06-12-2022, 12:21 PM
(06-12-2022, 11:59 AM)fredtoast Wrote: ...
One of the big criticisms I hear from a lot of fans is that the Bengals don't use enough play action. But what Snead is saying is that it is easier to create mismatches and openings in coverage by using all the receivers in routes instead of wasting the RB on a fake run.
This. And it ties into Burrow's empty backfield preference.
Using this approach, however, does require a good line. And some creativity in handling a team that blitzes heavily.
