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  • June 1, 2023 at 3:05 pm #144268
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    June 9, 2023 at 11:01 am #144342
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    June 25, 2023 at 2:36 pm #144449
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    from [link above]

    It’s a completely remodeled secondary, one that isn’t necessarily better than last year’s unit. In fact, Pro Football Focus thinks it’s considerably worse. PFF released its secondary rankings for the upcoming season and the Rams were lower than any other team: 32nd in the NFL. They were ninth in PFF’s rankings last year, for comparison.

    When a team sells out to win the Super Bowl like the Rams did, roster overhaul will inevitably happen. And that is what we’re seeing in this secondary right now.

    Kendrick graded as the second-worst cornerback in the league last year at 43.7 and returns to the Rams as their most experienced starter, as he played 483 snaps in 2022. L.A. spent two Day 3 picks on the secondary this year, but 2023 will be tough to watch from a once formidable unit.

    This is the second time PFF has ranked a Rams position group as the worst in the league, also putting their linebackers 32nd.

    June 27, 2023 at 11:13 pm #144480
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    Blaine Grisak @bgrisakTST
    Rams CB Cobie Durant from the slot last season: 0.68 yards allowed per snap – 5th in the NFL 48.7 QB rating allowed: Best in the NFL 11.6 coverage snaps/reception: 6th in the NFL Among CBs with at least 100 coverage snaps, Durant was one of the best slot CBs in the league.
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    In 104 coverage snaps from the slot, Durant’s 0.68 yards per snap ranked fifth in the NFL. His 48.7 quarterback rating was also the best mark among all slot cornerbacks with at least 100 snaps. The Rams cornerback allowed a reception just once every 11.6 snaps which ranked sixth. Among cornerbacks with at least 100 coverage snaps, Durant was one of the best slot cornerbacks in the entire league.
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    Last year, Durant played almost two-third of his snaps from the slot. With the Rams need on the outside, it will be interesting to see if that’s where his primary role will be in 2023.
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    There’s not necessarily a roster battle for Durant. Durant may be better suited as the CB2 in a defense. The development of Trevius Hodges-Tomlinson may dictate how often Durant plays from the slot.

     

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