"GMs' Edge Rusher Conundrum: Can You Ever Have Too Many?" In an era of high-powered offenses and explosive passing attacks, the importance of edge rushers in the NFL has never been more pronounced. Former New York Giants general manager Ernie Accorsi's oft-quoted phrase - "edge rushers are like starting pitchers, you can never have enough or too many" - highlights the premium placed on these game-changing defensive players. But as teams continue to prioritize building and maintaining a deep edge rusher corps, the question remains: can you ever have too many? This article delves into the strategic considerations and roster-building implications of stockpiling edge rushers, and whether the law of diminishing returns applies in the pursuit of defensive dominance.
What was it that former general manager Ernie Accorsi used to say about edge rushers? They are like starting pitchers — you can never have enough or too many.
