Since 2005 the Bengals haven't had this on defense

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(05-30-2017, 12:35 AM)Synric Wrote: It's resulted in one of the best defensive back groups in the NFL. Since Dalton came into the league I think 1 time the defense hasnt been in the top 10 in allowing the fewest points per game.

To be fair, without Burfict at his best, the middle of the defense was lacking.  The line was good, the secondary was good, but the LB corps was below average.  A healthy Burfict, Minter, Vigil, and Lawson looks to be a significant upgrade of the likes of Hawk, Rey M, Vinny Rey, and Dansby.