Bengals tied for most sacks allowed

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(09-27-2016, 06:42 PM)milksheikh Wrote: So.... how do we fix this?

There is a fix but it will require a complete rethinking of the offensive line pass blocking technique.  Picture the play unfolding from above, directly over Andy Dalton in the shotgun formation.  As the ball is snapped, the linemen should push forward, thereby expanding the pocket.  The inverted "U" shape should be nice and big to give Andy room to maneuver, set his feet, and throw. Unfortunately, the opposite is happening:  The inverted "U" shape is collapsing into Andy because the Cincinnati offensive linemen, especially the tackles, back up too much.  When the defensive ends or linebackers hit the tackles who are already going backwards, the impact makes the tackles go back faster.  Such a thing is a defensive end's dream scenario and it makes getting to the quarterback much easier.

If the Bengals could expand the pocket or at least sustain pocket integrity, Andy Dalton wouldn't be sacked very much at all. The best offensive lines at expanding the pocket are New England and Pittsburgh.  Tom Brady is rarely sacked and Ben Roethlisberger always has lots of room to move while finding an open receiver.