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NFL: One breakout star for each team in the 2018 season

By George Stockburger

KANSAS CITY, MO - AUGUST 31: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes
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LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 10: Trey Burton #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles makes the catch for a touchdown over John Johnson #43 of the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter of the game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA – DECEMBER 10: Trey Burton #88 of the Philadelphia Eagles makes the catch for a touchdown over John Johnson #43 of the Los Angeles Rams during the second quarter of the game at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) /

John Johnson. . team. 51. . S, Los Angeles Rams.

Wade Phillips is a maestro of defense. While pass rush is his specialty, people often overlook how superb he’s been with the secondary for years. Safety John Johnson had a tremendous rookie season. In 11 starts he had 71 tackles, one interception and 11 passes defended.

Now he’s firmly entrenched in the Rams system with valuable experience under his belt. If that defensive line is as dominant as it’s shaping up to be, Johnson could reap the maximum rewards in coverage.

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