To read the entire list click the link below.
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https://www.si.com/nfl/mmqb-400-nfl-top-players
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381
LOS ANGELES
Rams
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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RANK
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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RANK
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.
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https://www.si.com/nfl/mmqb-400-nfl-top-players
RANK
381
LOS ANGELES
Rams
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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RANK
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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RANK
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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RANK
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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RANK
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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RANK
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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RANK
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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RANK
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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RANK
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.
