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

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(12-15-2021, 02:20 PM)fredtoast Wrote: You don't have a clue what you are talking about.

Bengals have been one of the best passing teams in the league against the blitz.

I think the point is, although they have burned some blitzes down the field,  a good % of the time Burrow gets hit or sacked and that could be avoided with a faster uncover route as his "outlet".  They had blitz beaters downfield open against the 49ers but they never happened because Joe didn't have enough time for them to develop.  

If he had a better-designed outlet that he could quickly take if it isn't blocked up, he could avoid the sacks and move the chains.  And it isn't Burrow trying to be a hero and do everything downfield.  The all 22 shows this.  The routes designed are there, but they are taking too long to develop.  

Your comment is more of a testament to Burrow's downfield accuracy and toughness than good coaching.  He doesn't need to take all these unnecessary hits, and he will see plenty of elite pass rushers in the playoffs, should he be fortunate enough to qualify.