Carlos Dunlap

[BengalszoneBilly]

Congrats to Carlos! He finishes with 9.5 sacks, a new Bengals rookie record. He also finishes second among rookies, 0.5 sacks behind Suh.

Probably the brightest spot of the year.

[Sea Ray]

Thanks to Dunlap this team finished with something they didn't have on Opening Day. A pass rush.

In fact they haven't had much of a pass rush for some time now. That's a big plus heading into next year.

In fact I can't think of a better draft after one yr than 2010. Dunlap, Gresham, Atkins and Shipley all have a shot at All Pro and with Gee, Muckelroy, Hudson and Stephens they have projects that could pay dividends.

If we could draft like that this yr, I'll take my chances in 2011

[volcom69]

Thanks to Dunlap this team finished with something they didn't have on Opening Day. A pass rush.

In fact they haven't had much of a pass rush for some time now. That's a big plus heading into next year.

In fact I can't think of a better draft after one yr than 2010. Dunlap, Gresham, Atkins and Shipley all have a shot at All Pro and with Gee, Muckelroy, Hudson and Stephens they have projects that could pay dividends.

If we could draft like that this yr, I'll take my chances in 2011

Speaking of Muckelroy, he played great on those goaline stands the last couple weeks. Makes me think he could be starter at lineback for this team at somepoint!

[Sea Ray]

Thanks to Dunlap this team finished with something they didn't have on Opening Day. A pass rush.

In fact they haven't had much of a pass rush for some time now. That's a big plus heading into next year.

In fact I can't think of a better draft after one yr than 2010. Dunlap, Gresham, Atkins and Shipley all have a shot at All Pro and with Gee, Muckelroy, Hudson and Stephens they have projects that could pay dividends.

If we could draft like that this yr, I'll take my chances in 2011

Speaking of Muckelroy, he played great on those goaline stands the last couple weeks. Makes me think he could be starter at lineback for this team at somepoint!

Off topic, Volcom are you a Tenn Vol fan?

[volcom69]

Thanks to Dunlap this team finished with something they didn't have on Opening Day. A pass rush.

In fact they haven't had much of a pass rush for some time now. That's a big plus heading into next year.

In fact I can't think of a better draft after one yr than 2010. Dunlap, Gresham, Atkins and Shipley all have a shot at All Pro and with Gee, Muckelroy, Hudson and Stephens they have projects that could pay dividends.

If we could draft like that this yr, I'll take my chances in 2011

Speaking of Muckelroy, he played great on those goaline stands the last couple weeks. Makes me think he could be starter at lineback for this team at somepoint!

Off topic, Volcom are you a Tenn Vol fan?

No im not a Tenn. Vol fan

[Sea Ray]

Thanks to Dunlap this team finished with something they didn't have on Opening Day. A pass rush.

In fact they haven't had much of a pass rush for some time now. That's a big plus heading into next year.

In fact I can't think of a better draft after one yr than 2010. Dunlap, Gresham, Atkins and Shipley all have a shot at All Pro and with Gee, Muckelroy, Hudson and Stephens they have projects that could pay dividends.

If we could draft like that this yr, I'll take my chances in 2011

Speaking of Muckelroy, he played great on those goaline stands the last couple weeks. Makes me think he could be starter at lineback for this team at somepoint!

Off topic, Volcom are you a Tenn Vol fan?

No im not a Tenn. Vol fan

Orange and black suffering's enough...

[HairOnFire]

Thanks to Dunlap this team finished with something they didn't have on Opening Day. A pass rush.

Somewhat lost in the shuffle is the way Michael Johnson is coming on. I'm not sure what's needed to get him past the close but no cigar point, but he's playing more disciplined and it shows.

BTW, I loved Dunlaps sack today. Started with a bull rush, stopped completely to hold outside containment, then exploded through the blocker when the play action fake blossomed into a pass attempt. I can't begin to explain how rare a play like that is.

[membengal]

Johnson had at least one bull rush yesterday that deposited his blocker in Flacco's lap and messed up a third down pass. Between Johnson and Dunlap on the outside and Atkins in the middle the Bengals pass rush was borderline relentless. The Ravens had only 199 total yards on offense. And only 10 first downs. That defensive line had a lot to do with that.

[jjakq27]

Thanks to Dunlap this team finished with something they didn't have on Opening Day. A pass rush.

In fact they haven't had much of a pass rush for some time now. That's a big plus heading into next year.

In fact I can't think of a better draft after one yr than 2010. Dunlap, Gresham, Atkins and Shipley all have a shot at All Pro and with Gee, Muckelroy, Hudson and Stephens they have projects that could pay dividends.

If we could draft like that this yr, I'll take my chances in 2011

It also gives MB further evidence that he doens't need more scouts or needs to change his personnel department.

[Sea Ray]

Thanks to Dunlap this team finished with something they didn't have on Opening Day. A pass rush.

In fact they haven't had much of a pass rush for some time now. That's a big plus heading into next year.

