The Bengals have lost yet another linebacker for an extended absence. After missing Vontaze Burfict (suspension) for the first four games and Preston Brown (ankle injury) for two more
Clayton Fejedelem Jersey White , Cincinnati will now be without Nick Vigil for around a month, as he suffered an MCL sprain in Sunday’s loss to the Steelers. Going into Week 6, Vigil actually led the NFL in stops (tackles causing an offensive failure), according to Pro Football Focus. The third-year linebacker was one of the few bright spots in a Bengals defense that’s been a massive disappointment this season.With Vigil out, that means guys like Hardy Nickerson and Jordan Evans are going to get more snaps. Both have struggled mightily at times this season
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Alex Erickson Jersey White , the focus will likely shift back to Dom Capers, the former defensive coordinator of the Packers who was out of work this past season.Of course, new Bengals head coach Zac Tayl* could look at other coordinator candidates that may currently be on other NFL staffs. Tayl* really needs to look around and interview other candidates before he settles on Capers, if that’s who will ultimately be the pick. Who would you like to see become the Bengals’ next defensive coordinator?
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