Poll : What Is Wrong With Bengals Defense 2024 ???

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Honestly the linebacker play has been terrible.
Dropped off a cliff.

Can’t generate enough of a pass rush.

Not strong enough or deep enough up front to stop the run and generate pressure.

Not disciplined enough or smart enough to play with good structure as a group on the second and third level.

Poor pursuit angles at times tackling from linebackers and secondary.

Honestly the whole defense just looks lost at times.
Inexperience is definitely a factor.

Not enough high end talent at linebacker, corner, or safety.

The fix is to add more picks to the pass rush.
Draft a lockdown corner.
Draft an elite linebacker that can defend the run, pass, and rush the passer.

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With all of this said I’ve seen Bill Belicheck put together dominant defensive performances with lesser talent than we have on defense.
If you hired him and added a lockdown corner and another pass rush weapon they would be good again.