Gervon Dexter's early progress as a 3-technique starter for the first time not only resulted in some big statistical jumps but also in earning coaches' respect for effort.
There's good reason for it. Even with only two sacks, Sweat's destructive powers force teams to send more than one blocker his way much of the time and it frees up other Bears for what Matt Eberflus calls "the Sweat effect."
There could be a Game Wrecker II developing. If teams continue this route it won't be long before they're worried about another player up front in the pass rush at least as much. Actually, they should already be worried about Gervon Dexter and Andrew Billings. Chiefly, it's Dexter because of his speed, but Billings is surprising them as well.
It's not just a case of a player coming of age but one who is learning the defensive tackle position.
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