Article about the defense

[Jason_NC]

(05-30-2020, 11:42 AM)SunsetBengal Wrote: Waynes and Kirkpatrick is kind of a push, as their stats are pretty much on par for games played.  I'd say that the advantage on health/availability goes to Waynes.

Now, I see Alexander as upgrade to Dennard.  Alexander is a much more aggressive style of defender.  In 55 games that he's played in, Alexander has 2 INTs, 21 PDs, 9 TFL, and 8 QB hits, meaning that he's an effective blitzer.  Dennard played in 77 games, has logged 3 INTs, 22 PDs, but only 5 TFL, and 5 QB hits.

I really feel like Alexander and Von Bell will make a noticeable difference in how the Bengals cover the middle of the field and underneath routes that they have been burned on so badly the past few years.

I disagree.  In pass coverage their stats are similar, but Waynes has better recovery speed and is a MUCH better tackler.