02-01-2016, 06:38 PM
(02-01-2016, 06:23 PM)RoyleRedlegs Wrote: We all like to dog Maualuga because of what he isn't, but we should all really remember what happened to the run defense in 2014 and 2013 without him.
You're doing the Pat Sims argument?
You don't mention 2015, because with Maualuga, and without Burfict, the run defense was absolutely horrid.
In 2014, once again, Burfict was fighting with concussions and knee injuries. Missed most of that season.
2013, not sure.
The point is, people made this exact same argument over Pat Sims leaving for Oakland. "When Pat Sims plays, the Bengals are X better against the run than without." He left for Oakland and the Bengals went from the 12th run defense in 2012 to the 5th run defense in 2013. The Pat Sims Effect was never heard from again.
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