What’s the Best Role in Bengals Offense for Giovani Bernard Going Forward?

November 11, 2014   ·   Andrea Hangst   ·   Jump to comments


Cincinnati Bengals running back Giovani Bernard has missed two games with shoulder and hip injuries and could miss Week 11's contest against the New Orleans Saints as well. But when he comes back, it doesn't look like he'll be taking many touches away from rookie Jeremy Hill.
NFL Network's Albert Breer reported prior to the Bengals' Week 10 matchup with the Cleveland Browns that not only would Bernard miss that contest, but that his absence could extend further. And, upon his return, "coaches won't be going away from" Hill.
So where does that leave Bernard, whom offensive coordinator Hue Jackson said back in February would get "a lot" of carries this year?
Bernard broke out in his rookie season in 2013, with 170 carries for 695 yards and five touchdowns and 56 receptions for 514 yards and three more scores. He had 1,209 yards from scrimmage and was the team's second-leading rusher and third-leading receiver.
This season, marred both by his injuries and by the ...

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