Pollack's thoughts about the O-line

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(01-12-2021, 04:43 PM)ochocincos Wrote: "We're close" in regards to the OL? Really?
Bengals QBs were sacked 48 times.

Bengals need at least two new OL starters, arguably more.

I would chalk up a LOT of those sacks to situational items.

They didn't run the ball effectively to avoid 3rd and long situations.

They gave up on the run so early that it led to many 3rd and long situations.

(Those two items are one of the reasons I am most optimistic about Pollack....Mixon averaged 4.9 yards per carry under him)

The Bengals lacked a weapon on offense that could generate quick separation, forcing Burrow to hold the ball longer.

They played pitt twice, balt twice, browns twice, philly once, the WFT once, and the Chargers once.  That's nine games that had some of the top pass rushing defenses in the league.   Note how they fared against Tennessee and Jacksonville.  Those teams aren't known for their pass rush and Burrow tore them up.  Of course, they need to get better at not only avoiding the pass rush situations, but handling them.  They showed signs of improvement when they had the line with Spain and XSF at the Guard spots, but still need upgrades there to be a good offensive line.