Not to say that NFL edge rushers ever went out of style, but given the emergence of some of the most prolific passing offenses in the history of the league, it’s never been more important to be able to find a player who can consistently pressure the quarterback when called upon to do so.
Outside linebacker Von Miller and the Denver Broncos recently won the Superbowl by beating some of the best signal callers the league has to offer, and they did it by pressuring and hitting the likes of Tom Brady and Cam Newton on a frequent and recurring basis.