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Film Study: The Impact of David Onyemata’s Return

Back in July of this past offseason, news rang down that New Orleans Saints defensive tackle David Onyemata would face a six-game suspension for violating the NFL’s performance-enhancing drug policy. Those who knew the Saints knew that losing Onyemata would be a big blow to the Saints’ run defense, because while Onyemata has never been one to rack up sacks or pressures, Onyemata has slowly been establishing himself as one of the better run-defending interior linemen in the NFL.

  1. Cleveland Browns (3.51 ypc allowed)
  2. Jacksonville Jaguars (3.70 ypc allowed)
  3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3.