2000 Cincinnati Bengals Team Season Highlights "Changing Stripes"

hey that's a really smooth shape you got there gee thanks are you such approaches nine different formula really your face is so not everyone's skin is different so edge pro gel comes in nine different formulas to meet your individual shaving needs edge safe your skin [Music] [Music] this NFL Films production is a presentation of the National Football League NFL team highlight films are brought to you by edge pro gel save your skin [Music] [Applause] with a new home came expectations for the Cincinnati Bengals to have a successful first season at Paul Brown Stadium players aspired to take their place on the plateau of excellence established by the founder of the franchise [Music] [Applause] [Applause] [Music] while these young Tigers demonstrated pride and persistence they also met with disappointment and defeat [Music] in week four Dick LeBeau was named head judge the Bengals responded to his leadership and played inspired football over the second half of the season [Music] once the Bengals changed stripes they attacked with a newfound aggression complaint to the 50-yard line Erza picked off handoff Bennet breaks 130 you [Music] in 2000 certain Cincinnati players made the spectacular scene routine and on one special Sunday a new NFL rushing record was set hometown fans experienced haunting and then history in a season that demonstrated the Bengals are indeed changing stripes [Music] Bengal fans of all ages have the same hopes at the start of each season they yearn for the orange and black to attack from the outset with the ferocity of a caged tiger so how did the Bengals lose focus in 2000 in training camp cincinnati lost receiver Darnay Scott to a broken Lake in 1999 Scott had 68 catches for 1022 yards and seven touchdowns [Music] the Bengals not only lost their leading receiver they also lost their leading tackler in the season opener against the Browns linebacker Brian Simmons forced to fumble but was sidelined with a season-ending knee injury in 2000 the injuries kept piling up as ten starters went down with high expectations can come great disappointment for quarterback Akili Smith mm glimmered with hope but ended in frustration [Music] Smith struggled in his second season and there were many reasons why at times he held on to the football too long but once Smith changes stripes he can use his mobility to make plays [Music] typical of a young quarterback Smith sometimes focused on only one receiver [Music] now that Smith has changed stripes he will scan the secondary to find his second or third passing option [Music] in 2000 dropped passes also play the Bengals [Music] poor shotgun snaps also setback Smith [Music] the bengal offense was one of the youngest in the NFL in experience cost Cincinnati as the Bengals led the league with 21 lost fumbles on defense players failed on the fundamentals you have to stick your helmet across the bow wrap your arms up and take them to the turf these frustrations caused Bruce Kozma to resign as head coach but as tackling techniques improve these stripes will certainly change [Music] how will Cincinnati avoid another losing season if fans think the Bengals will continue their losing ways then they don't know Dick LeBeau an assistant coach for 27 years but he's been around the NFL even longer LeBeau played 14 seasons as a defensive back for the Detroit Lions when he retired his 62 interceptions ranked 3rd in NFL history and his 171 consecutive games played set an all-time durability record for quarterbacks later the bull earned a reputation as a defensive mastermind and you carry this kind man team so if he comes under he belongs to you and you stay on the vertical right area as defensive coordinator in Pittsburgh the bull was the architect of the zone blitz a scheme or defensive lineman drop into pass coverage taking the zone vacated by blitzing linebackers or defensive backs [Music] the zone blitz confuses quarterbacks by sending corner backs after the passer LeBeau joined the Bengals as defensive coordinator in 1997 where he employed this unique blitzing scheme [Music] you guys get in there on this guy he's gonna move now as the Bengals head coach LeBeau has full control to implement his schemes with a full season to fine tune the Bengal pass rush will be roaring this season on offense LeBeau has looked to former Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Bob Brad Kowski the Seahawks led the league in passing with Brad Kowski in 1997 the Bengals have tapped the Emerald City for another potential gem in quarterback Jon Kitna [Music] kitna will compete with a Keely Smith as the Bengals will feature a spread offense under Brett castle Kowski also has ties to Pittsburgh where he often employed three and four wide reciever says with multiple past catchers in the pattern Smith will be able to get rid of the ball faster and throw higher percentage passes the Bengals new-look offense will also allow receivers to block downfield creating lanes for running backs [Music] Cincinnati plans to be more unpredictable on offense with plays that utilize the ability of the Bengals gifted athletes [Music] Raynor Warrick and quarterback Whelan right hand side [Music] with LeBeau in command these changes certainly have Cincinnati headed in the right direction who is he [Music] is he a mere mortal [Music] his gift seemed divine his athletic feats were like folklore [Music] in 2000 coin Dylan delighted fans as magic could occur at any moment [Music] Dylan displayed the consummate blend of speed strength and stamina [Music] today than you I mean he just absolutely will step on you and just Jack your face mask up Quarry villages does it all