Unexpected twists and turns in the first round of the 2011 NFL Draft, like a run on quarterbacks in the first twelve picks, gave the St. Louis Rams some of the top picks on their board to choose from with the 14th pick. In fact, GM Billy Devaney and his staff were so pleased with the players available they declined offers to trade down. And with that pick they selected North Carolina DE Robert Quinn, one of the draft's best pure pass rushers. Just how much of an impact will Quinn have in his rookie season? And will the Rams now have the best pass rush in the NFC West?
Let's start with Quinn. First and foremost, the Rams got a steal. Quinn was a top ten, top five, player on most draft boards, and he slid all the way down to the Rams. Most of the teams likely to pick Quinn opted for a QB or a trade, like Tennessee and Cleveland. Had Quinn been off the board, St. Louis would have most likely been picking between Mark Ingram, Prince Amukamara and Corey Liuget.
What do you think of Robert?
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