10-29-2021, 09:36 PM
(10-29-2021, 02:14 PM)fredtoast Wrote: FootballOusiders has a stat called "adjusted line yards" that tries to measure the offensive lines contribution to the running game. It is complicated, but basically it gives the O-line more blame for runs of zero or negative yards, and also gives them less credit for "second level yards" (yards more than 10 yards past line of scrimmage). The Bengals are 8th in "adjusted line yards". So overall they are doing a pretty good job blocking for the run.
But they absolutely suck in short yardage situations. That is the only real weakness I see on our team right now. It is a small issue but it will eventually bite us in the ass. if w can't get push in the running game we should just start throwing the ball in short yardage situations.
Remember in the game where,I believe it may have been the game against the Jaguars,where it was fourth and inches,and Burrow audibled? He hit Uzomah for a great gain,setting up the winning field goal.With a Quarterback like Burrow,I would seriously consider doing this more on third and two or less.
