04-16-2025, 06:33 PM
(04-16-2025, 06:19 PM)ochocincos Wrote: Maybe I'm more old school, but I think of the late 2000's and early 2010's when Bengals ran out there with Atkins, Peko, Sims, and typically one other dude officially as DTs, but then they had a nickel DT like Rucker or Fanene that helped boost pass rush. And those DTs like Peko are being subbed out for the nickel DT while the UT like Atkins is playing a heavy majority of snaps.
I still think that model can work, if they can get a DT who can play that much and do it well like Atkins did.
In those days, we were playing a 43 defense and carrying like 6-7 LBs on the roster. Plus 2 FBs.
Now? I'd be shocked if we carry only 4 DTs. Frankly, I think 6 is more likely. However, like you, I am kinda old school. I do long for a FB and some OLB types. If so, we have to cut somewhere.
Personally, I'd go with fewer TEs (4 not 5) and fewer WRs 5 not 6). But that is just me. Having some 2 way TEs would free up a roster spot. Now we need a blocking TE + his backup (Sample + Grandy) and a receiving TE + his backup (Gesicki + Hudson). All waa our all around. IDK what the point of McLachlan is.
