VINNY CURRY has 1.5 sacks this season, his lowest production since then-defensive line coach Jim Washburn wouldn't let him on the field when he was a rookie in 2012.
This is unfortunate for many reasons, not the least of which is that Curry signed a five-year, $47.25 million contract in the offseason, with $23 million in guarantees. Curry and Connor Barwin (six years, $36 million, four sacks) have not been as effective at defensive end as Brandon Graham, who leads the team in sacks (five), tackles for a loss (nine), quarterback hurries (24) and forced fumbles (2). They have not benefited the way they should from offenses focusing on blocking defensive tackle Fletcher Cox.