What Anarumo is looking for this offseason

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New Hobson post on bengals.com reveals what Anarumo is looking for in his hybrid defense this offseason.
https://www.bengals.com/news/bengals-defense-seeks-same-traits-as-scheme-evolves

Quote:"Corners and rushers, man. Corners and rushers," said defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo before he went into morning meetings this week. "You have to be able to affect the quarterback."

When talking about pass rushers...

Quote:"Absolutely," Anarumo said when asked if [lack of pressure] passes for the offseason priority. "Look at the successful defenses in the league and what do they do? They pressure the quarterback and that doesn't mean blitzing. The more quality edge rushes you can have, the better you'll be."

Quote:The team still appears to be mulling the options, but what's not up for debate is what type of player they want at defensive end. That's clear and simple. A 4-3 pass rusher.

Quote:While the Bengals are running a 3-4 hybrid, they and everyone else align in some version of a 4-2-5 as much as 70 percent of the time to match personnel.

When talking about CB...

Quote:"Speed, change of direction, all that stuff is paramount," Anarumo said. "But length really allows you to be a good corner in this league. (Tackling) is in the top three (of traits). It's up there. You want guys that can run and cover. You want guys that have the right mentality and the right makeup so that they'll be able to get guys on the ground."

So expect DL and CB to be the focus in FA and the draft, not so much LB, based on what Anarumo is saying.