Pass rushers

JackPMiller wrote:

I’m not sure about you, but pass rushing could be a killer. Outside of Robert Quinn, the rest of our DEs are a lot better against the run. Not strong pass rushers. Quinton Coples was supposed to be that other guy, but he was one of the first cuts. I was wondering if anyone else has the same concern. Also, can we count on Quinn staying healthy. I’m worried, how about you?

I think what you say applies to Sims. I don’t think it applies to Hayes, Westbrooks, or Longacre. None of them are Quinn but they do bring some pass rush production.

Here’s what PFF says about Longacre for example:

1. https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-la-den-grades-neither-keenum-nor-goff-effective-against-broncos-pass-rush/

Longacre continues his impressive preseason run with another strong game

While it would be criminal not to mention Aaron Donald’s high game grade earned in just six snaps, this was another great night for Matt Longacre. After a hugely successful first preseason game, Longacre returned to that high level of play this week. He recorded three pressures while rushing the quarterback, and also recorded two solo run stops. Longacre currently ranks 10th in the league in pass-rushing productivity at his position—pretty good numbers for a guy going into his second season on an already-stacked Rams’ defensive line.

2. https://www.profootballfocus.com/pro-2016-cheat-sheet-los-angeles-rams/

Matt Longacre, DE

Year after year, the Rams have fielded a deep defensive-line rotation, and this season could be their best yet. With Chris Long no longer on the roster, there is an opportunity for Matt Longacre to earn more playing time. As an undrafted rookie, Longacre was PFF’s third-highest-graded 4-3 DE last preseason, thanks in part to his five hits and five hurries. On just 67 pass-rushing snaps in the regular season, he earned a 7.8 pass-rushing productivity mark—higher than Chris Long, Robert Quinn, and Eugene Sims. Longacre had an excellent start to the 2016 preseason with two hits and three hurries on 22 pass rushes against the Cowboys. The Rams’ pass rush was already scary enough with their starters, but being able to rotate a player like Longacre in makes the front-seven even more dangerous.