It’s time we moved from Gio.

[masonbengals fan]

(12-13-2020, 08:30 PM)samhain Wrote: I'd keep Gio, although I'd prefer a re-structure.  Here's why: Burrow wants to throw the ball.  A lot.  He wants minimal protection and as many options as possible in the receiving game.  Gio is an excellent receiver and more importantly, is an absolute gem in blitz pickup.  That makes putting the franchise back there with no TE's chipping to help the tackles a bit more tolerable.  

What's more, he's exactly the type of back that you want if you're trying to neutralize the blitz.  We face two teams that blitz a lot and do it well twice a year.  Generally, they murder us with it. Any coach worth his ass when it comes to playcalling would start utilizing bubble screens to keep the pass rush from pinning it's ears back.  Gio can turn the passing game into a run game if the run isn't there.

He's a good soldier and a smart ballplayer.  He has many uses.  it would be a shame to cut our noses off in spite of our faces.

Good post