CINCINNATI — Bengals coach Zac Taylor took exception to a number of the hits on Joe Burrow throughout Thursday’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens and stated he must do extra to combat for his quarterback.
“They name it like they see it. I respect that,” Taylor stated of the officers Friday. “I simply bought to maintain preventing for a few of that stuff. You do not wish to lose him on a [hit] that is properly after the play’s over.”
Taylor stated Burrow is not one to foyer for penalties through the sport. However Taylor stated that because the coach he will be extra vocal in these conditions, each in public and behind the scenes.
“I’ve bought to combat more durable for Joe to get a few of that,” Taylor stated. “As a result of he would not wish to do it. He would not wish to disrupt from his movement within the sport, however that is simply issues I bought to speak with him about.”
Burrow was hit 13 occasions and sacked thrice within the 35-34 loss at M&T Financial institution Stadium. A few these hits, coming after Burrow had launched the ball, entered a grey space that may very well be deemed roughing the passer.
He additionally took a success to the face on the failed 2-point conversion try that would have given the Bengals the lead with 38 seconds remaining. Burrow stated after the sport that the hit was a bit too excessive, however the play did not draw a flag.
Editor’s Picks
1 Associated
Just one hit of Burrow was penalized Thursday, when defensive finish Broderick Washington landed together with his physique weight on the quarterback.
After the sport, Burrow recommended the shortage of penalties falls in step with what he has handled all through his profession.
“I really feel like I’ve by no means gotten these calls,” Burrow stated. “So I do not actually anticipate that. I really feel like there have been a pair that have been shut. Once more, I do not anticipate these.”
In response to ESPN Analysis, Burrow was pressured on 40% of his dropbacks towards the Ravens, the fifth-highest charge of any sport in his five-year profession. He posted a QBR of 72.6 when pressured, his highest on the 0-100 scale for any sport the place he had a stress charge 40% or increased.
Burrow turned in a giant efficiency towards the defending AFC North champions. He was 34-of-56 passing for 428 yards, 4 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. Two of these touchdowns got here with Cincinnati trailing within the fourth quarter after having let a 14-point lead slip away within the second half.
Burrow was seen wincing on the published through the sport. However Taylor indicated that Burrow didn’t have any rib accidents and was coping with soreness Friday.
“I imply, he took some good hits,” Taylor stated. “However I believe simply speaking to him, the left arm [injury] was only a hit, bruise.”
