Why the Giants Should Be Excited About Brian Burns: Film Breakdown

The New York Giants recently acquired Brian Burns from the Carolina Panthers, and there are plenty of reasons for Giants fans to be excited about this addition. In this article, we’ll break down Burns’ film and showcase why he’s a valuable asset to the team’s defensive line.

According to Pro Football Focus (PFF), Burns received an overall defensive grade of 73.8 and a pass rush grade of 75.2 last season. Except for his rookie year, he has never had a pass rush grade below 10. While these numbers could potentially be higher on a more successful team, Burns’ production speaks for itself, as he finished with 9 sacks in 16 games

Film 1: Brian Burns’ Speed and Spin Moves

This film showcases Brian Burns’ exceptional speed off the line of scrimmage and his effective spin technique as a pass rusher. The key points are:

1. Burns explodes off the line, utilizing his speed to gain an advantage over the offensive tackle.
2. His spin technique is so quick that the offensive lineman doesn’t have a chance to set their feet and ends up lunging forward.
3. Burns’ relentless pursuit and speed allow him to reach the quarterback and secure the sack, highlighting his impact as a pass rusher

Film 2: Leverage and Ability to Use Speed and Power

This film demonstrates Burns’ ability to use his speed and power to generate leverage against offensive linemen. The key points are:

• Burns uses his power and leverage effectively against offensive linemen, making even 300-pound linemen seem like wide receivers trying to block him.
• The speed he generates off the line helps him produce the necessary power to gain leverage over the offensive linemen

Film 3: Competitive Drive

This film highlights Burns’ competitive nature and his ability to perform at a high level regardless of the game situation. The key points are:

• Despite the Panthers being down by 18 points in the fourth quarter, Burns is seen exploding off the line to make plays.
• His ability to time the snap and gain ground in the first couple of steps is remarkable, almost like something out of a video game.
• This film showcases Burns’ competitive drive and his unwavering effort, even in unfavorable situations

The combination of speed, power, and competitiveness helps make the Giants’ defensive line look like one of the best in the league With his impressive skill set and competitive drive, Brian Burns is a valuable addition to the New York Giants’ defensive line, and fans have every reason to be excited about his potential impact on the team’s success.