Despite the absence of Geno Atkins and Carl Lawson, the Bengals’ pass rush looked impressive in the team’s second preseason game against the Washington Redskins.
Their pass rush has been bolstered by a pair some newcomers and changes in scheme. If the preseason is any indicator, the Bengals defense will feature more line stunts and linebackers threatening in the A-gaps than it has in the past.
This first clip is an example of a line stunt. The Bengals run what’s called a double Tex stunt, where the tackle (T) and the end (E) on either side cross (X).