10 hours ago
(Yesterday, 06:53 PM)ochocincos Wrote: I didn't, personally, I just don't consider him an overly-critical piece to the success of the defense.
I just think Bengals can run with Wilson and Burks in 2-LB sets, Carter for extra LB if need be and be ok.
Same with Stewart. Bengals can get by with Hendrickson, Ossai, Murphy, Sample, and Johnson.
Stewart is a nice-to-have that has plenty of work to do to make an impact on the defense.
Not having Hendrickson though would be a huge blow.
No one on the roster is replacing 35.0 sacks in 2 years.
Media is protecting him as the guy to replace Pratt as the starter along side Wilson
It's next season and I'm hopeful
