05-04-2021, 11:42 AM
(05-01-2021, 08:13 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: Yep, so can Hubbard.
(05-04-2021, 09:28 AM)SadFaceBengal15 Wrote: No Hubbard cannot
They've tried Hubbard in that role before, but he is far from ideal for it - Similar to what the Bengals did with Geathers.
Here's how I see Hubbard's fit with these draft picks....
Options on PASSING DOWNS....
- Sample is an outside Edge Rusher
- Hubbard kicks inside
- Ogunjobi inside
- Hendrickson the other DE
- Ossai is more of a disguised role Rush DE/LB
I see the Bengals playing a LOT of 5-2-4 defense with interchanging pieces as far as who is rushing/blitzing, who is in coverage, etc. I think that with the addition of the 3 DE draft picks, the Bengals can lay out some really interesting defensive fronts. Almost like a basketball or hockey team does with different line changes based on the situation.
Keeping the same players on the field as above, Hubbard can stay outside & Sample can move inside. You can also put Reader in that mix as well with Shelvin in more of a "Jumbo", collapse the pocket concept
Even a traditional 3-4 works well with these types of DEs & Tackles, especially since they have gone with a secondary that is known for tackling so well.
^ Regardless, with the LBs already on the roster and Ossai, I don't see Hubbard needing to standup for any reason.
