mixon was the star of the 1st half, and showed why he will be a force come regular season. Mixon rushed for 31 yards on 6 carries and a reception to boot. Mixon also made a few defenders miss with a couple of nice moves.
Bullock boots em through - Taking over for the local fav in Doug Nugent, Randy Bullock kicked 2 deep FGs to start his Bengals career, including a 54 yarder that squeezed through the uprights.
Smith, Willis, Cox show "juice" on D - Rookie Jordan Willis and Chris Smith looked good on the line, registering a sack and takles for loss. Demetrius Cox snagged a INT in the end zone.
The BAD -
The Bengals D
The Bengals let Famous Jameis Winston and the Bucs go all the way down the field on the first possession without any resistance before Adam "Pac Man" Jones made 2 great plays to shut down the TD possibility. Shutting a team down in that first possession is key during the season.
Dalton INT
Dalton looked flawless on the first drive, until he left a out pattern a little short and was undercut by Bucs CB Vernon Hargreaves on the goal line, stifling the Bengals offensive possession, and starting the season on a sour note.
The Stars of the Game:
Jeff Driskel, QB - Driscoll, the former 49er, shut down the McCarron talks for a week at least, with a blistering performance - 8-9 with 97 yards for a TD, and a TD run that had everyone talking, including Mixon himself. Driskel, the 3rd stringer, showed poise, a great burst, and a ability for the flair for the dramatic, and now finds himself a hot topic in Bengals and other camps.
Just how good is he?
Adam Jones, CB - Jones, who didn't start, came into the game, and immediately shut down rising Star receiver Mike Evans on 2 goaline plays, one in which Evans was visibly frustrated. In having a great 1 on 1 cover corner like Jones to have to go to gives the Bengals a definite advantage going into the season.
Josh Malone, WR - Malone, another sleeper in camp who is making waves, was the recipient of the TD pass from Driskel, and showed why the Bengals are seriously considering keeping the star WR from Tennessee.
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