Great News! (Bernard ready for camp)

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(07-31-2017, 08:28 PM)Shake n Blake Wrote: I like Gio and glad he's coming along, but I'm not exactly hyped about him anymore. His numbers have been underwhelming for awhile now. Not much of a runner and has lacked in the big plays category for a few years. Of course, the line could play into it. I'm anxious to see how Mixon looks. If we take 3 straight RBs in the 2nd round and none pan out, it's tough to believe it's a coincidence or bad luck.

Lots of folks blame Piano Man.  Lots blame the RBs.  Lots blame the scheme...

I am more in that last camp, but it isn't intentionally a poor running scheme.  It is more a function of defenses not being threatened all over the field and teeing off on the running game.  With new pieces like Ross and Mixon, and the healthy return of players like Eifert and Uzomah, I think ALL the Bengal RBs have a significantly better season. 

Ocho posted some numbers of guys like Gurley among others that were less than 4 YPC and the common thread was that their offensive firepower was lacking.