These rankings are one of the more important that I will be doing this year, as edge rushers are in my opinion, the third most important position after quarterback and left tackle.
NFL teams obviously feel a similar way about this issue. Recently top pass rushers such as Von Miller, Calais Campbell, and Danielle Hunter have been given incredibly large (and well deserved) contracts. Other names such as Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa, and Demarcus Lawrence will be rewarded very soon.
If you want two games that shows the importance of having a good pass rush, look no further than Super Bowl 50 and Super Bowl LII.