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(08-15-2017, 10:13 AM)Yojimbo Wrote: The Bengals themselves list Hardison as a DE. I think he is the Gillberry replacement.

http://www.bengals.com/team/roster.html

They can list him at DE all they want, but they likely will (or should) play him much more at DT than DE.
Here's an exerpt from Cincy Jungle this offseason about Marcus Hardison....

Quote:Hardison was first used as a strong-side defensive end (and it was not pretty) because of some injuries at the position back in the 2015 preseason. He was then used inside almost full-time at under tackle because he could utilize his quick first step more effectively without having to turn the corner, like in the play above. Hardison’s instant penetration forces the running back to cut back into filled backside gaps and is stuffed for a loss.

https://www.cincyjungle.com/2017/5/23/15677584/marcus-hardison-third-year-cincinnati-bengals

I feel he's being listed at DE because he originally played 3-4 DE in college before moving to 3T in a 4-3 at Arizona St his final year. He's not a 4-3 DE. He doesn't have the necessary bend and is way too big. He's a 3T all the way.