Peak or plateau

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(01-07-2022, 11:36 PM)ezekiel23 Wrote: Well I think Zac finally saw the light.And I believe that is,in large part at least,the reason for this teams recent record breaking success.

Earlier in the year,you have to admit,Zac was using very conservative play calling.And when the game was on the line,he did not put the ball,or you might say game in his most valued Offensive player,(Joe Burrows) hands.Now he is.If you look at the Bengals most recent win,against the Kansas City Chiefs,that’s a prime example of aggressive play calling.The most aggressive game I’ve Zac call the entire season.

That’s the identity of this offense,and has been all along.Up tempo aggressive play.Sometimes taking big chances,including going for it on fourth down.That’s not to say that it always works,and I know there  are times that you need to be more conservative.I’m Glad to see that it appears Zac is more than willing now to just turn Burrow loose.

As was the case with the Third and 27 play in the final drive against the Chiefs.Joe ripped that ball downfield to Ja’Maar Chase for a 30 yard completion and first down.Earlier in the year,I do not think Zac would have done that.

Agree.  I imagine earlier in the year Zac was trying to protect Burrow as much as possible.  And rightfully so, Burrow needed to come along slowly and Zac had to be scarred from the injury last season (many wanted his head for exposing Burrow so much).

As the season progressed you could see JB getting more and more comfortable.  That, couple with receiver talent became the recipe for the teams success.  Aggressive play calling with again a pass first mentality.  Now they are a match up nightmare for most teams.  I wouldn't be surprised to see Mixon break off a couple long runs in the playoffs due to how teams will have to play the Bengal receivers.  Should be fun to watch.  Hopefully they have hit their stride at the perfect time.