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NFL sacks co-leader Brian Burns is bidding to win Defensive Player of the Year, which ‘would mean a lot.’ It won’t be easy. The last 18 winners have been from winning teams. Standing in his way? The Giants records and history of players on losing teams getting passed over.
“The way you formed that question is true — sadly. At least I know I’ll have no regrets at the end of the season.”
Best Rookie Pass Rusher: Abdul Carter, New York Giants. Carter is in a tier of his own when it comes to rookie pass-rushing production through the first eight weeks of the season. The No. 3 overall pick in this year’s draft leads all rookies in PFF pass-rush grade (76.4), total pressures (32) and win rate (13.5%).
Quarterback: Jaxson Dart. The choice came down to Titans quarterback Cam Ward and Jaxson Dart. There are some intriguing moments with Ward, but then he has also made reckless decisions with the football. Neither quarterback has done enough to earn long-term confidence, but there is no question Dart has provided a spark to that offense and has shown improvement as a passer. He obviously brings a level of toughness to the field and is able to turn a broken-down play into chunk yardage with his legs.
Edge rushers: Abdul Carter. Abdul Carter was the easy selection. He leads all rookies in pressures (32) and has produced more game-altering plays than any other. There is room for him to improve as a run defender, but Carter has shown an ability to win in a variety of ways.
There’s no guarantee New York views pass-rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux as a core contributor long-term. He was a first-round pick in 2022 and is under contract through 2026, but the Giants have also invested heavily in pass-rushers Brian Burns and Abdul Carter.
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