In the Andy Dalton era, the Bengals defense has typically been one of the top units in the league. However, in 2017 with the defense being on the field so much and some struggles at linebacker the unit didn’t play up to its typical standards. With some younger players poised to get more snaps and a couple of key additions in free agency the Bengals are hoping to get up to their typical defensive standards. A big key should also be the change from defensive coordinator Paul Guenther to former Lions coordinator Teryl Austin.
Analyzing 5 of the Bengals’ favorite defensive plays
