Adeniji-vs-Carman part II

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(02-01-2022, 11:29 AM)Synric Wrote: Then the problem is the coach. The Bengals just spent 3 draft picks (1 premium pick) on offensive line in 2021 and are going to most likely spend another premium pick this year.

One thing that gives me indication that Pollack is more equipped for coaching the run compared to the pass - look at how the Cowboys performed in the passing game while he was their OL Coach (2015-2017).

2015 - 27th in passing yards, 9th in rushing yards
2016 - 23rd in passing yards, 2nd in rushing yards
2017 - 26th in passing yards, 2nd in rushing yards

Prior to Pollack taking over as OL coach, the Cowboys were more pass-heavy than run-heavy.
It's also worth noting that all but one of the Cowboys starting OL (Smith, Frederick, Martin, Free) during that time came from when Callahan was the OL coach. The only OL player that was added who has stuck was La'el Collins. And Collins has been a better pass blocker ever since Pollack left, according to PFF.

I don't doubt that Pollack is good with the run game. We see it this year especially with Mixon, and we saw it back in 2018 too.
But I really do think that it's in the Bengals' best interest to get FA OL to fill in the gaps if we are worried about pass blocking, as I don't have confidence Pollack is a great coach in that area.