08-26-2015, 10:19 AM
(08-26-2015, 10:14 AM)thegimp Wrote: It's not an excuse, it's a fact that over the past decade the Bengals offensive line does not give the quarterback anymore than a three count to make reads with any consistency. On the other hand, this offensive line showed last year that they are an excellent run blocking line.
Yeah, that's not a fact though.
Do you think there's a reason that Andy threw the ball a few HUNDREDTHS of a second faster on average than other QBs, yet Andy was hit/hurried/sacked dozens less times?
If we're going to sit here and pretend that a tenth of a second or even less will result in such a discrepancy in pressure totals, then I think that's more of a "you" problem than a problem with the people that see that we have a good pass blocking line. They may not be the absolute best in the league, that part can be arguable for sure, but you're flat out lying if you can't admit that they're among the better lines in the NFL. Bodine may be a questionable talent, but the other 4 starters are nothing short of stout linemen.
