08-07-2015, 09:50 AM
(08-07-2015, 09:44 AM)fredtoast Wrote: 1. I have no idea because it is impossible to analyze an individual with a team stats like this. If RBs are getting to the second level by getting around the edge then it has zero to do with Peko.
2. This does show that the Bengals struggled with run defense up the middle. I will admit that. However I would bet that there are some tams ranked low in average allowed up the middle who have good NT/DTs because most runs up the middle include a double team at the the point of attack.
I am not trying to argue that Peko is an elite DT/NT, but he is FAR from the bottom of the league like PFF tries to claim. I remember when you posted the entire list of PFF rankings and it included some back ups in the top 15. PFF does a good job of keeping raw stats, but their rankings per play are very subjective and questionable at best.
Fair enough. I may have been harsh on Peko in the past more so than I should have, but I really don't think he's a good player anymore, his best days are clearly behind him. I think we can all agree that Peko at least hasn't been a GOOD player for a year or so now.
I'm not saying to cut the guy, but I'd have liked if the team actively tried to replace him this past year after declining for a couple of straight seasons. Somebody else mentioned it, but the team seems loaded at 3 techs and we don't have a lot of options at NT. Would have been nice to see them bring in a big NT to do some work and at least give them a chance to unseat Peko.
