Bengals' 53 roster

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(09-06-2015, 03:13 PM)SunsetBengal Wrote: 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.   

Peko worries me he might be Robert Geathers this season. In the Bears game he was blown up badly on a 3rd & 2 he made the tackle but it was a yard past the 1st down marker. One thing is a positive though they played Geathers because they had no depth at DE last year with MJ gone and Hunt hurt, but barring injuries they are deep at
1-tech with Peko Sims Thompson and Hardison.