Peko Ascending Depth Chart For Bengals

Two players who will play prominent roles in the Bengals’ release of Sam Adams will be the ascending Domata Peko and newly signed veteran Kendrick Allen. 

Peko quickly emerged as a rookie backup last season.  He lacks the mass of Sam Adams, but has a good blend of strength and quickness.  Peko gets good penetration with his quick initial step and quick hands.  What I also like about Peko is that he understands how to get leverage well for a young player.  The only area Peko needs to work on is displaying better gap discipline, which will naturally evolve as he gains more reps this season. 

Allen missed 14 games during the 2006 season with a serious foot injury, but is expected to play a significant role within the Bengals’ interior rotation.  Allen is very strong at the point of attack and plays solid gap control.  He tends to lose leverage at times with his height, but has strong hands to control blockers.  He’s a solid rotation player on run downs. 

The Bengals also signed former Bronco Michael Myers earlier this spring.  Myers possesses only ordinary physical abilities, but was Denver’s most reliable lineman the past few years.  He plays very hard and has a tremendous feel for utilizing leverage and excellent gap control along the interior front. 

And John Thornton returns to the starting lineup.  Thornton lacks ideal bulk against the run and plays best when his snaps are monitored, but complements this unit with his quickness and penetration ability. 

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