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    from Ranking the top 12 defensive lines in the NFL

    Gregg Rosenthal

    http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000672152/article/ranking-the-top-12-defensive-lines-in-the-nfl

    1. Los Angeles Rams: Aaron Donald, Robert Quinn, William Hayes, Michael Brockers, Dominique Easley, Eugene Sims

    It’s all about the first step. Donald and Quinn might each have the quickest get-off of any player at their position. Coach Jeff Fisher said you need to see Quinn in person to believe how quick he is, and some quality time with Game Pass supports that. He often jump cuts through an offensive line hole like Jamaal Charles slipping past defenders.

    “Aaron Donald, again” were the three most popular words in Rams broadcasts last season. Offensive lineman can’t keep their hands on him. Halfway through last season, he vowed to start beating double teams. By the year’s end, he was splitting them regularly.

    The presence of defensive coordinator Gregg Williams and terrific depth puts the Rams over the top. Williams often helps his linemen get advantageous matchups because opposing offenses are so worried about cornerback and safety blitzes. William Hayes has been one of the best rotational defensive ends for years. Even Easley showed great potential when on the field in New England last year.

    If the Rams’ first season in Los Angeles proves to be a dud, it should not be the fault of the defensive line.

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