He just turned 23.
Jason Pierre-Paul is in the infancy of his football career. It wasn’t long ago that he had to be reminded where the “B” gap was or how to line up in a five-technique. Even still, he is learning how to read an opponent’s footwork to gain an advantage.
He is not a film guy, not yet at least, not like his teammate Osi Umenyiora, who is old enough and experienced enough to know that the film can help teach him and make him better.
Pierre-Paul isn’t what he will eventually be, but the New York Giants defensive end is already this: the most naturally gifted defensive player still playing in the postseason.
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