I looked on nfl.com for position rankings for defensive linemen and was shocked to see that Edwards and Williams rank first and second respectively in the AFC. (Tackles)
Edwards leads the AFC in tackles among defensive linemen in the AFC with 53. Kyle Williams is second with 47. 34 of those are solo tackles.
Edwards' sack total is just one. But in comparison with Ngata in Baltimore (5 sacks), Edwards has more tackles and the same amount of pass defends (3) and interceptions (1).
Williams' numbers vs. other nose tackles
Williams: 47 tackles 34 solo 13 assists 3 sacks 1 pass def
Rubin (CLE): 46 tackles 32 solo 14 assists 1 sack 3 pass def
Pouha (NYJ): 33 tackles 22 solo 11 assists 1 sack
Gregg (BAL): 32 tackles 17 solo 15 assists 0 sacks
Those are the "top" NT in the AFC.
Stroud is tied for 18th in the AFC amongst all AFC defensive lineman in tackles. He has 2 sacks. 3 less than the elite Ngata.
Just something to think about. I think linebacker is why our defense ranks so low. There is virtually no pass rush coming from our "pass rush specialists".
Edwards leads the AFC in tackles among defensive linemen in the AFC with 53. Kyle Williams is second with 47. 34 of those are solo tackles.
Edwards' sack total is just one. But in comparison with Ngata in Baltimore (5 sacks), Edwards has more tackles and the same amount of pass defends (3) and interceptions (1).
Williams' numbers vs. other nose tackles
Williams: 47 tackles 34 solo 13 assists 3 sacks 1 pass def
Rubin (CLE): 46 tackles 32 solo 14 assists 1 sack 3 pass def
Pouha (NYJ): 33 tackles 22 solo 11 assists 1 sack
Gregg (BAL): 32 tackles 17 solo 15 assists 0 sacks
Those are the "top" NT in the AFC.
Stroud is tied for 18th in the AFC amongst all AFC defensive lineman in tackles. He has 2 sacks. 3 less than the elite Ngata.
Just something to think about. I think linebacker is why our defense ranks so low. There is virtually no pass rush coming from our "pass rush specialists".
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