Explosive Runs Are The Key For Us This Season!

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(07-14-2023, 10:49 AM)RegularGuy22 Wrote: Don't see how a good running game is considered old school and not as important in today's NFL. With the Bengals pass offense AND a potent run game teams are forced to defend against both. They stack secondary for our receivers then surprise them with big runs and get 1st downs like Perine did many times last year. They have to be ready for either. It's like a MLB pitcher that has many pitches he can throw for strikes and get batters out with. Have to have more than a fastball and curve. The element of surprise and keeping defenses off balance.

The baseball comparison I'll always remember a guy named Rose once said the toughest pitcher he ever faced was Juan Marichal because he had 5 different pitches that he could throw for strikes at any time. It's the variety of attack. Long pass, short pass, 4-5 yards a pop, 10-12 yards a pop.

Running games are still important, as you say.
What's more important though is not being a run-heavy team when you have a strong(er) passing offense, but rather being efficient and effective when you do run.

Look at the Chiefs as a great example.
Chiefs were 25th in rushing attempts, but they were 8th in yards per attempt.
Since Andy Reid took over as HC in 2013, the Chiefs have had a Top 10 yards-per-attempt rushing attack seven times.