Can a safety win Defensive Player of the Year? Falcons say yes, tout Jessie Bates
Briefly

Jessie Bates III plays with a unique aggressiveness that defies conventional defensive strategies, driving quarterbacks like Kirk Cousins to rethink their offensive plans. His unpredictability can be a game-changer.
Bates is mentioned in the same breath as legendary safeties Troy Polamalu and Ed Reed, highlighting how safeties have become overlooked in Defensive Player of the Year discussions. Both Polamalu and Reed exemplified the disruptive, rule-bending play that can turn games.
The defensive rules have changed over the years, and Bates seeks to bend them. He has the strategic mindset needed to outmaneuver offensive players and bring back the glory to safeties in the NFL's top honors.
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