I didn't realize that Josh Sweat graded out so well last season

[Eagle60]

Three players to build around for every NFC team - PFF

Philadelphia Eagles. QB Jalen Hurts, WR A.J. Brown, EDGE Josh Sweat. The Eagles list here could be 10 names long, and while Josh Sweat may appear to be a confusing choice from Philadelphia’s absolutely loaded defense, he’s the youngest stud on a unit that boasts a ton of veteran talent. Three NFL edge defenders earned run-defense and pass-rush grades above 80.0 in 2022: Nick Bosa, Maxx Crosby and Josh Sweat. The reunion of two old friends in Jalen Hurts and A.J. Brown led to immediate fireworks and a trip to the Super Bowl, and there’s no reason they can’t get back to the big game a few more times. Brown is one of three wide receivers to rank in the top 10 in receiving grade in each of the past three seasons, joining Davante Adams and Justin Jefferson. Meanwhile, Hurts silenced any remaining doubters with an 80.6 passing grade in 2022, which he capped off with an incredible Super Bowl performance outside of one tough play where he fumbled.

[ThoughtProcess]

Me either. My focus was mostly on Reddick in that regard. It's a great 'problem' to have, for sure. Sweat's had the potential, and the Eagles had the patience. Now comes the payoff. And the Playoffs.

[NoDakIggle]

When you play on a loaded defense it is easy g unnoticed. Barnett gets a lot more press (not all positive mind you) but Sweat has produced far more.

[musicman]

And now you throw in Smith and the 4th guy in the mix just happens to be a high motor beast in Brandon Graham. The defense is loaded

[Eagle60]

And now you throw in Smith and the 4th guy in the mix just happens to be a high motor beast in Brandon Graham. The defense is loaded

Barnet is no slouch either

[musicman]

Barnet is no slouch either

and he might not make the team, when guys of that caliber are on the bubble, you know you're deep

[andrewaters]

Sweat has grown into the DE position by hard work on his techniques. The guy was always physically gifted enough but now he plays with better hands and keeps his pads clean. What makes a guy like Sweat and BG different is they have the ability to redirect and come inside. You cannot just run the edge every time. You HAVE to be able to come upfield and use quickness and technique to get inside and redirect to the LOS. You don't have to do it a lot. But you have to do it enough that a LT doesn't just have you run wide and around the QB all day long.

[Eagle60]

Sweat has grown into the DE position by hard work on his techniques. The guy was always physically gifted enough but now he plays with better hands and keeps his pads clean. What makes a guy like Sweat and BG different is they have the ability to redirect and come inside. You cannot just run the edge every time. You HAVE to be able to come upfield and use quickness and technique to get inside and redirect to the LOS. You don't have to do it a lot. But you have to do it enough that a LT doesn't just have you run wide and around the QB all day long.

Yes AW it is kind of a catch 22 for a defensive end. It's an extremely tough position to play. Everybody wants a defensive end to get to the quarterback but with the athletic quarterbacks that we have now In the league it is very easy for the defensive end to lose contain on a scramble or zone read or even just a regular running play. a lot of times they are damned if they do and damned if they don't.