03-25-2022, 02:02 PM
(03-25-2022, 12:21 AM)fredtoast Wrote: I don't think Hurst will get many more targets than Uzo did just because our WRs are so good.
But on the other hand there could be "inflation" just because everyone's stats are going up a little if this o-line stays healthy.
In '21 Bengals were #7 in the league in passing yards over 800 yards behind the league leader. Since Zac likes to run the ball I doubt we will lead the league in passing yards, but I'd be surprised if we don't have 400-500 more this year. When you have Joe burrow and these weapons it would be crazy not to use them.
So Hurst will probably have more yards than CJ did last year.
Burrow hits the open dude. Hurst can get open better than Uzo cause he is a better route runner, simple as that.
I do agree we will run it more with this OL cause we will be more successful at it. Also agree we will be much better passing
cause Burrow will have some time. We will do what works which is key. If Defenses shut down the run which is a tall task, good
luck shutting down Burrow with all these weapons and Mixon and Evans out of the backfield with a good route running TE.
Injuries WILL happen, Hurst and hopefully a new WR4 will need to step up at some point during the season.
