Rapien and Pike lay it out

[*Wyche'sWarrior*]

(10-14-2021, 10:06 PM)TheFan Wrote: Again though, no one is only basing it on this year. They're basing it on now almost 3 years of calling plays in the NFL and a year of college NCAA plays. He just hasn't shown at any point to be a good innovative offensive mind and a multitude of people are now putting a light on it. 

Burrows interceptions weren't good and he definitely deserves a lot of blame. I said in another thread he's been very average this year but the play calling makes it so much harder on him then it needs to be. Such as the Bears game where it can be argued the poor play calling partially led to some interceptions. This being due to the Bears sitting on every route because they knew what we were doing and then Burrow probably trying to force it. Again, that's on him but everyone who watched the game was appalled at the play calling. 

I'd agree with that. The play calling is suspect for sure.

There are improvements too, lack of penalties (exception of one game) shows good discipline. They're now at least winning some. I'd say Minny beats them, and maybe the Bears, definitely the Stoolers the last few years. In years past, JAX is probably the only win so far. They do play together and play hard. Pike noted some of that too. I'd personally like to see him relinquish play calling duties and stick to the rest of his responsibilities if he's going to stay. 

They've done pretty well drafting/picking FAs. Now they just need to get the most out of those assets.