In Mike DeVito’s mind, it was simply not good enough to simply come back from the season-ending Achilles tear he suffered last September — he was determined to come back better.
And that’s exactly what DeVito, 31, has done, if you believe defensive line coach Tommy Brasher.
“I tell you, Mike DeVito is probably the most-improved pass rusher on the team,” Brasher said.
DeVito, a nine-year veteran, has survived in the NFL because of a combination of grit and leg power that allowed him to carve out a niche as a stout run stopper.
