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sports1 year ago

Chase Young Inks $13M Deal with Saints to Bolster Pass Rush

Chase Young, the former No. 2 overall pick, has signed a one-year deal with the New Orleans Saints to address their pass-rushing needs. Despite facing questions about his performance and a serious knee injury, Young aims to prove himself and restore his value. The Saints hope that Young, known for his rare speed and power, can revitalize their pass rush after a disappointing season. While Young's past performances have been inconsistent, there are glimpses of his potential, and he remains determined to grow and excel in the NFL.

sports1 year ago

"2024 NFL Combine: Lions' Key Targets and Strategy Revealed"

The 2024 NFL Combine is underway, and the Detroit Lions are eyeing potential edge rushers to bolster their defensive lineup. With a focus on key skills like bending ability, balance, hand quickness, and speed-to-power conversion, the Lions are seeking prospects who can complement Pro Bowler Aidan Hutchinson and address depth needs. Notable draft prospects include Laiatu Latu, Chop Robinson, Darius Robinson, Chris Braswell, and Bralen Trice, each offering unique strengths and potential fits within the Lions' defensive scheme.

sports2 years ago

Khalil Mack Dominates Raiders with Record-Breaking Pass Rushing Performance

Khalil Mack, former Raider and current pass rusher for the Los Angeles Chargers, had an all-time performance against the Las Vegas Raiders, recording six sacks in a single game. This marked his second career game with five or more sacks, making him just the second player since 1982 to achieve this feat. Although he fell short of the single-game record of seven sacks, Mack's dominant performance contributed to a hard-fought win for the Chargers.

sports2 years ago

Chiefs' Chris Jones: From Holdout to Versatile Defensive Asset.

Kansas City Chiefs' Chris Jones has been experimenting with playing as a defensive end, and while it didn't work out in 2021, he has found success in 2022. Jones uses his hand quickness, length, power, and coordination to make up for his lack of explosiveness and bend. He has refined his game, adding more countermoves and utilizing his hand quickness and length, making him more effective at a position he loves to play. The Chiefs will continue to align Jones to the outside in certain situations during the 2023 season.

sports2 years ago

Dan Quinn clarifies Micah Parsons' position and training with NFL legend.

Dallas Cowboys' defensive coordinator Dan Quinn clarified that Micah Parsons will continue to play as a pass-rushing linebacker, despite the rookie's efforts to bulk up during the offseason. Parsons had an impressive rookie year, recording 13 sacks and 84 tackles, and was named the NFL AP Defensive Rookie of the Year. Quinn also joked that any position changes should go through him, not the players.

sports2 years ago

Calais Campbell Joins Falcons to Bolster Defense

The Atlanta Falcons have signed veteran defensive end Calais Campbell to a one-year deal, adding another player with pass-rushing experience to their defensive front. Campbell's 5.5 sacks last season would have ranked second on the Falcons in 2022 and would have led the team in 2021. The Ravens had hopes of re-signing Campbell at a reduced salary later this offseason after cutting him on March 13 to get quarterback Lamar Jackson's $32.416 million nonexclusive franchise tag under the salary cap.