Arizona Cardinals, 30% He emerged from the same draft as Young, and while the focus has been largely on the No. Rams top Bengals after OBJ exits The Pittsburgh Steelers continue the meeting process at the NFL Scouting Combine. PFF Elite subscribers can also download the 1,100-page 2020NFL Draft Guide.]. 20. We have seen just seven games and 334 snaps of Hunter since his dominant 2019 season, and while he is still just 27 years old, that injury history is concerning until he can return to the kind of play that saw him rack up 88 pressures in a single season. He can still get after the quarterback, but at this point in his career, he may have sacrificed his ability to be an all-around player to maintain that level. Chase Young is being double-teamed at a rate higher than T.J. Watt, Emmanuel . Follow Rhiannon on Twitter @InstantRHIplay. Ostensibly still an off-ball linebacker, Parsons generated the best pressure rate of any pass-rusher in the league (22.4%) and was doing so as a true edge rusher, rather than simply taking advantage of favorable matchups against running backs. Bobby Engram played 14 seasons in the NFL. Still a lot of football left for him. Jacksonville Jaguars, 30% 8. New York Jets, 33% Read more about our pass-game metrics and run-game metrics. The only thing we have to do is to keep going. We all know what we saw, he sucked last year. Chandler Jones' run defense is falling off, but his past two predominantly healthy years featured pass-rushing grades of at least 87.7 and he recorded double-digit sacks in each. 250+ three-page scouting profiles - advanced stats, 3-year grades, player comps, combine data and Senior Bowl grades - for the 2023 draft class. Miller may be a declining force, but he is declining from a position of being the best edge rusher of his generation, so he has plenty of room to slip and still be a significant problem for opposing offenses. 8. Pittsburgh Steelers, 28% Zero weaknesses. 17. Philadelphia Eagles, 75% He caused 29 incompletions (fourth in the league). 2023 NFL Scouting Combine Day 3: Schedule, how to watch, streaming, and more, Podcast Roundup: All the latest of the BTSC family podcasts. 16. Rivera knows the 21-year-old defensive end is receiving more attention than players whove made a career of terrorizing quarterbacks, and hes winning his matches at a rate better than many players whove had time to develop their pass-rush moves. Washington Commanders, 32% Thats his only move. 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Youre going to have to respect the other guys as well.. 29. Whats useful here is that two of the best edge rushing prospects of recent years preceded Young at Ohio State the Bosa brothers so we can get closer to direct and fair comparisons. Washington (6-7) hosts the Seattle Seahawks (9-4) Sunday (1 p.m. Crosby faced a very weak run of right tackles all season, but he still remained just as productive against better opposition. Young is of course going to get 4 years to prove himself here, but the 5th isn't a guarantee. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports. Does him missing the first four games stink? Jacksonville Jaguars, 49% These rushers have flashed elite potential, but now they need to kick on and join the first tier of truly dominant players on a consistent basis. Detroit Lions, 60% So, with time to sit and watch Smith run the offense, Zampese said he and Haskins are talking through the plays. During his Monday press conference, head coach Ron Rivera was asked why he thinks his star rookie has been double-teamed so often, particularly with the numerous other talents Washington has along its defensive front. Stephen Strasburg isnt at spring training. 25. What makes that more impressive is that as Young plays additional games, hes winning at a higher rate. Against the Cowboys last week, Young tied or set season highs with five pressures and a 16.1 percent pressure rate, and he got off the ball in 0.74 seconds, according to NFLs Next Gen Stats. Miller, now a 10th-year pass rusher for the Denver Broncos, was, like Young, a second overall draft pick and the NFLs defensive rookie of the year. With coaching staff in place, what's next for Carolina Panthers? Unfortunately, he got hurt and that slowed him down. In run stop win rate, a defender can earn a win by doing any of the following: beating his blocker so he's in better position to stop the runner; disrupting the pocket or running lane by pushing his blocker