Cincinnati Bengals defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo seems to have a knack for taking previously underperforming players and finding a role that works for them. That was certainly the case for Tre Flowers, who the Bengals picked up off waivers during their Super Bowl run a year ago.
It’s also true about their starters.
Chidobe Awuzie was not a highly acclaimed free agent acquisition, but he was one of the league’s top cornerbacks for the Bengals until he got hurt. Eli Apple has been demonized by other fan bases, but he’s been solid in the Bengals’ secondary.