Is Brian Robison The Most Underrated DE In The NFL?
By Adam Carlson
When most people talk about the best defensive ends in the NFL, very few will mention Brian Robison of the Minnesota Vikings. A deeper look into his impact on opposing defenses will show a player that could be considered the most underrated defensive end in the NFL. And here is why:
Dec 1, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Brian Robison (96) against the Chicago Bears at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. The Vikings defeated the Bears 23-20 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Brian Robison had the third most pressures of any NFL player in 2013. Seriously. Even though he was hampered with an injury to his neck for a period of his 2013 campaign, he was one of the most impressive players when it comes to disrupting the backfield. The only players to be more effective in those situations were J.J. Watt and Robert Quinn according to Pro Football Focus.
The only real question mark about Brian Robison entering the 2014 NFL season is if losing Jared Allen will make NFL offenses focus more on him when they gameplan for the Vikings. Hopefully, he’ll continue to soar under the radar while staying one of the best pass rushers in the NFL.