backwards; containing the runner such that he must adjust his running lane; or recording a tackle within three yards of the line of scrimmage. Thats the truth. Were constantly making our young guys jump through those hoops so they can really digest that information and not think about it when it happens on the field. The second overall selection from the 2020 draft earned a Pro Bowl nod and Defensive Rookie of the Year honors after he notched 7.5 sacks in his debut pro campaign but then accumulated just 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and four quarterback hits over fewer than nine total games last fall before he went down with a torn ACL and MCL in the middle of November. Chicago Bears, 37% Carolina Panthers, 72% For Miller, his cost of doing business has become a badge of honor. 25. Whats useful here is that two of the best edge rushing prospects of recent years preceded Young at Ohio State the Bosa brothers so we can get closer to direct and fair comparisons. Baltimore Ravens, 31% Alex Highsmith, ED, PIT - 13.9% 4. I mean Ron even called out Sweat and Young. Double team rate as an edge (x) by pass rush win rate as an edge (y). Then the young starter sprinted for a touchdown, adding to a long list of positive plays. He stays disciplined on the edge, often remaining patient to see where the play is going. Chase Young, Washington Commanders 27) . Former NFL defensive end Elvis Dumervil once described chip-blocks and double teams as the cost of doing business. Good pass rushers often draw that extra attention, be it from a second lineman or in the form of a hefty push from a tight end or running back. "He just goes about doing his job. 11. You guys dont get to see it, but between him and (practice squad quarterback) Steven Montez, you see the two young quarterbacks mimicking during the drills, during the periods, what Alex is doing. Carolina Panthers, 32% It goes beyond Young. Part of that is due to the defenses mistakes mistakes Coach Ron Rivera and Young, among others, have described as fixable: missed assignments, miscommunication, poor reads and missed tackles. San Francisco 49ers, 71% A team investigation concluded the woman was lying in an attempt to extort Snyder. They are two of the most talented young edge rushers in the league, and together they are capable of wreaking havoc. epic forced fumble on Bengals QB Joe Burrow. Just look at Young's first half of Sunday's 23-15 win against San Francisco. Curl later said simply, "I was on my landmark for the play we had called.". But if he's gonna have a bounce-back season, it's more likely to happen when he's 100% than if he's rushed out there at 75%. The identity of the best interior pass rusher in the game has rarely been in dispute, and though he likely will not win the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year in 2021, Aaron Donald is delivering another year to serve as a reminder of his status as the league's best on that side of the ball. Danielle Hunter has proven to be an elite pass-rusher at his best, but he has now battled injuries for multiple seasons in a row. But hes so damn relentless and smart and technically perfect that he just wins. Rashan Gary finally realized his immense potential last season, earning an 89.3 overall PFF grade, which was good enough to rank inside the top five at the position. I think a big part of it is his initial couple of weeks.". 20. Against the Giants, Young was chipped or double-teamed at least seven times. The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns rivalry goes back decades, and after 2020 there is an increased sense of vigor between the two AFC North opponents. "It feels good, man," Young said. It is a strong class of free-agent tight ends, and these three could be fits for the Steelers. Minnesota Vikings, 57% 28. https://commanderswire.usatoday.com/2020/12/02/chase-young-ranks-no-8-in-entire-nfl-when-it-comes-to-pass-rush-win-rate/, Former Washington RB Brian Mitchell: 'Sometimes Coach (Rivera) just talks too much', Jahan Dotson 'fired up' about Eric Bieniemy, loves Sam Howell, One free agent each NFL team should re-sign in 2023, Taylor Heinicke responds to Carson Wentz with an encouraging message, 6 cornerbacks for the Commanders to watch at the NFL combine. So, thats a huge plus. Minnesota Vikings, 30% Garrett's pass-rush win rate of 26.3% last season ranked third among edge rushers despite facing 104 double teams. 