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Controlled aggression

When LA Rams defensive linemen Aaron Donald is in the zone, he’s almost impossible to stop. Right now, the Cincinnati Bengals fans are buoyed with their amazing success against some very good teams. But, in all honesty, they’ve never faced a defensive force like All-Pro defensive lineman Aaron Donald, particularly when he is in ‘the zone.’ And you can bet that he’ll be in that special place for this one.

Donald Is the type of player who demands double and triple teams throughout the football game. Even then, he will suddenly burst forth and make a sensational play when the defense needs it most. In the past, it was almost entirely up to Donald to make the play.

A wiser fiercer Aaron Donald

While Donald often did exactly that, the reliance upon Donald to be the one and only playmaker on the defensive front was unfair to the player and unwise for the team. Eventually, an offensive coordinator would develop a scheme that would minimize the impact of Donal. In those situations, the Rams would not have much of a response.

Aaron Donald did not get a single quarterback sack in the playoff run to Super Bowl LIII. You can bet he is out to change that. In fact, he already has 1.5 quarterback sacks in the playoffs before the Rams ever get to SB LVI. But Donald is not done just yet.

The Rams defense seemed to go where Donald went in previous years. Thankfully, that seems to have changed in a positive direction for the Rams this year. While Donald is clearly the leader of the pack, he is not the only one who can step up in key moments in the game. Let’s look at another defender, a gazelle-like pass rusher.