What now?

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(03-13-2019, 01:02 AM)Joelist Wrote: We're one for two. Brown is a good LB but Hart is the worst RT in the NFL.

Guys, Hart isn't Ced or Fish...he was a pretty solid run blocker, but his pass blocking needs work.  They lost THREE OTs from the roster.  They needed someone that they could count on at the very least to be a starter.  They will likely get a FA or at the very least, draft someone to compete at RT.  There are LOTS of options in the draft this year...not as many LTs, but plenty of guys for the right side that could push for a starting job right away.  

Remember, the offense wasn't the problem last year until a heap of injuries and a lack of depth at WR hurt them.  That, and the scheme was predictable.  This year, a new offense, with a few key additions should be more than competitive.  The defense is the biggest question mark and I think signing Brown was a good start.  Now, they need to get one more quality starting LB out of FA (while still drafting one...depth here was paper thin last year) and, hopefully, re-sign Dennard.

If Dennard is retained, the Bengals will have clearly invested in the back end of the defense.  And while it was obvious to everyone but the coach, the defense was much better equipped to play more press man instead of our "Defense by France" where they run the other way with their hands in the air (soft zone) and get destroyed underneath.  By the time they switched, the season was over, but they should have a much better shot with their new coaching staff.