Reiff and Spain injury updates

[Joelist]

The Bengals spent three picks on OL and all three have flashed real ability but all are REALLY green and need coaching up and seasoning. They gambled a bit on the veterans holding the fort but the XSF injury, Hopkins slow recovery and then Reiff's injury messed that up. Also, not resigning Gio bit them hard as we have a ridiculous sack number off of backs and TEs missing blocks (I think at last count it was 9?). And finally Burrow causes some of these sacks himself because he hangs on to the ball trying to let big plays develop - I am starting to think the increased sacks is just part of the exchange for Burrow's big play ability.

And one other factor - we've faced pretty much a who's who of the top pass rushers in the NFL this season.

They REALLY need vets for RG and C and if Reiff is not coming back RT. They also need to spend real time with the backs and TEs coaching on correct blocking technique. And of course we need the kids to develop more. Trying to completely turn over the Offensive Line room plus a new line coach was going to have a transition period - alas the injuries to vets forced the kids in before they were ready.