What happened: Manti grouped Maxx Crosby and Will Anderson Jr. among the league's most daunting assignments for offensive tackles.
Why it matters: The comparison highlights pass protection as a defining challenge against elite edge pressure. Crosby and Anderson can each force offenses to devote extra resources to the line of scrimmage.
By the numbers: Crosby enters the season ranked No. 24 on the NFL Top 100 Players list.
What to watch: Their matchups against starting tackles will come into focus as teams move from preseason evaluations to regular-season preparation.