Aidan Hutchinson should be more dominating

[Blaming Brad]

Given his size, athletic ability and skillset, by now he should be dominating the competition and be one of the top edge rushers in the league.

When I watch the film, I see a really good football player, but not elite. Maxx Crosby is elite, and he wasn't anywhere near the prospect coming in to the league that Hutchinson was.

I just don't think the dude's strong enough. He's missing the bull rush trait. Skinny leg syndrome. He'll get by the blocker, but he's not going to knock anyone on their ass in the process.

[badnews3123]

Eh, I think he’s as advertised. That draft was talked about for the lack of elite talent. Hutchinson always was talked about as a guy with a high floor, but probably not the ceiling you usually get from a top 5 pick. I also think he doesn’t get much help from his DL mates when it comes to rushing the passer and teams can focus on him more.

He’s very good, pro bowl level guy. He’s Trey Hendrickson or Demarcus Lawerence level guy. Don’t think he’s ever going to be Nick Bosa, Myles Garrett, Crosby level. But he’s still real early in his career.

[rustyhilger]

I can relate.

[Blaming Brad]

Nov 16, 2023 16:57:27 GMT -6 rustyhilger said:

I can relate.

At least someone got it.

[goldenlions]

eh boy

[Felix]

Kinda hard without knowing what they're asking him to do...seems like he's being asked to play a contain role first and foremost...so setting an edge instantly takes the numbers down if you aren't jj watt.

I'll add the absolute ridiculous number of uncalled holds on him


Add in his role in a top run D...


But he's a bust because someone says he doesn't have the right sack numbers because, you know, sacks are all that matter

[rustyhilger]

Nov 17, 2023 10:51:07 GMT -6 Felix said:

But he's a bust ...

Certified 

[TechLion]

Close-minded and shallow football fans are obsessed with certain stats. While sacks are eye-popping plays that have a big effect on a game, they cannot be used as a method of evaluating how good a player is at pass rushing. It's all about consistent pressure and hurries and Hutchinson is one of the best. Anyone who watches football should know that sacking the quarterback is not the only way a pass rusher can make a positive impact on the game. In fact, sacks are a tiny piece of the pie.

[Vic]

He closed that game out yesterday with the strip sack, safety, and punt.

That was freaking awesome!

[Felix]

Can be down on him as much as you want, but then theres this:

Hutch is the first player in NFL history to log 15.0 sacks + 4 INTs through two-year career

[icouldblion]

After the Billie Jean performance, everything else is just gravy from here on out.

[Felix]

Another thought I had last night...he doesn't even have his man body yet...he is still a kid...in another year or two, he could/should be even better

[Felix]

This is for the people that don't understand:

atozsports.com/detroit/aidan-hutchinson-lions-packers-blocking-sacks-hell-film-study-help/