Anthony Barr was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2014 as the first pick of the Mike Zimmer era. Because of his size and scouting report at the time, many onlookers of the team believed he could act as an EDGE linebacker in spots.
So, annually around this time, folks envision “this will be the year” that Zimmer finally uses Barr more in a pass-rushing capacity. During the season opener in 2019 versus the Atlanta Falcons, Barr burst through the offensive line, sacking Matt Ryan on the first defensive drive of the season. The prophecy was finally fulfilled.