PFF Pass Rush Profile: John Abraham

The second pass rusher to come under the Pro Football Focus microscope is Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Abraham. Khaled Elsayed breaks down where Abraham was getting his pressure from and who he was getting it against, with the findings making for some interesting reading after Abraham finished with a disappointing sack count for 2009. As always, there's more to it than numbers ...

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Fascinating article, thanks for the link

Obviously, we’re fretting over Abraham’s demise a little too soon. I am concerned about his third-down production…maybe that’s where El Sid can start nibbling into his snaps.

by Dave Choate on Jun 11, 2010 11:20 AM EDT reply actions

It don't mean a thing

If it ain’t got that swing
And by it, I mean the defensive line
and by swing, I mean defensive tackles that can take double teams and free up our defensive ends more often

Its true. I'm a Falcoholic! I just can't live without Falcohol!

by phoenix falcoholic on Jun 11, 2010 12:29 PM EDT reply actions 2 recs

Rec'd

by Dave Choate on Jun 11, 2010 1:22 PM EDT up reply actions

Good post! I think it's too early to sound taps over Abraham.

A lack of consistent production on the inside allowed teams to concentrate more on him. I think upgrades at DT will pay dividends with both ends.

Also, as a confirmed conspiracy theorist, I could help but notice that he got very, VERY few of the holding calls that were committed against him. He wore Orlando Pace (speaking of losing a step) like a necklace during the Chicago game. [The Conspiracy: It makes for better future ratings in the #3 television market when Cutler gets well.]

How many more days, Lord, must I walk through the wilderness?

by AnOldBird on Jun 11, 2010 12:41 PM EDT reply actions