03-06-2021, 05:01 PM
(03-05-2021, 06:19 PM)ochocincos Wrote: We all complained for quite a number of years of how bad the pass rush was and how our LBs couldn't cover.
What we took for granted was the team being able to stop the run.
Now we have LBs who have the speed and agility to cover, but they can't stop the run for anything.
The DL can't stop the run at all, and also cannot rush the passer aside from Lawson.
Didn't think I'd say this, but I miss the mid-2010's Dunlap-Atkins-Peko-MJ DL.
The Defense should be better with Reader back along with Topu (spelling). The interior will be a lot better.
It's being overlooked but losing Reader for the season, Hubbard for the Browns, Colts, and Titans game, Atkins not being close to healthy, and the whole Dunlap fiasco. That's a lot for a Defense to overcome.
I don't know why you are supposed by missing that D-Line. Atkins was a generational talent, Dunlap was very good edge, Peko arguably the second best Nose Tackle in Bengals history, and MJ was a complete stud. Throw in Gilberry who was a beast interior pass rusher and you arguably have the best D-Line in Bengals history. I miss them two.
