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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1. Like the 49ers (cover 2 inside leverage light box to mask the weak boundary corners) teams use scheme to mask weaknesses. You can take advantage of the defensive scheme not always players.

2. They cannot move Chase inside because Tyler Boyd is a slot only and is not dangerous outside. Defenses can still double Chase inside and sit on quick breaking routes outside vs Boyd

3. Wide Zone is really only 1 run play you still need to run a variety. Outside, Mid, Inside, Tight, Duo, pitches etc etc.

4. Finding the opening because of the Blitz is something Joe Burrow is very good at and is one of the best this season.

5. They are solid at WR screens and very bad at RB screens. It's on the offensive line to sell then get in space.

6. Just because extra players are at the line doesnt mean it's a blitz also see answer to 4.