The Cleveland Browns have a potential superstar in pass rusher Myles Garrett. After a promising rookie year, the former No. 1 overall pick is expected to have a breakout season in 2018. But he might not be the only Browns pass rusher who could have a big year.
Browns defensive coordinator Gregg Williams believes that fellow edge rusher Emmanuel Ogbah is also capable of being a standout player this season as he's shown impressive growth entering his third year in the league.
“I’m so excited to see how well [Ogbah’s] doing out here this year,” Williams said, via the Cleveland Plain Dealer. “He’s night and day more relaxed and doing things more instinctively, not overthinking and not as afraid to make a mistake as he was last year because we moved him into a new position. Knock on wood, staying healthy, he’s going to really stand out this year.”
As Williams explained shortly after the draft, a big reason the Browns passed on highly-rated pass rusher Bradley Chubb for Denzel Ward with the No. 4 pick was in part because of Ogbah. They believe the 24-year-old has the potential to be an impactful pass rusher opposite Garrett.
Ogbah was unfortunately unable to build on a solid rookie season as he suffered a fractured foot which limited him to just 10 games last year. But with better health, perhaps he can back up the big expectations his defensive coordinator has in him. If he does, the Browns pass rush with him and Garrett could be among the most fearsome in the league.
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