09-21-2021, 12:45 PM
(09-21-2021, 12:29 PM)Whatever Wrote: Regardless of how good or bad anybody thinks he is as a pass catcher, his poor blocking is likely a big reason why he doesn't get more opportunities. A lot of RB passing assignments require them to block/chip first, then release. And that is his fault. He's a 5th year starter in the league and still can't block.
As Chase said, the Bengals didn't start throwing down field until late, so the Bears sat on the underneath stuff. That's more of a play calling issue than a talent one.
Okay your probably right as far as pass blocking goes and certainly in the past when we had Gio it limited his targets due to not being in on 3rd downs and 2 minute drives / down at the end of the game. I would also agree that at this stage in his career he's probably about as good of a blocker as he's gonna be but the with Gio dominating those reps it has probably hampered him from not getting game reps and how much he's being coached / asked to do.
Also the same logic your using for Chase and Co. is the same I'm using for Mixon that his lack of receiving stats is due more to play calling than talent.
