Cut to the chase - Zac not playing starters in preseason was a big cause of the loss

[*Go Cards*]

Just believe there is plenty of blame to go around and yes Burrow is at the spoke of this blame wheel and rightfully so.

Yet maybe he is getting somewhat of a pass more than Dalton and Carson per earning that already with playoff success. Plus people knowing he was just recently in hospital for a week and then had surgery afterwards that prevented him from doing football activities for a good while during an important time of the year.
Then the rude announcement on the Bengals first offensive play of the game that your O-line is not going to protect you today no matter the changes.

Have a hard time giving anybody credit yesterday except for the defense who was put in bad situation after bad situation yet played very solid. Would say great but thought the DB's played a little soft in coverage, Yet all in all the defense definitely was not a problem and my hats off to them.

Although can't say that for the Joe Burrow, the O-line, ST's, Mike Thomas, Huber, or the coaching staff. They all must have been reading their press clippings all off season while still celebrating and need to wake up quickly or the Bengals may find themselves in a deep hole,

Anyway not giving up hope and still like this teams chances and Hurst looked really good as a receiver. Yet he may just be a little light in the trunk to ever be a great blocker, but like him catching the ball a lot.

Personally would consider using Hurst as WR when injuries happen instead of Thomas.