The Run Game is The Issue, Not Bo Nix
After every game we lose, Bo Nix haters come out in droves and say “see I told you, Bo Nix sucks”. I can understand why he is so polarizing, he doesn’t flip the switch til the fourth quarter—we all know that. To me, that’s a strength, to a lot of people on here and analysts…that’s a weakness. Bo Nix is the best of his class by far and the numbers back it up. The games are going to be shit to watch in the first three quarters but I’ve come to realize we always have a chance in fourth with Bo. Once you reach that level of understanding and acceptance as a current fan, you’ll start to be invested during the fourth and nonchalant during the first 3/4ths of the game. It’s great for your blood pressure.
I even want to go further and say that Bo Nix would be an unquestionable top 10 QB if he had a decent run game behind him. A good offense has a run game that opens up the play action and passing attack. We haven’t had that in a very long time. Has it been abysmal? No, some would even argue that it’s been serviceable. For me, after seeing a glimpse of Jonah Coleman—I realized what’s been the missing piece. A running back that can hit hard cuts and break more than one tackle on a rush attempt opens up the offense exponentially. Look at Kenneth Walker in KC, they found their missing piece and now they’re 4-0. Their offense was ass last year.
All that to say, I love Bo Nix and will continue to ride or die for him. I bolieve we are still a deep run playoff team. I’m very excited for Jonah Coleman to return. I think he finds his stride and lands more playing time. Pair that with our defense and we’re a tough game for any NFL team.
*I do think Harvey is a great third down back and has had some clutch plays, he’s just not a true banger