Post by Krauser on Aug 24, 2022 13:11:39 GMT -6
3 pressures on 24 pass rush snaps is good. It would be 4 on 25 if the sack hadn’t been ruled off for an illegal contact flag.
He doesn’t have to dominate, he just has to play well against NFL caliber opposition. And he’s been doing that.
Speaking of Jones, according to PFF Jones isn't actually playing well while getting those pressures so are the grades wrong for him, but correct for Wonnum? Or correct for Wonnum and Jones hasn't actually played well this preseason?
Several of Jones’ pressures have been schemed up on stunts, which don’t require him to win as a pass rusher. One of his hurries was actually a bad play, as he lost contain and Stidham scrambled past him for the TD. He does have a couple of nice wins around the edge but I’d say he’s been about average as a pass rusher overall. So his average grades are fair IMO.
I’m not like a DJ Wonnum fanboy who’s trying to make him look good. I was very unhappy with him early last year, and skeptical of the pick in the first place:
But he’s evidently improved and is playing better this preseason than he did the last 2 years. I might have to eat my words and admit he’s turned into a solid starter-quality edge rusher.
... and neither is this Chris guy.