Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has played seven games this season, and the stat sheet for him shows a big fat zero sacks. For a guy like Donald, that’s wild, especially after coming out of retirement for this season.
Donald Says the Sacks “Come in Bunches”
Look, when you talk about Aaron Donald, you expect pressure, you expect disruption, you expect sacks. But seven games in, and he’s still waiting. Donald, though, isn’t sweating it. He told reporters on Thursday, “Sacks come in bunches. It’s going to come. Just keep playing ball and keep finding ways to win. That’s the most important thing is winning. No pressure, I’m not worried about it. I’ve been playing football since I was five, six years old. They come in bunches. They’ll come eventually so just keep doing what I need to do to help this team. When they present themselves, hopefully hold the ball and take advantage of it.” It sounds like a veteran’s calm, but you know he’s gotta be itching to get on the board.
Garrett’s Big Return, Donald’s Lingering Quest
Interestingly, Donald finally got to play alongside Myles Garrett this past Sunday. Garrett’s arrival in June was actually what pushed Donald to come back after two years of retirement. And what did Garrett do in his first game since Week 1? Oh, just 3.0 sacks and a forced fumble. Talk about making an immediate impact! Meanwhile, Donald is still chasing that first one since his return. The good news for the Rams is that they’re winning. They pushed themselves above .500 for the first time this year with that win.
This Sunday, the Rams roll into Arizona, hoping to grab their fourth win in a row. For Donald, it’s another chance to finally get that first sack since coming back from retirement. You know he’s going to be hunting.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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