On the defensive side of the ball, one of the most important roles is the pass rusher. As the league’s offenses have shifted further and further toward prioritizing the pass, defenses have put extra focus on getting to the quarterback. With the Pittsburgh Steelers having quality defenses year in and year out, it’s no surprise that one of their franchise players has emerged from that role in T.J. Watt.
Watt has long been considered one of the best, if not the best, defenders in the league. He’s formed a rivalry with Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns, and the two have been in a league of their own over the past half-decade.