09-18-2020, 02:49 PM
(09-18-2020, 02:45 PM)Big_Ern Wrote: I heard an analyst stating that when they implemented a 5 wideoout formation at LSU that is when Burrow really became masterful. It allows him to see the coverage better and beat it. The Bengals decided to mix some of this in. From what I've seen, every time he lines up in that formation with the Bengals he succeeds. Needs to be 50% of our offense at least until proven unsuccessful
It has been used quite often. The problem is, college offensive lines can handle college pass rushers better. However, in recent history, college pass rushers have translated to the NFL better than college offensive linemen. There are a plethora of really good pass rushers in the NFL, but not a ton of really good offensive linemen. In our case, that is resulting in Burrow being under a lot of pressure, and five wide doesn't help that. Burrow has done really well, regardless, but I am worried about his longevity with the amount of five-wide we run with the state of this offensive line.
