Offensive players get all the glory in the modern NFL, but these 10 defensive players deserve more credit from fans and media members.
The old saying that defense wins champions may not be true for the modern NFL, but elite teams still need quality defenders to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. The best organizations find a way to amass considerable talent on both sides of the ball.
It’s harder for defensive players to garner notoriety than it is for their offensive counterparts. That allows numerous quality defenders to go relatively unnoticed. This piece will identify 10 defensive stalwarts who deserve more attention for their stellar play.
10 incredibly underrated NFL defensive stars
10. Mario Addison
The Bills moved to acquire Addison in the offseason because they needed to add some more juice to their pass rush. He’s got a chance to pay off handsomely for the Bills in 2020.
He may already be 32 years old, but he’s amassed at least nine sacks per season for each of his last four campaigns. That easily qualifies him to be called a very good edge rusher. Addison will never be elite, but Buffalo fans are going to enjoy his play this season.