02-21-2022, 03:26 PM
(02-21-2022, 10:19 AM)Fan_in_Kettering Wrote: That’s right. Rollouts, dumpoffs, and screens require an active, athletic offensive line and the Bengals don’t have one. With a shitshow of a line an offensive play caller is extremely limited in what he can dial up. By the time the Super Bowl came around the were limited to go routes, quick slants, off-tackle runs, and an occasional quarterback keeper.
Eh, our biggest problem on the OL was having backups on the right side of the line in Adeniji and Prince. These type of
plays help out these player's weaknesses, Adeniji I don't believe should of even been out there if Carman was healthy
enough to play. In the AFCC game, on the dump off to Perine Carman got out in front and had the lead block before Chase
got the last one that lead to that big 47 yard TD that got us back in that game.
I don't understand why Carman wasn't playing and still don't. He can pick up stunts and is athletic enough to get out in
front of players and put his hands on Defenders. He is exactly the type of RG to go against the Rams. Doesn't make any
sense. BTW, with Adeniji his problem isn't athletic ability, he has plenty of that. His problem is technique, he cannot stay
low and gets on roller skates and gets pushed back into the QB and RB's.
(02-21-2022, 12:27 PM)higgy100 Wrote: You would be partially correct when dealing with a weak, vulnerable OL but it's exactly why you do run dump-offs, some screens, an end around,etc. They ran those thru-out the season with success. You run a couple roll-outs, maybe a throw back to buy some time and run away from the best D lineman in the NFL. A little imagination is needed.
It's exactly how you keep a dominant, hard-charging defensive front a little more honest and playing a bit more on their heels. ZT did NOT have his best hour calling plays the 2nd half.
Exactly. Those plays help a weak OL. It was a poor game plan, amazing we were one play away from winning with it.