In fact I can't think of a better draft after one yr than 2010. Dunlap, Gresham, Atkins and Shipley all have a shot at All Pro and with Gee, Muckelroy, Hudson and Stephens they have projects that could pay dividends.

If we could draft like that this yr, I'll take my chances in 2011

It also gives MB further evidence that he doesn't need more scouts or needs to change his personnel department.

Where'd you ever get the idea that MB values "evidence" when making decisions? 20 yrs is plenty of evidence if he valued such things. He's not hiring more scouts and he's not getting a GM. Deal with it and move on. In the meantime, keep hoping the blind squirrel turns up a few more nuts

[jjakq27]

Thanks to Dunlap this team finished with something they didn't have on Opening Day. A pass rush.

In fact they haven't had much of a pass rush for some time now. That's a big plus heading into next year.

In fact I can't think of a better draft after one yr than 2010. Dunlap, Gresham, Atkins and Shipley all have a shot at All Pro and with Gee, Muckelroy, Hudson and Stephens they have projects that could pay dividends.

If we could draft like that this yr, I'll take my chances in 2011

It also gives MB further evidence that he doesn't need more scouts or needs to change his personnel department.

Where'd you ever get the idea that MB values "evidence" when making decisions? 20 yrs is plenty of evidence if he valued such things. He's not hiring more scouts and he's not getting a GM. Deal with it and move on. In the meantime, keep hoping the blind squirrel turns up a few more nuts

Whoa! It was meant as a sarcastic remark toward MB not your statement. I'll use smilies next time.

[Sea Ray]

Whoa! It was meant as a sarcastic remark toward MB not your statement. I'll use smilies next time.

I fully get it. My post was meant as a slam towards MB rather than where you're coming from. You've been around long enough. I know you "get it".

[jjakq27]

Whoa! It was meant as a sarcastic remark toward MB not your statement. I'll use smilies next time.

I fully get it. My post was meant as a slam towards MB rather than where you're coming from. You've been around long enough. I know you "get it".

All good.

[HairOnFire]

Johnson had at least one bull rush yesterday that deposited his blocker in Flacco's lap and messed up a third down pass.

MJ made "Pro Bowl alternate" Michael Oher look like he was on roller skates several times. Best, even if sacks are ignored for a moment I'm guessing the Dunlap/MJ combo has resulted in more presnap penalties called on the offense. For example, the Raven blockers assigned to Dunlap repeatedly false started yesterday.

Between Johnson and Dunlap on the outside and Atkins in the middle the Bengals pass rush was borderline relentless. The Ravens had only 199 total yards on offense. And only 10 first downs. That defensive line had a lot to do with that.

Atkins has managed to pressure the pocket from his first snaps in preseason. He's got a bright future if his body and role aren't changed. BTW, I've never liked Pat Sims and I swear his body has gotten sloppier every year he's been here.

[Sea Ray]

The Ravens OL was called for holding Dunlap on Nelson's INT too

[kingwilly]

Thanks to Dunlap this team finished with something they didn't have on Opening Day. A pass rush.

Somewhat lost in the shuffle is the way Michael Johnson is coming on. I'm not sure what's needed to get him past the close but no cigar point, but he's playing more disciplined and it shows.

BTW, I loved Dunlaps sack today. Started with a bull rush, stopped completely to hold outside containment, then exploded through the blocker when the play action fake blossomed into a pass attempt. I can't begin to explain how rare a play like that is.

Answer: More Carlos Dunlap.

Dunlap played like it was Varsity vs the JV.

[HairOnFire]

More Carlos Dunlap.

Dunlap played like it was Varsity vs the JV.

Here's the funny part of the story. Yesterday I watched Justin Smith go off against the Cardinals. And even as I watched the thought kept coming to me.

I'm not missing a pro bowl player.

[volcom69]

Johnson had at least one bull rush yesterday that deposited his blocker in Flacco's lap and messed up a third down pass.

MJ made "Pro Bowl alternate" Michael Oher look like he was on roller skates several times. Best, even if sacks are ignored for a moment I'm guessing the Dunlap/MJ combo has resulted in more presnap penalties called on the offense. For example, the Raven blockers assigned to Dunlap repeatedly false started yesterday.

Between Johnson and Dunlap on the outside and Atkins in the middle the Bengals pass rush was borderline relentless. The Ravens had only 199 total yards on offense. And only 10 first downs. That defensive line had a lot to do with that.

Atkins has managed to pressure the pocket from his first snaps in preseason. He's got a bright future if his body and role aren't changed. BTW, I've never liked Pat Sims and I swear his body has gotten sloppier every year he's been here.

Could you imagine Fairly in that line as well if the Bengals go with him in rd 1! Dunlap,Fairly,Atkins,MJ now that is a young fast d-line that would create alot of problems in the backfield. I would still like to see something done with the LBs in the offseason, its time to move on from Dhani, and move Rey in the middle, with Rivers, and please resign Brandon Johnson as a starting LB, he is the best they have! As much as i bashed Rivers this year the last couple games i thought he played pretty good!

