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Yesterday was the first day since ZT has been head coach that I can actually say the play design and play calling was average/above average. There were tight end screens, misdirection, sneaks, etc. The play call and design on the TD pass to Gio was great. How they continue to get Sample involved has been great too.
The only thing I can somewhat criticize was the pass call that Burrow threw the pick on. Just sneak the damn ball inside the 2 yard line. Other than that though...things were good. I just wonder why it took so damn long...
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Even though Cleveland didn't blitz the first time they played (didn't have to) much at all, they saw what the Rats did so they tried to emulate it. The OC and Burrow were ready. A little shocked they didn't go to those screens and quick hitches when the rats were blitzing all day, but I guess I would call this progress.
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The only big issue is the empty sets versus overload blitzes. Burrow got caught that way twice, and with the empty backfield there was no one to pick up the blitzer.
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When the line plays better, QB has learned extremely quickly to get the ball out faster, and execution is better, the play calling will look better. I've been able a few times to see a great play call, only to have it blown up. I think he's better than what we've seen. It's starting to click a little now.
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