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In his recent comments to TMZ.com, striker Michael Brockers was not limited to commenting on his team’s eventual new quarterback. Brockers was also asked to name the best defensive line at NFC West, given the arrival of JJ Watt in Arizona.
“You already know that question, bro. It’s all about consistency, which the Rams have been publicizing. Not by myself, but we all know who the real 9-9 is. “
Rams # 99, of course, is Aaron Donald. And he remains the cornerstone of defense in LA
Of course, Watt and Donald have something very important in common. Each of them won three NFL defensive player of the year awards. (It is not the first time that a division has had players with six NFL defensive player awards of the year. In 2012, AFC North also had six DPOY trophies: Ray Lewis (2000, 2003), Ed Reed (2004), Terrell Suggs (2011), James Harrison (2008), Troy Polamalu (2010).)
At the very least, Watt’s presence and the enthusiasm associated with her could give Donald and the rest of the Rams attackers even more motivation to continue to show that they are the best in the category.
Of course, 49ers could also have something to say about it. Which only reinforces the reality that Arizona will probably need a lot more than JJ Watt to reach the top of the best team quartet in football.