Bills' Greg Rousseau: The Under-the-Radar Pass Rusher to Watch in 2023

Greg Rousseau is a young, talented defensive end for the Buffalo Bills. He showed signs of improvement in his second season in 2022, doubling his rookie-year sack total and raising his pressure rate. With Von Miller coming off of a knee injury, Rousseau has the opportunity to be Buffalo's top pass rusher in 2023.

CBS Sports has named Rousseau as an "under-the-radar" player to watch in 2023. They cited his talent, youth, and the fact that he will be expected to lead the Bills' pass rush as reasons for their optimism.

Rousseau will need to stay healthy and continue to develop his pass-rushing skills if he wants to reach his full potential. However, if he can do that, he has the potential to be a dominant force on the defensive side of the ball for the Bills.

Here are some of Rousseau's strengths as a pass rusher:

·        He has a long wingspan and good size, which gives him an advantage when trying to get to the quarterback.

·        He is athletic and explosive, which allows him to generate a lot of power off the edge.

·        He has a variety of pass-rushing moves, which makes him difficult to block.

 

Here’s how CBS Sports broke down Rousseau:

In his second year, Rousseau doubled his rookie-year sack total (from four to eight) and raised his pressure rate to 15.2%, good for 13th among 141 players who had at least 250 pass rush snaps last year. Rousseau is immensely talented and just 23 years old. With Von Miller coming off a torn ACL, Rousseau must lead the Buffalo pass rush.

 

Rousseau still has some areas where he can improve, such as his hand usage and his consistency. However, he has the potential to be a very good pass rusher in the NFL. If he can reach his full potential, he could be a key part of the Bills' defense for years to come.