01-14-2017, 05:10 PM
(01-14-2017, 04:54 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: I don't know, as I don't remember them going after a pass rusher high in the first round (or in the first round at all) since Justin Smith. Dunlap was a fairly high second rounder, and is a huge part of our team.I Think a rb would have the biggest impact at 9.
Teams that run a 4-3 defense rely on the talent on that front four, whereas the 3-4 teams rely more on their outside rusher and their LBs to make plays. The Bengals have tried a number of third rounders to "fill the hole" at RDE, but they haven't had a talent there at some time. MJ has been solid, nothing more, and has appeared to really decline of late.
I think the pass rushing RDE is probably the smart play given this draft class and talent available. Though if I am completely honest with myself, after watching Sexy, Hill, and knowing about Gio's injury, I am really warming up to the idea of Dalvin Cook. The defense showed itself to be pretty good again down the stretch, and they are getting what is essentially two really good "draft picks" next year in WJIII and Billings (not to forget Hardison as well). The offense really needs options outside AJ and Eifert, and the running game makes the most sense. Cook is a freak and I love what he could do to this offense. I actually have him ranked above Barnett and only behind Garrett and Allen.
.i would argue our offense was more of a liability than our defense was this year
