Since the Jacksonville Jaguars drafted Josh Hines-Allen seventh overall in 2019, he's been one of the top edge rushers in the NFL. For that reason, his slow start to the regular season raised eyebrows. It's not that the two-time Pro Bowl nod was bad; he wasn't. However, he wasn't making nearly enough plays to help the Jags win.
But despite his lack of impact, Hines-Allen managed to set a new franchise record for sacks, breaking the mark Tony Brackens had set more than 20 years ago. Since then, the former Kentucky Wildcat has hit his stride, and head coach Liam Coen offered a compelling explanation for his surge in production.