So, I think we can give James defense rookie of the year. Let’s end it. James had seven tackles in the first quarter (!), as well as a tackle that got them a huge stop on the Raiders on 4th-and-goal. James also had a monster defensive pressure on a Raiders running back who was blocking for Derek Carr that allowed Isaac Rochell to get a sack.
The pressure he can put on the quarterback and runners out of the backfield, as well as his great tackling and coverage on receivers is monstrous. He plays with a physicality that isn’t too common in the NFL anymore.