Bengals reporter Ben Baby said, "The five-time All-Pro is definitely one of the most clutch kickers ever, but he's also one of the most reliable. -- Stephania Bell, fantasy writer, Everything you missed this offseason Theres just enough speed to be okay, but his worth will be as an all-around end wholl hold up against the run. To be clear, the Eagles should not be the team to pay a guy with just 4.5 sacks in his last . NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? Even before the injury, he needed to beef up and get tougher against the run, and hell have to prove hes more than a specialist, but . Bears are releasing defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad, per source. Why the Packers' transition to Jordan Love, whenever it happens, will require patience, A new home for Michael Thomas? His impact on the defensive end was noticeable, as he guarded well both inside and on the perimeter. Stat to know: Taylor had 132.5 official sacks in his career -- his 9.5 in 1981 were unofficial -- and more than half of them (76.0) came in a five-season span from 1985 to '89. New Orleans Superdome officials were forced to raise the video board well above its 90-foot height after one of his punts struck it. Nose: 0.00 (n = 74) By serving in more of an Edge Rusher, the defensive end will be able to get outside more easily. A good place to end this discussion (for the time being) is where the elite pass-rushers at each position compare. You dont come up with 14 sacks and 62 tackles in a season from the Big Ten unless youre a superstar talent, but he had 3.5 sacks in his sophomore season, didnt have any in just two games of work in the strange 2020, and then he blew up as a senior with his monster year. I notice that in somemedia, the position which once was referred to as Defensive End is now called Edge Rusher or sometimes Edge.. EDGE. Clifton Brown. ", Gale Sayers (five votes): Saints reporter Mike Triplett pointed out Sayers' record 30.6 yards per kickoff return and said the Kansas Comet was "1-of-1 in NFL history." NFL Draft College Perspective Thought: In most years hed be one of the top ends taken, but this is a tough year to stand out. You want a few pressures and a sack every game or so? In isolation, pressure off the edge provides far more value than pressure from the interior or nose. The Not-So-Good: Yeah, hes not the elite pure pass rusher you might want, and hes not a brick wall against the run depending on what youre looking for. Aaron Donald was an absolute stud last season, earning a 99.9 pass-rush grade and amassing 91 quarterback pressures, both of which led the league. Draft him, and let him go create mismatches and bother quarterbacks for a living. Hes a tough guy run stopper who can get into the backfield on sheer power and want-to. He may even line up wider than usual. Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle La'el Collins (71) and Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Joey Bosa (99) during the game at AT&T Stadium. Nose: 0.69 (n = 74) NFL Draft College Perspective Thought: Welcome to one of the biggest value calls in the draft. This makes it easier for them to get into the backfield and disrupt the play of the quarterback. In 1999, for instance, he blew two fourth-quarter kicks in separate games. Alan Saunders. The Not-So-Good: Yeah, the size and the run stopping ability thats not what youre paying for. While they still have a responsibility to set the edge on running plays, they make their bread and butter on passing plays. While pressure from the edge appears to happen more often and has more value than pressure from the interior, weve seen examples within our data where the more valuable trait among two choices is not the more stable one. Their primary strength is rushing the quarterback and causing havoc in the backfield on passing plays. Great size, great frame, great background, great burst, great locker room guy, great leader, great experience. ", Also receiving votes: Morten Anderson (one), Voting results: Hester earned 29 of 50 votes (58%), Career: Chicago (2006-2013); Atlanta (2014-2015); Baltimore (2016); Seattle (2016) And in 20 playoff games, Lott had nine interceptions and scored two touchdowns. There are several things to consider when answering the ultimate question which position creates pressure more frequently, which position creates more value for their team when they create pressure, which position creates pressure quickest, and which position creates pressure at a more consistent rate year after year. It can be hard to pick a current player as the best at his position in NFL history, but Donald's dominance allows for it. Ultimately, his only main duty on running plays is to ensure the ball carrier doesn't get to the outside of him. Pass-rush snaps from a player shading the center occurred at a lower rate than both from the edge and other interior spots (6.43 percent) while someone that rushed the passer from an off-the-ball position (blitzing from linebacker or the slot) generated pressure frequently (16.85 percent of the time). How has American Football Evolved Over the Years? Enter boy genius Sean McVay and the rest is recent history. Granted, kickoff rules have changed in recent years, but consider Hester's impact at his peak: He had 11 return TDs during the 2006-07 seasons, whereas the entire NFL combined for 11 return TDs in 2021. Its not that hell get blasted and hell give it a shot, but hes not a big body rock wholl hold up against the run like you might need. Mock draft: Really I'd like Harold Landry, as he fits both of these, but the injuries are worrying me as why he wasn't drafted. In a 4-3 base defense -- with four down defensive linemen and three linebackers -- a defensive end will typically fill the role of the Edge Rusher. Sack rates were less stable for edge (0.29) than interior (0.34) but forced fumble rates were more stable for edge (0.22) than any other position cluster. Lott ultimately finished his career with four Super Bowl rings, and his 63 interceptions are tied for eighth most all time. if(typeof ez_ad_units!='undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'fourvertsfootball_com-leader-1','ezslot_5',110,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-fourvertsfootball_com-leader-1-0');Since there are four defensive linemen the two defensive ends are going to be on the outside of the formation. K/P | KR/ST, Voting results: Taylor earned 40 of 50 votes (80%), Career: New York Giants (1981-1993) He closed out with a 12.5 sack final season with at least one sack in nine games he was consistent and he kept on coming. 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Interior: 0.16 (n = 670) Yes - it's an admission that a given prospect's position will be different depending on what scheme they're drafted into (mostly 3-4 vs 4-3), but their *role* in the defense will mostly be the same. Stat to know: A two-time Defensive Player of the Year, Lewis is the only player in NFL history to have 40 sacks and 30 interceptions in a career. You want a guy wholl get to the quarterback? Off-the-ball LB/SCB: 2.52%, Forced fumble rates in 2017 for: On running plays, their main duty is to "set the edge.". By From 2011 through 2013 the average time to throw was 2.77 seconds compared to 2.67 seconds over the last four seasons (2.69 seconds in 2017). Wondering if someday they will have SLOT or WILL or SAM or MIKE. He took the traditional role fulfilled by a safety and revolutionized it. His workouts have been great, hes got the right mindset and attitude teams are going to want, and hes got the leadership qualities to go along with all the speed and skill. There are two positions that are primarily considered to be edge rushers. This is a nontrivial difference in trait maintenance, but likely does not make up for the increase in both frequency and value of edge pressure as it relates to interior pressure. Minnesota won 23-13. Oh, he brought it, and theres no questioning his heart or his toughness the ankle really was an issue but from Day One everyone knew he was going to be a top ten overall draft pick. If you need one, youre in luck. And he compiled five seasons of at least 100 tackles. We analyze the top 5 most important pass rushing stats (in no particular order) below. (min. Theres not a whole lot of fancy to his game and style, but hes going to make himself into a starter for someones line. Arkansas in the half shot 37.5% from the field. Projecting the futures of Kirk Cousins, Dalvin Cook and other Vikings veterans. In 1983 he had more sacks. (min. -- Seth Walder, analytics writer, Joe Greene (five votes): "Greene can be credited with revolutionizing defensive line play with his use of a tilted alignment that allowed the him to use his unmatched quickness to slice through gaps," Colts reporter Stephen Holder said. He led the league in interceptions in 1986 (10) and had at least four interceptions in a season nine times. -- Paul Gutierrez, Raiders reporter, Lott was a rare tempo-setter in terms of physicality. College Senior Texas Tech. Another argument that has gained some traction is that the reliance on quick throws in the current iteration of the NFL makes dominance on the interior and players like Donald (though he is really without compare) even more valuable. The biggest difference lies with the defensive ends. Right. LT once led the league in sacks, was named Defensive Player of the Year and MVP and won a Super Bowl -- all in the same season. And he has connected on 58 straight field goals in the fourth quarter and overtime, including a record 66-yarder last year." Edge and nose pressure: 2.51 seconds 3-4 Base In a 3-4 base defense -- with three down defensive linemen and four linebackers -- an outside linebacker will typically take on the role of the Edge Rusher. -- Brooke Pryor, Steelers reporter, Is it even debatable? Edge: 0.22 (n = 352) ", Also receiving votes: Champ Bailey (one), Mel Blount (one), Mike Haynes (one), Night Train Lane (one), Voting results: Lott earned 27 of 50 votes (54%), Career: San Francisco (1981-1990); L.A. He had a few of those unstoppable force games, but theres still work to be done. eEDGE covers both DE and OLB. All were released before the end of the season. Hes a terrific athlete, but he doesnt move like an NFL end, and he had to beef up to get to his current weight. But it's mostly about the eye test. Getting to the quarterback might seem like its everything, but Walker might just be the best defensive lineman in this draft. The Not-So-Good: It was one of the roughest parts of the offseason scouting process when the likely first rounder suffered a torn Achilles tendon during his Pro Day workout. -- Brady Henderson, Seahawks reporter, Donald's size was not a fit for a