Tim McGee, who is apparently a regular guest on WLW, said that we're stuck with this horrific defensive play because the collective bargaining agreement restricts coaches from coaching up the players. (I found that shocking.) He said that in passing, but also said several times that the defense simply has no talent, save for Hendrickson of course. And claimed that the Brown fam doesn't care - they just want an entertaining product and don't care about victories.
He said they are built to outscore opponents, which we all knew coming in. But of course the D is so bad they will apparently just give up whatever they need to in order to lose. It doesn't even matter if the opposing offense is any good.
They're being called out for some heinous attitudinal, foundational stuff on the flagship radio station. Dark days in Cinci.