his instincts for the game were on Ken and a moment's notice Dylan could change direction turning a potential negative into a positive his 315 rushing attempts and 1435 yards were both team records [Music] as the Fingal's backbone Dylan often carried his team to victory in week nine he rushed for 137 yards and the lone Bengals touchdown in a 12 to 3 win over the Cleveland Brown week 14 Dillon decimated the Arizona Cardinals with 35 carries for 216 yards his 18 100-yard game set another club record as Cincinnati 124 to 13 dillan often seems like a giant among men and never more so than in week 8 against the Denver Broncos on that day Dylan conjured sweet memories of a man named Walter Payton the bengals trailed early 14 to 3 and appeared on their way to another disappointing defeat yet Dylan refused to quit and in the process made history aided by an offensive line led by tackle Willie Anderson Dylan found gaping holes to run through Dillons will to win inspired the entire team Cincinnati amassed 407 yards rushing the fifth highest total in NFL history halfback Brandon Bennett made a Dylan like run breaking numerous tackles on his way to the endzone and receiver Peter Warrick created his own Running Room on an end-around [Music] but it was clearly Dillon's day as he continued to dissect Denver's defense with a 65-yard touchdown leading 2421 with two minutes remaining the Bengals wanted to run out the clock instead Dilla ran into the record books [Music] [Music] dillan ran for an NFL record 278 yards breaking Walter Payton's single game rushing record of 275 yards Dylan's dramatic day also earned the Bengals their first victory of the year 31 to 21 the seeds have been planted at Paul Brown Stadium for the Bengals defense to blossom the foundation is number 51 linebacker Takeo Spikes in 2000 spikes led the team with a career-high 128 tackles his 109 solo tackles broke the Bengals record of 104 set by Reggie Williams in 1977 in only his third season spikes has developed into a complete linebacker as he also left the team in takeaways [Music] as defensive captain spike said a standard that teammates tried to emulate free-agent army de spearmen became a starter and was named to the football news all-rookie team [Music] the Bengals have landed another free agent in defensive tackle Tony Williams who was an established pass rusher and run stuffer in Minnesota [Applause] [Music] Williams will be teamed with 2000s most productive performer on the defensive line Oliver Gibson [Music] Williams will help free up Gibson who encountered double-team blocking much of last season Gibson's pass rushing presence allowed corner backs like Rodney Heath to tighten coverage on receivers in his second NFL season Heath led the team with 16 passes defensed and was aided in the secondary by veteran Darryl Williams Williams finished second on the team with 101 tackles and often ignited the defense with big plays [Applause] [Music] okay time baby get hike the bengals boasted the youngest receiving corps in the NFL the Corps included number 83 rookie Danny farmer second-year player craig east [Music] damon Griffin displayed potential in his second NFL year as did rookie Ron Dugan's fellow Florida State rookie Peter Warrick was the team's most dangerous weapon able to absorb a hard hit and make a dazzling play Waring was a key component in the Bengals offense [Music] Warwick's skills scintillate if you didn't know then you best call somebody [Music] how about that thrilling to the end zone subpoena Ward touchdown [Music] [Applause] [Music] Warwick was never needed more than in week 16 against the Jacksonville Jaguars on a snow-covered torn up field with a windchill of 20 below warakin a fire lit under his feet tries to go to the right side he's gonna try and sprint out trying to cut back at the 20 gonna come back left side gets a couple of tackles still makes a move [Applause] [Music] nobody is going to cleanse him peter warrick with a great foot return this is what he can do touchdown bangle either believable effort will wreck eluded all 11 Jaguars on one of the best NFL punt returns in recent memory [Music] in the second coldest game in Cincinnati history the Bengals trailed 14 to 7 in the fourth quarter then another rookie receiver got hot [Music] Danny farmer had five receptions for 102 yards [Music] three caches came on a drive that culminated with the tying touchdown run by quarterback Scott Mitchell [Music] on the ensuing kickoff number 34 Tremaine that caused a Jacksonville fumble three seconds remain the Bengals were now in position to win stammers killed holds brother killer and we've reached triple zero the Bengals have won eight of their last 10 final home game Cincinnati finishes strong almost every season but in 2001 they will start fresh the Bengals want to win now for the fans and themselves these hungry young Tigers have an appetite that can only be satisfied with the taste of victory their desire is a part of the new era in Bengals football where teams can transform and stripes can change [Music] Edge Pro Joe presents the Cincinnati Bengals ultimate performance of 2000 dikhhla bulls Bengals turned the first win of the 2000 season as offensive tackle Willie Anderson opened up gaping holes for running back Corey Dillon Dillon land for 278 yards in week 8 breaking the single game rushing record of 275 yards set by Walter Payton edge Pro gel is the official shave gel of the NFL save your skin [Music] this NFL Films production has been broken by the National Football League the NFL is online at WWF Elcom [Music] you

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Published: Fri May 03 2019

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