Our O-Line Sucks

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(08-16-2016, 07:29 AM)Jpoore Wrote: We have a top 3 pass blacking offensive line and in this pass happy league that's all that matters Andy always throws it early but i would say on 75 percent of passes he has a good extra second in the pocket but as long as he has all that time which really he has has since 2012 we could have no running back and be okay bc we have exceptional pass blockers. Also not sure why you mentioned jake fisher since he isn't even a starter

This is accurate but brings up a key element to this offensive line:  short yardage and goalline.  The Bengals have a strong offense.  I doubt many would argue about that, but many times it seems as though they either have to throw it on third-and-two or they simply don't convert these opportunities with the running game.

This is why I like the idea of keeping Jeff Luc and having Hewitt play more traditional H-back and TE.  Not only will it keep Hewitt healthier (possibly), but it brings power to the short yardage game.  The so-called "unbalanced line" where there is an extra OT in the game only spreads the defense out a bit wider, but it doesn't necessarily allow for a true hammer up the middle.  Luc was bringing the wood Friday night.  If the Bengals use the fullback with two TEs (one possibly being the OT, Fisher) they could not only spread the defensive line out wide, but hammer them up the gut with Luc.  

Yes, they had this capability with Hewitt, but I think Luc is tailor-made for short yardage plows up the middle.  I really, really like having a battering ram like him.