handful of NFL teams when he was entering the 2014 NFL draft out of Pittsburgh, but his tape was outrageous. -- Seth Wickersham, NFL writer, Justin Tucker (21 votes): Ravens reporter Jamison Hensley contended that "Tucker is the best kicker in the game because of his accuracy and ability to come through in the most pressure-filled situations, converting 91.1% of his field goals (best in NFL history). Doing this comparison for the five highest-graded pass-rushers at each position also yields interesting results. "I'll be the future face of the franchise." Tyree Wilson is everything the Bears want a defensive end, and the Texas Tech edge rusher believes he can be the catalyst for big things in Chicago. He has a legitimate case for the Hall of Fame -- which just doesn't happen for returners -- and changed the dynamics for an entire position. Hell have those moments yeah, he had three big games last year, but those game in three big games but hes consistent against the run and a solid enough tackler to make a whole lot of nice things happen that might not seem so splashy. NFL Draft College Perspective Thought: No, hes not going to WOW like some of the other top ends in arguably the best position in this draft, but hes worth it as a strong starter wholl bring attitude, toughness, and enough of a pass rush to matter. He generated 11.5 sacks last year for the Aztecs with at least a half a sack in ten of the 14 games he was always bringing the production. Having said that, the interior line is in a position to take a more direct route to the quarterback. Stat to know: Lott was one of two defensive players (along with Joe Greene) with four Super Bowl championships and 10 Pro Bowls. -- Michael Rothstein, Falcons reporter, Deion Sanders (six votes): NFL draft analyst Matt Miller picked Sanders here, calling him "the original hold-your-breath-when-he-touches-the-ball player. (Full Explanation), Slot T Offense Football Coaching Guide (Includes Images), Trips Formation Football (4 Best Plays Out of Trips), How to Do a Rip Move in Football (5-Step Guide), Who Protects the Quarterback in Football? "He epitomized the toughness of the Steel Curtain defense in the 1970s. Because DE no longer describes the type of player. Defensive ends already line up toward the outside in this formation, so there's no need to re-arrange where they typically line up to fill the role. Contact/Follow @ColFootballNews & @PeteFiutak, You want the big position in the 2022 NFL Draft? I've heard the Reggie White arguments, but they always strike me as parochial -- Philadelphia fans who don't want to admit the guy from New York was better than their guy -- and I just don't see where White was better outside of longevity. There are typically two different players who will fill the role -- one for each base style of defense. A four-three Defense means there are four defensive linemen and three linebackers. -- Legwold. NFL Draft College Perspective Thought: Dont misconstrue this; its an overall positive with Thibodeaux. Perrion Winfrey is one of the top defensive tackles on the board. For @NBCSChicago: 01 Mar 2023 17:48:00 Stat to know: Hester is the NFL's all-time leader in punt-return touchdowns with 14 and non-offensive touchdowns with 20. Its the Edge Rusher - basically anyone who lines up outside the OT and is asked to set the edge or rush theQB. Carl Lawson, New York Jets. These players (all of whom had 150 or more pass-rushing snaps in consecutive seasons) fell into four clusters that well use in this analysis: predominantly edge, edge/interior hybrids, predominantly interior, and interior/nose hybrids. -- Tim McManus, Eagles reporter, Vinatieri wasn't great all the time, but he was great when he needed to be. Fantasy writer Eric Moody pointed to Mean Joe Greene's integral role in the Steelers' dynasty. Left: Purdue defensive end George Karlaftis (5) runs up . Plenty of NFL teams are looking to add talented pass rushers and defensive linemen to their rosters via the draft. Yeah, hell need to be surrounded by bulk, but he knows his craft. EDGE is a catch-all for both 34 and 43 defenders who are QB head hunters (not literally; that's a flag these days). Florida's Gervon Dexter Sr. has a good blend of size, power, athleticism, and competitive toughness to play on the defensive line at the NFL level. effective (4 man) pass . When Pro Football Focus dropped their list of the 25 best edge rushers from the 2022 season, DeMarcus Lawrence landed at the No. BaltimoreRavens.com Staff Writer. Would we still call them Defensive Ends in that circumstance? -- Legwold. Now his emergence will all be put on hold for a year. Von Miller is another good example - he actually starts at OLB in a 4-3, but plays DE on passing downs. Those guys were edge players at the time simply labeled OLB's. The latest Duck to bet on themself is senior edge rusher DJ . ", Brian Dawkins (four votes): Bears reporter Courtney Cronin voted with Dawkins and said, "He is the only safety in NFL history to record at least 25 sacks, interceptions and forced fumbles. The name doesn't define a specific position, and multiple players with different skill sets can be called upon to be an Edge Rusher for a defense. Hell chase down plays and hell get after it in the backfield, but if youre looking for a hammer against the run, thats not Williams. The Good: 4 4 6. Taylor is the best football player I