Few know what it’s like to be an NFL nose tackle. An often thankless job of taking on blocks to allow others to make plays, Chris Hoke knows all about the trenches. It gives him a unique perspective of why Keeanu Benton has struggled three games into the season. Thursday, Hoke shed light on why Benton isn’t playing to his potential.
“Benton’s a very talented football player,” Hoke said on 93.7 The Fan. “The guy’s gifted. He’s quick, he’s fast, explosive, he’s powerful. But his technique’s below line and he’s gotta get better at playing good technique.