CINCINNATI — Bengals coach Zac Taylor took exception to a few of the hits on Joe Burrow throughout Thursday’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens and stated he must do extra to struggle for his quarterback.
“They name it like they see it. I respect that,” Taylor stated of the officers Friday. “I simply received to maintain preventing for a few of that stuff. You do not wish to lose him on a [hit] that is effectively after the play’s over.”
Taylor stated Burrow is not one to foyer for penalties through the recreation. However Taylor stated that because the coach he will be extra vocal in these conditions, each in public and behind the scenes.
“I’ve received to struggle more durable for Joe to get a few of that,” Taylor stated. “As a result of he does not wish to do it. He does not wish to disrupt from his circulation within the recreation, however that is simply issues I received to speak with him about.”
Burrow was hit 13 instances 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 might be deemed roughing the passer.
He additionally took successful to the face on the failed 2-point conversion try that might 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.
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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 steered the dearth of penalties falls according to 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 count on that. I really feel like there have been a pair that have been shut. Once more, I do not count on these.”
In line with ESPN Analysis, Burrow was pressured on 40% of his dropbacks in opposition to the Ravens, the fifth-highest fee of any recreation in his five-year profession. He posted a QBR of 72.6 when pressured, his highest on the 0-100 scale for any recreation the place he had a stress fee 40% or greater.
Burrow turned in a giant efficiency in opposition to 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 printed through the recreation. 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.”
