SI Article on Bengals Identity

[SunsetBengal]

(12-03-2023, 11:04 AM)bengalfan74 Wrote: In my mind, weak as it is. We simply have to get better at running the ball. I'm sure a giant part of that is having a better RB. I'm not saying it has to become the focus of our O. But we have to get better production when we do run.

I remember thinking back early in the season. Why don't we add some old fashioned draws into the playbook?

It sure seems ZT doesn't care about the run but perhaps it's as much JB as it is Zac? I sure hope someone can talk him into more under center runs and play action.

Because to me that's our biggest issue. Opposing D's know they don't have to worry about our run game.

You and I have had this discussion before, and the message never changes.  Running the ball effectively begins with having a mind set and making the assertion 'we are going to run the ball'.  Once a team makes that resolution, the rest sort of takes care of itself.  Truth be told, most OL would rather run block and impose their will upon the defense.  Running backs get a 'stop me if you can' attitude.  The offense can now throw because they want to, rather than because that's the only thing that they can do.


It may be a bit of a stretch to hope for Zac and Joe to adapt the mentality of being a ball control offense, but if they want to win championships that may be what it takes.  Just look at all of the years John Elway took his teams close to he top by being pass first, and then when he had a coach that embraced the rushing offense he was able to lead the Broncos to Championships.