The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny on Drew Sample

PodcastThe Cowboys of Summer: Ranking the Top Ten Offenses of 2026June 17, 2026

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One thing they tried to do a lot when after burrow came back was heavy, tight end usage.

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Drew Sample was used in heavy two tight-end formations after Joe Burrow returned, but the numbers with tight ends were awful during that stretch.

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Sample allowed Burrow's only sack; offensive line performance concern.

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Sample got three targets in Week 1's distributed passing attack.

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Sample gave up the Bengals' only sack in Week 1; pass-protection concern.

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Sample led Bengals TEs with 65% snap share.

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A couple of legit awesome blocks by Drew Sample yesterday. So useful to have a TE that can deliver blocks like this. Working the combo into a full-bo...

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Sample expected to see increased usage protecting Burrow's blindside.

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