2 overall in the 2020 NFL draft. The truth is he might not have been the best athlete at his own position, an NFC defensive coach said, referring to former teammate Bud Dupree, who signed with Tennessee as a free agent. He can still get after the quarterback, but at this point in his career, he may have sacrificed his ability to be an all-around player to maintain that level. Hes handled it. Philadelphia Eagles, 52% Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 13. But this isnt about the two teams and who will be more successful. He exploded early on, had a couple of really good games early. Indianapolis Colts, 71% Why did they work? Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 37% 3. Sign up for the Commanders Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 23. Despite Watt being runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year the past two seasons, ESPNs article, which used player and front office voting, chose Garrett as the best pass rusher in the league. Chase Young, DE, WAS - 12.0% 5. Will he be a game changing DE that every thought? Indianapolis Colts, 33% Chase Young is two-thirds of the way through his rookie season in the NFL, but the Washington pass rusher is already demanding a ton of respect from opponents. 11. pic.twitter.com/aC9NUuXhbj. 19. Denver Broncos, 44% That group includes the top defensive prospect, Chase Young, who had the highest Adjusted Overall Win Rate (19.9 percent) of anybody at either position. Washington Commanders, 41% Houston Texans, 70% They really, truly do. 5. With a competent secondary youre looking at a lot more sacks/incomplete passes. His Twitter avatar is of the main character in Dragon Ball Z, Goku, nestled inside a medical machine, which is used to heal anyone who has severe injuries. Rhiannon Walker covers Culture for The Athletic. 19. Those are solid numbers, but he needs to do more than solid, and he looks capable of it. Denver Broncos, 74% Parsons may not play as much as an edge rusher, but hes already shown hes an elite one if he does line up there. Youre just not going to be able to.. 2 pick in April, is a rookie. Hes fought, hes fought, hes fought, and hes continued to compete. Against the Giants, Young was chipped or double-teamed at least seven. Hoping this dude comes back full speed. Chase Young is one of the best prospects to come into the NFL in years, yet somehow hes being quietly overshadowed in this draft process thanks to one of the best. Los Angeles Chargers, 29% Bryce Huff, DE, NYJ - 15.1% 2. 29. Over the past two games -- wins over Cincinnati and Dallas --Washington's defense has been playing some of its best football over the season, with Young contributing in a major role. Here is what ESPN had to say to justify their ranking: Garrett and T.J. Watt traded first-place votes throughout the process, with Garrett winning out based on his magnificent traits. Again, his will come. Jeremy Betz gives you the biggest highlights from the prospect workouts in Indianapolis. They all have at least the same number of sacks as Young, but each is already an established pass rusher whereas Young, the No. 28. In his NFL debut, Young recorded 1.5 sacks in a win over the Philadelphia Eagles, including a forced fumble. Washington views the Bills as a model, but the QB component remains elusive. Garrett was the No. Thats a huge plus.. Some quarterbacks require more time. Chase Young had a 19% pass rush win rate last year, which ranked 16th if he would have qualified 58 38 38 comments Best Add a Comment bbq62 1 mo. Los Angeles Chargers, 33% Los Angeles Chargers, 70% As with Young, many folks want to see Haskins as a finished product or as someone who is undergoing a quick turnaround. 26. 15. Brown's was 13.7%. 8 in the entire league, higher than players like DeMarcus Lawrence and J.J. Watt, and on par with guys like Justin Houston and Romeo Okwara. I feel like there were no blitz run last year sadly. On his 76-yard interception return for a touchdown, Curl dropped to the flat as fullback Kyle Juszczyk swung that way. A defender tapped him on the helmet before walking off, and while other teammates were closer, Haskins was the first player to reach Smith. 