The final 53 let's take a look

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(08-31-2019, 08:38 PM)yellowxdiscipline Wrote: Isn’t it amazing that we ended last season with a garbage line and mediocre linebackers, and were starting this year off in the same predicament. This team just doesn’t learn.



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The O-Line was addressed by two draft picks, one being injured, the other is starting at LG.  They also signed Miller and Jerry.  They addressed the O-Line but not in a great way.  They ended up releasing Jerry but at least the guards are better, they are starting Hopkins over Price.   So yes, there have been issues addressed on the O-Line, just not finished product at this moment.

The backer position group is a concern.  They drafted Pratt which may have potential but hard to tell with limited sample size.  They are a thin group.  I will say the PB has looked quite good, he is young and if he stays healthy, more than adequate at MIKE.  

The defense scheme has been changed to adapt to personnel deficits.  They will go base 4-2-5 or 5-1-5.  This will take load off backers.  The problem I will see occurring is that teams will continue to use TE on fade and crossing patterns which is so frustrating as a Bengal fan.