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Analyzing the opponent: Ranking NFC North Edge Rusher Groups

By Parker Hurley

Dec 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears outside linebacker Willie Young (97) and Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) celebrate after sacking San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (not pictured) during the first half of the game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears outside linebacker Willie Young (97) and Chicago Bears defensive end Akiem Hicks (96) celebrate after sacking San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (not pictured) during the first half of the game at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) celebrates against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Packers 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) celebrates against the Green Bay Packers at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Vikings defeated the Packers 17-14. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Vikings:

Everson Griffen, Danielle Hunter, Brian Robison, Datone Jones

The Vikings have four established, respected and talented pass rushers to rotate. Griffen has had a great three year run for the Vikings. He uses a great bend and a first step to create power and speed and has been a menace on known passing situations. Griffen has put up 30.5 sacks in the past three seasons and is likely the top pass rusher in the division right now.

Robison has been his reliable right-hand man and has missed one start in the past six seasons. He has consistently held strong as well setting the edge and putting up 7.5 sacks last season. The reliable duo is likely the top in the division. Then you get to the depth that is far and away the best.

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Hunter is the definition of a pass rushing specialist. When it came to third down Hunter was on the field and wreaking havoc. Hunter led the team with 12.5 sacks last season in his rotational role. He is the sixth man of the year for edge pass rushers. To put them even farther over the top, the team landed Datone Jones from Green Bay. Jones wins with strength and will be a perfect fit in a rotational role complementing the three stud rushers.

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