Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy has become a prolific pass rusher, and current team defensive coordinator Zach Orr deserves credit.
Kyle Van Noy is on his way to another career year in Baltimore, after recording FOUR sacks over the last two games!
— Nic Mason (@British_Raven19) September 25, 2024
Without a shadow of a doubt, he’s playing some of his best football, it’s a shame he didn’t make it to the Ravens sooner! #RavensFlock pic.twitter.com/O7Ki2oGHKj
With the loss of former defensive coordinator Mike MacDonald and a plethora of talent up front, Orr has had a huge act to follow after a historic 60-sack season in 2023. Well, the retention of Van Noy has been vital in 2024.
Van Noy is a linebacker by definition, meaning he’s spent countless hours studying film and taking directives under Orr, who worked as the linebacker coach before being promoted. Van Noy’s upper body strength and speed create trouble for slow-footed offensive tackles, and within Orr’s blitz scheme, Van Noy’s downhill power is nearly implacable.
Ravens DC Zach Orr on allowing 100-yard WRs the first two weeks: “I thought we took a step but it wasn’t good enough.” pic.twitter.com/ArdoMMgI9J
— Jamison Hensley (@jamisonhensley) September 19, 2024
Over three weeks, Van Noy has already yielded four of the Ravens’ total nine sacks and will continue to be effective as his team seeks to regain ground in the AFC North.