01-27-2025, 01:46 PM
Do we need to? No.
Should we? I'm hesitant. Brown already received 229 carries this year. I would prefer to see his usage stay around there and have another guy to take touches away from him. This also depends on what happens with Tee. Cincinnati is a spread heavy team. They are looking to let their passing game work. If Higgins leaves in FA, one of the biggest pieces of that attack leaves. In 2024, Burrow had 1,335 yards, 12 TDs and two interceptions without Higgins. They made it work, so if he leaves then I suspect the offense doesn't change that much.
What I believe will happen is that Brown will receive more carries due to being the lead back next year, but the offense will largely stay the same. Heavy shotgun, a lot of spread concepts, and Burrow airing the ball out.
Should we? I'm hesitant. Brown already received 229 carries this year. I would prefer to see his usage stay around there and have another guy to take touches away from him. This also depends on what happens with Tee. Cincinnati is a spread heavy team. They are looking to let their passing game work. If Higgins leaves in FA, one of the biggest pieces of that attack leaves. In 2024, Burrow had 1,335 yards, 12 TDs and two interceptions without Higgins. They made it work, so if he leaves then I suspect the offense doesn't change that much.
What I believe will happen is that Brown will receive more carries due to being the lead back next year, but the offense will largely stay the same. Heavy shotgun, a lot of spread concepts, and Burrow airing the ball out.
