The trend’s been obvious for years. In 2020, it’s more pronounced. Bud Dupree and TJ Watt are pass rushers first, second, and third, and the Steelers are smartly acting accordingly. Through three weeks, both of the Steelers’ top EDGE rushers are dropping into coverage as little as ever. Here are their drop percentages so far.
Bud Dupree: 5.4%
TJ Watt: 4.8%
Dupree has dropped just six times on 112 pass rush opportunities. Watt just five times on 105 chances. Here’s how it stacks up for both players year-by-year. The trend is obvious.
Dupree:
2020: 5.