05-02-2020, 12:41 AM
(05-01-2020, 11:31 PM)Truck_1_0_1_ Wrote: Correct.
If you can manipulate Ds, it doesn't matter what the protection is.
Hence, Peyton Manning playing at a super high-level and winnings SBs, with friggin' Charlie Johnson at LT.
I like our chances going forward
I've got high hopes for Burrow but...
-We are projecting him to an amazing standard. He had a record season, but with the speed of the game and shortened off season there are a lot of adversities beyond a rough current OL.
-We owe it to Joe to help him succeed is a concept we throw around a lot. In theory, giving him a stud DT in Reader helps get the ball back in better field position and hopefully not force him to have to score every single drive (though your aim is to do that).
...we are still short one good offensive lineman. No matter how confident or talented he is, even if Cincy uses only 5 blockers at times our plan can't be to let him be on the run constantly. I do believe they'll find a good cut FA or justify trading a late pick if need be. If you believe in the young guys fine, but use some of the remaining money on a vet. AJ and Mixon's extensions dont preclude this, just move the guarantees around.
Joe has shown in college he can rise above, hopefully the line improves so they don't have to depend on rookie records over all the adversity to make the playoffs. Especially if you can fix some of the adversity.
