Updated: Mar 13, 2008, 1:49 PM

Vote: Are NFL pass-rushers losing their touch?



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Many writers suggested the New York Giants stopped the New England Patriots' run to perfection largely thanks to a stellar pass rush. But were the Super Bowl champs an exception to the rule that rushing the passer has become a lost art in the NFL?

ESPN.com NFL writer Jeffri Chadiha heard the hypothesis that pass-rushers these days are short on craftsmanship from former gridiron standout Chuck Smith, and he found more than a few coaches and front-office folks who agreed with the assessment.

What's your take, SportsNation? Is pass rushing simply a speed game these days? Who is the best pass-rusher of all time? And just how valuable is an elite pass-rusher?
  • 1) Who is the best pass-rusher of all time?
  • 2) Who is the best pass-rusher in the game today?
  • 3) Who is the best pass-rusher available in the upcoming draft?
  • 4) Do you agree with Chuck Smith that pass-rushers today rely too much on speed and not enough on technique?
  • 5) Which would you rather have?
  • 6) Which is the best cornerstone for a defense?
  • 7) Who is the most overrated pass-rushing star in the NFL?
  • 8) Which college pass-rusher was the biggest NFL bust?
  • 9) How would you grade your team's pass-rush ability?
  • 10) What was the best sack celebration?

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