Target Hurst

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(11-11-2022, 01:32 PM)casear2727 Wrote: This bitching about Hurst is puzzling? He is a much, much better receiver than CJ.  Burrow is going to him on 3rd and short, you don't get much separation 3-4 yards downfield.  He has been open on longer routes, especially early, and Joe did not go to him.  When he gets the ball in space it usually takes more than one guy to bring him down.

Most NFL offenses are 2 WR and 1 TE priority based.  We have a 3 WR - 1 TE priority passing game.  Hurst has been a bright spot and a reliable go to receiver, and his contract makes his play thus far even more appealing.

Don't get it either, could not be happier with Hurst and he is more than I expected him to be actually

TheBengals have not been firing on all cylinders in many of the games and Hurst has made some tough catches for the Bengals. When they get it going  believe he will get the long ones the doubters seek for credibility as well. 

Hurst has played 9 games with the Bengals, lets' look at CJ's last 9 games of the year when the Bengals made their playoff run and compare since he deemed himself the leader and spokesman at the end of the season. 

In the last 9 games of regular season CJ had 32-237 yds and ZERO TD's for a 7.4 ypc average and these are the games when it really counts. He did catch 1 TD in the playoffs so he caught 1 TD in his last 12 games and was kinged by the fans. 

Now he did start stronger in his first 9 games with 5 TD's and a 12.54 average but it seems the league adjusted quickly. 

Betting Hurst has a strong finish to the season and surpasses CJ down the stretch run when it counts. He has barely developed chemistry with Burrow being Joe missed camp and struggled early in games as well.  

Plus Hurst is tied for 7th in the NFL 1st down catches on 3rd down with 10 clutch 3rd down catches for first downs. 

Hurst is tied with the likes of Amari Cooper and only 1 behind Cooper Kupp, Travis Kelce, and Tyreek Hill despite Burrow struggling early on. 

The Bengals made the right move by saving money to bolster the O-line and adding Hurst. CJ's stats without Burrow are telling as well
10-82 yds and ZERO TD's compared to Hayden's 38-303 2TD's both being on new teams.  

Hope Hurst remains in stripes for years to come.