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NFL power rankings: Stacking up all 32 teams amid 2018 training camp

By Peter Panacy

PHILADELPHIA - MAY 1: Cornerback Dimitri Patterson #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during minicamp practice at the NovaCare Complex on May 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA - MAY 1: Cornerback Dimitri Patterson #23 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during minicamp practice at the NovaCare Complex on May 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images) /
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3. team. 51. . . Previous: . Los Angeles Rams

As mentioned earlier, the Rams are looking like a powerhouse, win-now squad after making so many big-name moves this offseason.

Defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh, wide receiver Brandin Cooks and cornerbacks Aqib Talib and Marcus Peters all bring their exceptional talents out to the NFC West, and the tandem of head coach Sean McVay and defensive coordinator Wade Phillips should have a fairly easy path ahead of them en route to another divisional crown. Especially if they can get the best out of the upstart 49ers this season.

But those are some big personalities added this offseason. It all could blow up in McVay’s face, as NFL “super teams” are oh-so difficult to manufacture. But with quarterback Jared Goff shedding the “Round 1 bust” label last year and running back Todd Gurley having an MVP-like season in 2017, it might not matter anyway.

Still, Aaron Donald’s holdout is an issue. Both sides are reportedly not going to budge, even if Donald attempted a holdout last season too.

Yet Donald remains the best contributor on L.A.’s defense amid a slew of top defenders. As long as he’s out of training camp, the Rams can’t be No. 1 in our NFL power rankings.