PASS RUSH: Teams RACE to Find Impact--Cowboys, Patriots, and Buccaneers Among Teams to Land Steals

2026 NFL Draft’s edge rusher class shakes up team strategies as a surprise first-round run redefines positional value. Can rookies like Reuben Bain electrify the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ pass rush, or will David Bailey struggle to meet expectations as the New York Jets’ No. 2 pick? Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs break down the most intriguing rookie fits, including Malachi Lawrence’s arrival in Dallas and Zion Young’s upside in Baltimore. Key topics include the impact of Day 2 and late-round steals like Gabe Jacas to the Patriots and Keldrick Falk to the Titans, the evolving edge landscape for contenders like the Buffalo Bills, and a candid discussion of challenging landing spots. Listeners get insider takes on which rookie has double-digit sack potential and how off-field issues could affect this promising draft class. Which new edge rusher will become the league’s next breakout star?