01-06-2025, 02:50 PM
(01-06-2025, 02:44 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Hubbard still doesn't help the pass rush much, as he's never had 7+ sacks in a season since 2021.
On top of that, he turns 30 this Summer.
He might end up being a 2-down base DE for another season or two, but no one should be thinking he should be a full-time starting DE for a team who needs pass rush help.
Teams like the Browns and Steelers were so good rushing the passer because they had guys who could contribute outside of Garrett/Watt.
Bengals need an actual pass rush threat opposite Hendrickson and/or inside.
This defense could really be boosted if they could get some actual other pass rushers.
For sure Sam would have to come back as a backup and a run stopper, not a starter again...
Or a pass rusher on passing downs. But I agree with JFK that he probably is not washed already.
