Panthers defensive tackle Derrick Brown notched the first two sacks of his NFL career last night against the Packers.
This wasn’t hard to see coming. While it doesn’t show up in the box score, Brown has had a lot of success generating interior pressure on opposing quarterbacks with his bull rush all season.
Watch Brian Baldinger break down his beast-like night in Green Bay.
.@Panthers @DerrickBrownAU5 @AuburnFootball just getting started; like the Mura Bulls at #Pamplona. If you dare to get in the path; you do at your own peril. #Stampede #KeepPounding #BaldysBreakdowns pic.twitter.com/g44CXjyFu9
— Brian Baldinger (@BaldyNFL) December 20, 2020
Baldinger isn’t the only expert on line play who has taken notice of Brown’s progress lately. On Wednesday, Brandon Thorn shared a few choice clips of Brown’s bull rush wreaking havoc last week against the Broncos here.
Derrick Brown's bull-rush is outstanding. A couple examples from Week 14 here. Being able to run through guards/centers right away is a valuable ability to have while developing a more robust pass-rush plan/arsenal because it allows him to be a force in the meantime. pic.twitter.com/5UWGEpUwTV
— Brandon Thorn (@BrandonThornNFL) December 16, 2020
This is correct. While Brown will have to eventually add to his pass-rushing repertoire in order to live up to his potential, for now that pure power is carrying him to a fine rookie season.
