Should we give Chase Brown more carries

[Essex Johnson]

After watching the NFL playoffs ( only two games did QB have 300 or more yards vs 7 games RBs had  over 100 yards), and seeing the increased success of late with running teams,  was wondering if we need to run the ball more often next year. I noticed that we 3-1 this year when Brown got 20 or more carries.  Of course part of running the ball less was our defense put us in that position but we also know that under Taylor/Burrow we have tended to be one of the lower teams in running plays. Maybe with Peters as our new Oline coach we might see more running the ball.  Thoughts?

[KillerGoose]

Do we need to? No.

Should we? I'm hesitant. Brown already received 229 carries this year. I would prefer to see his usage stay around there and have another guy to take touches away from him. This also depends on what happens with Tee. Cincinnati is a spread heavy team. They are looking to let their passing game work. If Higgins leaves in FA, one of the biggest pieces of that attack leaves. In 2024, Burrow had 1,335 yards, 12 TDs and two interceptions without Higgins. They made it work, so if he leaves then I suspect the offense doesn't change that much. 

What I believe will happen is that Brown will receive more carries due to being the lead back next year, but the offense will largely stay the same. Heavy shotgun, a lot of spread concepts, and Burrow airing the ball out. 

[*TheLeonardLeap*]

We should give someone more carries. If not Brown, then someone else we add through the draft.

Can't be 2nd in pass attempts and 30th in rushing attempts again. Need some more balance there.

[M.W.]

(11 hours ago)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: We should give someone more carries. If not Brown, then someone else we add through the draft.

Can't be 2nd in pass attempts and 30th in rushing attempts again. Need some more balance there.

I agree with you.  The teams in the playoffs are having success running he ball, it drains the clock and wears the opposing defense out and frustrates them to no end which helps get those Mahomes (15 yard penalties).

I think we all know Joe is amazing but he gets hit way too often and our clock management is nothing short of atrocious on a good day. If we had made the playoffs I imagine Joe would get sacked 6 times a game with our current play calling and we'd give up over 30 per game. 

[bengalsboy]

(11 hours ago)M.W. Wrote: I agree with you.  The teams in the playoffs are having success running he ball, it drains the clock and wears the opposing defense out and frustrates them to no end which helps get those Mahomes (15 yard penalties).

I think we all know Joe is amazing but he gets hit way too often and our clock management is nothing short of atrocious on a good day. If we had made the playoffs I imagine Joe would get sacked 6 times a game with our current play calling and we'd give up over 30 per game. 

The Bengals need to draft,and or sign 2 new guards,at least.Also,wouldn't mind a new center.Is Matt Lee the answer there?

[Essex Johnson]

(11 hours ago)KillerGoose Wrote: Do we need to? No.

Should we? I'm hesitant. Brown already received 229 carries this year. I would prefer to see his usage stay around there and have another guy to take touches away from him. This also depends on what happens with Tee. Cincinnati is a spread heavy team. They are looking to let their passing game work. If Higgins leaves in FA, one of the biggest pieces of that attack leaves. In 2024, Burrow had 1,335 yards, 12 TDs and two interceptions without Higgins. They made it work, so if he leaves then I suspect the offense doesn't change that much. 

What I believe will happen is that Brown will receive more carries due to being the lead back next year, but the offense will largely stay the same. Heavy shotgun, a lot of spread concepts, and Burrow airing the ball out. 

I do think we need to run the ball more and increase Browns work load at average 18 to 20 carries a game. 

[SunsetBengal]

(10 hours ago)bengalsboy Wrote: The Bengals need to draft,and or sign 2 new guards,at least.Also,wouldn't mind a new center.Is Matt Lee the answer there?

He might be, he looked much better than I thought he would last season. I hope he comes back about 10-15# thicker in his lower body, to better handle the push from big NTs. 

As to the OP, I agree with TLL that the Bengal offense needs to be more balanced. If that means that Brown is getting more carries, great. It would be even better if someone else could rise up and help shoulder some of the load, as being dependent upon just one RB is a risky venture.

[Nicomo Cosca]

If we can build an OL anywhere close to Philly’s, or KC’s interior, then yes. As it stands right now we pretty much need Burrow and Chase to go crazy to have a top offense.