01-17-2023, 01:15 PM
The Bengals run game has been atrocious this year. Yards per carry is 4th worst in the NFL. We will never be a run first team, but the lack of production out of the backfield is concerning.
Sure, the OL is part to blame, but I think one of the biggest issues is the lack of speed out of the backfield at the moment. Perine and Mixon just don't have enough speed to put pressure on defenses.
That is the one thing I think this offense is really missing.
I am not sure what the off-season holds for RB. I know Perine is a FA this year and Mixon has a couple more years left on his deal. Part of me hopes they re-sign Perine for better value, cut Mixon and use the money elsewhere, and then go out and draft a burner who can also pass catch.
I love Mixon, but man - I just really want more out of the RB position right now.
Sure, the OL is part to blame, but I think one of the biggest issues is the lack of speed out of the backfield at the moment. Perine and Mixon just don't have enough speed to put pressure on defenses.
That is the one thing I think this offense is really missing.
I am not sure what the off-season holds for RB. I know Perine is a FA this year and Mixon has a couple more years left on his deal. Part of me hopes they re-sign Perine for better value, cut Mixon and use the money elsewhere, and then go out and draft a burner who can also pass catch.
I love Mixon, but man - I just really want more out of the RB position right now.
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