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| Tyler Eifert is one of my biggest sleepers |
CINCINNATI BENGALS - Passing 259 ypg Rushing 110 ypg
The Bengals are going to pound the ball on the ground under
new Offensive Coordinator Hue Jackson. Jackson also promised the offense would
be faster and more rhythmic than in years past. Reports out of camp are the
Bengals have incorporated more no-huddle and are playing at a slightly quicker
pace than they did under Jay Gruden.
QB: Many will point
to the emphasis on the rushing attack for reasons as to why Andy Dalton will
drop off dramatically from his top 5 fantasy 2013 season, but I disagree. A
more aggressive run game will bring defenses closer to the line of scrimmage
and allow for an improved play-action passing. Dalton is getting the ball out
of his hands quickly, according to Jackson, who has been beside himself with
glee, giddy about his starting quarterback's calm, measured and
"sensational" play that capped the first few weeks of training camp.
The receivers have been more detailed in their route running, giving the QB more confidence with his anticipation, he should be more efficient. Overall I
think on the contrary to popular belief, Dalton will have a top 10 season; he
presents great value at his current QB17 ADP He had good reason to be happy.
RB: Everybody loves
Gio and for good reason, because as a change of pace back for the majority of
last season, he finished as the 17th best RB (higher in ppr). So as the lead
guy, he should be a lock for RB1 status right? According to Cincy running backs
coach Kyle Caskey, his workload (170 carries, 56 rec) won't increase much but
the types of plays being called for Giovani Bernard will be different. He
currently rocks an RB11 ADP, which is a little too high for my taste, most
coaches don't want to put much wear and tear on smallish backs. Besides teams don't
trick off 2nd round picks on 235 lb running backs like Jeremy Hill for nothing,
I think Hill has a legitimate shot at 200-plus carries with goal line touches
to add. At and ADP of RB45, he's a bargain. The law firm is still on the
roster, so anything can happen with Hill this season.
WR: I don't need to
waste much time telling you about AJ Green, you know his steez. However, I do
expect his receptions to go down as they'll run often and spread the ball
around more this season. He should see an uptick in his touchdown numbers
because of the room he'll have in the secondary. He remains in the elite top 5
realm. Many are expecting Marvin Jones to get his this season, I'm not one of
them. His ADP of WR50 seems about right.
TE: Tyler Eifert will
probably be the main beneficiary in the alteration in offensive philosophy. The
points of emphasis the Bengals had this offseason revolved around figuring out
how to get their tight ends more involved in the passing game. The hope has been
to come up with ways to turn Tyler Eifert into more of a go-to pass-catcher.
"He's been in the right spot," Andy Dalton said. "He's so
talented with the ball in the air. He's got great ball skills and runs really
good routes. That's why he's been able to get open and make big plays."
This guy received a lot of love last season from fantasy pundits only to
disappoint. To me, he's the best TE to fit the bill as post-hype breakout
player. I can't believe he has an ADP of TE29. To quote Matthew Berry,
"I'll be one of the last guys drafting a Tight End"
DEF: One of the top
defenses from last season will return virtually all of their key contributors,
including All-Pro Geno Atkins, who missed the second half of 2013. If the offense is as prolific as I expect it
to be, the Bengals will control the clock and play with a lead for long
periods; two reasons why this defense will play with more aggression and force
turnovers. They should be one of the
first units snatched off the board.One of the top defenses from last season
will return virtually all of their key contributors.
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