Is the OL blocking scheme too complex?

[*bengalfan74*]

(12-04-2017, 05:55 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: I find the author that was attempting to use the "complicated scheme" as an excuse for fundament failures and breakdowns in basic technique, laughable.  As the Center is the one who makes the blocking calls, as per the scheme..

Bodine, along with the rest of the OL, typically look good and effective against even fronts, where the Center is uncovered and the other four are head up on a man.  Where Bodine is a complete failure, and the rest of the OL struggles mightily, is against the odd front.  Bodine simply cannot physically match up with a NT, and the Guards always seem to be confused as to what their assignments are.

This was the case, even in years where the OL was considered to be really good.  The common factor?  Paul Alexander.  They need to bring in an aggressive fundamentalist to coach the OL.

Spot on Sunset !

And I agree completely with your assessment but would just add another element that I think plays into it is the Bengals disjointed system that seems to always be trying to ram square pegs into round holes.

Mike Brown is doing his thing running stuff his way without thought of how it impacts what Marvin Lewis is trying to accomplish. Marvin Lewis is doing this, Paul Alexander is doing that, Whatever current OC is trying to run these plays but that doesn't jive with what PA is teaching and on and on.

The whole system is a convoluted mess. They're not on the same page, there is no single vision.