05-05-2021, 01:05 PM
(05-04-2021, 09:28 AM)SadFaceBengal15 Wrote: No Hubbard cannot
The dude is a former Safety, yes he can.
(05-04-2021, 11:42 AM)PDub80 Wrote: They've tried Hubbard in that role before, but he is far from ideal for it - Similar to what the Bengals did with Geathers.
Here's how I see Hubbard's fit with these draft picks....
Options on PASSING DOWNS....
- Sample is an outside Edge Rusher
- Hubbard kicks inside
- Ogunjobi inside
- Hendrickson the other DE
- Ossai is more of a disguised role Rush DE/LB
I see the Bengals playing a LOT of 5-2-4 defense with interchanging pieces as far as who is rushing/blitzing, who is in coverage, etc. I think that with the addition of the 3 DE draft picks, the Bengals can lay out some really interesting defensive fronts. Almost like a basketball or hockey team does with different line changes based on the situation.
Keeping the same players on the field as above, Hubbard can stay outside & Sample can move inside. You can also put Reader in that mix as well with Shelvin in more of a "Jumbo", collapse the pocket concept
Even a traditional 3-4 works well with these types of DEs & Tackles, especially since they have gone with a secondary that is known for tackling so well.
^ Regardless, with the LBs already on the roster and Ossai, I don't see Hubbard needing to standup for any reason.
Lots of ways to go about it to make this Defense unpredictable as hell. Don't understand people saying Hubbard cannot stand up, he is a former Safety and CAN even cover if needed, dude is big, so he is hard to throw over and matches up well with TE's. You can use Hubbard in a variety of ways.
