01-11-2022, 05:38 PM
(01-11-2022, 05:07 PM)Synric Wrote: It's the defensive line rotation as a whole.
The Bengals have solid depth especially at defensive tackle. Larry Ogunjobi and BJ Hill have both had solid season as run defenders and interior pass rushers. Josh Tupou the 2nd string rotational NT/1T was injured vs the Browns in week 18 but they will bring up 32 year old former Packer Mike Daniels who is fresh and had a monster game vs a great Browns interior offensive line.
The depth on the edge is a little more questionable behind Trey Hendrickson and Sam Hubbard. Khalid Kareem has had some really nice plays he just needs to stay healthy and Cam Sample has shown some flashes but is a 4th round rookie.
All in all the Bengals defense is going into the playoffs healthy which is huge.
PS: Is there any word yet on Denzel Perryman?
I don't believe so. It's still a bit early to figure things on the injury front. Darius Philon had a career day against the Chargers, and tore up his knee. So we will be short handed at DT. The thing with Perryman, some Raider fans are higher on him than I am. He racks up tackles but it seems like a hollow stat as it's not often that it's for a loss or minimal gain. His pass coverage is an issue as well. With the Bengals receiver group we should be operating in Nickel most of the day and could afford to sub him for someone who can cover anyway.
You want all hands on deck for the playoffs but if he doesn't play I don't think it will impact things significantly.
