DEs drafted during Marvin's tenure

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(01-21-2017, 02:17 AM)Hammerstripes Wrote: I don't think the height is the reason that we draft these guys - it's more the weight.  The team has used the 4-3 and the nickel as their base defense.  You can't really roll out defensive ends that weight 250-260 when you play 4 down lineman.

There is a lot of truth to this...I remember pimping Brandon Graham when he was coming out of college and the Bengals thought he would wear out with the big tackles leaning on him all the time.  We could have Clarke play RDE as base, and have the speedier guy rotating in on 2nd and 3rd and long.  

I have never understood the Bengal's obsession with the 98% of downs played badge of honor.  To me, it makes little to no sense.  They clearly take plays off and they aren't at their best at the end of the game.  I am always glad when I see Geno get a series off...I think it makes him that much more effective when he is in there, and with guys like Hardison, that is how he will get more opportunities.