06-12-2015, 06:34 PM
My question has to do with the defense. I'm really feeling confident that with bringing Michael Johnson back, and Geno Atkins seeming to feel like his old self, that the DL will return to the fearsome group that they were, prior to Geno's injury. As well with the secondary, from what I have been reading Leon Hall seems to be "feeling it" again, Dre Kirkpatrick ready to break out, and Iloka emerging as a budding star in the league, opposing QBs will be paying for any mistakes they should make.
So, my question is with the LB group. I love the addition of PJ Dawson in the draft, and am comfortable with the acquisition of AJ Hawk as a quality veteran back up. Do you feel like that is enough to solidify the position group for the upcoming season? Personally, I'm a bit concerned, as Burfict will still be rehabbing deep into the season, Maualuga plays his heart out, but tends to get dinged up. Vincent Rey is a good player, high football IQ, but from what I've seen, he just does not have the "hamhocks" to stuff the middle for any extended time. A couple years back, I had really high hopes that Emmanuel Lamur was going to develop into a dynamic pass coverage ace that we have been looking for. Again, when faced with extended playing time, he was abused by opposing offensive coordinators.
Every season, as camp winds down, and cuts come to reality, it seems that plenty of household names around the league suddenly find themselves out of work. I could see the Bengals being able to pick up a strong veteran presence to solidify the LB corps, with the addition of one of those camp casualties. Do you see that as a possibility, or am I just dreaming?
So, my question is with the LB group. I love the addition of PJ Dawson in the draft, and am comfortable with the acquisition of AJ Hawk as a quality veteran back up. Do you feel like that is enough to solidify the position group for the upcoming season? Personally, I'm a bit concerned, as Burfict will still be rehabbing deep into the season, Maualuga plays his heart out, but tends to get dinged up. Vincent Rey is a good player, high football IQ, but from what I've seen, he just does not have the "hamhocks" to stuff the middle for any extended time. A couple years back, I had really high hopes that Emmanuel Lamur was going to develop into a dynamic pass coverage ace that we have been looking for. Again, when faced with extended playing time, he was abused by opposing offensive coordinators.
Every season, as camp winds down, and cuts come to reality, it seems that plenty of household names around the league suddenly find themselves out of work. I could see the Bengals being able to pick up a strong veteran presence to solidify the LB corps, with the addition of one of those camp casualties. Do you see that as a possibility, or am I just dreaming?
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