(Preseason Week 3) ***Giants @ Bengals - GameDay Thread***

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Well, Bengaldom, the pass protection is improving slowly but the run blocking is beyond horrendous. There are no gaps and no holes to be found, period. I looked intently at the offensive line during the entire game, especially the first team offensive line, and I can’t figure this out like I usually can. The technique is better and there aren’t many holding calls so why can’t the line open up holes?

Usually it’s about leverage but this season the Bengals are keeping the pads low; they aren’t getting stood up and pushed around by the defensive line. All I can figure out is they aren’t directionally blocking yet. I see the line move forward instead of backwards which is good but I don’t see them trying to turn an opposing lineman away from the play.