One of the most ridiculous things we heard last week was that the Cincinnati Bengals' pass protection issues were, in part, due to Joe Burrow. That was asinine. Unfortunately, Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings showed just how foolish that narrative is.
Additionally, this line of thinking is sensationalized by the mention of Joe Burrow, further distracting from the real, more fundamental issues with the offensive line in general and pass protection in particular.
While we watch in horrifying awe at Bengals’ quarterbacks getting hit and sacked, the root of the problem occurs long before the team takes the field.