What the ****

Donald, at his apex, was the best defensive player I've ever seen. I don't remember Reggie in his prime or it might be him.

But since about 1994 when I can really remember football players a bit better, nobody even really approaches Donald. Maybe peak JJ Watt.

The way he was able to destroy offenses while simultaneously being 100% assignment sound and just not taking plays off was really incredible.

People want to compare Jones to Donald but I really don't see a comparison. Jones is a fantastic interior pass rusher and a probable hall of famer in his own right. Aaron Donald was something different. Greatest to ever play his position and one of the best defensive players of all time.

Side note - any reporting on the cap consequences? Because they could be catastrophic.

I think that would accelerate about $40-$50 million in dead money from his signing bonus onto their cap. And I don't think he'd have any obligation to give that signing bonus back (though sometimes teams will pursue a pro-rated portion of it; most don't).

This could really barbecue LAR. And if so - good. **** you, Stan Kroenke.

Yeah Donald might be the best defensive player ever. Of course I wasn't able to watch everyone, but the dominance in the league during a time that the rules overwhelmingly help the offense is crazy. Jones in his prime doesn't even come close to Donald. He is just on a whole different level.

He's teased retirement already, so not exactly shocking, but still a little surprising considering they look like contenders this year.

You guys think he’s the best Ram ever?

Deacon Jones? Eric Dickerson? Marshall Faulk? Kurt Warner?

Maybe recency bias, but I’d have to go with Donald.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Look at where Chris Jones is relative to everyone EXCEPT Aaron Donald. <a href="https://t.co/XJLgDiOQh4">https://t.co/XJLgDiOQh4</a></p>&mdash; Seth Keysor (@RealMNchiefsfan) <a href="https://twitter.com/RealMNchiefsfan/status/1768686422247321785?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 15, 2024</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

He’s talked about the grind of the NFL and how hard it is. And this was the off-season that they were champs.

Lineman have it the hardest of any NFL players. These guys have to eat a shit load of food and hit their macros while hitting the gym. Being that big and strong doesn’t happen naturally.

JJ Watt said that retiring was such a relief not bc of working out but bc of the constant food intake. It’s so much work staying that size.

Yeah. 9k calories in 7-8 meals every day. **** man that would get tiring and old after 10 years

That guy moved 350 pound professional linemen like we move toddlers.

Dude was incredible.

This came out of nowhere.

He's no Chris Jones

Prime Donald vs Jones. Who you taking?

Keep in mind Jones was vital in all three titles

Apparently some dudes like that because some retired lineman balloon to like 400lbs, most end up losing weight but yea.

Not even close....he is definitely the greatest Ram.



Question is where he is all time in NFL history for defensive players. I have him behind LT, White, and possibly Jones (if you factor in postseason play)