Originally Posted by
stevefuller
Anybody have any info why he hasnt been pressuring qb's in this defense? He reaked havoc last year in Oakland with really not much else around him. I know they have him playing all three defensive line positions. I thought he would add some serious pressure. Confused and i must say a little dissappointed
I think you just answered your own question. When an O line breaks down, generally speaking, the fastest and strongest players are going to get to the QB first and in THIS defense that would be Houston, or Poe or Hali. He is 5th on the team in sacks with 1.5 behind only those 3 and Berry who only rushes on safety blitzes and often gets into the backfield nearly untouched.
He is also listed on the depth chart as the backup to both Howard at Left DE and Poe at NT so he probably isn't on the field as much as either one of them. I KNOW he doesn't play as much as Poe. I think he is doing a good job. He's just surrounded by much better talent, now.
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