11-17-2023, 03:38 PM
(11-17-2023, 11:11 AM)WeezyBengal Wrote: Am I the only one that doesn't think this offense is a complete disaster?
They were a top 5 passing unit last year and have looked pretty good in the games Joe has been healthy. They actually moved the ball pretty well last night but stalled when they got past the 40 yard line for one reason or another (Boyd drop, Burrow sacked). The Ravens punted just as much as the Bengals.
To me, the offensive lapses come down to guys not executing. Whether it's penalties, offensive line issues, or drops. I know that's not as sexy of an answer as "the play calling sucks!", but you need to look at each drive in the context of WHY it failed.
To fix the offense I think its imperitive to FINALLY sure up this offensive line in the off-season and to REALLY take a hard look at the running game - they need more out of it. If you can significantly improve upon those things I think this offense goes to the level that everyone wants it to go to.
I am with you Weezy. It isn't that far off, we can move the ball as long as we execute. Everyone wants to blame Zac for the playcalling
when Burrow is the dude with the final call and loves playing out of the Shotgun all of the time even when we are running well and have
success when he is playing under Center. We will see if Zac is exposed if Burrow is out, this isn't a sure thing.
In the Offseason lose Frank Pollack and add a better OL coach and some scouts who know OL. Reiterate to Burrow that playing under
Center more will lead to more success. We do all this while adding a couple FA's to the OL and we should be right back contending.
The sky isn't falling, it is just raining a little bit at the moment.
