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2018 NFL Trade Deadline: One deal each team could make

By Erik Lambert

DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 16: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after a second quarter touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 16, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 16: Quarterback Derek Carr #4 of the Oakland Raiders celebrates after a second quarter touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on September 16, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 21: Robert Quinn #94 of the Los Angeles Rams raises his fist during the national anthem prior to their NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on September 21, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 21: Robert Quinn #94 of the Los Angeles Rams raises his fist during the national anthem prior to their NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on September 21, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Los Angeles Rams

player. 51. . EDGE. Los Angeles. Edge rusher . 18

The Los Angeles Rams defense has looked as advertised so far this season. They’ve allowed just 13 points in two games and look so much better than last year. However, they’ve been aided by playing against two offenses that are clearly struggling in Oakland and Arizona. They have far bigger challenges on the horizon including the 49ers, Chargers, Saints, Chiefs, and Packers.

This is why there should be some concern regarding their edge rush position. Despite the success, the team only has two sacks thus far and the one that came from the edge rush spot was unblocked. It’s starting to feel like the trading of Robert Quinn may have a more long-term impact than they anticipated. This would explain why they attempted to trade for Khalil Mack.

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