Sign of progress from Za’Darius Smith

This will be a short post. I just wanted to share a nice pass rush from Ravens rookie Za’Darius Smith against the Bengals.  He didn’t sack Dalton, but does force him to leave the pocket.

Watch how he shocks the LG with his hands, then clubs him with his right arm and finishes with a rip and dip using his left arm and shoulder.

This is a really nice move and it’s a sign that he’s working hard on his technique. It may not have produced a sack, but if this move is any indication, he’s showing the tools to become an efficient pass rusher.