08-23-2022, 02:59 PM
Strength of schedule is much higher. Baltimore's secondary is back healthy so we aren't going to light them up like we did last year. We do have a much improved line but Burrow already completed 70% of his passes last year, which is incredible. Do people think that's actually going to improve? Chase had 1500 yards and 13 TDs as a rookie, can he get much better statistically? Joe Mixon, 1300 yards, 13 TDs, same scenario.
I just feel like people are setting themselves up to be disappointed with unrealistic expectations, and if Collins or Cappa or Williams goes down, we're screwed again on the line. So depth factors in too.
Edit: Also, on quick look virtually all the good offensive teams last year are projected lower, so it's not a Bengals thing. Tampa, LAC, LAR, Dallas, etc.
I just feel like people are setting themselves up to be disappointed with unrealistic expectations, and if Collins or Cappa or Williams goes down, we're screwed again on the line. So depth factors in too.
Edit: Also, on quick look virtually all the good offensive teams last year are projected lower, so it's not a Bengals thing. Tampa, LAC, LAR, Dallas, etc.
