Your Opinions Of Willis and Smith

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(08-25-2017, 01:13 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Is it? Why is stopping the run a prerequisite to rushing the passer?

The thing the Bengals have lacked more of in recent years has been pass rush outside of Dunlap and Atkins, so that's why many fans want better pass rushers.

Also, since I don't have access to it, could someone who pays for PFF premium look up MJ's and Clarke's run defense ratings from the last 1-2 years? If it's solid, it means their pass rush was absolutely abysmal to rate in the low 40's overall.
I'd guess their run defense hasn't been that good either, thus resulting in their very poor ratings.

Down and distance lol. If you can't stop the run teams are put in more favorable positions. Basic football.