The Cincinnati Bengals’ pro scouting department and defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo have a great track record of finding players who have not panned out for other teams and making them key contributors in Cincinnati. Tre Flowers is one example and so far Jay Tufele looks like another.
The greatest example, however, may be Eli Apple. To say that Apple struggled at his previous stops would be a gross understatement. He was a pariah, but in Cincinnati, things have been different. Apple has been a big part of this defense’s success.
Unfortunately, he still struggles with consistency, and cornerback just happens to be the worst position for someone who is inconsistent because a single mental error can easily turn into a touchdown.