12-27-2022, 04:58 PM
(12-27-2022, 12:44 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: Sadly, I doubt it. Not until the tackle play improves.
The batted balls are a product of Burrow being the shortest drop QB in the league. That is, he is closer to the offensive line in his "stance" than any other QB in the NFL. Why? Because having that short a distance negates some of the inside angle the OTs have to defend. This gives the pass-rushers a wider arc to get to Burrow and less chances of winning quickly inside and getting a quick shot on him. With the improved guard play, he also has the ability to step up to avoid an outside rush.
Could be correct, I do think maybe using a pump fake might help at times to negate some of the batted balls.
(12-27-2022, 12:51 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: Joe doesn't wear a visor, but I always thought a QB should wear a tinted visor (like Jim McMahon) because they can't see where he is looking. Joe is really adept at looking one way with his head, but his eyes are looking a different way. Those short passes, he doesn't look off and, like you said, teams can't get home as quick as he is getting the ball out and they just try to time their jumps. The offensive line needs to improve at having their guys engaged, even when they aren't actively rushing the passer. Tough, as you can't go upfield or you could be considered ineligible.
One way to stop batted passes altogether is to find the attitude that came out and pounded the ball against Carolina and Atlanta. Have that run game and you don't need those short RPOs as an "extension of the run game".
I sure hope Mixon and Perine (and the line) can find some of that magic again.
For sure on the run game, too bad La'el got hurt as he was getting to be a great run blocker for us. But Adeniji might be an
upgrade in pass protection for all we know. Also the visor would be a good thought in another year, I just don't see him wearing
a visor late in the season as he never has wore one. It is true defenders try and watch his eyes. Good thing he is damn good at
looking off defenders.
