He earned the same award three weeks later for his dominant performance during a 51-13 rout of the Carolina Panthers.
Four days after that, Bosa was named NFC Defensive Rookie of the Month for October.
And then he took down NFC Defensive Player of the Month honors for October.
Does anybody see a trend developing here? “Right now, he should be in line for (NFL) defensive MVP,” 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman said.
Talk about making a resounding statement during just your second month in the NFL.
Bosa’s supreme talent and ability to dominate in the trenches is coming through loud and clear to the football world as the quickly-maturing rookie has taken a lead role in a San Francisco defense that has steadily materialized this season as one of the very best in the league.
Bosa has had a lot to do with that. The No. 2 overall selection in the 2019 NFL draft, Bosa isn’t just living up to the hype and his draft status. He’s surpassing it.
“He’s an immense talent and I think the world is finally getting to see it,” Sherman said. “He’s everything you can ask for, probably one of the best (draft) picks in 10 years. He plays like a 10year vet and is an incredibly poised player. I’ve never seen a rookie with this kind of poise, this kind of dominance - and just a humble kid.”
Bosa isn’t showing much humility when he’s in his element between the lines, where the 22year-old is doing things that through half a season have marked him as one of the best rookie defenders the NFL ever has seen.
Bosa contributed immediately to San Francisco’s strong start in September, recording his first NFL sack in his pro debut during the 49ers’ season opener at Tampa Bay.
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