DL Zach Sieler
Miami scooped Sieler off the waiver wire from the Baltimore Ravens last season and it is looking as though the team may have gotten themselves a steal. Sieler, like Baker, was able to make a positive impact against both the run and the pass against Jacksonville. Granted, the Jaguars’ offensive line isn’t the most imposing unit in the league, but check out this pass rush against LT Cam Robinson:
Oh okay, Zach Sieler (92). This is a nifty little pass rush. pic.twitter.com/7ivBzqgMxC
— Kyle Crabbs (@GrindingTheTape) September 30, 2020
This chop/rip combination (in slow motion) shows good precision with the hands to allow Sieler to uncover and generate a QB hit on Jacksonville’s Gardner Minshew. But as previously mentioned, Sieler popped on run defense as well — like when he followed this pulling guard down the line of scrimmage to make a tackle.
Three plus components of this run stuff for Miami: KVN (53) holds firm against puller to set a clean edge. Baker (55) sheds another block from Cann to work over top of the ball and Sieler (92) works through contact to trace the puller and get down the LOS from backside. pic.twitter.com/NfpD4OG2sG
— Kyle Crabbs (@GrindingTheTape) September 30, 2020