have ever seen, regardless of position. He does not have to be a big time pass rusher. Only T.J. Watt hit the quarterback more times in 2020 than Lawson. ", Darrelle Revis (four votes): "Revis was dominating the league during a time when passing statistics were on the rise across the board," NFL analyst Field Yates said. Because an edge rusher could be either a DE or an OLB depending on the defensive scheme. To get a better understanding of edge rushers see our guide on winning the edge in football. From the college perspective, the top defensive ends and edge rushers in the 2021 NFL Draft are 15. Let's take a closer look at what an Edge Rusher is, what he does, and what players typically line up as one. Between the athleticism, the upside, and the fight and desire to become something special, the skys the limit. Grades: Free agency | Draft That's good enough for me. Dont get cute. Put him as an end on the inside and hell hold up. 1. In addition, defensive ends in a 4-3 are typically the best pass rushers on the defense. Not quite sure why some folks have a problem with it. Pressure from the edge and nose is also quite disruptive, causing a loss of 0.482 EPA per play for the offense. Is he the pass rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux should be at the next level? An edge rusher in football is a defensive player that rushes the quarterback from the outside of the defensive line. A tweener in a good way hell likely find a role as an outside linebacker, but he could work as a pure pass rushing defensive end. Lewis changed the middle linebacker position with his range, strength and awareness, shutting down the game's top running backs. NFL's best players ever at every defensive position -- Is Lawrence Taylor the GOAT edge rusher? That defense still holds the 16-game record for fewest points allowed in a season and fewest rushing yards allowed (970). Jerry Hughes, for example, came into the league as an OLB in Indy's 3-4 scheme at the time, but now plays DE in our 4-3. Not consistent, hes still a projection with a whole lot of work to do. In a 4-3, the DEs are in a three or four point stance, lined up on the defensive line as defensive ends. (1:43), The greatest NFL defenders ever: We picked the GOAT at each position, from LT to Prime Time, Top draft prospect Carter charged in fatal crash, Out of dark, Rodgers vows decision coming soon, Survey: Vikes, Fins, Raiders top FA report cards, Judge OK's some Flores claims vs. NFL for court, Chargers GM halts speculation: Allen staying put, Bengals not trading Higgins: 'Find your own' WR, Bucs to cut Fournette; RB says it was his request, Seahawks consider QB at No. Youre the NFL. And his legend is based on all the passes that weren't thrown in his direction, not on gaudy interception or passes defensed totals. [protected-iframe id=361699434b6d70baf15f631ed2408ac1-97672683-92922408 info=https://www.googletagservices.com/tag/js/gpt.js ], 2022 College Football Schedules: All 131 Teams, NFL Draft by college over last 5 years: 1-130 rankings, 2022 College Football Schedules: All 131 Teams. Interior: 0.64 (n = 670) Then he started with the Jiffy Pop and wearing out Stair Master machines after his rookie year. You would never label Pittsburgh DE's as "edge" players. Our exclusive database, featuring the most in-depth collection of NFL player performance data. This is often defensive ends in a 4-3 defense or outside linebackers in a 3-4 defense. He has worked his way into being an NFL player and doesnt need a whole lot of technique work, but , The Not-So-Good: He just doesnt quite look the part. It's preparation, football intelligence, instincts and execution. That is being a GOAT in my eyes. Donald was quicker than average on solo pressures at 2.28 seconds per pressure which was still slower than Bosa who averaged just 2.22 seconds per solo pressure. Pressure (a sack, hit, or hurry) occurred on 12.02 percent of pass-rush snaps from the edge in 2017, while non-nose tackle pass-rush snaps generated a pressure only 8.22 percent of the time. He started his career as a ball-hawk cornerback and transformed into a fearsome hitter at free safety, even leading the NFL in interceptions as a strong safety at age 32. But he might have an even stronger case here, given he kicked the game winner in two Super Bowls and made 56 field goals in playoff games, including going 5-of-7 from at least 50 yards. And he did it against some of the best receivers in NFL history. He is also the only player in the past 60 years to have five seasons with at least six interceptions and a pick-six, and of his 1,483 return yards, 320 came at age 35 or older. Much has been made of the relative value of pass-rushing ability in the NFL, as weve discussed multiple times on the PFF Forecast (this episode in particular). All Scouts Average Position Rank 2. Time to pressure in 2017 for: However and yes, this is part of his positives his worth more often than not was as the guy defenses had to worry about. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports. When he stepped onto the field in a big moment, it felt automatic, like Mariano Rivera emerging from the Yankees' bullpen in the ninth. Pressure that comes only from the interior or the nose position results in an average expected points added per play of -0.178 and -0.213, respectively. 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