DE Nick Bosa "Smaller Bear" NO POLITICS

PFF has him as the number 1 rated DE so far !!! Yes!!!

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
I will add that TB just gave Donovan Smith a 3yrs $42M contract this off season.

I don't blame them. He's an average offensive linemen but with how bad o linemen are you gotta hold on to and overpay the average players

yup

Originally posted by KittleSkittle:

Arik Armstead was very good on Sunday. But Nick Bosa was even better. Here's every time Bosa "won" against Tampa Bay pic.twitter.com/J0fXm6njqT

— KP 🏁 (@KP_Show) September 10, 2019

Armstead was pushing the pocket a lot. That put Bosa in one-on-one more than he would have been had AA not been doing what he did.

That having been said, when Bosa's ankle fully heals, and he learns to stay under control of bit more once he beats the OT, LOOK OUT QBs.

I heard PFF gave my son 2 sacks for the game. Maybe PFF isn't so bad after all.

Originally posted by genus49:

btw to the "missed sacks not being anything to get excited about"

From someone who knows a thing or two about defense.

https://patriotswire.usatoday.com/2018/11/27/bill-belichick-explains-sneakily-strategic-philosophy-on-sacks/

Originally posted by Bill Belichick:

"I think if you look at the overall passing game, the statistic that stands out the most in terms of correlation is pressure. So pressure on the quarterback leads to more bad plays than sacks do, in terms of turnovers unless you have strip sacks, obviously. That's the No. 1. After that, pressures cause bad throws and potentially turnovers."

Belichick noted that the pass rush comes down to team defense, tethering the production of the pass rush to the quality of coverage and vice versa. But his note about focusing on strip sacks and pressure while devaluing sacks is a unique insight. Sacks make players money, but they may not be tied to winning football games. Winning the turnover differential is an enormous part of winning football games. The Los Angeles Rams (+11), New Orleans Saints (+8), Chicago Bears (+14) are in the top five in turnover differential. The Patriots are in the top 10 at +5, a number which is improving as Tom Brady hasn't thrown an interception since Week 7.

So if pressures are tied to turnovers and turnovers are tied to wins, then Belichick's emphasis on pressures follow his cliche: "We do what's best for the team to win games."

I think he has to say that because drafting dead last or close to dead last precludes him from drafting the Bosa's, Chubbs, and Garrets of the NFL. Elite players that generate sacks as well as pressures.

Having said that, any sort of disruption of the QBs timing with the reciever, via pressure, sack, bump and run, or disguised coverage is a good thing for the defense.

And he's definitely right that pass defense is comprised of a good pass rush and a good coverage against the recievers. But what sets Bellicheat apart from other coaches is how smart his players are. And how he disguises his coverages, and how he shuts down your teams best money plays. From an offensive standpoint I think he and Kyle are on par, but from a defensive standpoint - Belicheat is heads and shoulders above most, if not all, of the NFL.

Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by KittleSkittle:

Arik Armstead was very good on Sunday. But Nick Bosa was even better. Here's every time Bosa "won" against Tampa Bay pic.twitter.com/J0fXm6njqT

— KP 🏁 (@KP_Show) September 10, 2019

Armstead was pushing the pocket a lot. That put Bosa in one-on-one more than he would have been had AA not been doing what he did.

That having been said, when Bosa's ankle fully heals, and he learns to stay under control of bit more once he beats the OT, LOOK OUT QBs.

Yeah, he's going to be a terror when he get's fully healthy. Can't wait - but, it's still fun watching now, though.

Originally posted by ChazBoner:
IDK how bosa wasn't given credit for the AA sack. AA flew right over Winston's back while Bosa had his legs secured to take him down.

Bosa, robbed.

PFF gave that sack to Bosa...I know how much you hate PFF

Originally posted by ChazBoner:

Originally posted by CharlieSheen:

I was surprised when I saw he only had 1 sack. Winston would've gotten away there if it weren't for Bosa sacking him. Armstead whiffed like always.

i guess his belly rub tricked the stat keepers.

(Shockingly) Didn't fool pff. I was at the game and the announcer even said brought down by Bosa. NFL being tough on the rookie. If that were Watt that's his sack all day.

Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by KittleSkittle:

Arik Armstead was very good on Sunday. But Nick Bosa was even better. Here's every time Bosa "won" against Tampa Bay pic.twitter.com/J0fXm6njqT

— KP 🏁 (@KP_Show) September 10, 2019

Armstead was pushing the pocket a lot. That put Bosa in one-on-one more than he would have been had AA not been doing what he did.

That having been said, when Bosa's ankle fully heals, and he learns to stay under control of bit more once he beats the OT, LOOK OUT QBs.

Bosa got better as the game went on. Seemed like the rust fell off and he was playing more freely towards the end. Plus knowing the opponent is passing makes his job easier.

Originally posted by Heroism:

I heard PFF gave my son 2 sacks for the game. Maybe PFF isn't so bad after all.

Apple doesn't fall from the tree?

(He's off to a great start!)

Originally posted by NYniner85:
PFF gave that sack to Bosa...I know how much you hate PFF

AA must have missed a payment

Originally posted by Hysterikal:
Bosa got better as the game went on. Seemed like the rust fell off and he was playing more freely towards the end. Plus knowing the opponent is passing makes his job easier.

I really noticed the play were he pulled Winston down by his LEG from the ground. This dude is incredibly strong.

I think we've got a quicker version of Justin Smith.

Originally posted by Hysterikal:

Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by KittleSkittle:

Arik Armstead was very good on Sunday. But Nick Bosa was even better. Here's every time Bosa "won" against Tampa Bay pic.twitter.com/J0fXm6njqT

— KP 🏁 (@KP_Show) September 10, 2019

Armstead was pushing the pocket a lot. That put Bosa in one-on-one more than he would have been had AA not been doing what he did.

That having been said, when Bosa's ankle fully heals, and he learns to stay under control of bit more once he beats the OT, LOOK OUT QBs.

Bosa got better as the game went on. Seemed like the rust fell off and he was playing more freely towards the end. Plus knowing the opponent is passing makes his job easier.

Watching his hands was amazing. It was like he was just swatting flies away. As advertised...

Originally posted by davide49:

Originally posted by Hysterikal:
Bosa got better as the game went on. Seemed like the rust fell off and he was playing more freely towards the end. Plus knowing the opponent is passing makes his job easier.

I really noticed the play were he pulled Winston down by his LEG from the ground. This dude is incredibly strong.

I think we've got a quicker version of Justin Smith.

Cowboy was much bigger, Nick is a different kind of player.