This Offense

[MileHighGrowler]

(09-30-2022, 10:05 AM)Wyche Wrote: I saw that play too, I thought he was gonna break one. He also cut back on a play where Collins had opened a huge hole. Maybe down around the goal line? I don't remember where we were on the field when it happened. He looks off.

There was one right on the goal line, yes.  He cut inside when the hole opened to his right on the outside.  Would've most likely gotten the TD if he cut the other way.  Mixon didn't look 100% last night for sure, but he wasn't getting much help from his line, either.  If he's getting hit in the backfield on every run, there's a problem that extends beyond the RB. 

As to the offense in general, they're frustrating to watch.  They looked most of that game (after the first drive) like they lost their swagger.  The timid plays get old to watch, especially with so many weapons.  You can say that all the runs kept the pocket cleaner because MIA wasn't going for the pass as much, but the opposite is true as well, that throwing it around more can open up some run opportunities.  Once the fins had backups playing CB, the Bengals seemed to get their confidence back in the passing game, but it took a long time to develop in the game.  I just can't believe you've got to run Mixon right up the middle for no gain as many times as they did last night to finally open up those pass plays.