(03-24-2021, 09:18 AM)Rubekahn29 Wrote: I would feel more comfortable if we had a capable DC running the ship with this crew, but I do think we have a solid DB core with everyone healthy. Our LBs are an unknown at this point and just hopeful wish that they make a good jump from last year. Line is still big question, Kerrigan helps that, but probably turns from bad to just okay.

(03-24-2021, 10:17 AM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: I'd be open to it. I also like the idea of poking around Justin Houston. Both are 32 and probably rotational pieces at this point, but we could use the pass rush help.

(03-24-2021, 10:26 AM)Au165 Wrote: I honestly think Lou was potentially the best performing coach last year all things considered. He was working without a majority of the players they were counting on entering the year and even a lot of the backups. By the end of the year, he was running out corners that shouldn't be in the NFL and was at least getting enough stops to keep us in most games. 

(03-24-2021, 11:55 AM)Junglejuice Wrote: I mean honestly..... it surprises me how so many people on here just don't realize that Lou wants to run a completely different system than what Marvin and company ran here for years.   You need the right players to fit the scheme.   It seems they are filling the holes and bringing guys that fit what Lou wants to do now.   After 2 off seasons of roster building on D  this should be the year they start to see return on investment.  As long as the injuries don't pile up I expect them to be a lot better this year.

(03-24-2021, 10:26 AM)Au165 Wrote: I honestly think Lou was potentially the best performing coach last year all things considered. He was working without a majority of the players they were counting on entering the year and even a lot of the backups. By the end of the year, he was running out corners that shouldn't be in the NFL and was at least getting enough stops to keep us in most games. 

(03-24-2021, 12:41 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: They basically retooled the whole of the defense at this point so no more excuses for Lou.. I guess not going heavy on offense in free agency buys Taylor another year.

(03-24-2021, 09:52 AM)leonardfan40 Wrote: Also worth noting he didn’t lose his job to a couple of scrubs. Granted Washington drafted two young guys to replace him but he got booted down the depth chart by two first round studs i6n Chase Young and Montez Sweat. He’d be a great addition to our D at the right price

(03-24-2021, 02:02 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Remember when a player like Kerrigan, ex-star on his last legs, used to be the top free agents we would sign?

(03-24-2021, 07:14 AM)Rubekahn29 Wrote: Ryan Kerrigan visiting today. IMO would be a great rotational and pass rusher. I believe he still had around 5ish sacks last year despite not being the starter. Would likely rotate with Hubbard.

(03-24-2021, 09:03 AM)Au165 Wrote: He is getting a lot of value guys after Hendrickson. I think in reality it comes down to protecting a young QB by not making him score 40 every game or throw 50 times. If they have a defense that can hold teams under 20 more often you have an opportunity to limit your QB from having to press constantly. You also keep Mixon more involved in games if you aren't losing by 3 scores.

(03-24-2021, 09:35 AM)Trademark Wrote:

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— Malik Wright (@Wrightreportt) March 24, 2021

Washington Football Team Pro Bowl DE Ryan Kerrigan will take a free agent visit to the #Bengals today, source said, another potential addition to Cincy's revamped defense. WFT also has interest in having Kerrigan, the team’s all-time sack leader, return.

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 24, 2021