07-05-2019, 05:58 PM
(07-05-2019, 03:38 PM)BengalChris Wrote: Gio, and even Mixon, would be our 3rd best WR if they were played outside. Clearly Mixon is more valuable behind the line, but Bernard knows how to run routes and he's got good hands.
In fact, in 2018, Mixon was our 4th best receiver behind Boyd, AJ and Uzomah, and Bernard was 5th just behind Mixon. So why only use Bernard as a runner when he clearly can be a receiver. It gets him on the field and provides an alternative if none of our lessor WRs figure out how to show up at the party.
I 100% agree that both Mixon and Bernard should be utilized in the passing game, however their is a big difference between being used a pass receiving RB and an WR. RBs don't get open by running precise routes. They are almost always used on swing passes, screens, drags, and wheel routes. Route running is a skill that takes a lot of time to perfect.
