04-13-2021, 11:07 AM
(04-13-2021, 07:54 AM)Waite Hoyt Wrote: Was originally in the take a receiver first but now I am a take Sewell first camp. My reasoning is that fixing the line does a number of things.
1. It helps the running game which controls the clock and indirectly helps the defense.
2. It makes the offense much more unpredictable
3. Helps the play action game
4. Protects the franchise ( Burrow)
Im basically in this camp. I was originally all Chase, but evolved for the same reasons you mentioned. Protecting Burrow being the #1 reason hands down. He could have all the weapons in the world but if he's getting hit all the time, he's going to suffer for it and either not play as well as he could, or keep getting hurt potentially ruining his promising career. Protecting who looks like could end up the best QB we've ever had should be the #1 priority and its not even close, imo. OLmen helps the run game as well, which helps the QB, the defense and the entire team.
Cleveland didnt make the playoffs and stomp the Stealers in the first game because of OBJ or any of the WR's. They made the playoffs because they fixed their OL last offseason. They can protect Baker and run the ball. OBJ didnt add much to that team, which is why they got better when he went down against us. I cant believe Im saying this, but I'd prefer to follow their blueprint. Get the OL fixed so we can run the ball and keep Burrow safe. It opens everything up.
