Willis exploded off the line to sack Bucs signal caller Ryan Griffin.
Rookie Jordan Willis with a speed rush to drop Fitzpatrick for a sack. Haven't see that number 99 jersey move like that before. #Bengals
— Jay Morrison (@JayMorrisonATH) August 12, 2017
But Willis didn’t have as easy a time against the former Alabama standout Howard.
Jordan Willis getting bullied by OJ pic.twitter.com/tCTfMDfjJy
— Keith Summerall (@summerall_keith) August 13, 2017
Developing burst off the line has been among Willis’ points of emphasis this offseason. The Bengals finished in the bottom third of the league in sacks a year ago, and with Margus Hunt and Michael Johnson doing nothing to secure their starting roles, Willis has an opportunity.
Video of Jordan Willis working on his first step and accel this summer. Got his first sack out of the way tonight! pic.twitter.com/VFc4TM8ahA
— Dorn Lovan (@DornLovan) August 12, 2017
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