What Does Success Look Like in 2020?

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(03-22-2020, 09:11 PM)Bengalstripes18 Wrote: Hard to define. I want to see some glimpses at least from Burrow. I want to see growth. I want to see players start believing in themselves and the team. I want to see leadership from Burrow as well--and big plays.

I could definitely see a rough start with Burrow not getting much time, and the offensive line struggling. I'm hoping to see improvement along the line. Improvement from the defense. I'm hoping they draft some promising linebackers that grow as the season goes on.

A successful season leaves me feeling like we have a chance at the playoffs in 2021. A highly successful season puts in the playoffs this year.

How much does it suck that we're getting the first pick and get to draft this guy and there won't be any OTA's or rookie camps?

I think the best way to mitigate that is to pretty much use his LSU offense like Kitchens did with Mayfield and OU's as a rookie.  Now, Zac has said his offense is very similar to that but maybe you just go straight to the LSU playbook.  The extra time lost throwing to his Bengal receivers is big, though.