01-16-2022, 02:32 AM
(01-16-2022, 01:44 AM)007BengalsFan Wrote: The O line is still a big problem. When the team needed to run the clock out and pick up a first down to win the game, the O-line just couldnt get the job done. They stuggled all game long with the run. Mixon ran the ball 17 times and was only able to get 2.8 YPC. Pass protection was a little better but still subpar. Burrow had to throw a lot of quick shorter route throws.
This. The o-line played well enough to keep Burrow upright most of the game, and against a really good pass rushing front. But they had trouble getting push in the run game at times, especially in short yardage situations where it should have been easy. Adeniji and Hopkins especially got pushed around. I may be a huge Iowa homer, but Tyler Linderbaum would be an instant and dramatic upgrade at center....right now, let alone next year.
