The Rams traded for Trent McDuffie, a two-time Super Bowl champion and All-Pro, who is poised to become a key player in their defense. His versatility allows him to excel in various roles, similar to former star Jalen Ramsey.
When the Rams traded for Trent McDuffie, they got a game-changer. A two-time Super Bowl champion and two-time All-Pro before the age of 25, he's set to enter the prime of what is quickly becoming a decorated career.
However, McDuffie can only do what he is allowed to within Los Angeles' defense. The good news is that he's in yet another system that will allow him to have the freedom to make plays all over the field at any moment.
During Ramsey's incredible run with the Rams, he had a variety of roles that utilized his unique skillset and outward aggression. McDuffie is the same type of player who can play outside corner, slot corner, and safety, while being a lockdown defender when called upon.
Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula loves to change formations post-snap to install tendencies and tendency breakers. Run a certain coverage one way to make it look like another. NFL quarterbacks are designed to read safeties. Thus, it's my belief that the Rams are going to use McDuffie as a corner and a safety to throw off quarterbacks, inducing bad throws into coverage traps.
McDuffie already told reporters that he's ready to play every position. Kam Curl and Kam Kinchens are able to play underneath. It will be that constant toying with defenses that will dictate success in 2026.
So when people ask why the Rams were so effective on defense, it will be due to the time McDuffie forces quarterbacks to wait before making a throw. That will be the difference between pressuring the quarterback and sacking him.
This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Trent McDuffie can be the Rams' new version of Jalen Ramsey
Trent McDuffie is comparable to Jalen Ramsey due to his versatility, as he can play multiple positions including outside corner, slot corner, and safety, while also being a lockdown defender.
Before joining the Rams, Trent McDuffie was a two-time Super Bowl champion and a two-time All-Pro, achieving significant success before the age of 25.
Trent McDuffie's role is expected to significantly impact the Rams' defense by allowing him the freedom to make plays all over the field, similar to how Jalen Ramsey did during his tenure.
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