Pro Football Focus is an excellent evaluating tool, but it should be used so in a manner that makes sense. It’s not a tool to solely form opinions, but rather one to compare your own analysis against because PFF isn’t perfect. Granted, it’s nearly impossible to expect a single outlet to give an in-depth analysis of every player on every snap. And Grady Jarrett has had enough of their grading system.
Not my style but I must say.. According to @pff I’m barely an NFL player lol these weekly 40s n 50s lol
— Grady Jarrett (@GradyJarrett) December 19, 2022
Grady Jarrett is amid a career year that should end with Pro Bowl or All-Pro honors. The Falcons’ defense is barren of talent, and the former Clemson Tiger has been one of the only bright spots.
On the year, Jarrett has posted a team-leading 6.0 sacks and 19 quarterback pressures, along with 53 tackles, which is an impressive mark for an interior defender. If you watch Falcons games every week, there aren’t many players on the defensive side of the ball that regularly stand out — Grady Jarrett is one of them.
The man regularly faces double and even triple teams while positively affecting games. He’s totaled 723 snaps, or 76.8% of all defensive snaps this season, and is on pace to post a career-high in that metric at 29 years old. PFF is a handy tool sometimes, but if your grading system cannot recognize Jarrett’s value, it probably has some flaws. National experts regularly praise the man:
.@AtlantaFalcons @GradyJarrett is flying around this year like he did in his Death Valley Days. Nothing bigger than his SACK to close the game out and keep the Brownies from entering FG range. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/BtgFFVTGxf
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) October 5, 2022
.@AtlantaFalcons @GradyJarrett is playing as well as any interior DL in the league. What a joy to watch on Monday mornings. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/VRKyquDtww
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) October 17, 2022
.@AtlantaFalcons @GradyJarrett is playing as well as any interior DL in the league. What a joy to watch on Monday mornings. #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/VRKyquDtww
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) October 17, 2022
.@AtlantaFalcons @GradyJarrett and a whole bunch of youngins are playing some great competitive football. Held the Bucs to 3.0/rush. Always starts with stuffing the run. Ya’ll got my undivided attention #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/5WsGWj4uTg
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) October 12, 2022
.@AtlantaFalcons v @ChicagoBears @GradyJarrett with this sack off an excellent twist stunt took points off the board for Bears. Remind yourself the final score of game and maybe this sack was difference #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/zDb7ZdwNrd
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) November 22, 2022
.@AtlantaFalcons @GradyJarrett even in defeat he continues to play at a high level with MAX effort. Leaves his “ mark” against every opponent #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/yeEYsCKBGr
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) October 24, 2022
Brian Baldinger is a highly respected former player that gives weekly breakdowns of the league, and Jarrett has been featured more times this season than I care to count. The Falcons extended him for a reason. Outside of Chris Lindstrom, he’s probably the team’s best-performing player right now. And that might not be saying much given the Falcons’ overall success, but the guys who know ball know Jarrett is a stud. Grady Jarrett is a hell of a person and leader, which doesn’t really matter in PFF’s eyes but needs to be said.
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