The Buffalo Bills are starting to reshape the defense with a pretty significant signing from their southern rivals, the Miami Dolphins. Defensive end Bradley Chubb, who knocked quarterback Josh Allen down a few times last season, is coming to Buffalo.
Not considered one of the premier names at the position by most despite being a former fifth-overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Chubb is then a bit more of a gray area signing. Let’s crack open a nice, cold can of film and see how we think Chubb did against some familiar faces.
For my overarching thoughts, I think the headline gives it away. Bradley Chubb is a capable defender with most of his wins coming through sheer power. Chubb is good at gaining leverage and using it. Some bursts of speed show up on film for Chubb too, though I’m not counting on him to win too many footraces at this point in his career.
I didn’t see much in the way of finesse techniques. The occasional spin attempt and rip make their way in. On most plays Chubb isn’t about to bend around the edge like Jerry Hughes used to, win a complex hand-fight competition, or the like.
Ultimately, I don’t expect the buzz around Chubb to be as hopeful as Von Miller or Joey Bosa. If Chubb does one thing neither Miller or Bosa did, stay healthy, it’s possible he creates the bigger ripple on the team of the three. Chubb is a steady hand who can get the job done on a routine basis.