Justin Houston > Any other defensive player in the NFL

[PolishPhenom]

A Pro Bowler in two of his first three NFL seasons, Houston has become one of the league’s best pass-rushers and all-around defensive players. He has 26.5 sacks in his past 32 games, and PFF gave him a higher rating last season than any other outside linebacker playing in a 3-4 system.

Often overlooked in a 2011 NFL Draft class that features Von Miller, Aldon Smith and J.J. Watt dominated the sack charts, Houston has quietly become one of the best of the group.

Discuss.

[chlaxman]

No. Not even close.

And that's not an insult.

[PolishPhenom]

No. Not even close.

And that's not an insult.

If this guy was on any other team he would be considered the best by far. He has no national exposure so no one talks about him.

[chlaxman]

If this guy was on any other team he would be considered the best by far. He has no national exposure so no one talks about him.

If he played for a higher profile team, he would have more exposure. Absolutely true. But no, he wouldn't be considered the best.

[PolishPhenom]

If he played for a higher profile team, he would have more exposure. Absolutely true. But no, he wouldn't be considered the best.

Ok, let's take a step back then. Name me ONE 3-4 OLB who is better than Justin Houston.

Maybe on the Raiders. He isn't even close to the best on Seattle or 15 other teams.

He would be Seattle's best player on D, hands down, no competition. You obviously don't watch this dude play.

[iamgenus]

If this guy was on any other team he would be considered the best by far. He has no national exposure so no one talks about him.

So media coverage is what makes someone the best player?

If Aldon Smith wasn't a potato he'd be the best by a good margin.

[chlaxman]

Ok, let's take a step back then. Name me ONE 3-4 OLB who is better than Justin Houston.

...so now we're only talking about 3-4 OLB? Cuz that's not the thread title.

[Ivan7x]

If this guy was on any other team he would be considered the best by far

yea no, really good player though

[outfoxxed]

So media coverage is what makes someone the best player?

If Aldon Smith wasn't a potato he'd be the best by a good margin.

von miller is just as much of a potato. and he's definitely better. aldon might bebetter at sacks andeven then its marginal but miller is a better player all around

[mlift11]

So if you had a choice between Houston and watt, you'd take Houston. Strong.

[iamgenus]

von miller

Strong Denver Broncos fan...doesn't even know his team plays 4-3

[pedobearu_aware]

I'm a big Georgia homer, but ya'll are crazy if you think he is the best defensive player in the league.

[PolishPhenom]

So media coverage is what makes someone the best player?

If Aldon Smith wasn't a potato he'd be the best by a good margin.

No one said that except you. You can already tell ITT that people don't know how good he is. My point was if he was on a better team / team with more exposure his name would get tossed around more. Secondly, I sort of agree. In terms of rushing the passer Aldon is better. But Houston has a better all around game imo.

...so now we're only talking about 3-4 OLB? Cuz that's not the thread title.

That would be the reason for me saying "let's take a step back". Or did you miss that part?

[CyberSheriff]

As much as id like to agree, Watt is by far the best defensive player in the NFL.

[PolishPhenom]

So if you had a choice between Houston and watt, you'd take Houston. Strong.

Yes.

[chlaxman]

That would be the reason for me saying "let's take a step back". Or did you miss that part?

Actually missed that part.

[iamgenus]

No one said that except you. You can already tell ITT that people don't know how good he is. My point was if he was on a better team / team with more exposure his name would get tossed around more. Secondly, I sort of agree. In terms of rushing the passer Aldon is better. But Houston has a better all around game imo.

Aldon has been much improved in the running game. Hell he graded out better last season than Houston vs the run.

[iamgenus]

von miller is just as much of a potato. and he's definitely better. aldon might bebetter at sacks andeven then its marginal but miller is a better player all around

You think your team runs a 3-4...they do not.

There is a big difference in a 3-4 OLB and 4-3 OLB. Miller is a great 4-3 OLB but in a 3-4 he wouldn't be as good.

[notWilliam]

but who was jj watt.

[PolishPhenom]

Lol right, better than Sherman, Kam, Thomas, etc.

Dude is good, but let's stop with this best player on any team nonsense.

If you think he's better than any of those 3, you obviously don't watch them play.

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but who was jj watt.

JJ Watt is good. Houston is better.

[kethnaab]

I'd take Justin Houston over an of the LBs.

There are a good half dozen linemen I'd go after first though.

and NOBODY in the NFL is in the same category as JJ Watt

[kethnaab]

JJ Watt is good. Houston is better.

Justin Houston's own mother doesn't even think that

[iamgenus]

I'd take Justin Houston over an of the LBs.

There are a good half dozen linemen I'd go after first though.

and NOBODY in the NFL is in the same category as JJ Watt

Thought u were dead

[PolishPhenom]

Aldon has been much improved in the running game. Hell he graded out better last season than Houston vs the run.

In Bob Sutton's defense Justin Houston is also asked to cover tight ends and play zones + contains. I would honestly say from what I have seen, Houston rushes the passer 65% of the time.

[Rothschilds]

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[PolishPhenom]

Justin Houston's own mother doesn't even think that

How do you know his mother?

[iamgenus]

In Bob Sutton's defense Justin Houston is also asked to cover tight ends and play zones + contains. I would honestly say from what I have seen, Houston rushes the passer 65% of the time.

I like Houston a lot and I'm petrified what he and Hali will do to the niners chitty OL on Sunday but you're in here pretending he's the best defensive player in the NFL and that's just crazy.

JJ Watt is the best defensive player in the game right now and it's not really close.

[PolishPhenom]

I like Houston a lot and I'm petrified what he and Hali will do to the niners chitty OL on Sunday but you're in here pretending he's the best defensive player in the NFL and that's just crazy.

JJ Watt is the best defensive player in the game right now and it's not really close.

If Jonathan "Snitch" Martin starts that game then Houston will be at double digit sacks by weeks end.

[.hatches.]

As much as id like to agree, Watt is by far the best defensive player in the NFL.

lol you phucking cloned potato. Watt is not the best defensive player in the NFL. Top 5, maybe.

[Rothschilds]

lol you phucking cloned potato. Watt is not the best defensive player in the NFL. Top 5, maybe.

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