Bengals' 53 roster

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(09-06-2015, 02:50 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: As much as i like Flowers i think it might of been the wrong move to keep him over Carter.

Pass rush, pass rush, pass rush. That is where we needed to improve the most this season.

Might of been a blessing in disguise, sad to say. I get the reasons why you doubt Marv.

Nate, I agree that upgrading the pass rush was, and still is paramount.  However, I would just like to note that our rushing defense has looked mighty suspect the entire preseason. 

My point?  A pass rush can only be effective if the defense is able to deny the run, and put a team into obvious passing situations.  I'm really worried about the run stuffing ability.  It will be somewhat of a relief, should Vontaze Burfict come back to full form.  PJ Dawson should make some exciting plays off of football IQ, but I expect him to make just as many whiffs due to lack of foot speed.  I really hope that Hawk has another gear to turn on, heading into the regular season. 

I'd still like to see the Bengals make a move on either a stout LB, like Jameel McClain, or a fat bodied, run stuffing NT, like maybe a Louis Nix.