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(05-02-2021, 01:44 PM)Mobster Wrote: That's an indictment of Dunlap. Nobody ever doubted he could "ball out" when he wants to. He'd be invisible at times times then turn it on when he felt motivated. Nobody questioned that he'd be motivated after forcing his way out of Cincy. Those are the type of guys we're trying to weed out though. 

Absolutely.  And it was discussed at length on the most recent (excellent) Bengals Booth Podcast where they went through all the players and spoke with the coaches of the earlier picks.  A very common thread as Lapham pointed out:  These guys (and he named Hendrickson and some other FAs as well) are all EFFORT guys.  High motor.  Relentless.  He said this team will have energy in every practice and every snap with all the relentless guys they have added.

Dunlap showed up big for Seattle for a couple games but then disappeared again.  I always liked the guy, but he really showed his ass in his final days here and I am glad we seemingly have fewer guys like this and more relentless team guys.