From May 15 to July 3, TDActu presents its Top 50 NFL players. To arrive at this ranking, each member of the editorial staff voted for the 50 players they would like to have on their team to start the coming season. These rankings were then compiled to form the final Top 50. The opportunity to debate, but also to present 50 profiles to those new to the NFL.
Joey Bosa – Defensive End – Chargers
ID card : 25 years old – 1.95m – 127 kilos
Draft : n°3 au 1e tour de la Draft 2016 – Ohio State
CV : 2x First All-Pro Team (2019 and 2020), Defensive Rookie of the Year (2016) and 3x Pro-Bowl Selected (2017, 2019 and 2020).
Stats 2020 : 12 games played, 10 starts, 39 tackles including 15 for loss, 7.5 sack, 1 covered fumble and 1 defended pass.
Career stats: 63 games played, 59 times started, 240 tackles including 68 for loss, 47.5 sacks, 6 forced fumbles, 3 covered fumbles and 2 defended passes.
Why is he here?
In just one season, Nick Bosa has established himself as one of the best pass-rushers in the league. And even if he was injured last year we can already say, without much spoiler, that he will be relatively high in this ranking. If there’s a lot of talk about the 49er here, it’s because its explosion had the side effect of slightly overshadowing the performance of its brother, Joey. And yet, the eldest of the Bosa clan himself terrorizes the quarterbacks, in the AFC rather.
As proof, his two selections in the first All-Pro team (Sporting News) during the last two years. Drafted in 2016, Joey Bosa has exceeded 10 sacks three times in his first five seasons. He is a force of nature with impressive physical abilities. The former Ohio State is able to evolve within different defensive systems and be as efficient as ever. So many assets that make him one of the pass-rushers with the most potential in the league. Still need to be exploited … all the time.
In 2019, we ranked Joey Bosa at 32nd place in our Top 50, blaming him for a lack of consistency. Two years later, it is clear that his irregularity is still relevant. Result some places lost and always so much difficulty to give the true level of this player.
What objective in 2021?
Play a full season. Already. Bosa’s main goal this season will be to stay healthy and not miss a game. Something he has only been able / able to do twice in his career. If he succeeds, he will then be able to demonstrate his full potential.
The arrival of Brandon Staley, considered a defensive genius, at the head of the Chargers could also take number 99 to the next level. During his career, the new head coach of Los Angeles knew how to use players like Aaron Donald or Khalil Mack to perfection. Good news for Bosa who could aim for his record of sacks over a season (12.5) and (re) become the best Bosa in the league.
Heard in the editorial
“Funny as he has become number 2 in the family. Chargers fans are expecting better after a disappointing season ” – Raoul Villeroy.
“It is very good, but we are always waiting for the little extra that can make it change dimension” – Victor Roullier.
“Absolutely not Top 50. He lives on the hype of his excellent start to his career, but has never really confirmed or taken a step forward” – Alain Mattei.
The general classification
38. Mike Evans – WR, Buccaneers
39. Julio Jones – WR, Falcons
40. Justin Simmons – S, Broncos
41. Zack Martin – OG, Cowboys
42. Alvin Kamara – RB, Saints
43. Chandler Jones – DE, Cardinals
44. Jamal Adams – S, Seahawks
45. Chase Young – DE, Football Team
46. Lavonte David – LB, Buccaneers
47. Nick Chubb – RB, Browns
48. Corey Linsley – C, Chargers
49. Lamar Jackson – QB, Ravens
50. Fred Warner – LB, 49ers
