Bent Gets Analytical – Vernon Gholston on Sunday

Disclaimer: The following is a complete list of every defensive play from Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans and specifically Vernon Gholston’s contribution. I have analyzed the plays from video footage and cannot vouch for it being 100% correct (in particular where I noted that Gholston was not in the game), although I did watch many of the plays several times to ensure this is as accurate as possible. Gholston also played on the punt coverage unit, but I did not look at this in any detail. First Series - Lined up as a weakside DE (ie with his hand down) and was double teamed as the Titans ran to his side and Bart Scott made a tackle in the backfield. -Was not in on 2nd or 3rd down as the Titans went three and out. Second Series - Lined up as a strongside DE on first down, then a weakside DE (false start), then a weakside OLB, then a DT in a 46 package on 3rd down. - First down was a quick drop pass. On second down, he was handled on the pass rush, but made...