“Corners and rushers, man. Corners and rushers,” Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo said, explaining to Geoff Hobson how he wants to build the Bengals’ defense. “You have to be able to affect the quarterback.”
The opponents’ ability to affect the quarterback ultimately ended Joe Burrow’s rookie season. The Bengals’ know how important it is to pressure the quarterback. Unfortunately, the Bengals were unable to return the favor.
Despite re-signing Geno Atkins and Carlos Dunlap in 2018 and signing D.J. Reader in 2020, the Bengals have had the fewest sacks in the league in the last few years.