09-20-2021, 10:48 PM
I'm concerned about the protection as a whole. The line doesn't look good. Our backs can't block (how many times have I mentioned this would be an issue after letting Bernard go?).
I'm more concerned with our play calling though. We barely squeaked out a win week 1, no thanks to Mr. Taylor and his poor decision making that gifted the other team 7 points and all the momentum. Outside of his three good drives, the rest of the drives we looked vanilla and didn't attack the defense. This carried over to the Bears game, where we basically laid an egg with our 'shell' offense.
They are playing and coaching scared, because they know the protection won't hold up. Why didn't they address the issue in the offseason? Why don't they call plays that give the lineman extra help in protection? Why don't they disguise what they are doing so they are less predictable?
I thought they were saving money to pay Bates. They certainly didn't do that. They should have signed a legit center or guard in FA to somewhat solidify our offensive line. This has become deja vu of last year (Burrow taking hit after hit).
It's only natural for Burrow to be a little more cautious after what happened last year. He looked fearless last year. This year the pressure is getting to him more and he looks a little more rattled. He's getting rid of the ball quick at times, instead of waiting for the play to develop, because he knows he has to. Other times he's waiting for someone to get open and the line just can't give him 3 seconds. We've done everything in our power to ruin him by surrounding him with zero protection, and providing him a high school level coach.
Terrible game plan by Taylor this past game. Terrible blocking up front. It was a very winnable game in the end. I'm tired of watching other teams with similar talent doing so much better because their coaching and management is better. The Ravens, Chiefs, Saints, Patriots, etc. just have superior coaches and GMs that know how to build a team. Taylor looks like he's figuring it out as he goes along, and his record proves it.
I'm more concerned with our play calling though. We barely squeaked out a win week 1, no thanks to Mr. Taylor and his poor decision making that gifted the other team 7 points and all the momentum. Outside of his three good drives, the rest of the drives we looked vanilla and didn't attack the defense. This carried over to the Bears game, where we basically laid an egg with our 'shell' offense.
They are playing and coaching scared, because they know the protection won't hold up. Why didn't they address the issue in the offseason? Why don't they call plays that give the lineman extra help in protection? Why don't they disguise what they are doing so they are less predictable?
I thought they were saving money to pay Bates. They certainly didn't do that. They should have signed a legit center or guard in FA to somewhat solidify our offensive line. This has become deja vu of last year (Burrow taking hit after hit).
It's only natural for Burrow to be a little more cautious after what happened last year. He looked fearless last year. This year the pressure is getting to him more and he looks a little more rattled. He's getting rid of the ball quick at times, instead of waiting for the play to develop, because he knows he has to. Other times he's waiting for someone to get open and the line just can't give him 3 seconds. We've done everything in our power to ruin him by surrounding him with zero protection, and providing him a high school level coach.
Terrible game plan by Taylor this past game. Terrible blocking up front. It was a very winnable game in the end. I'm tired of watching other teams with similar talent doing so much better because their coaching and management is better. The Ravens, Chiefs, Saints, Patriots, etc. just have superior coaches and GMs that know how to build a team. Taylor looks like he's figuring it out as he goes along, and his record proves it.
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