D Line 2020

[SunsetBengal]

(04-10-2020, 03:40 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I think Reader's biggest contribution will be in the run game.
I think we see our run game jump at least to the 20-25 range, which would be a big improvement from last place.
I'm excited to see Reader clog the middle with Dunlap, Atkins, Hubbard, and Lawson all rushing the passer, but don't expect Reader to get a bunch of sacks himself. He's never had more than 2.5 sacks in a season.

If the Bengals can land an impact defensive player or two in the draft, this defense really could be in the top half in the league. If they don't, I still see the middle of the field being exposed.

He's so much more than just a run stuffer.  He only had 2.5 sacks last year, but he also had 6 TFL and 13 QB hits.  In other words, the dude flat out get's penetration beyond the LOS.  That penetration and ability to blow up a pocket from the inside is what will benefit the rest of our pass rushers.  I could truly see guys like Carlos, Geno and Sam treating Reader to a few steak dinners, following some multi sack games.