[HoosierCat]

Could you imagine Fairly in that line as well if the Bengals go with him in rd 1!

I would love it. However, we all know what's going to happen: Head Coach Bob Bratkowski is going to pull a Ditka and trade our entire draft to Carolina so he can take AJ Green. Green will go on to blow out an ACL in training camp and will eventually end up enshrined in the Bengals' First-Round Bust Hall of Fame. But in the meantime, with the sudden loss of 2011's Great WR Hope, Sideshow Bob will go and re-sign Chad Ochocinco (who spent the offseason traveling the globe with Dhani Jones) and "we'll go to war with what we have."

[volcom69]

Could you imagine Fairly in that line as well if the Bengals go with him in rd 1!

I would love it. However, we all know what's going to happen: Head Coach Bob Bratkowski is going to pull a Ditka and trade our entire draft to Carolina so he can take AJ Green. Green will go on to blow out an ACL in training camp and will eventually end up enshrined in the Bengals' First-Round Bust Hall of Fame. But in the meantime, with the sudden loss of 2011's Great WR Hope, Sideshow Bob will go and re-sign Chad Ochocinco (who spent the offseason traveling the globe with Dhani Jones) and "we'll go to war with what we have."

LOL LOL I love it funniest thing i have read all day lol Well said my friend!!!

[kingwilly]

Could you imagine Fairly in that line as well if the Bengals go with him in rd 1!

I would love it. However, we all know what's going to happen: Head Coach Bob Bratkowski is going to pull a Ditka and trade our entire draft to Carolina so he can take AJ Green. Green will go on to blow out an ACL in training camp and will eventually end up enshrined in the Bengals' First-Round Bust Hall of Fame. But in the meantime, with the sudden loss of 2011's Great WR Hope, Sideshow Bob will go and re-sign Chad Ochocinco (who spent the offseason traveling the globe with Dhani Jones) and "we'll go to war with what we have."

It pains me to even read this. That you can conjure such a scenario tells us all you need serious help... wow.

[HoosierCat]

That you can conjure such a scenario tells us all you need serious help... wow.

Of course I do. I've been a Bengals fan for 30 years. I should think it goes without saying.

[COB]

Could you imagine Fairly in that line as well if the Bengals go with him in rd 1!

I would love it. However, we all know what's going to happen: Head Coach Bob Bratkowski is going to pull a Ditka and trade our entire draft to Carolina so he can take AJ Green. Green will go on to blow out an ACL in training camp and will eventually end up enshrined in the Bengals' First-Round Bust Hall of Fame. But in the meantime, with the sudden loss of 2011's Great WR Hope, Sideshow Bob will go and re-sign Chad Ochocinco (who spent the offseason traveling the globe with Dhani Jones) and "we'll go to war with what we have."

Nightmarish. The phrase "Head Coach Bob Bratkowski" is enough to send me screaming into the night.

[Kazkal]

Johnson had at least one bull rush yesterday that deposited his blocker in Flacco's lap and messed up a third down pass.

MJ made "Pro Bowl alternate" Michael Oher look like he was on roller skates several times. Best, even if sacks are ignored for a moment I'm guessing the Dunlap/MJ combo has resulted in more presnap penalties called on the offense. For example, the Raven blockers assigned to Dunlap repeatedly false started yesterday.

Between Johnson and Dunlap on the outside and Atkins in the middle the Bengals pass rush was borderline relentless. The Ravens had only 199 total yards on offense. And only 10 first downs. That defensive line had a lot to do with that.

Atkins has managed to pressure the pocket from his first snaps in preseason. He's got a bright future if his body and role aren't changed. BTW, I've never liked Pat Sims and I swear his body has gotten sloppier every year he's been here.

Could you imagine Fairly in that line as well if the Bengals go with him in rd 1! Dunlap,Fairly,Atkins,MJ now that is a young fast d-line that would create alot of problems in the backfield. I would still like to see something done with the LBs in the offseason, its time to move on from Dhani, and move Rey in the middle, with Rivers, and please resign Brandon Johnson as a starting LB, he is the best they have! As much as i bashed Rivers this year the last couple games i thought he played pretty good!

I'm a fan of Stephen Paea wonder if he'd be available in rnd 2.

Head Coach Bob Bratkowski

Well atleast he won't be calling plays....or maybe he would still call them O GOD....

[HairOnFire]

Could you imagine Fairly in that line as well if the Bengals go with him in rd 1!

I would love it. However, we all know what's going to happen: Head Coach Bob Bratkowski is going to pull a Ditka and trade our entire draft to Carolina so he can take AJ Green. Green will go on to blow out an ACL in training camp and will eventually end up enshrined in the Bengals' First-Round Bust Hall of Fame. But in the meantime, with the sudden loss of 2011's Great WR Hope, Sideshow Bob will go and re-sign Chad Ochocinco (who spent the offseason traveling the globe with Dhani Jones) and "we'll go to war with what we have."

I'm suddenly and painfully reminded that I haven't smoked weed since early November.