07-12-2016, 10:03 AM
(07-12-2016, 09:02 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: People will say you are pulling for him out of pure fandom and that he is a bust...blah, blah, blah.
I don't always like to hear the terms "raw", or "project" when it comes to a second round selection, but the Bengals had talent that were already entrenched as starters so I was ok with the decision. His health has been the #1 issue with Hunt. I watched him a lot in college. You can go back and watch his Youtube highlights. The guy was unblockable. He had tremendous balance for a big man, and great speed and athleticism.
I was hoping to see him more at DT next to Geno with MJ and Dunlap outside. I also thought he was more suited at LDE, but either way, the guy made some amazing plays and he wasn't always facing duds. I remember when he went against a tackle that was drafted pretty high (second rounder, I think) and he definitely got the best of him the entire game. Plus, blocking something ridiculous like 17 kicks? Why was he not next to Dunlap on these units?
I still have hope for the guy, but he is a longshot at this point. If he has a huge season, this team is going to be lethal on defense.
Everyone should be hoping he hits that potential the coaches see in him... we already have a dangerous defense Hunt could make unbearable for opponents (on top of the rest of them) But I agree on thinking putting him next to geno and have them switch here and there force the OL guys to try and block 2 different sized beast.
