The Cincinnati Bengals had the fewest sacks of any NFL team last season.
A big reason for that was Geno Atkins. Atkins had suffered a torn ACL injury the previous year, and even though he returned in time for his second season, his performances weren't like before. The defensive tackle was still regaining his disruptiveness as the season progressed.
Atkins lodged just three sacks in 16 games after six in nine during the previous season.
Compounding Atkins' sluggish return from injury was Michael Johnson's departure. Johnson wasn't a stellar pass-rusher, but his absence wasn't filled by a younger player or an outside free agent.