Cincinnati Bengals running backs, including Chase Brown, aim to make the offense more dynamic. During a recent preseason opener, Brown demonstrated this by converting a catch into a 9-yard gain despite covered receivers. The offense largely focuses on quarterback Joe Burrow, with running backs reinforcing the team strategy. Early messages from the running backs' coach emphasize their role in balancing the run game with the passing attack, highlighting the vital contributions expected from them this season.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow scanned his options down the field before shifting his eyes towards the best available option. With star receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins covered, Burrow dumped the ball down to running back Chase Brown. From there, Brown turned a potential neutral play into a healthy gain. He made the catch, stiff-armed a defender and then scooted down the sideline for a 9-yard gain.
A play like this one in Cincinnati's preseason opener against the Philadelphia Eagles typically isn't notable. But in this case, it was a reminder of how Brown and the rest of the Bengals running backs can make the offense even more dynamic this season.
It's no secret the Bengals offense is geared around Burrow and the passing attack. From the way they play to their respective skill sets, the top three running backs the Bengals have in their offense this year complement that approach.
That's why Cincinnati's running backs always get the same message from their position coach before they break for the summer. "Obviously we're going to run the ball when we can, but we're going to..."
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