09-20-2021, 11:19 AM
Burrow is going to have bad games. Even the great ones have/had bad games. He responded well though. However, Zac is not helping him at all. I understand he has the ability to audible, but he would need to audible damn near every play. Zac tips his hand. When Mixon is on the field, chances are good we are going to run. Empty sets take away play action and obviously Burrow isn't going to tuck and run right now. Zac is making all of the players jobs more difficult with his playcalling.
Add in that we didn't even attempt a pass over 11 yards until well into the 3rd quarter and you can't help but scratch your head. We have a very talented young QB. Say what you want about how good his arm is, but we surrounded him with weapons that can help push the ball down the field. Throw some screens to Mixon, make a couple of deep attempts each quarter to Chase and/or Higgins. Try to open things up. Waiting until late in the game is problematic. The defense was sitting on the short game.
Add in that we didn't even attempt a pass over 11 yards until well into the 3rd quarter and you can't help but scratch your head. We have a very talented young QB. Say what you want about how good his arm is, but we surrounded him with weapons that can help push the ball down the field. Throw some screens to Mixon, make a couple of deep attempts each quarter to Chase and/or Higgins. Try to open things up. Waiting until late in the game is problematic. The defense was sitting on the short game.
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