Off to a fantastic start, Jordan Mailata faces huge test vs. Browns originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia
Jordan Mailata is off to the best start in his career but he’s going to face a huge challenge on Sunday at the Linc.
Myles Garrett is coming to town.
And the reigning Defensive Player of the Year just doesn’t seem to have any weaknesses.
“When you find a weak spot, let me know,” Mailata said this week. “I’d love to know. It’s hard to find a weak spot in Myles’ game because the guy is a specimen. But we have a good game plan this week.”
Despite battling through a few injuries so far this season and despite the Browns’ lack of team success, Garrett has been disruptive as ever. Through five games, the five-time Pro Bowler has 4 sacks, 8 QB hits, 2 forced fumbles and 4 tackles for loss. While Garrett does rush from both sides, he mostly lines up on the right side of the defensive line. That sets up a battle with Mailata on Sunday.
Garrett already has 27 total pressures this season, according to NFL Next Gen Stats and his get-off time of 0.67 seconds ranks second in the NFL.
“I don’t even need to say anything,” Mailata said. “His film is a great example. I don’t need to say anything about him. Just watch the film and see how explosive he is, how reactive he is. He has the fastest get-off in the league. That sticks out and then you see the length he plays with, the strength he plays with. Dude has high football IQ.”
Mailata and Garrett got to know each other in 2022 and 2023 when the Eagles and Browns held joint practices, first in Berea, Ohio, and then in Philadelphia. They got a chance to face each other during practices and then spent time after practice going over even more tips.
What does Mailata remember about facing Garrett?
“That was a long day. That was a long day,” Mailata said. “It’s been a few years. I’d like to think I got better.”
Mailata said Garrett was able to give him tips about what he looks for from an…
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