5 stats to know about Chicago Bears new DL Larry Ogunjobi
1. Low average depth of tackle
Larry Ogunjobi had a 1.9 average depth of tackle. That goes back to the idea that Ogunjobi is shooting gaps and looking to make tackles near the line of scrimmage. He may not be around downfield because he took himself out of the play, but when he connects, it is a tackle near the line or behind it.
This rating was 18th in the NFL, which is a strong rate amongst defensive linemen. Of those, only five had a higher run stop rate. That shows again that while he has his misses when he hits, he is creating stops.
In the three seasons prior to this Ogunjobi had an average depth of tackle at 2.2, 2.1, and 1.5 yards down the field. That shows that this is a consistent skill that he has, and it speaks to the style of player that the Chicago Bears are getting with him
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Overall, this shows that the Chicago Bears’ defense will be different and they will be looking for different players. Ogunjobi moves around much more and is more impactful in the backfield. It has some drawbacks, but in any style of play, there are pros and cons. We are now getting a strong look into what Matt Eberflus wants from his defense with Larry Ogunjobi.