Bengals 2019 LBers

[SunsetBengal]

(05-05-2019, 09:14 PM)Bilbo Saggins Wrote: I like Pratt just as much as anybody, but he hasn't proven anything yet. He could just as easily be the next Dontay Moch or Sean Porter as he could be "the guy" at LB. Brown and Vigil have both had injury problems recently. 

It's worth noting that today's league is one of sub-packages, matchups, rotations, and identity-shifting. Maybe having 3 designated "starters" is an outdated way of looking at things. Perhaps they want a designated "TE killer" or "RB man coverage specialist" or spy for some packages as opposed to just a generic WILL or MIKE? Maybe having the option to have two established run thumpers on the field might open up some possibilities for the d-line to pin their ears back. 

Weather you give them novelty titles or not, they still line up at SAM, MIKE. and WILL, prior to the snap of the ball.  They still need to respect the run, and damn well need to be able to stop it.

I get it, though.  Today's NFL offenses are designed to force defenses to cover one on one, and exploit weaknesses in coverages.  However, if you dedicate too much emphasis on coverage, they will just run it down your throat, at will..