Defensive scheme to blame for lack of pass rushing?

[Joelist]

Right now the Bengals have no identity on defense and a large part of that is the “hybrid” scheme which is just another way of saying they have no base defense that everything else radiates out from (like successful defenses do).

I think our linemen would do better if we had a consistent group out there whose responsibilities were also consistent. In the same vein the LB would be developing better if we picked starters (and NOT only 2 but either 3 or 4) and that group played together with set responsibilities. It goes to the secondary also - pick your group and make the responsibilities consistent.