27. Unlock all tools and content including Player Grades, Fantasy, NFL Draft, Premium Stats, Greenline and DFS. Los Angeles Rams, 45% Youre not going to be able to put the extra guy to him. Za'Darius Smith also missed almost all of last season before finally returning for the Packers late in the year for their playoff run. Pittsburgh Steelers, 40% If that was Preston Smith putting up the numbers Young put up last year. 100 attempts): 1. Yeah I wonder if that was considered a "win" since he technically got by the tackle but it wasn't anywhere close to the qb. 7. Atlanta Falcons, 71% Ill get high on him when he hits the double digit sack totalhe beat up on Ben Dinucci among other horrid QBs in his DROY campaign. Thats what hurts Young this year. Offense takes center stage as Steelers meet with plenty of skill position players. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 55% Thats part of playing defensive end in this league.. We do want to create opportunities for him to play football. Check out the 2021 leaderboard here. 13. 8. Indianapolis Colts, 32% Ultimately, both players are phenomenal and have been so for several years now, but Watt gets the top spot on the rankings simply for maintaining his peak for a longer run of games. When you dont get chipped, its kind of like: Ah, man, maybe Im not doing something right. Part of it is understanding that if Im going to get this action from this guy, will I attack it that way? Rivera continued. Of course. Denver Broncos, 31% New York Giants, 52% He was playing Washington's big nickel role until starting strong safety Landon Collins suffered an Achilles tear in Week 7 against Dallas. It was part of it for Khalil Mack, Julius Peppers, Von Miller, any of the guys that Ive had, Del Rio said. After a year together on the Washington Football Teams vaunted defensive line, Chase Young and Montez Sweat have become focal points for offensive coordinators and with good reason. Lets not rush to judgment on anything. Jerry Hughes is virtually a guaranteed 50 pressures to any defense hes on, even at this age. His PFF run-defense grade was just 40.4 last season. The game has rarely seen so many productive and impactful edge rushers playing at the same time. Buffalo Bills, 71% Always free! Or a throw he alters because he read a play quickly and got in the throwing lane. Hes in a select group that way. . Cleveland Browns, 68% During that span, Young has notched a sack, a pair of tackles for loss, and an epic forced fumble on Bengals QB Joe Burrow. Thats one of the things that we have been talking about, weve been working with in terms of getting both Chase and Montez to understand whats going to happen. New York Jets, 44% Cleveland Browns, 31% . 15. Gambling problem? On most others, he has pushed through, but he has yet to reach the quarterback at a rate most expect. Tennessee Titans, 38% Secondly, the guys that are getting doubled have to put it upon themselves to understand how to rush the doubles, how to attack them. Young was arguably the best pass-rushing prospect to enter the NFL since at least Garrett, and he now needs to show that was deserved praise. 22. Denver Broncos, 62% Atlanta Falcons, 27% Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports reported last week that "Young is not expected back until closer to midseason." Burns has elite rush ability but needs to get back to his best play. 3. 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If you are honest about this debate, you know how good Garrett is as a pass rusher. Young and Sweat have combined for a win rate of 16 percent this year, per PFF. Seattle Seahawks, 30% I'm not ready to give up on him but the eye test as a fan was tough to watch a lot last year. Unlike other positions, this will leave off a lot of quality edge defenders, but such is the depth in todays league. "The D-line[men] are trusting that the linebackers are going to show up there.". 26. Between a suspension for hitting Mason Rudolph with his own helmet and a bout of COVID-19 blunting his effectiveness for a stretch of the 2020 season, Garrett just hasnt been able to maintain the scintillating run of play that Watt has over as long of a span. Las Vegas Raiders, 37% Brian Burns has already reached that level but is evidence of how dangerous it can be to assume it will continue linearly. 15. Randy Gregorys concern isnt injuries as much as it is suspensions, given his history. Despite those numbers, NFL analyst Matt Bowen wrote that he believes Young is one of several "overrated" players on the ESPN list. Full playoff schedule | More content . 11. 