02-20-2024, 01:22 PM
(02-20-2024, 12:52 PM)Bengalbug Wrote: Curious, i recall seeing where the bengals, like most teams, run a nickel base most often. Knowing the division we play in, does this make sense? I like Logan Wilson and I think Pratt is an ok 2 down player. But neither are that second level enforcer. Knowing the impact Roquan Smith had on the Ravens, do the bengals need to look at a free agent sideline to sideline MLB? Would this help our run defense? I’m not throwing shade at Wilson or Pratt, but would we better served bringing in someone that is an enforcer? We really don’t have that guy beyond the DL (Hendrickson).
Lovonta David (34) and Wagner (33) are both older vets, but maybe they would want to join a team. I personally believe the impact a player like that could bring would be well worth the investment. Obviously there are younger options in Free Agency, but I’m not sold that committing long years and dollars into the Lb position is the best play for this team, this year.
The offensive personnel dictates the defensive personnel. In defensive terms, bases are usually described as the coverage preference. For instance, Cincinnati runs a cover three base. They play other coverages as well, such as cover one, two, six etc. but they are running cover three the most. However, Cincinnati does play quite a bit of two LB personnel even when the offense could allow them to bring an extra backer on. In these cases, they will often bring out an extra defensive linemen and run a 5-2 look or they will stay in their nickel package and play with Battle in the box.
