12-03-2018, 10:41 AM
Losing Carl Lawson hurt more than anyone really knows. Teams need at least 3 good pass rushers. The Bengals only have 2.
Also I'd argue Carlos is playing like he has his whole career. People might be surprised to hear he has only had more than 10 sacks once in his career and that was back in 2015 with 13.5. Dunlap is an above average DE, but he isn't a super star like some people make him out to be.
Here are his sack numbers the last 5 years.
2013 - 7.5
2014 - 8.0
2015 - 13.5
2016 - 8.0
2017 - 7.5
I'll also say that the linebackers aren't doing the d-line any favors. Other teams know that they can get the ball out quickly over the middle because the coverage is non existent.
Next year they need Carl Lawson/Ryan Glasgow to get healthy and draft a stud linebacker.
Also I'd argue Carlos is playing like he has his whole career. People might be surprised to hear he has only had more than 10 sacks once in his career and that was back in 2015 with 13.5. Dunlap is an above average DE, but he isn't a super star like some people make him out to be.
Here are his sack numbers the last 5 years.
2013 - 7.5
2014 - 8.0
2015 - 13.5
2016 - 8.0
2017 - 7.5
I'll also say that the linebackers aren't doing the d-line any favors. Other teams know that they can get the ball out quickly over the middle because the coverage is non existent.
Next year they need Carl Lawson/Ryan Glasgow to get healthy and draft a stud linebacker.