28. Our pass rush win rate metric tells us how often a pass-rusher is able to beat his block within 2.5 seconds. Whatll happen is, as soon as we get this going, as soon as things start to roll the right way, youre not going to be able to double him all the time. New York Jets, 57% New York Giants, 45% Only Watt and Robert Quinn sacked the QB more times last season, and he outperformed Watt in total pressures, win rate, and win rate on pure dropbacks. I doubt unless he learns some moves. "Among qualified players that played in 2020 & 2021, Young is one of four players to have a pass rush win rate over 20% (21%) and a rush stop win rate over 30% (30.2%) with (Aaron). 21. Arizona Cardinals, 73% 5. The following week, he added another sack against the Arizona Cardinals, bringing down the elusive Kyler Murray. Cam Jordan, New Orleans Saints10. 6. 31. You'll now receive the top Commanders Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Whether youre a lifelong resident of D.C. or you just moved here, weve got you covered. Somebody else better be winning,' Rivera said. "It makes my life real easy, I won't lie," said Cole Holcomb, a second-year linebacker who the staff believes can provide long-term help. . If Im getting this, then I go ahead and do that? Kamren Curl picked it and took off @WashingtonNFL #WASvsSF on FOX (via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/M6v1lz7XOs, "He's far exceeded expectations for a late-round pick to come in and have as big of an impact as he's had," Del Rio said. Just study skills and how you start that, like you would when you get to university. "There's a little bit of swagger," Washington coach Ron Rivera said. Jump to: Quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese said he and Haskins have been meeting more often in recent weeks. PFFs first year grading college football was 2014, so we are missing the first season of Joey Bosas career, but outside of that we have the complete college data set from all of these players. He's developed no moves besides speed and that stutter step shit he was doing got him abused. Last year he was categorically bad. His pass-rush win rate, defined by ESPN as how often a pass rusher is able to beat his block within 2.5 seconds, is higher than that of J.J. Watt, Mack, Smith, Lawrence, Sweat, Jordan, Ogbah and Pierre-Paul, among many others. ET, Fox) -- the first opponent Washington will have faced with a top-10 offense since the Los Angeles Rams in Week 4, making this a good test for an improving defense. They also must slide to handle one of the edge rushers, whether it's Young, Montez Sweat or Ryan Kerrigan. Built out of a lab, an AFC scout said. New York Giants, 27% Ashley Whitlock, who reported to Jensen as the teams director of corporate communications, is expected to continue running point for business public relations. I think a lot of it has to do with the way he started. Then there are contributions from players such as Curl. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). 7. That adds to it, but that's not the main reason. Tennessee Titans, 54% Hughes is still an effective edge rusher. It was pretty obvious they were free lancing last year. 18. John Franklin-Meyers may never generate a lot of sacks, but he notched 50 or more pressures in each of the past two seasons and his PFF grade has improved each year of his career. Absolutely made a massive jump last year, a veteran AFC defensive coach said. Try a week on us. Cooper Kupp saved the Rams That isnt always realistic. 6. 29. pic.twitter.com/aC9NUuXhbj, Seth Walder (@SethWalder) November 28, 2020. Highsmith had a pass rush win rate of 24%, which would've ranked 7th in the NFL - one spot ahead of presumed Rookie of the Year Chase Young - had Highsmith had enough snaps to qualify. The message remains one of patience. Exclusive: An employee of Washingtons NFL team accused Commanders owner Daniel Snyder of asking for sex, groping her and attempting to remove her clothes, according to legal correspondence obtained by The Post. Atlanta Falcons, 35% Through 11 games, Young has 4.5 sacks, which admittedly is a bit lower than we had been hoping for coming into his debut season, but watching him play, its apparent that he affects the game in many ways outside of the box score. Cincinnati Bengals, 72% Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 10. Their 40 percent Pass Rush Win Rate (the number of pass rush snaps in which the defense. Because when youre an elite edge rusher, teams game-plan you, former draft analyst and current Las Vegas Raiders general manager Mike Mayock once said. So lets take a second to truly appreciate how special Young is as we lead up to the draft.