Myles Garrett's calm confidence offers Rams fans a safe harbor amid the storm

The Los Angeles Rams traded a small fortune to acquire Myles Garrett from the Cleveland Browns. At the time, the belief was that Garrett would combine with newly added cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson to significantly upgrade LA's pass defense.

Only, he opened the season with an injury, and missed seven games.

The Rams have struggled to a disappointing 4-3 without Garrett. In his absence, after all, the roster did not have a comparable replacement ready to step into a starting role early in the season.

But when Garrett returned, he proved to supporters and skeptics alike that he was worth waiting for. As offensive linemen doubled up on Aaron Donald, Garrett dominated with three sacks in his first game back.

When asked by NFL podcaster Rich Eisen what it's like to protect the lead in the fourth quarter, Garrett responded calmly, in one simple statement, "I think I'm built for those moments." His presence affords anxious fans a safe harbor amid the chaos engulfing the roster.

Rams are a different team with Myles Garrett on the field

Whether it was the pent-up frustration of being benched for two months or simply his superhuman abilities being on full display, Garrett's debut was far better than expected. So much for working off the rust.

The defense knew what it had to do in Week 9. Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is dangerously mobile, and the Rams are not exactly elite at containing mobile quarterbacks. Just revisit their struggles to contain Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen.

They needed Garrett to execute the game plan, and he did so masterfully. His immediate impact was welcome news indeed.

His influence doesn't end there. As injury concerns mount, Garrett brings an infectious casual confidence. He offers more than on-field production. He is quietly assuming the mantle of leadership, so vital amidst adversity.

17 games make up a long season. Opening in Melbourne, Australia, has left the Rams roster vulnerable to an excessive number of injuries. But Garrett's confidence breeds optimism.

On the heels of his return, the Rams have indeed received promising injury updates on Davante Adams and McDuffie. Garrett isn't worried about closing out wins, and that gives fans reason not to be as well.

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