The video discusses Nick Bosa's exceptional pass-rushing skills, focusing on his techniques and abilities. Bosa, a dominant force since his 2019 draft, showcases a variety of moves, including his patented double swipe (side scissors) move. The analysis delves into his footwork, stance, and ability to read opponents, making him a standout defensive player. The content emphasizes Bosa's technical prowess and versatility, positioning him as a standard for young pass rushers.
1. Nick Bosa is considered one of the best pass rushers of his generation since his drafting in 2019. [00:00:00.06]
2. As of 2023, Bosa is the seventh in the NFL in terms of sacks, having accumulated 40 sacks since his drafting. [00:00:09.60]
3. Bosa missed almost the entire 2020 season due to a torn ACL. [00:00:14.04]
4. Bosa's speed, strength, fluidity, and agility are obvious. [00:00:26.52]
5. Bosa bases every club in his bag off his natural power, which is his primary threat. [00:00:59.28]
6. Bosa can run through outside shoulders, shorten the corner, and finish for a sack. [00:01:08.16]
7. Bosa uses a variety of counter moves off his power, notably his patented double swipe move. [00:01:29.64]
8. Bosa can use this move from either of his three-point stances, meaning with his inside foot up or his outside foot up. [00:01:56.22]
9. Bosa can use this move from either stance, but he has to change up his stride length to do it. [00:03:07.50]
10. Bosa can throw a side scissors move from either stance, but he has to change up his stride length to do it. [00:03:09.00]
11. Bosa constantly has a little bit of a false step in his rush, meaning that off the snap he has a tiny hitch in his first step of the rush. [00:04:26.58]
12. Bosa often times before the snap stretches himself out and looks almost like a cat getting ready to pounce. [00:04:50.04]
13. Bosa's weight is driving his front foot into the ground to keep it anchored there. [00:05:26.28]
14. Bosa keeps his small of his back above his head, his offhand is raised back like he's in a track start, and his front hand is even with his eye line. [00:05:56.28]
15. Bosa can reverse his stance and keep his inside foot forward, not his outside foot, but still close the distance on a blocker in two steps instead of three. [00:06:37.26]
16. Bosa's efficiency of movement out of his stance allows his explosiveness to shine. [00:06:30.92]
17. Bosa can read and adjust to a tackle in the middle of a matchup. [00:07:10.68]
18. Bosa took advantage of rookie left tackle Charles Cross's tendency to tip his pass sets repeatedly with very close to a hundred percent accuracy. [00:08:21.12]
19. Bosa's versatility and instinctiveness make him a formidable player. [00:12:23.94]
20. Bosa is considered the standard that all young pass rushers should be held to. [00:12:39.24]