Weird things to ponder about the design of the offense...

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(12-13-2021, 12:50 AM)Joelist Wrote: 1) Why do they constantly fail to adjust to target the weak spot on opposing defenses?

2) Why do we never use scheme to put our players into position to succeed? For example moving Chase around to get better matchups? How about running plays to get our playmakers the ball in space - they don't have to be bombs just short pass plays.

3) Why claim you are a wide zone running team then turn around and run inside zone instead? Especially after back to back effective running games using wide zone?

4) Why are plays designed to burn the pass rush so incredibly rare from the Bengals? It basically means there is no downside to the opposing DL pinning its ears back.

5) Why are they so unbelievably bad at simple screens?

6) Why run empty set against a defense obviously blitzing? It is a recipe for disaster no matter what OL you have.

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Remember - Taylor was very limited in play calling experience before coming to the Bengals.
He was only interim OC when Lazor was fired from the Dolphins, and he was not good.
He was not good with his only season as UC OC either.
With that said, he is better this year than any other year he's been an offensive playcaller before, so he seems to be learning over time.

As for the empty set vs blitzing, he could be taking the philosophy that if the opponent is going to blitz, get the ball out quickly and exploit the fewer number of defenders in coverage. That can be a gamble though if the receivers don't get open quick enough. They don't really have any guys fast or shifty enough to get open quickly other than Chase.