Mike Greenberg on 1530 today.

[*psychdoctor*]

(04-21-2021, 07:57 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: To all of those claiming that Ja'Marr Chase will somehow open up the offense.  How exactly does adding a WR open up an offense?  Wasn't that the same argument people made when the Bengals selected John Ross?  WTF, people..

The way to truly "open up" an offense is to protect the franchise QB, and develop a strong rushing attack.  Those are things that Penei Sewell can help with, Chase, not so much.  To not be constantly in a "must pass" situation, able to run the ball with authority, and protect the QB when you do elect to pass is the ultimate opening up of an offense.

In my mine, "opening up an offense" is somewhat vague in its assertion.  A WR can soften a defense in moving safeties back to allow running plays to be more effective.  But it will not prevent the front 7 from killing your QB.  WTS, Pitts could do more in that he may take a backer with him, and safety.  

I think a true deep threat, something the team has been missing in Green's later years, could "open up" slot and go routes on the other side of the field.  

If the Bengals pass on Sewell or even Slater in round 1, I feel they must address the OL in Round 2, even if a top shelf Edge player is there.  I get this uneasy feeling the Bengals really want Milton Williams.  I sense they want him badly enough to spend #38 pick in round two for him.  If this were to occur, I think many fans, especially fans on this forum, would tear their garments and run for the hills.