To put it in all too simple terms, the Rams have 10 sacks on the season, tied for 4th worst in the league. Burns has 4 sacks in 6 games. To go into more detail, Burns is also one of the few guys who can do what the Rams ask of his position. Currently, Michael Hoecht is in that position and teams are targeting him, literally. Hoecht has 14 targets while defending a pass catcher, five targets more than any other edge rusher. He has allowed 14 catches for 157 yards with 117 yards after the catch.
Burns has never allowed that many yards receiving in a season. Burns has been in coverage 30 times, tied for 8th most, and has been targets 0 times for 0 yards and 0 yards after the catch.
Hoecht for all his Ivy League pluck is a liability in the Rams defense. Burns would, not only boost the Rams edge rush but be a huge boost to the defense across the board. Not only that, but all defensive linemen get a bump from playing next to Aaron Donald.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/20/2023 11:45AM by Ohiorams.
