A player who can rush the edge of the offensive line is one of the most important players in football. Ultimately, in today’s modern NFL, it comes down to two things: Finding a way to pass the ball efficiently, and finding a way to get to the passer.
When it comes to getting to the passer, Ryan Kerrigan and Preston Smith have been one of the more underrated duos in recent years. Last year, the two Washington Redskins edge rushers combined for 21.0 sacks. Since Smith was drafted, over three seasons, the two have combined for 54.