New Pod! Jon and I look at a series of ascending edge defenders, including Nik Bonitto, Jonathon Cooper, Isaiah McGuire, Yaya Diaby, Byron Young, Laitu Latu, Nick Herbig, and much more
Nik Bonitto - Has Bonitto moved into an elite tier of edge rusher?
Jonathon Cooper - Is Cooper a perfect jack-of-all-trades complementary pass rusher to Bonitto?
Isaiah McGuire - Check out the speed-to-power and pad level on this cat + discussion of the Browns super-fun front
Yaya Diaby - Maybe the most underrated defender in 2025
Byron Young - The Rams system helps Young, but his effort and unique pass rush style have been remarkably effective
***RANDOM CAM WARD TANGENT***
Nick Herbig - One of the most special single-skill rushers in the league because that skill is so dangerous
Baron Browning - First step is a blur, but what else does he really offer?
Dorance Armstrong - Unique usage and unique pass rush game makes him a difficult rusher to tier
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