PFF: Donald has one of the most dominant games in the PFF era (2007-present)

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January 5, 2016 at 4:50 pm #36660

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STL-SF GRADES: DONALD’S PERFORMANCE EARNS ALL-TIME GRADE IN LOSS

The top takeaways and highest-graded players from the 49ers’ 19-16 win over the Rams.

https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2016/01/04/pro-stl-sf-grades-donald-monster-performance-garners-all-time-grade/

St. Louis Rams

– DT Aaron Donald (+15.4) closed out his All-Pro caliber season with one of the most dominant games in the PFF era (2007-present). Donald was in the backfield on what seemed like every single snap, and earned huge grades for both pass rushing (four hits, four hurries, and a batted pass) and run defense. While J.J. Watt, Geno Atkins, Ndamukong Suh, and Kawann Short were all tremendously productive this season, Donald’s +104.0 cumulative season grade leads all NFL interior defensive linemen by nearly 30 points. Donald was the best interior lineman against both the run and the pass in 2015, just his second year in the league.

– LT Greg Robinson (+3.2) earned his first green-graded game (+1.0 or better) of the season after earning a +2.5 run blocking grade and allowing just one hurry in pass protection. This was only the second game of the season in which Robinson earned a positive grade, making 2015 a disappointing season for the second-overall pick of the 2014 draft. Robinson’s athleticism and power were on display at times yesterday, however, especially when he was asked to pull and screen block. Robinson ranks 74th of 76 NFL tackles, with a -26.6 cumulative pass blocking grade this season, and will need to show drastic improvement in that area in 2016.

– QB Case Keenum (-0.6) was just 3-of-11 for 83 yards on passes thrown more than 10+ yards in this game. Keenum did not turn the ball over, but did not make many big plays, either, as St. Louis was content to run a conservative offensive game plan. The 49ers blitzed just eight times in the game and finished without a sack, but were disruptive when they brought extra rushers. Keenum finished one-of-eight for 9 yards and a -1.3 grade against the blitz, and 4-of-13 for 34 yards and a -1.5 grade under pressure.

Top performers:

DT Aaron Donald (+15.4)
DE William Hayes (+6.1)
LT Greg Robinson (+3.2)
DT Michael Brockers (+2.5)
HB Benny Cunningham (+2.1)

January 5, 2016 at 5:16 pm #36664

Agamemnon
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Good news on Robinson and the rest of the Rams that did good. imo

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January 5, 2016 at 6:53 pm #36667

InvaderRam
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greg! hopefully this is some sort of launching spot.

as far as donald. i keep saying it but best rams defensive lineman in last 25 years already. it’ll be a joy to watch this guy grow over the years.

January 6, 2016 at 5:39 pm #36718

Dak
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William Hayes made himself a lot of money with some dominant games at the end of this season. I wonder how much tread he’ll have left on his tires after this year. I would like to have him back, but another team might throw some extra dollars at him.

This may sound crazy, but I think I’d negotiate a new contract with Donald this offseason. Get him locked up long-term at today’s price. It wouldn’t be out of the ordinary for the Rams, although it would be early. He definitely deserves a raise, and the Rams can avoid having to worry about handing out an even bigger payday down the road.
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