01-21-2021, 12:03 AM
(01-20-2021, 09:54 PM)Dean_Gilberry95 Wrote: What still bothers me is his stats while here and there are almost identical. But there he’s a pro bowler.
Different responsibilities/expectations between a 4-3 DE and a 3-4 DE. In the 4-3, you're expected to be the primary pass rusher for your team.
Same reason why Manny Lawson getting 2 sacks with the Bengals as a 4-3 OLB was okay, but if he got that as a 3-4 OLB, it'd be awful.
It's a bit rough of a stat, but if you look at the Pro Football Reference page for Justin Smith, you can see where his AV (Approximate Value) went from 50 in 7 years with the Bengals to 83 in 7 years with the 49ers.
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