Renell Wren vs Fletcher Cox

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(05-06-2019, 12:06 PM)Socal Bengals fan Wrote: I know that when the quarterback has the ball n is in the pocket most of the time the d linemen job is to sack him unless that has changed recently.   This guy would play patty cake most of the time rather than getting to the quarterback.

Ok, well, if you look at his film you will see a number of plays where he doesn't rush the passer.  He ties up his man and stays at his rush lane and either forces the RB to move outside or he was in position to make a tackle.  A ton of guys on the line with him were getting blown all over the place.  There were many times he was lined up as a true NT as a 3-4 alignment directly over the center.  He would occupy two blockers in many of those cases.  Sure, as many have mentioned on here he needs to use his hands better to help disengage but he sure has the crazy long arms to help with that.  

If you watch his game tape against Michigan State, you will see the snaps where he is in an all-out pass rush and he destroyed the center from Michigan State and was in the QBs face instantly.  One was when MSU was backed up to their own goal line.

The Bengals didn't need another 3-technique as much as they needed a big, strong presence at the NT position.  I am hopeful Wren can be an impact in that spot.