Let's talk DT's

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(03-14-2016, 03:38 PM)Bengalholic Wrote: Every year, I see a lot of fans wanting a DT in the 1st couple of rounds, and every year we get reminded of the Bengals approach at the position. Marvin has never drafted a DT in the 1st and only one in the 2nd. Of the 11 DT's he has drafted, 8 came after the 3rd round...

1st-(none)
2nd- Still
3rd- Sims, Thompson
4th- Askew, Peko, Atkins, Hardison
5th- Shirley
6th- Langston, Toeaina
7th- McDonald

I would expect that to continue this year, especially with a relatively deep DT class.

Never drafted a guard in the first until we did.
Never drafted a TE in the first until we did (twice)

Peko and Atkins were drafted a long time ago. Since then no DL players have panned out, most of them burned out without even making the slightest whisper on the field. 

Their approach is garbage and is hurting the long term potential of this team. 
Got lucky in 2010 with Geno. 
Time to actually try and get some top talent back on the DL so 50% of your production isn't reliant on one guy being on the field. 

That's how teams exploit us and beat us. A team that can keep the base 4-3 defense on the field and throw the ball is one that gives us trouble. Why? Because it essentially eliminates the threat of half the DL in terms of pass rush. We need to stop allowing them to do that.