01-21-2023, 01:42 PM
(01-21-2023, 01:03 PM)QueenCity Wrote: Depending on the weather... I still see the Bengals coming out heavy in passing formations.
Which I'm completely fine with... I don't want them getting stuffed on 1st down forcing a 2nd and 9
Just continue to use the short passing game I think the middle will be open so the checkdowns will be there.
I think Mixon is fools gold in this matchup. I dont want 2nd and 9's either, but my gut wrongly says we need Mixon to keep his head down and push for those 3.9 yds and be consistent. The problem is, he's abysmal blocking and his lack of vision tempts him to cut back at the wrong times. Perine is averaging 4.1 and is a threat to pickup the loose rusher that will be coming consistently.
How many times did Baltimore shift late and beat that right side of the line? Perine is almost a must just for the sake of the need for a 2nd wave of blocking with Carman out there too. Forget a 6th OL, keep Hurst in and the defense has to stay honest with Perine and Hurst both being threats.
Anything you can do to allow that short to medium game to be open and worst case be a 2nd and 8 is fine with me. If we get behind, I think we get back in with up tempo sets where Perine is out there and Mixon is on the sidelines.
