05-13-2021, 01:38 PM
(05-13-2021, 11:08 AM)GreenCornBengal Wrote: One pickup that I feel isn’t discussed enough is the addition of Hendrickson. I’m excited about his upside, but curious to hear from you guys. What is your barometer for success for the upcoming season for Hendrickson.
Must surpass double digit sacks?
Full healthy year, no missed time?
Needs to outperform Carl Lawson statistically?
It’s been a while since we’ve had a consistently dominant rusher... will Trey change that?
What I love about Hendrickson is how he is so good at finishing, at least he was last year. 13.5 sacks and he cannot only
bullrush but he can spin and he is great at holding the edge. Too often Dunlap couldn't finish, he would have hands on the
QB and wouldn't end up coming up with the sack. Saw this tons of times with him. Lawson has great bend and great power
but he often gets blown by the QB by the OT.
Not as disciplined in his lanes as Hendrickson. Too much over pursuing from both of the guys who are no longer here.
Honestly, Cam Sample reminds me of Lawson a lot. About the same size and build but Cam wasn't used right on the edge
at Tulane. He was usually lined up in the B-Gap which negated a lot of his pass rush. Cam is a better run stopper than Carl
already and we all know about Carl's injury history. Between Hendrickson, Ossai (might be my fave pick) and Cam Sample
we might be pretty tough on pass rushing downs again.
