The Bengals' new defensive line coach recently stated he will be using his backups more often in 2016 than in past years. With four talented starters though, is it smart to be taking the stars off the field more frequently?
One of the Bengals' biggest strengths of the during the past half-decade has been the mammoths on their defensive line. Geno Atkins is one of the best defensive tackles in football, while the giant duo of Carlos Dunlap and Michael Johnson on the edges have been harassing opposing quarterbacks since their respective entrances in the NFL.