Welcome Kyle Van Noy, OLB

[Velo]

Van Noy has played inside and outside LB in his career. I don't think Staley is bringing him in just to play edge. I think his versatility is a big reason why they pursued him and we will see him at ILB in addition to rushing the passer from the outside.

[equivocation]

An edge rusher with 10 passes defended last season (as well as five sacks)? Sounds more like an ILB who can blitz, but Popper must mean that the Chargers intend to play him outside.

Career (8-season) totals: 28.5 sacks, 26 passes defended:

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/V/VanNKy00.htm

I think he gets snaps at edge, OLB, ILB. Someone with a paid pff account can get snaps per position per year.

[powderblueboy]

I think he gets snaps at edge, OLB, ILB. Someone with a paid pff account can get snaps per position per year.

I would guess he's primarily edge,....

"Van Noy is already trending to be a primary EDGE player. According to Pro Football Focus, Van Noy played more snaps at EDGE last season (435) than he did in the box (336). Brandon Staley's defensive scheme lives on emptying the box and getting defensive backs on the field, so there will be fewer snaps for Van Noy to play there."

[Berserker76]

Love it. He's a baller with experience and an even keel.

[cmplxgal]

"Van Noy is already trending to be a primary EDGE player. According to Pro Football Focus, Van Noy played more snaps at EDGE last season (435) than he did in the box (336). Brandon Staley's defensive scheme lives on emptying the box and getting defensive backs on the field, so there will be fewer snaps for Van Noy to play there."

Great information, thanks.

[Guest]

K9 is better in coverage.

:couch:

PFF coverage grades:

Kenneth Murray: 38.1

Kyle Van Noy: 84.3

I really like the signing of Van Noy.

[JOJAX85]

PFF coverage grades:

Kenneth Murray: 38.1

Kyle Van Noy: 84.3

I really like the signing of Van Noy.

Good grief

[Formula 21]

My initial impression:

Wowser.

I would have drafted him.

[SK21209]

Love this but I'd still like to get another pure pass rusher to rotate with Bosa and Mack.

[Steve]

I think part of the appeal will be that he can be a backup edge guy behind Mack and Bosa. But he is a legit Rover, in that he can line up all across the line (outside mostly), stack in the box where he can run stunts and be used on blitzes. He is a good choice as a passing-down specialist who can rush or cover. He is also an OK run-down guy.

His fault is that he is not the kind of explosive, dominant player you want to pay big money to as a starter. He's a good player, not a great pass rusher. But he can bring a lot to a D. Even if he just lines up at ILB, he can be a solid player, although he is better as an edge or stacked edge player.

I think he will be a very good addition. Staley likes to run a lot of 5 man rushes or blitz a 5th man. Then every rusher is man-on-man vs an OL. A guy like Van Noy can't be blocked by a lot of G or C, and no one in their right mind will want Van Noy maned up against most OG or C. And if they want, Bosa and Mack can line up over an OT and Van Noy can line up wide. Sets up all kinds of stunts and blitzes, plus he can just one on one.

[Bolt-O]

Good vet signing. I liked him coming out of college, and thought he might have been a good pickup after his initial contract. He's not a pure 'edge' but I think he'll be anywhere they need him.

[captaind]

This season can’t start soon enough. Welcome aboard!