10-10-2024, 01:53 PM
(10-08-2024, 09:43 PM)samhain Wrote: No, this isn't a thread to ***** about a dirty Ratbirds linebacker.
Back in 21, the Ravens traded for Smith and he immediately transformed the defense. They went from lost to formidable as soon as he put on the ugly purple jersey. It was a case of an organization recognizing a need and doing what needed to be done when the right fit was available.
Does that player exist for the Bengals in 2024? Would one player make a difference?
IMO a high end DE opposite Trey or a truly great pass rushing DT would be difference makers. I'm unsure what the secondary needs. There aren't a lot of bright spots there.
In a world where they actually attempt to make midseason trades, pass rush would be my preference. If the secondary is beyond repair, at least get some pressure on opposing QBs to force some turnovers.
No doubt we need to add an impact player on Defense. I like the names mentioned in Mad Maxx and Hasaan Reddick while extending
Trey and maybe BJ Hill while adding a Dexter Lawrence type would do the job. Hubbard is playing better now that he is healthy but we
need top players on the DL and to let our youth grow in the secondary.
As sad as the Dax injury is he should be affordable after this injury even if he is now a Corner.
