Transition tag, and then trade him so he can get his chance, but it would be nice to get something for him. Don't want to see him in AFC though. Trade him to an NFC South team.
Agreed. We all complain when the offense is stagnant and unprepared, so we should all acknowledge when it is hitting on all cylinders. What impresses me is what they are doing with the screen game. How can a team be among the worst screen team in the league for 2 or 3 seasons and then just magically find the formula for success?
31 rushes last week.
Have to credit Browning here also. Taylor is able to stick with the run a little more when he knows his QB can be clutch on 3rd down and complete balls past the sticks if needed. Defenses are not treating Browning the same way the treat Burrow, so he is given much more opportunities than Burrow has. Browning has also been getting rid of the ball really quick and making good solid reads and throwing guys open.
Browning has done a great job. I think he's getting a tad bit more help from the run game for various reasons, but when you are balanced in play-calling it helps whoever the QB is.
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I think Tee has a target on him for OPI. He's been called on some iffy ones this year but that is probably justified given that he got away with some big ones in the past. He's such a big dude - It's easy for a ref to see and call him for any sort of contact and some defendenders do a decent job selling it. I do think he needs to change his mechanics and stop putting his hands on guys before jumping. I know this is easier said than done given that the league allows handfighting and DBs definitely get grabby, but Tee is so tall and strong that he doesn't need much in the way of space. On Sunday, he didn't need to have his hands on the DB - He had the position and the ball was thrown well. I think he'll figure it out.
Better resign value for the Bengals if he tanks this year?
I'd say maybe, but he has an agent that will play serious hardball. I also think teams are realizing the value of having a true number 1 receiver. KC and Jacksonville are two good teams that come to mind that show how an offense can be limited without one (not saying either of them would be in the market, just that they need a good receiver). Tee's production without Chase on the field last year will be a major discussion point among talent evaluators - He was really productive and in some ways even better without Chase. He also put up almost 1K in his rookie year with a rookie Joe Burrow for 9 games, Brandon Allen and whoever that smiling guy was that beat Pittsburgh, not many other weapons, and no real experience. It's easy to talk yourself into him as a true #1.
That WAS Brandon Allen...LOL
It was Finley's 15 minutes of fame.... And to be honest, probably one of the better coaching jobs Taylor has done.
