Pass rush

[THE PISTONS]

(09-19-2022, 08:55 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: Just a basic observation thus far and I don't have numbers to back it up, but it seems like the two games thus far have seen a lot more than four guys rushing Burrow and the Bengals have not been able to take advantage of it.  

Conversely, I rarely if ever see the Bengals blitz and generate much pressure with the front four.  The back end is asked to cover too long and they get burned (by a backup MAC QB). 

It is also the most frustrating thing to watch happen over and over again.  Demotivating for the team as well.  

Solution?  Hell if I know, but I would sure consider sending guys like Bell, Hilton, or even Apple on occasion and go more maximum protection with two TEs until they are able to sustain drives and force the opponent to adapt. 

Right now, it seems like they are stubbornly saying "We have Burrow, he will find the weakness", but he simply can't on most plays with six guys rushing the passer and getting pummeled every other snap.  

Just like coaches say "You have to earn the right to rush the passer" by getting in the right down and distance, but you should also have to earn the right to go empty by having the opponent back off their pass rush before you can take deep shots.  More intermediate and quick passes to force the defense to chase and tackle.  I watch Allen, Brady, Mahommes, etc. do this week after week.  It almost always starts with short passes on rubs and crossing routes to get some quick completions and slow a pass rush.  Nope, not here.  We would rather see our QB diagnose in 1.3 seconds and get hit every time he drops back.  Stupid AF.  

I agree with your observations. Although, the Cowboys rushed 3-4 at times and got some pressure too at times.