Of course, everybody loves watching high-scoring games. Wideouts making one-hand grabs, quarterbacks throwing the football sixty yards downfield. Thatâs just how the National Football League is shaped nowadays.
Defense has become a lost art in todayâs games. The rules make it nearly impossible for guys to hold their own against the offense. Nonetheless, a handful of players still finda way to make an impact.
Offense may win games, but defense wins championships. Thatâs why every team needs to have a defensive anchor leading the way, and these are some of the best there are. Check out the top 3 candidates for this yearâs DPOY.
NFL Rumors: Top 3 Candidates For Defensive Player Of The Year
3. Chris Jones
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Most people questioned the Kansas City Chiefsdefense, and rightfully so, as theyâve put themselves in tough spots more often than not. But that doesnât make Chris Jones any less of a force.
Weâre talking about a tackle-breaking machine with a great instinct for reaching the opposing quarterback. And if it wasnât for any of the other guys weâre about to name, heâd be leading this list by a long stretch.
2. Micah Parsons
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Micah Parsons will be the leagueâs defensive driving force for years to come. Heâs already the most versatile defender in the league, and has proven that he has the upside to be a generational talent.
Parsons will find a way to disrupt the offense, regardless of where you line him up. Heâs a linebacker, and heâs a defensive back; heâs Micah Parsons. The Dallas Cowboys found themselves a superstar.
1. Nick Bosa
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Itâs a shame that Nick Bosa isnât getting any real consideration for being this yearâs Most Valuable Player. Heâs been the best player in arguably the best team in the league, and itâs not even close.
Bosa has been posting video-game-like numbers since Week One, proving that he can be one of the greatest stoppers this game has ever seen when heâs at full strength. Heâs a lock to take the award home this year.
