01-14-2022, 12:00 PM
(01-14-2022, 11:45 AM)Frank Booth Wrote: ??
A lot of people. PFF started the narrative weeks ago that this team shouldn’t run as much as they do, and that Taylor is a bonehead for running it so much, when Burrow and his weapons are the reason this team is good.
But this is the playoffs. Things change. Game plans change. Running in the raiders is the best way to attack the raiders.
The raiders do 2 things. They eliminate deep passes, and they put pressure on the QB.
You counter that by establishing the run, and hitting the intermediate stuff. As the game progresses, shots downfield may open up
Burrow and the various weapons are definitely a major reason for the team being as good as it is. The run game stinks, so the passing game has been a major catalyst for the offensive production. I think the Bengals are sitting at a good split, almost identical with Green Bay (both teams are passing the ball 58% of the time) so I'm not sure what PFF article you're referencing, nor can I find one.
In the playoffs, generally the teams with the best QBs advance. If the Raiders go to a two-high shell and give a light box, then yes, run the ball. Take what they give you. Just running the ball without any benefit in an attempt to "establish the run" doesn't do anything. It isn't going to set up any future passing success.
