The Eagles signed Bryce Huff to a three-year, $51 million deal in free agency, hoping to transform the former Jets pass rusher into a younger, more explosive version of Haason Reddick.
Huff was a nonfactor in game one, playing fewer snaps than Josh Sweat, Brandon Graham, and Nolan Smith. During his Wednesday press conference, defensive coordinator Vic Fangio again offered some tough love and made it clear that Huff would see more significant snaps until he started to separate himself.
Fangio said in order for Bryce Huff to play more, he's going to have to separate himself from the other edge rushers. Huff played fourth among edge rushers.
Re: Brandon Graham — Fangio said he made clear to Graham this is not a ceremonial retirement tour. Graham can still…
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Huff has increased his sack production in seasons, jumping from 3.5 sacks in 2022 to 10.0 this past season.
Still, Huff has been known as more of a situational pass rusher than a true defensive end or SAM linebacker. Last season, he played in just 42 percent of the Jets’ defensive snaps, as he was used solely in pass-rushing situations.
It’s only one game, and this situation and his ability to mesh with Fangio will be something to watch.
