05-23-2020, 07:28 PM
(05-23-2020, 06:29 PM)TheLeonardLeap Wrote: For Justin Smith, it's because he became a 3-4 DE rather than a 4-3 DE. The matchups and expectations are different. That's why there are regularly multiple 4-3 DEs who get double digit sacks and as for 3-4 DEs there's only the freakish JJ Watt.
As for Whitworth, you're simply wrong there. Whit was All-Pro for the Bengals in 2015 (and 2nd team All-Pro in 2014). Also Joe Thomas is a first ballot HoFer who didn't miss a single SNAP on offense until his final year, so you're double wrong on this Whitworth part.
Fair enough didn’t know he was ever All Pro here. That being said, so it took 10 seasons for Whitworth to start playing at a All Pro level? Hell No. Just like Big Willie, no love until late in their careers. The sports writers, networks, fans, etc get on their knees for certain players over others. Just like one guy saying the chargers powder blue is so awesome, then they all jump on board saying “best uniform in football.” Gag.
They all pile on the Joe Thomas bandwagon “future HOF” like you said, just the same. While Whitworth, (just as good) gets nothing for 10 years. I’m not saying Joe Thomas is no hall of gamer or not good. Just if Whitworth was on one of the chosen franchises maybe Joe Thomas isn’t “the man” all those years.
Anyway, Justin Smith and Whitworth were awesome Bengals! WhoDey
