The MMQB 400: Ranking the NFL’s Best Players - 9 Rams

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LOS ANGELES
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Connor Barwin
4-3 DE

For a long time, Barwin has done everything well, including the dirty work that doesn't show up on paper. He's only 30 years old. The Rams should have a quality starter here.
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310



LOS ANGELES
Rams

Mark Barron
STACK LB

When he's attacking, he's terrific. When he's reacting, he's so-so. That's why Barron has been better at linebacker than he was at safety.
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224



LOS ANGELES
Rams

Alec Ogletree
STACK LB

It was no sure thing that he'd transition well to middle linebacker; he's always been a see-it-and-Go! type, not necessarily a read-and-react guy. So far, Ogletree has done a commendable job. Now he must answer a challenge again as he learns Wade Phillips' system.
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140



LOS ANGELES
Rams

Michael Brockers
4-3 DT

Brockers is an unsung hero on first and second down who is very athletic in the way he gets off blocks.
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135



LOS ANGELES
Rams

Todd Gurley
RB

With a new coaching staff and O-line coach, the Rams' ground game should rebound from an atrocious 2016. Expect to once again see the Todd Gurley who has excellent stop-start quickness and almost imperceptible change-of-direction ability.
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126



LOS ANGELES
Rams

Trumaine Johnson
CB

He squeaks into that select group of corners who can travel with plus-sized No. 1 receivers. Johnson is most comfortable in off-coverage, where he can jump routes, but is plenty capable in press, as well.
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82



LOS ANGELES
Rams

Andrew Whitworth
LT

Is there something besides a fine wine that ages well? It's time to replace that cliche. This would be a good spot to do it.
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68



LOS ANGELES
Rams

Robert Quinn
4-3 DE

When he's right, there isn't a swifter edge-rusher on the planet, but Quinn has missed basically half of the season each of the last two years. Another concern: He's not particularly strong against the run.
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13



LOS ANGELES
Rams

Aaron Donald
4-3 DT

There isn't a quicker lineman off the ball. That quickness allows him to attack gaps that aren't his responsibility. It's a high-risk, high-reward style of play; the rewards are winning handily.