Flags aren't flying as Danielle Hunter grounds quarterbacks
Hunter has the fourth highest sack total by someone before age 24 since the NFL made sacks an official stat. But how often has he been called for roughing the passer?
With two more games until he turns the ripe old age of 24, Vikings defensive end Danielle Hunter is deadlocked with J.J. Watt for the NFL lead in sacks with seven.
At 29, Watt already has a resume that’s ready for consideration in Canton, Ohio. He has three Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors, four first-team All-Pro nods and 83 sacks in 94 games.
Hunter, meanwhile, has 32 1/2 sacks in 52 games, which includes just 23 starts. With two sacks last week — the fourth multi-sack game of his career — Hunter now has the fourth highest sack total by someone before age 24 since the NFL made sacks an official stat in 1982.
Only Shawne Merriman (39 1/2), Aldon Smith (38), Robert Quinn (34 1/2) and Terrell Suggs (33 1/2) are ahead of him. In two seasons before his 24th birthday, Watt had 26 sacks.
While looking more closely at Watt, Hunter and the limitations placed on today’s pass rushers, a question came to mind:
Has Hunter ever been penalized for roughing the passer? Can’t seem to recall many flags for any reason being thrown at his feet since he entered the league in 2015.
The answer: No.
In fact, in his 52 games, Hunter has drawn only five penalties for 37 yards. Here’s the breakdown:
http://www.startribune.com/flags-arent-flying-as-danielle-hunter-grounds-quarterbacks/497797091/
Hurry-up Vikings, we ain't getting any younger!
Athletic and obviously smart. What more do you want in a player?
Impressive - I honestly didn't expect him to be this good this soon.
Reinforces a point I've been making to the 'football is doomed' crowd. Good players are already adapting to the new rules. By the middle of next season DCs will start to find ways to counteract RPO, wheel routes, misdirection and pick plays off of WR bunch looks. And DBs will be doing more mirroring and less grabbing as they adapt to the new rules as well.
The League has always adapted no matter how badly the Owners try to mess it up. Always.
Exciting stuff! He's still flying under the radar a bit, which is good. I'd like to see Weatherly come on strong too...
Well thats a big fat jinx
How many times has the announcer commented on how the QB hasnt thrown an interception in X amount of throws & then....
Kids the real deal as we continue to develop talent
Gary Andersen hasn't missed a kick all season---errr---never mind
2 things, one he’s unblockable one on one, two he doesn’t get tired, a pretty exciting combination... & oh yeah he turns 24 in two weeks! B) B) B)
Speaking of adapting, am I the only one who imagines a time where they begin tracking Roughing penalties along side sacks? :#
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