The Bengals’ Rushing Attack (Or Lack Thereof)

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(10-10-2023, 05:15 PM)impactplaya Wrote: Devon Archane would have been a tremendous asset
To the backfield this year. And the Bengals had
Pre-draft interest in him too.
Chase Brown has shown nothing in a small sample size

Except Achane went before the Bengals even picked in the 3rd round.
Bengals would have had to take him in Rd 2, and CB was a much bigger need than RB2.

Chase Brown has hardly shown anything because he's only been given 4 offensive snaps.
He's buried behind Mixon, Williams, and Evans.

Who is to say Achane wouldn't be relegated to the bench like Brown if he were a Bengal?

Also, look at how many pass block attempts Achane has done with the Dolphins.
Hint - it's 0.

Bengals wanted and needed RBs who will/could pass block. A 185 lb dude wasn't going to pass block.

I don't blame the Bengals for the Chase Brown selection, especially as a 5th rounder.
I think he could show (a lot) more if given more opportunity.
Bengals just need to try him.

With that said, Williams does sport a 5.0 YPC on 52 rushing attempts in his career. He's not as bad as some make him out to be.
He also needs more opportunity.